bank owned homes: A Couple Who Grew Frustrated Trying To Find a Home Were Amazed When I Showed Them FranklyMLS. - 10/04/11 07:32 AM
Have you grown frustrated trying to find Homes For Sale in the Bristow Virginia near Gainesville . You search online and stumble on Trulia or Zillow, Craigslist or even a Realtor website. You call about the home you like only to learn that the home is no longer available. It sold a few weeks ago, or has been off the market for months. Don't you just hate that?
Well, there is a better search engine for you. It is called FranklyMLS.com. Below is a map of all of the single family homes for sale right now in the Bristow Virginia area between $330,000 … (0 comments)

bank owned homes: Some Foreclosure Homes Can Be a Nightmare. Lucky For Our Happy Customers...... - 08/30/11 09:37 AM

All that was needed was  a good coat of paint to make this vacant  foreclosed house a home.
It was just two weeks ago that Erick and I successfully assisted a family purchase a Bank Owned Home in the Woodbridge Virginia area. This particular foreclosure home was in very good shape. (The larger ones typically are.) As you can see from the before photo this one was a blank slate still builder beige. Our clients had a painter scheduled to paint, however closing was delayed several times by the bank. A very frustrating process for all, however I choose to … (3 comments)

bank owned homes: Stunning Video About The Level Of Fraud And Why Foreclosures Are Being Halted. Is Anyone Safe? - 10/01/10 08:38 AM
Boy or boy, if this doesn't make you angry and concerned, I don't know what will. Take a few minutes and let this information SINK IN.   It appears that this Congressman ( Alan Grayson of Central Florida) is very calmly delivering a message to the American People major trouble is on the horizon. If all this is true,I can't imagine how foreclosed homeowners feel like tonight. 
My question is now what????
 
 
 
Just a few minutes ago,  I saw a comment on Facebook from Ekko Title a local Title Company reminding all REALTORS® to make sure home buyers take out Title Insurance when buying a … (9 comments)

bank owned homes: How Do You Find The Active Foreclosure Listings In Prince William County Virginia? - 08/08/10 01:12 AM

Simple click on this form and it will lead you directly to all the newest foreclosures entering the local Prince William County Virginia MLS. Now, the best news is once you have this list it will continually update you on every foreclosure that hits the market in your price range! Just key in what price range you are looking for!
Here's how it works:
You go to http://www.ErickandCompany.com and click on the top tap called    

From here all you have to do is enter your email and you immediately receive this weeks list. It is that simple. Our … (1 comments)

bank owned homes: What's Happening To Home Values In Westridge Subdivision in Lake Ridge Virginia? - 07/19/10 01:40 AM
If you live in Westridge, chances are you've seen a lot of For Sale Signs this year. In the first half of 2010, there have been thirty one homes listed for sale so far. Let me break that down for you since Westridge offers both single family homes and townhome living. There were seventeen townhomes listed and fourteen single family homes. So I'm sure your wondering how does all this activity affect my homes value. Just send me a quick email and I will send you back a quick snapshot of your homes value.
However in the meantime, let me break it down for you. Since January 2010 … (0 comments)

bank owned homes: Get Your FREE List Of This Weeks Active Foreclosure and Approved Short Sale Homes For Sale In Fairfax County Virginia. - 02/19/10 11:44 AM
Have you ever wondered how other  home buyers in Fairfax County Virginia are finding and negotiating on  Foreclosure Homes before you even see them? I know it is frustrating. The market is FAST!  Don't you just wish someone would send you The LISTS so you could sift through them quickly to see if any peek your interest.
Well, get ready to smile.
Erick and Company understands the pain and frustration that Home Buyers are facing in today's real estate market. That's why we have staff members who scrub the MLS Database daily in search of the newest FORECLOSED,and REO Propertiesas well as any Short Sales that have a status change to APPROVED … (0 comments)

bank owned homes: Right Now In Prince William County VA There Are 74 Active Foreclosure Opportunities! - 01/15/10 08:48 AM
 
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bank owned homes: Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News: Have You Ever Wondered How To Find Bank Foreclosures In Prince William County VA? - 11/12/09 11:41 PM
                                                           
"Have you ever wondered how other home buyers get to  Foreclosure and Bank Owned Listings So Fast?"
Well, that is because they have aligned themselves with a Realtor who works for buyers ( these are called Buyer Agents) and who works hard daily to find you what you are looking for.
That's right, a Realtor has the ability to see the listings the moment they come on the market. If you would like first crack at the best Foreclosures and Distressed Homes in the area.
 
Click on the Bank Owned Image above and tell us what your looking for, and we … (2 comments)

bank owned homes: Prince William County Virginia Real Estate: Find Active Bank Owned Homes Sales, Approved Short Sales and Quick Move-in Homes - 10/26/09 03:47 AM
"Here at Erick and Company  we pay close attention to what's happening in the local real estate market". We actively work the Woodbirdge, Dale City, Manassas,Lake Ridge, Dumfries, Manassas Park and Quantico area's. All of the homes on the lsits below are ACTIVE for sale today!
Our goal is to help you find the perfect home for you your budget and your lifestyle. Not just any home that you can get because it happens to be in your price range. Stop the madness...if you do not want to get caught up in bidding wars, we can coach you on how best to buy a home and not have to go through that … (0 comments)

bank owned homes: Peggy, I'd Like To Buy A House, Can You Help Me? "Oh by the way I'm in Iraq..." - 09/12/09 12:09 AM
That was the call I received several weeks ago. Steve has been working in Iraq knowing that he will arrive in the states ( here in Prince William County Virginia) early next spring. He's been watching from afar the real estate market trends here in Prince William County Virginia. He has watched all the homes he likes go under contract one by one, within a few days of entering the market.
I turned him on to FranklyMLS.com and showed him how he can tell what's happening. The spread sheet format helps you visualize what homes have gone under contract and what inventory is left. " FranklyMLS.com is a … (4 comments)

