seller information: Local Real Estate Market Conditions in and around Lake Ridge Virginia
- 03/02/14 09:15 PM
As we head into March 2014, thought you might want to see "what's happening in the local real estate" arena here in the Lake Ridge Virginia and surrounding communities.
I just did a quick look in the local multiple listing database to see how the real estate market is doing overall. If you've been reading this blog you know that we (The TwinsSellingRealEstate Team ) is busy, however I wanted to give you a better sense of the entire 22192 zip code area.
The graphic I made for you, will help you understand the current real estate market conditions in the Lake … (2 comments)
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seller information: If you are heading for Divorce and you own a home this is for you
- 02/21/14 04:54 AM
Divorce is not easy especially when you own real estate.
Decisions must be made prior to putting your home on the market for sale.
Heck decisions need to be made prior to even considering seeing a lawyer!
The biggest mistake I see being made by homeowners who are getting a divorce or have already separated and gotten a separation agreement is this:
"They forget to include the cost of selling into the split."
Remember, it may not have cost you anything to purchase the home if you are a Veteran or very little if you were a first time buyer. That … (1 comments)
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seller information: Success Stories of people who trusted their gut and made a call.
- 02/20/14 08:59 PM
We already have so many success stories this year of homeowners and home buyers who have called and said "Can you help us we would like to sell our home. Or we really want to buy a home."
If you are searching for answers online and landed on this blog post, then feel free to call me with your real estate questions. No matter whether you are just tip dreaming. Just know that all dreams can only become a reality if you act on them. You may own a rental that you are thinking of selling, or you've inherited a home and you aren't quite … (2 comments)
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seller information: Lake Ridge Virginia Condo Owners Move-up To a Larger Home!
- 02/14/14 12:12 AM
This year in Lake Ridge Virginia is turning out to be the Move-Up Year. Those of you who own a home in Lake Ridge Virginia and you have been dreaming of buying a larger home may be in luck.
Here is a very good example. In November a homeowner contacted me via a Facebook Private Message. They said they wanted to buy a home, however needed to sell their condominium in The Vinings in Lake Ridge. Lucky for them I know that community really well. I have personally lived their twice and listed many and sold many homes the years there.
There … (0 comments)
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seller information: This Weeks Caller Said "I've been following your blog and your sales"
- 01/14/14 08:06 PM
I am in shock this morning as I am preparing for a listing appointment later today.
All homeowners hope and pray the home they love, will be worth more when it is time to sell.
For those who purchased in 2005 and 2006 that has not been the case. We all know what happened with the catastrophic roll back on homeowners equity, leaving so many upside down. That was when there were short sale,foreclosures and distress home sales on every corner. However those days for the most part have come and gone...
Homeowers! Don't be lulled into the fact you think the … (43 comments)
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seller information: This Week's Caller Said " I called you because I like your name!"
- 12/08/13 07:55 AM
A gentleman contacted me about listing their home for sale here in the Lake Ridge Virginia area. He stated there was a very good chance of him being transferred in the very near future and he wants to be prepared.
We set an appointment and I went over to see the couple.
When I asked how they found me the wife said "I saw a home you sold on Facebook and well that lead me to your website." Her husband spoke up and said, I decided to call you, because I liked your name. Looking puzzled I … (1 comments)
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seller information: Twins Selling Real Estate. So you get two agents for the price of one!
- 11/12/13 08:28 PM
"Breaking News: My identical twin sister joined me in real estate."
How cool is that?
Patty Blackwelder ran our Erick and Company sales office prior to 2007 for decades. She was the before team. The person that kept everything together is a well oiled machine of an busy real estate team.When the downturn hit she went back into new home sales for three years. Read some of her reviews. Well, the entrepreneur in her says I can do so much more than sitting behind a desk. I want to get out and help people find the perfect home. The one that fits … (4 comments)
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seller information: Should you consider downsizing? Is now a good time?
- 10/02/13 10:06 PM
The topic of downsizing has come up a few times this week. Several homeowners I've run into are thinking maybe now is the time.
First the furloughs and now the Government shut down. The thought process is we're tired. Tired of the rat race, just tired. The house is too big now, and actually we've been thinking of moving even relocating to a lower cost area.
One homeowner explained, I've held on hoping home values would increase a bit more closer to what it was back in 2005.
The informative video and explanation of the current real estate market conditions may help … (0 comments)
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seller information: The huge dilemma many move-up buyers are facing right now
- 07/31/13 11:10 PM
Lately I have met many, many homeowners who have very nice homes they have outgrown or want to sell. The dilemma many are facing is this. The home they own us financed with an FHA Loan.
Most do not have a lot of equity, however the values have risen enough that they can now sell.
The other dilemma is they do not have saving enough to come up with the standard ten percent down payment needed when buying with a conventional loan.
So that means in order to accomplish their move-up goal, they must sell their current home first. Now that's … (22 comments)
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seller information: Homeowners are surprised when I ask, did you get a permit for that?
- 07/18/13 10:25 PM
As a homeowner in Prince William County Virginia it is your responsibility to know the laws with regard to upgrading your home.
If you do it right the first time, it will not come back to haunt you when it's time to sell in the future. The last thing you want to hear is, we must sell "as is" because your home is not up to code. This can seriously impact your homes vaule. So when you are thinking of remodeling and you do it on the cheap because you are handy...please check to see if what you have in … (1 comments)
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seller information: How to predict what your home might be worth in two or three years
- 06/10/13 10:18 PM
Information is a powerful tool in life. Take control now and start planning for your future.
