home buying: Potomac Shores in Dumfries, Virginia - The Vision is Coming Together
- 08/26/14 06:11 AM
Potomac Shores in Dumfries Virginia is really becoming a community. Today I was checking on one of my buyers homes that is under construction at Potomac Shores in the The Shores section of the community. The street was busy with contractors framing homes and pouring foundations. On this street alone there are three new foundations poured and four homes under construction at one phase or another. My present buyer's home is a beautiful main level living Chamberlain without the loft and since we could only view it on paper it is a treat to see how it looks now that it is near completion. You would … (0 comments)
In Woodbridge Virginia we have had a very robust market this year most price points have seen home sales outpace the last several years. Inventory has been very low which causes prices to increase. If you have been a buyer sitting on the side lines you have seen your buying power deminish. Our appreciation year over year has been a robust 7% . That is great news if you are a seller but not so much if you were a buyer.
Rates last year at this time were 4.58% and as … (20 comments)
I had the privilege of being one of the first sales representatives on site while working for Ryan Home to start up this community in the Spring of 2013. It was an exciting time and as we fast forward a year much has changed. It is awesome to see the hard work with NVR Homes and Suncal and Prince William County officials paying off. It was an honor … (4 comments)
I had a well qualified buyer almost loose his New Home in Woodbridge, Virginia due to a large purchase after he had received loan approval. He did not think it mattered since he was so well qualified and buying well under his max loan amount!
WRONG.........
After all he was approved and his finances had been looked over in detail. But by purchasing a car because his broke down it almost cost him their dream home and tens of thousands of dollars contract deposit! What … (6 comments)
Every once in awhile I come across a home that just stops me in my tracks.
I get to forget I am the REALTOR and just take in the amazing space and dream of what it would be like to live there myself. I see so many homes as an agent they start to look the same. For the luxury home buyer that is reading this I want you to know there are some amazing locations you … (3 comments)
So you have orders to relocate to Quantico or the Pentagon and you are trying to figure out where you will want to live. You are searching on line on Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com, Military By Owner and contacting friends on Facebook trying to learn all you can. You are thinking of renting because you do not know the area that well or you already own a home with your VA loan. I would … (0 comments)
Relocating can be exciting and stressful time and I would like to try and make you house hunt as stress free as possible. Knowledge is power for buyers using their VA Loans and you need to put yourself in a position of strength if you want to be successful on your house hunt.
Last week I had a spouse here house hunting without their deployed family member. It was difficult for them, the market is so fast what they look on Tuesday was Sold by Wednesday. In three … (0 comments)
If you visit a builder's model without a REALTOR please do not sign anything on your visit! I am sure you are asking yourself why? Most New Home visitors have no idea that if they sign the visitor card or give the Sales Representative personal information then you have just waived your right to representation.Typically this will llast 90 days but I have seen a few for 180 days! So what is the big deal you might ask? You don't know what you don't know! But this can really hurt you … (0 comments)
Typically that statedment would be a good thing. When a builder sells out, that is always good for homeonwers, they no longer compete with builder closeout prices. But there seems to be some disconnect in the market place right now. Here is the confusing part... Resale prices of homes built in the last three years should reflect the most recent comparable sales in the neighborhood. Now that … (2 comments)
Knowlege is Power and is Important when looking at homes in this area.
I have been helping people relocate to this area for the past 25 years. I know the communities well and depending on what your budget and wish list is I can save you time and money when looking for your next place to call home.
The biggest misconception is close distance to work equals short commute. Not here in Virginia. I live eight miles from my office in Woodbridge I do a … (2 comments)
I am sure you have driven around the area and you can see homes popping up everywhere. Sales are brisk in Woodbridge, Virginia due to it being a sellers market. Resales are selling in days if priced right and new home sales are going quick also. You may be surprised to learn that today June 26th 2014 the builders are quoting delivery of a new home orders for Dec. 2014 or … (0 comments)
Wessynton is located just two miles north of the back gate to Fort Belvoir military base her in Alexandira Virginia and two blocks from the historic Mount Vernon Estate. It offers easy commuting access to down town Washington DC via George Washington Parkway, Metro Bus to the Metro from the community! This year we have seen six homes come on the market in Wessynton which is a strong sales year! On average we see four or five homes come on the market yearly in this community so if you like this community you need … (1 comments)
home buying: Model Homes Leasebacks offer Advantages over Typical Investment Property!
- 04/22/14 05:10 AM
Builder Lease Backs can be A Great Investment with Ideal Tenant! If you are a savvy Investor or just starting to think about Investing a Builder Model Home Lease backs can have wonderful advantage over typical rental property. We have all walked through model homes and admired the wonderful decorating and custom paint, not to mention all the beautiful customized upgrades. What's not to love! Many builders sell their models … (2 comments)
You are looking for home in Woodbridge, Virgina and while you can appreciate the history of the colonial it is just not your cup of tea
There are many options if you know where to look.
Maybe you prefer an updated Mid Century Home like this..
Are you dreaming of a New England Cottage these are my favorite!
Are you wonderding where are all the Ranch style or Main Level Living homes are in Woodbridge Virginia … (0 comments)
home buying: Disappointment is some times Necessary When Buying a Home!
- 02/16/14 10:07 AM
Disappointment, Soul Searching, Compromise and finally pure Joy! The past several weeks I have been working with a couple in Woodbridge Virginia who were selling their condo and looking to move up to the home of their dreams. They had outgrown the condo in Lake Ridge Virginia and wanted more space to raise their two beautiful little girls. We had house hunted and found a wonderful home they loved on day three of house hunting. Our market is quick so the good homes go fast. They found one in their target neighborhood and it was walking distance to the elementary school. They … (5 comments)
Full disclosure I am not a Loan Officer, I am a Realtor who is passionate about helping our Veterans maximize the most important benefit they have from their military service. The VA Loan is a substantial benefit if and when the Veteran is buying any home! The misinformation out there is astounding to me and I wish I had a way to connect with our service members on broader scale. I think the VA Loan beneift must be explained to early … (1 comments)
Typically when I get a call from someone relocating they want to know not only their options for housing but about everything from Commuting to Schools. It is hard to move to a new area and search only on line It helps to have an advocate who can learn what you are hoping to find and then show you your options. I work the are between Quantico in Prince William County VA to Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia and everywhere in between. I have been serving the area for over 25 years and would … (0 comments)
If you are relocating from Hawaii or California you will like our prices!
If you relocating from the Carolina's or the Mid West you are in for price shock. There is no way to sugar coat it!
The Northern Virginia area is expensive compared to many areas. Most people commute an hour or more to find affordable housing. If you can afford to buy more and would like to be closer in … (2 comments)
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Potomac Shores in Dumfries Virginia is really becoming a community.
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