woodbridge va real estate news: Couple Comes Home To Discover Strangers Had Been In The House - 11/23/13 01:32 AM
Couple Comes Home To Discover Strangers Had Been In The House
Imagine Finding Strangers Had Been In Your Home
They Had Only Lived In The House Three Months

Do yourself a favor and get your door locks changed when you move into a house that's new to you.  
You don't know who has a key to the house: A neighbor who used to take in the mail when the previous owners were on vacation; the seller's brother who just got out of rehab and is looking for a TV to pawn for his next "fix".
My locksmith said to … (2 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Homes With Pools For Sale In Woodbridge VA - 11/19/13 02:52 AM
You Want A Home With An Inground Pool
Fall And Winter Are Good Times To Buy Homes With Pools
You Can Get A Good Value When You Buy A Pool Now

Houses with pools tend to sell for better prices in autumn and winter, compared to prices for pools in spring and summer.
 
The pools don't show well with covers over them, and the deck furniture is stored.
 
If you want a good value for a house with a pool, send me a text or give me a call at 703-677-1120.
An inground pool in your own … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Homes In Woodbridge VA Selling For List Price Or Higher - 11/19/13 02:33 AM
Homes In Woodbridge VA Selling For List Price Or Higher
Ask Your REALTOR About The Benefits Of An Escalation Clause
Homes In Woodbridge Selling 98%-104% Of List Price

There is a shortage of homes for sale in great condition at market prices in Woodbridge VA.  Even homes priced slightly over the market are selling for more than the list price.
It's the law of supply and demand: Too much demand and too little supply.
Home prices are back to 2003 price levels.  Woodbridge VA home values are up 6% over 2012 prices.
If you want to buy a home, and … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Large Custom Home For Sale In Woodbridge VA - 11/18/13 01:43 AM
Large Custom Home For Sale In Woodbridge VA
Lovely Home Featuring Four Bedrooms, Four Full Baths, A Fully-Finished Basement
Custom Deck With Screened Porch

Two master bedrooms with private baths.  Spacious kitchen with premium appliances and custom cabinets.

This home has tremendous curb appeal and a 1/2 acre lot.

Roomy kitchen with loads of cabinet space and stainless steel appliances.

Side load garage gives the home extra parking and a pretty view from the street.

Large family room with extra-tall windows that bring in lots of light.

Master bath number one.

Master bath number … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Largest Home In The Neighborhood Located Next To Town Center - 11/17/13 12:56 AM
Largest Home In The Neighborhood
Located Next To Woodbridge Town Center
This Condo/Townhouse Has More Square Footage Than Some Single Family Homes


Bright kitchen with granite and stainless steel.  Large breakfast room.

Family room with gas fireplace.

The front door faces the street.  You get to the garage through an alley around behind the home.

Spacious living room with large windows that brighten the space.

Luxury master bath with custom tile and granite.

Home office with space for a large desk and storage closet.

Dramatic stairway with large windows the fill the space … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Helping Home Buyers In Woodbridge VA - 11/13/13 11:57 PM
Find Out What Every Home Buyer Wants When They Buy A Home
You Want The Best Value When You Buy A Home
Erick Blackwelder Helps You Get The Most Value For Your Money

 
Call Erick right now to find out what the first three vital steps you need to take to get your home search started.
You can reach Erick by cell phone.  Text or call Erick at 703-677-1120.
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woodbridge va real estate news: Video About The Winter Home Buying Advantage In Woodbridge VA - 11/13/13 04:42 AM
Video About The Winter Home Buying Advantage In Woodbridge VA
Home Buyers In Woodbridge VA Have An Advantage During Winter
Find Out How You Can Get The Winter Advantage

Text or call Erick Blackwelder right now to find out how you can get started on the home buying process.
Text or call Erick at 703-677-1120.  Don't worry... Erick doesn't bite, or dish-out boring sales pitches.
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woodbridge va real estate news: Woodbridge VA Real Estate Market As Of November 7, 2013 - 11/08/13 12:41 AM
Woodbridge VA Real Estate Market As Of November 7, 2013
Homes For Sale In Woodbridge VA vs Homes Under Contract
Find Out What The Numbers Mean To You