The questions you must ask yourself are:
How much is our home upside down? How long will it take for our home to surpass what we owe on it? How will we know when we will get to a break even point?
When will we know it is time to list our home for sale?
How do we know when a good time to sell will be?
These questions will help you formulate and Exit Strategy that will work for your family, your wants, needs … (0 comments)
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seller information: I am in a strange position. I'm all out of homes to sell.
- 05/30/13 10:35 PM
Ok, I am in a strange position here. I don't have any homes to sell. Inventory is low in many price points here in the Woodbridge Virginia area. All of the homes I've listed this year have gone to settlement.
Actually this is a call to action to you if you are thinking of selling your home.
"Currently all my time and marketing expertise can go to selling YOUR home!"
If you are seaching the internet for information and landed this blog post. Chances are you live in the Prince William County Virginia area. I know your not … (4 comments)
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seller information: This Week's Question "Are home values up in Woodbridge Virginia?
- 05/30/13 09:52 PM
How Long Will It Take Me To Sell My Woodbridge Virginia Home? This is a question I get all the time!
The next question is Peggy"Are home values up? If so do you think I can sell and at least break even?" If you have been wondering about this. You're not alone.
The other day I was at a Memorial Day party in my own neighborhood and one neighbor asked are homes values starting to increase here in the Prince William County Virginia? Soon, three more people huddled up close to get in on the conversation.Everyone was quite interested.Each had … (0 comments)
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seller information: Are some homeowners stuck because they think they are upside down?
- 04/28/13 01:13 AM
Today's blog post is written for the benefit of all the homeowners in a small community in Fredericksurg Virginia called the Village of Idlewild.( however it may apply to you if you own a home) The Village of Idlewild is a planned community of single family homes and townhouses located just off Rt 3 and Central Park Shopping Center. A mixed use community with a small work at home area as well very nicely planned out with pristine manicured homes and grounds.
I just did a quick snapshot from my iPhone (image shown to right) of an email notice I … (2 comments)
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seller information: This is the best part of being a REALTOR®!
- 03/24/13 10:32 PM
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of calling one of my listing clients to tell them we had a full price offer on their home. I could hear the excitement in her voice. She said "on my this is so exciting!" This story is just another example of how a homeowner tried to sell a home by themselves and found it to be a daunting experience. They knew they wanted to sell, however they learned quickly they did not know how to go about it. They even had a built in tenant who wanted the house. Unfortunately, they could not … (2 comments)
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seller information: Homes selling fast in Woodbridge Virginia. Could this be your chance?
- 03/20/13 10:38 PM
Your housing needs have changed. Your mind wanders to "what if we could sell?" Stop wondering....the current real estate market is HOT! Let's crunch the numbers and discuss your options. CLICK HERE to start investigating what's possible … (0 comments)
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seller information: Helpful Tips For Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
- 01/29/13 08:47 PM
I read a great blog post about how to stage for your home with almost no money! I thought I'd pass it on.
Staging Without Spending -- One Key to Home Selling Success!
Effective staging is a tremendous benefit when needing or wanting to sell a home. But professional staging can be expensive. Don't get me wrong -- professional stagers do absolutely amazing jobs! But sometimes the money's just not there to hire a stager, buy a bunch of staging materials or rent snazzy furniture. A seller and I often spend less than $250 when preparing a home for sale.
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seller information: Surprise,Surprise, Surprise! Zillow Zestimate Home Values on the rise.
- 01/27/13 10:28 PM
Imagine my surprise this week, when I searched my own home on Zillow and had to do a double take when the Zestimate has surpassed whatwe paidin 2005! My heart almost jumped out of my chest. I actually said a few choice words (yes I did) I was in shock. You see, I have never to much weight into the Zillow Zestimate model.
That is because over the past several years the Zestimate Values severely lagged the local Fair Market Value.As far back as 2010,I had written a blog post titled Question of the Week: "Peggy is the Zillow Zestimate really what my … (3 comments)
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seller information: "I'd like to rent my house. I do not want to pay the tax credit back!"
- 01/10/13 05:44 AM
Yesterday I received a call from a homeowner who is facing a job transfer. He wanted to rent his home because he did not want to pay the first time buyer tax credit back.
Quickly I looked up his public record information to see that he indeed bought his home before June 30th, 2010.
However, his logic was. He wanted to rent his home, so he did not have to pay the first time buyer tax credit back.
TFP: Tip From Peg:
Before you decide to list your home For Sale or For Rent, please refer to the First-Time-Homebuyer-Credit-Questions-and-Answers:-Homes-Purchased-in-2009-or-2010
Here's the scoop … (24 comments)
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seller information: Proof Consumers Read Real Estate Blogs and Call When They Need Help
- 12/01/12 09:01 PM
Today's blog is all about the "Success Stories of readers who contacted me for help after searching the Internet for answers and wound up at Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate News Blog."
If you have stumbled onto this real estate blog searching for information about how to go about buying a home or selling a home in the Woodbridge Virginia and surrounding area's. Please take a few minutes to read through just a few of the success stories below. Hopefully, you will find comfort in knowing that many people who have arrived here before you, have felt comfortable enough to pick up the phone and call 703-851-3085 or simply just contact me by email. My name … (0 comments)
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As we head into March 2014, thought you might want to see "what's happening in the local real estate" arena here in the Lake Ridge Virginia and surrounding communities.
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