bank owned homes: Learn What Type Of Single Family Home You Can Buy In And Around Woodbridge Virginia - 08/17/09 11:24 AM
Have you ever wondered  what type of home you could afford in Prince William County Virginia is your lender says "your pre-approved for  $350,000 to $500,000." Well, let me show the type of homes I showed this weekend. I have been working this price range a lot lately, I have viewed  most of the homes online and have walked dozens of them!  
"Trust me when I say, the homes you could only dream about three years ago are now a reality!"  
Hardwood Floors Granite Counters Huge Open Foyers Flat Back Yards One was an older totally  remodeled home on an acre lot? I showed … (0 comments)

bank owned homes: Attention Home Buyers In Prince William County Virginia--- It's Time For You And Me To Have "The Talk" - 07/11/09 03:19 AM
This is a post I just read written by Erick Blackwelder . He and I are partners at Erick and Company and we work side by side daily. I just had to post this on my site....he's dead on!
Take a few minutes for an interesting view and tips on how to succeed as a buyer in the Prince William Virginia Real Estate market . Read "The Talk"! 

Woodbridge  Home Buyers, It's Time For Me To Sit You Down, Look You In The Eye, And Have "The Talk"
Welcome To The CCW (Cold Cruel World) Of Woodbridge Homes For Sale
Woodbridge Real Estate News You … (0 comments)

bank owned homes: Lake Ridge Virginia Area Homes Are Selling Fast...53 Went Under Contract In Less Than 21 Days! - 06/29/09 04:21 AM
Home buyers if you are looking to buy in the Woodbridge/Lake Ridge Virginia area, then I think you will be surprised to find out homes are selling fast. I mean fast!
Just this past week, Erick presented an offer on Wheel Cog,an end unit town home listed up near Tackett's Mill area. The house came on the market and in two days had 15 offers on it according to the listing agent. We still don't know how our clients offer stacked up against the others.
Another home a client wanted to write on had a reported 24 offers on it! So don't … (0 comments)

bank owned homes: Weekend Buyers Loosing Out In Prince William County Virginia's Fast Paced Market. - 06/15/09 02:35 AM
FRUSTRATION BUILDS
A word to the wise for anyone searching for a house in today's Prince William County real estate climate. Homes are going under contract very fast. I've been working with home buyers in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range and it's a feeding frenzy out here!
Last weekend I showed a home in Manassas Virginia that had been entered into the MLS Database on Friday afternoon. I met the client at 1pm on Sunday afternoon at the home. On the kitchen counter there were at least a dozen Realtor cards of Realtor who had come and gone. Before we were … (2 comments)

bank owned homes: If You Have PCS Orders To Quantico VA- Now Is The Time To Buy! - 05/05/09 10:37 PM
                                     Bank Owned Home Near Quantico Only $389,000

 
Four Bedrooms 3.5 Baths Two Car Garage High Ceilings Foreclosed Home-Sold As Is Vacant and Ready Only 4 years old! 3546 Square Feet Finished on First Two Levels Luxury Master Bathroom Neutral Decor Over 1900 sq ft basement Walkout Basement Located in Moncure Woods "No Down Payment Financing " For Veterans More Information Read More Here Check out the community information on this area. Learn about Home Value Trends, Schools, Shopping, and so much more.. Curious what else is available,  FranklyMLS.com is one of the best places for you the reader … (0 comments)

bank owned homes: Home Buyers Asking Questions on Trulia.com About Homes For Sale In Woodbridge VA - 05/05/09 10:12 PM
                 Do You Use Trulia.com To Connect With
               Local Real Estate Professionals? 

Recently I responded to a question asked by a relocating buyer on Trulia.com. The woman named Rachael asked is this home available?  Click here                   Take a look at my response   
Hi Rachel,     I'm sorry no one answered you regarding this home. When that house came on the market it was like a Revolving Door and Buyers with their agents were waiting outside to take there turn to get in. It was crazy. I was one of them! LOL            Anyways that home came on the market on February 11th it was a … (2 comments)

bank owned homes: Buyers Learned The Hard Way-Teaser Low List Prices Benefit Banks Not Buyers! - 04/02/09 01:52 PM
          Foreclosed Home Closes $84,100 Over List Price-WHY?
Back in February we had clients who were looking for a home priced up to $400,000 in the Prince William County Area. A foreclosed home came on the market priced well below the target price only at only $294,900. It seemed to good to be true that such a stunning home could be priced so low. We took them to see it, and it had everything and more of what they were looking for.

Erick Blackwelder the team leader for Erick and Company coached the buyers that the home was priced … (0 comments)

bank owned homes: Quick Tip For Woodbridge Area Buyers On How To Find The Newest Foreclosures... - 03/24/09 09:06 AM

Don't forget Erick and I publish the newest foreclosures weekly on our web site. This helps you the consumer find homes. Sign up now to access the lists.
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Remember It Doesn't Cost You A Penny More To Work With A Top Producing Successful Realtor like Erick Blackwelder or myself. Listen to this a video we made to help you understand how we work 
Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company/Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale … (0 comments)

 
Peggy James, Woodbridge Virginia Area Real Estate Specialist (SAMSON PROPERTIES)

Peggy James

Woodbridge Virginia Area Real Estate Specialist

Woodbridge, VA

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Peggy James has been awarded as a Top Local Real Estate Blogger by Active Rain for the Lake Ridge Virginia and surrounding area.Peggy services the area's Lorton, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Dumfries and Manassas down to Fredericksburg Virginia.


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