seller information: Woodbridge Virginia Market Snapshot For The 22192 Zip Code Area. Homes Are Selling Fast This Winter! - 12/05/09 10:51 PM
As we head into winter many homeowners think it is a horrible time try to sell your home in the Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Virginia Area. Most think they should just wait until spring. Nothing could be further from the truth this year. "The Winter Advantage is fast at work and high end homes are selling quickly."
  
The Winter Advantage is when you take advantage of the slower time of year and the low inventory and use it to your advantage!  While most folks settle in for a long winter dreaming of spring and getting the house ready to sell, you'll be smiling all the … (0 comments)

seller information: Helpful Tips For Local Woodbridge Virginia Homeowners Who Want To Sell In 2010 - 12/01/09 11:05 PM
 
When you get ready to sell your home, knowledge is power!  Many homeowners tell me the thought of selling can be overwelming. They worry about, what they have to do, how much will it cost them and how long will it take. I completely understand!  However my job is to help you. To help address your fears, decide what must be done and what area's of concerns you can let go of.  The process should not be intimidating. Learn about your options.
It's important that you know, that there are hundreds, even thousands of Realtors who work our  local area. In fact you may know someone at … (0 comments)

seller information: Prince William County Virginia Real Estate News "It's Good For A Change" - 10/06/09 10:21 AM
 

 
The latest results of the AP's Economic Stress Index the pain easing in some of the nation's hardest hit areas .
The big news is Prince William County VA was reported as being one of five with most improved foreclosure rates. Read More
I don't know about you, however I like visual maps to see what's happening and where here in the Woodbridge Virignia area. So take a look at his Heat Map of 22192. It shos that he Foreclosure Rate is currently 1 in 300 homes is in Foreclosure.



 

Do you … (2 comments)

seller information: Not Every House For Sale Is On A Main Road..... - 09/17/09 01:41 AM
                                                                               
Have you ever noticed that when you drive the streets of  Lake Ridge Virginia or anywhere in Prince William County Virginia for that matter, you do not see signs littering the median strips and street corners?
As Realtors we have them, however here in Prince William County Virginia,Realtors and Builders can place signs late Friday afternoon through the weekend and they must be taken down after that!
That is because Prince William County Virginia has a sign ordinance.Each of these illegal signs carries a civil penalty of $100 plus court costs!!!  Read More Here

In the old days ( just a few … (2 comments)

seller information: Should A HomeOwner Interview A Few Realtors When Getting Ready To Sell? - 09/14/09 07:54 AM
It's Time To Sell.  No What. Who do you call?
Well, that will really depends on your motivation and what your goal is. If you are just testing the waters to see what the market will accept, and time is on your side, just know all homes will sell in time. 
I recently wrote a  post that if your home is priced under $300,000 in the Prince William County Virginia area, chances are at the moment it will sell fairly quickly. Typically, within two weeks of listings and chances are you will have multiple offers. Sure every Realtor loves a home that … (4 comments)

seller information: Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate Market Snapshot For July 2009 - 07/23/09 12:13 AM
Did you know that homes are selling faster these days in Lake Ridge Virginia?Well they are. Homes entering the market right now if price at market will go under contract within a week of listing and settle within 45 days or so.  Here is a spread sheet that shows you what has happened with the Single Family Home inventory in Lake Ridge Virginia since January 01,2009. As you will see below there are currently onky 31 Single Family buying opportunities available.