 
If you are thinking about selling your house in Woodbridge VA, give me a call or send a text message to 703-677-1120.  You'll get a no-hassle, no-obligation conversation about you and your home.
If you are in the market for a home, you can also text or call me for a no-hassle, no-obligation conversation about your options.
The real estate market in Woodbridge has recovered to 2003 prices.  Values of homes … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Home Buyers Can Have Protection Too - 11/04/13 04:42 AM
Home Buyers Can Have Protection Too
Don't Buy A Home Alone Or You Could Get The Short End Of The Stick
Hire A Buyer Agent To Protect You

You pay NO FEES when you hire a buyer agent to represent your interests.  The Seller pays all broker fees.
So why buy a home alone when you can have a Buyer Agent like Erick by your side to watch out for you?
You can chat with Erick about buyer agency by text or phone at 703-677-1120.
Text or call Erick Blackwelder now at 703-677-1120 to enlist Erick as your Buyer Agent.
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woodbridge va real estate news: FHA Mortgages In Woodbridge VA Changing November 15 2013 - 10/31/13 05:13 AM
FHA Mortgages In Woodbridge VA Changing November 15 2013
FHA Down Payment Rising
Get A Home Under Your Control Prior To November 15 To Get An FHA Loan With A Low Down Payment

You can take advantage of the lower down payment by texting or calling Erick Blackwelder at 703-677-1120.
Erick will help you make a plan to get a property under contract prior to the 15th of November so you can take advantage of the low down payment.
Text or call Erick now at 703-677-1120 to make a plan.
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woodbridge va real estate news: You Might Not Want To Pre-Pay Your Mortgage - 10/29/13 12:36 AM
You Might Not Want To Pre-Pay Your Mortgage
Pre-Paying Your Mortgage Could Cost You Thousands Of Dollars
You Could Be Losing Lots Of Future Earnings If You Pre-Pay Your Mortgage
Are you shocked by my point of view??
Friends, family, and co-workers often reccomend adding extra principal to your mortgage payment so you can pay down your mortgage faster.  You could do that, but you could be losing thousands of dollars.
"But Mr Erick, I don't want to be saddled with debt for 30 years".  Well first of all, the average life of a mortgage is seven years.  Folks tend to … (4 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: FHA Down Payment Rising To 5% November 15 2013 - 10/21/13 05:02 AM
FHA Down Payment Rising To 5% November 15 2013
Higher Credit Scores Will Be Required
Home Buyers With 3.5% Down Payment On-Hand Need To Act Now
According to The National Real Estate Post, Fannie Mae and HUD will be doing away with the 3.5% down payment FHA loans, and the 3% down payment conventional loans.  The new minimum down payment will be 5% as of November 15 2013, and the loan must close by March of 2014.
What does this mean to you?
If you have been saving money for a 3.5% down payment to buy a house with an FHA … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Golf In And Around Woodbridge VA - 10/21/13 03:17 AM
Golf In And Around Woodbridge VA
Erick's Three Favorite Golf Courses Near Woodbridge VA
Find Out More About Golf In And Around Woodbridge VA
You're new to the Woodbridge area, and you want to find out about public golf courses in the Woodbridge area.
Here is a random list of Erick's three favorite golf courses and why he likes them.

