buyer information: Have you ever wondered how the appraisal process works when selling your home? - 09/09/10 01:26 AM
When listing your home For Sale in the Prince William County Virginia area, make sure your hire a Realtor who knows the area well. A good Realtor will show you a Comparative Market Analysis of homes that have been listed for sale, failed to sell and those that have SOLD in the past year in your community. By looking at the historical information of the past year, and the homes that have successfully listed and settled in and around your community will help us determine your list price.
So you might be asking yourself, what goes into selling a home in today's … (3 comments)

buyer information: At What Interest Rate Did You Purchase Your First Home and Why? - 09/03/10 02:04 AM
I have questions for anyone who has ever purchased a home.
When did you purchase your first home? Do you remember what the interest rate was at the time? What was your motivation to buy a home back then?   


My twin sister Patty and I purchased our first home in our mid 20's. The newspaper clipping to the right, is the townhome we purchased in the early 80's as first time buyers when we relocated to Northern Virginia from Upstate New York.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Below is a graph from Money Cafe, that … (12 comments)

buyer information: Choosing A Home Size When You Buy A Home In Woodbridge Or Manassas Virginia - 08/16/10 02:34 AM
 
How do you go about looking for a home in today's real estate market?
Are you looking for the best deal?
Are you looking for an awesome neighborhood?
Are schools important to you?
What about neighborhood services?
How about the cost of utilities and lawn care and upkeep?
How will your lifestyle change based on the home you choose?
 
Both myself and Erick Blackwelder are committed to helping home buyers find the best home for their needs. If you think you need help and you don't want to sold. You really need help and guidance then please us at 703-590-2252 or … (4 comments)

buyer information: Finally Being A Doctor Pays Off.... - 08/11/10 12:08 AM
Local Doctors will be pleased to learn that Bank of America is take a risk on you.I received an interesting email today from Jason Kilgo a local loan officer I know here in Woodbridge Virginia. Jason wanted me  and you to know that the

The Doctor Loan Program is back!!!!! ONLY 5% DOWNPAYMENTNO PMI 720 Minimum credit score To get preapproved simply fill out this form
Jason KilgoMortgage Loan OfficerOffice: (540) 736-0212Mobile: (540) 834-6149Fax: (540) 736-0244Contact Me 

Jason often visits our Exit 1st Choice Realty office in the Woodbridge Virginia area. Our office is less than a mile from Potomac Hospital and all of the professional … (7 comments)

buyer information: Thinking of Buying a Home In The Stafford Virginia Area? Then You Will Need... - 07/08/10 03:32 PM
 Help from a Buyers Agent who knows the Stafford Virginia area very well. All of us are thrilled to announce that Lou Leslie has joined the Erick and Company Team. Lou is an experienced Buyer Agent who lives and works the North Stafford Area as well as the Prince William County Virginia market area's.
Lou knows all the communities in the 22554 and 22556 zip code area's. So if you are interested in moving to Aquia Harbor, Hampton Oaks, Parkridge, Austin Ridge, Seven Lakes, Augustine North, Settler's Landing, Vista Woods, Heritage Oaks, Widewater, Austin Run,Devon Green, Autumn Ridge, Potomac Overlook, Aquia Creek and Aquia Run. … (3 comments)

buyer information: Learn How To Find Your Waterfront Dream Home In Eastern Prince William County Virginia - 06/21/10 02:07 AM
Recently, I had a client say their dream was to find a waterfront home here in Prince William County Virginia. Well, you don't have to ask me twice to go look at waterfront homes. I love them. Someday, I hope to own a sweet little home on a lake somewhere. A place where we can relax and enjoy the beauty of each day and the ever changing view out the breakfast room windows. I feel that day will be sooner than later. I'm ready!! I can't wait.
The first thing I always ask is; what type of waterfront are you looking for? A pond, … (6 comments)

buyer information: Veterans Who Have VA Elegibilty Are Making Out Great In Today's Real Estate Market - 05/06/10 10:46 AM
It  is always such a pleasure to attend a real estate settlement, and witness the face of a military buyer using his or her VA Eligibility to purchase a home when they realize they are actually buying a home with No Money Down! 
This is a snapshot of the buyers side of the final Hud-1 Statement at today's settlement of 4106 Cardinal Drive, Woodbridge Virginia, 22193. This veteran buyer wrote a contract just over thirty days ago and today we settled on the home. This was a "regular owner sale". Not a short sale, and not a foreclosure. The kind of settlement where both the sellers … (2 comments)

buyer information: Learn How To Find Active Homes For Sale, Tax Information, And Nearby Home Sales In Neighborhood - 04/28/10 01:55 AM
If you are searching for a home in the Prince William County Virginia or surrounding area's you will want to know about this site. In my opinion it is one of the best sites for consumers to find homes.
what other homes nearby have sold for in the community with one click you can see how well it is priced compared to others you can see what has been written about that home or property on the Internet with one click you can see how it is priced compared to tax assessment -with on click! you can see how that listing … (0 comments)

buyer information: Real Estate Market News and Statistic's For Prince William County Virginia Homeowners. - 04/26/10 04:35 AM
Well it is about time!


Take a look at the Home Sale Statistic's for the Prince William County Virginia Area for March. These stats are from MRIS. Days on market are way down. Most people who are buying homes are using financing. FHA Loans, VA Loans and Conventinal Loans. The stats show that in March 89 homes purchased were purchased with CASH! Notice that 38 homes were sold by Assumption.