Take a look at each of the homes that are shown in these statistic's click on THIS LINK
The biggest … (3 comments)

seller information: We Need To Sell Our Home. Who Do We Call, How Fast Will It Sell, What...? - 07/10/09 12:21 AM
          When a homeowner gets ready to sell, there are so many things to consider.
First you have to decide your time frame. A well priced home in Prince William County Virginia will typically sell within a few weeks of listing. 
So you must have a plan of action.
Are you moving out of State? Do you need to find a new home? An apartment? What will you do with the family pets? How much do you have to do to the house to get it market ready ( what does that mean?) Have you checked on the cost to move? Movers, … (0 comments)

seller information: Find Out What Homes Are For Sale That Are Serviced By Westridge Elementary School - 05/08/09 03:22 AM
Here's a little tip for Woodbridge Virginia residents who live in Westridge. You've been toying with the idea of moving...however you want to keep your children in Westridge elementary school. Well, we can set up a custom search for you and email you daily or you can key in Westridge into FranklyMLS.com and it pulls the active homes for sale that go to  Westridge Elementary District same goes for the High School. Here are all of the active home for sale that go to Osbourn Park .
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seller information: Foreclosure Stats For 22192 Area....Foreclosures Are Slowing Down - 04/21/09 11:24 PM
                                                   NEW TOOL FOR REALTORS
This week MRIS the Realtors Database has given Realtors access  to the most extensive online foreclosure activity information available on the market!  The Foreclosure Activity Search Tool (FAST), , gives us information on properties in all stages of the foreclosure process including: Pre-foreclosure, Auction and Bank Owned/Real Estate Owned (REO). 
I've never been one to shy away from something new, so I took a look into the new database. Most of you know I primarily work the Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Manassas marketplace. However today I want to just take 22192 zip code area as an example or how … (0 comments)

seller information: How Do You Know Your Real Estate Agent Is Doing A Good Job Marketing Your Home? - 04/17/09 02:18 AM
Selling a home can be a very stressful situation, especially if you have plans and dreams that you want to accomplish and you need to sell the home to attain your goals.
In today's real estate climate it takes a lot more than planting a sign in the front yard, installing a lock box on the front door and praying to the God's it will sell. It takes marketing and market knowledge. Pretty marketing flyer's inside the house, appeases you the seller. However, buyers just toss them like trash in the back of Realtors car if they were turned off by the … (1 comments)

seller information: Saxon Mortgage Is Improving...My New Loss Specialist Is Awesome! - 04/08/09 12:18 AM
Short Sales with Saxon Mortgage has proven to be extremely challenging over the past seven months. My file is so thick and I have hundreds of calls documented. Over those months, I Googled Saxon and I've read the bad press. So,if you asked me four even two  months ago about the company I would have had a story to tell.
However, it appears changes are in the works in  Fort Worth,Texas. Because in mid March I was assigned a new Loss Specialist who works for Saxon Mortgage. He is a dream Loss Specialist. He not only answers my email, he follows up with phone calls. … (2 comments)

seller information: Letting The House Go And Walking Away Is Not The Only Option-Short Sell It! - 03/04/09 07:22 AM

  
FORECLOSURE IS NOT THE ONLY OPTION...
   I know you are going through stressful times right now. That's why I'm asking you to give me a call. Why in the world would you subject yourself to years of high interest rates and a possible defiency judgement when with a little help from an experienced Realtor you could Short Sell your home and get out of this stress.
 
I have a few tips for you today Listen.
 

 
Recent postings I penned on this subject;
*Who Can Sell By Short Sale
*Who Do You Can When You … (2 comments)

seller information: Discount Real Estate Agents. Should You Hire One If You Need To Sell? - 12/28/08 01:37 PM
Do you hire your Realtor based on commission?
Interesting....




In today's real estate it is far more technical than placing your listing in the MLS, placing a sign in the yard and praying for a buyer to come. St. Joseph Statues have sold out everywhere and homes still sit. Many homes today that go on the market Expire with no offers.
Today's real estate demands a strong online presence! Your home must be easy to find when a buyer does an online search? Not just on one site, it should be on dozens of sites.
When your first thought is "commission" when beginning … (8 comments)

seller information: Selling Your Home in 2009...How To Get The Best Price, Best Terms In Prince William County. - 12/27/08 12:40 AM
When choosing a Realtor to sell your home in Prince William County you have so many Realtors to choose from. You have your past Realtor, your neighborhood Realtor, the Realtor who is a friend of your mom's, your friend or your sisters, you have the Realtor who at the same church or the Realtor who works along side of you everyday at work who fits it in when they can.
A few things to concern yourself with when choosing a Realtor to sell your home:
Has the Realtor ever sold a home in a Buyers Market? What kind of Advertising Does … (2 comments)

seller information: 1948 Rainbow Ct, Woodbridge Virginia...Short Sale Offer In Review - 12/13/08 05:26 AM
Under Contract
However We Will Take A Backup Offer
1948 Rainbow Ct