Forest Greens Golf Club, Triangle VA
Forest Greens is just south of Woodbridge and directly west of Quantico Marine Base.  This Billy Casper managed course pays big dividends to those who can place the ball in the best landing areas. … (1 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Your 4 Options When You Buy A Home - 10/21/13 02:14 AM
Your 4 Options When You Find A Home
Erick Will Help You Get Pre-Qualified For A Home Loan - No Oblication And No Cost To You
Sit Down With Erick And Find Out How Much Home You Can Get For Your Money
Do you know that you have four options when you buy a home?
Sit down with Erick Blackwelder and find out which option is best for you after you have been pre-qualified for a home loan.
You can set aside time to visit with Erick by texting or calling 703-677-1120.
You will be referred to a competent local loan … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: He Who Finances Your Home Purchase Makes The Rules - 10/17/13 02:12 AM
He Who Giveth The Gold Maketh The Rules In Woodbridge VA
Comply With The Lender's Requests For Documents Or Else You Don't Get The Loan
Don't Be Surprised When The Lender Asks For Additional Documents Just Prior To Settlement
I never thought I would be writing a post like this.  Just when I've seen it all in my 23 years of selling property in northern Virginia, this situation comes along and bites me.
It all started with a young couple who wanted to move from their townhouse in Woodbridge VA to a single family home in Woodbridge VA.
For the purposes … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Stupid Home Seller In Woodbridge VA - 10/15/13 03:08 AM
Stupid Home Seller In Woodbridge VA
Woodbridge VA Home Values Are Slowly And Steadily Rising
Find Out What Homes Are Selling For In Your Neighborhood 
I met a man the other day who noticed my polo shirt with "Erick Sells Homes" embroidered on the left side of my shirt.
The man said he had just sold his house at a loss because the house is "under water", meaning he owes more than its worth.
So he sold the house, got NO procedes, and he's saddled with a monthly bill to pay-off the difference between the sale price and the sales price, … (1 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Seller Of A House In Woodbridge VA Asked If I Was Aggressive - 10/08/13 05:22 AM
Seller Of A House In Woodbridge VA Asked If I Was Aggressive
His Expectations Of What An Aggressive Agent Were Demanding To The Point Of Overkill
He Thought He Knew More About Selling Real Estate Than Did I
Bob was referred to me by a mutual friend because Bob wanted to sell his house fast, and he claimed his current agent "just wasn't cutting it".
So I asked Bob what he wanted in an agent.

"I want an agent who is aggressive and proactive.  Are YOU aggressive and proactive?"
I replied, "That depends upon what you call "aggressive".
He said, … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Will Mortgages Be Affected By The Federal Government Shutdown? - 10/01/13 07:09 AM
Will Mortgages Be Affected By The Federal Government Shutdown?
Borrowers Want To Know If Their Mortgage Will Close On Time Despite The Government Shutdown
Especially Government-Backed Loans Like FHA, VA, And USDA Loans

First, let's make a distinction between government-backed loans vs conventional loans.
Government loans are guaranteed by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), the Veterans Administration (VA), or the US Department of Agriculture.  All other loans are CONVENTIONAL home loans.
CONVENTIONAL loans will not be affected during the shutdown.  Conventional loans are funded by banks, or by mortgage bankers who securitize blocks of loans and sell them on the … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Which Improvements Should You Make To Your Home In Woodbridge - 09/27/13 01:46 AM
Find Out Which Improvements Should You Make To Your Home In Woodbridge
Learn Which Improvements Should You Make FIRST In Your Home
Not All Improvements Add Value To Your House
You have a home in Woodbridge VA, and you want to upgrade or update your house.
Where do you start?  Begin with the end in mind.
Here are a few observations I have noticed over 23 years of selling houses in Woodbridge.
1. Take care of REPAIRS before you begin UPDATES and RENOVATIONS.  It makes no sense to start a new project when you have small leaks, faulty light switches, worn-out … (0 comments)

woodbridge va real estate news: Apple Store Coming To Woodbridge Saturday September 28 - 09/27/13 12:43 AM
Apple Store Coming To Woodbridge Saturday September 28 
We Are Getting An Apple Store At Potomac Town Center
You know your town is "hip" when it gets an Apple retail store.
Apple is opening a retail store Saturday, September 28, 10:00 AM at Potomac Town Center.  Potomac Town Center is located between Opitz Blvd and Route 1.  
To sweeten the deal, the first 1,000 customers get a t-shirt.  So go in and buy something.
Apple makes some of the most intuiative, easy to use computers, mp3 players, and the ever-popular iPhone.
My office runs on Apple products.
Apple computers and … (0 comments)

 
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