 
 If you or someone you know needs real estate help in Prince William County Virginia, you can reach me direct at 703-851-3085 or  contact me by email . 
Contact Peggy James or Erick … (2 comments)

buyer information: Prince William County Virginia Real Estate Market Conditions Are At A Brisk Pace Heading Into Spring Market! - 03/12/10 01:22 AM
 
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buyer information: When A Big Snow Storm Hits, Chances Are It Will Be Easier To Reach Your Busy Local Realtor. - 02/06/10 09:26 AM
That's right folks. Normally you may play phone tag with you busy Realtor as they are in the field doing what they do best, helping people buy and sell real estate. However when a massive snow storm hits...nobody moves. Not even your Realtor.
                                                                                                     So this weekend is the perfect opportunity to pick up the phone and call.
If you have been thinking of selling your home or buying one this spring and you have questions or concerns about the process. Chances are excellent your local Realtor will have plenty of time to talk with you. Most full time Realtors have computers at home and can access the MLS … (4 comments)

buyer information: The Most Frustrating Thing About Buying A Home Is Searching Online And... - 12/10/09 10:14 PM
Calling to schedule an appointment to see the home you like, only  to learn the home is already Under Contract!  All that time wasted searching for the perfect home and you missed it. The whole process is giving you a headache?
  I understand. "My advice ...take two aspirin."
  
What most consumers do not realize is, when you search online and land on a  Realtors website, or a big search engine site, even Craigslist, chances are you are getting dated ( historical information).  It's called advertising. Many large search engines extract information and keep it posted to get you to call so they can capture you as a lead.
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buyer information: Thanks Godness We Had A Snowy Weekend In Lake Ridge Virginia. - 12/08/09 12:43 AM
It's quite a balance being a full time Realtor in Prince William County Virginia this year. The Christmas Season is upon us and there doesn't seem to be enough time in a day. Thank goodness for the snow the other day, my appointments all postponed due to inclement weather and I was able to get out the Christmas decorations.

Everyone has a favorite tradition for the holiday season, ours since we've been married is to set up our Victorian Carolers. We got lucky this weekend, we got them all set up right before it snowed. It was actually perfect timing.

Next it was time to head … (3 comments)

buyer information: Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News: Who Is Eligible To Claim The $6,500 Move-up ( Repeat Buyer)Tax Credit? - 11/12/09 01:07 AM

Today's message is all about the Revised Home Buyer Tax Credit.
As a local Realtor it is my job to help you the consumer with this information as well as help you with all of your real estate questions. You can trust that if I do not know the answer, I will research it and find out. The real estate market is getting better every day and with the help of this credit, both home buyers and sellers will benefit. In reference to the new $6500 Move-up/Repeat Buyer Tax Credit, many of you have questions.
There is a website that post the Frequently … (3 comments)

buyer information: Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News: Have You Heard About The Suntrust FHA Bridal Registry Account? - 11/06/09 03:12 AM
                           
Here's some news First Time Buyers Can Use!
Getting Married Soon?  Did you know that you can open a SunTrust Bridal Registry Account at your local SunTrust Branch. 
These accounts are for FHA Loans only and only friends and family members can contribute to your bridal registry. Imagine being able to tell friends and family you have registered with SunTrust and all the money they contribute to that fund can be used by you to buy your home!
Add that to the Home Buyer Tax Credit and well, it appears you will be off to a fantastic start! If this sounds exciting....then trust … (0 comments)

buyer information: 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)

buyer information: How To Find A Woodbridge Virginia Realtor To Help You Buy A Home. - 10/10/09 02:00 AM
So you have the nagging sensation that you want to buy a home. Late at night or on breaks at work you find yourself quietly sneaking back onto the Internet to scroll through listings in your price range.
You're hooked...you've started dreaming about buying a home! You have a list of wants, needs and desires! That's how it all starts.
Gosh,it reminds me of when I started to get back into the dating market in early 2001. I would glance at Online sites to see if there was anyone who peaked my interest.I kept thinking of the possibilities.  However, I was afraid, and wasn't sure … (5 comments)

buyer information: Property flipping guidelines extended by FHA until May 2010! What does this mean? - 10/09/09 11:22 PM
I wanted to pass the following information on to all Prince William County Virginia residents. If you are in the market for a new home and you keep running into homes that say NO FHA Loans, the following post explains why.

Property Flipping guidelines extended by FHA , until May 2010!  What does this mean and who does this affect?
What is property flipping?  
No .......it's not flipping your home with another couple as seen in trading spaces on  TLC!
                                                        
FHA GUIDELINES STATE THE FOLLOWING:  
Property flipping is a practice whereby a recently acquired property is resold, often for a considerable profit.
Most property flipping occurs … (2 comments)

buyer information: Westar Mortgage & Erick and Company of Woodbridge Virginia Helping Homeowners Sell Faster! - 09/02/09 01:14 AM
Erick and Company and Westar Mortgage working together to help homeowners sell homes faster here in the Lake Ridge, Woodbridge Virginia area.
For about a year now we have been working with Markita Aldridge Woods of Westar Mortgage. What I like about Markita is her positive get it done attitude. We work well together. Well Markita wanted to make sure that she works with us in the future so she offered to help with the marketing of homes.
Here is how we market your home!
As soon as I loaded all the information this is the result. Take a  Look

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buyer information: 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)

 
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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