                     For more information about this home priced at $139,000 in Lake Ridge Virginia
                                                              CLICK HERE
                    If you know someone who needs to buy or sell a home in Lake Ridge VA, I can help
                                       Call Peggy James at 703-851-3085
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seller information: Lake Ridge Virginia Homeowners...If You Have A Single Family Home You Want To Sell... - 12/01/08 03:39 AM
 
Winter Is A Great Time To List and Sell Your Single Family Home In Lake Ridge Virginia! 
 

The Winter Advantage in real estate is when sellers take advantage of the cold weather months to outsmart their competition. When fair weather sellers start withdrawing from the market and say "We'll try again in spring" that is the time to strike.
      The Timing Is Perfect Right Now In Lake Ridge, Virginia To Sell Your Home!
Let me prove it to you. Did you know  that there are only 18 single family homes available in all of Lake Ridge, Old Bridge Estates … (2 comments)

seller information: Westridge Subdivison In Lake Ridge Virginia...Things Buyers And Sellers Need To Know. - 11/21/08 03:22 AM
 
There Were Not Many Buying Opportunities In 2008!
In the entire subdivision of Westridge in Lake Ridge Virginia there were only 25 Buying Opportunities in all of 2008!  Below is a spreadsheet that shows you all the activity for Single Family Homes in Westridge.
The news is, not much is happening in Westridge. So if you've been dreaming or buying a home in Westridge...it might be awhile. That said there were a few of the high end acreage homes that failed to sell this year. This was no fault of the owners, this is due to the lack of financing options available … (0 comments)

seller information: You Just Got Word You Need To Sell Your Home...Don't Panic! Call Erick and Company - 11/17/08 11:35 PM
 Help for local Lake Ridge, Woodbridge Virginia area homeowners who need to Sell:You've just learned you need to sell your home. Oh no..you've put so much work into the house. Now you have to sell. Questions will surface in your mind fast like flash cards:
Did I upgrade to much? Will the market be kind? Or will I have to lower my price to meet the market? I'm worried...will I have to give my house away? Is it better for me to consider renting it? Should I try to sell it myself? Do I have enough equity? What do I have to do to get … (0 comments)

seller information: Lake Ridge Virginia Homeowner Asks..Can I Take My Perennials When I Move? That's A Great Question.... - 11/14/08 07:16 AM
When people are getting ready to move, many times they ask me. Can I take my perennials. I typically advise on a case by case basis. Typically I don't recommend it ,if you are going to disturb the landscape. Remember street appeal is what draws a buyer to your home. However if you do intend to remove some of your prize possessions, please let your Realtor know so that there is full disclosure. I always recommend you divide them and pot them and get them ready for the move ahead of time.
That said, if you are this month fall is the best … (0 comments)

seller information: Help For Those With Pay Option Loans Scheduled To Reset. If Your Loan Is With Countrywide, You May Be In Luck! - 11/07/08 02:37 AM
 
Did You Buy Your Home Before December 31st, 2007?
You're Not Alone!
Do you have a Countrywide  mortgage ...then you may be in luck. Folks this is important information for you, your co-worker, neighbor or family member who has a Countrywide Home Loan. Actually anyone who may have purchased a home using a Countrywide Home Loan before December 31st 2007. 
Due to the skyrocketing home prices  many people took out these Attractive Loans. (well they seemed attractive to many at the time!) However with the current downturn in the local Real Estate Market and the fact all of these loans are … (2 comments)

 
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Peggy James

Woodbridge Virginia Area Real Estate Specialist

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