gainesville va: June 2021 Real Estate Market Update - 07/02/21 07:49 AM
June 2021 Real Estate Market Update
June 2021 started out strong but we are seeing a slight slow down as buyers are getting contract fatig. After writing mulitpal offers and getting beat out, they are not as eager to do it again. 
As of  June 29 2021 159 listings Coming Soon  Average sale price has dropped slightly to $471,000 from $480,000 in May 861 Solds 970 Under Contract 511 Active Days On market is on average 5 50% - 55% of all contracts seen higher than list price.   Here is a snapshot of May's Real Estate Market.  

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gainesville va: Divorce Listings and Investors-Beware! - 06/30/21 12:16 PM
Divorce Listings And Investors - Beware!
By Laurel Stark, CEO & Founder, The Ilumni Institute
Divorcing spouses with a house to sell need to ensure they do not fall prey to unscrupulous activities that could cost them tens of thousands of dollars- sometimes more. There is a lot that goes on behind the real estate scenes with investors (especially in this hot market). 
We all know that the goal of the investor is to profit, and in real estate that means "buying low and selling high." In the current market where we are seeing many offer for just one property, it is hard for … (1 comments)

gainesville va: Sip & Swing Golf Clinic at Stonewall Golf - 04/08/21 01:16 PM
Stonewall Golf Gainesville, VA  will be hosting a Sip & Swing Golf Clinic Friday, April 9, 2021 from 6pm-7pm. 
Learning to golf has never been as much fun and easier. Its a full swing golf clinic led by PGA  favorite, Patrick McCarthy. Price included ball range and one hour of instructions. Golf clubs provided if needed. The event is open to the first 8 people to RSVP. Come as a solo or bring a friend.
Price $26.00 for members $36.00 for non members. Payment in advance.
Everyone MUST RSVP on the Women on Course website to reserve a spot. Here is the link: https://www.womenoncourse.com/sip-amp;-swing-edp-4478-04-2021.html
 
Susan Jacobs, Real … (0 comments)

gainesville va: What is Probate? - 05/29/20 12:20 PM
Today is May 29, 2020 let’s explore “What Is Probate?”
My name is Susan Jacobs and I am a realtor at Samson Properties in Gainesville VA. Today I would like to talk about “What is Probate”? In very simple terms, it’s the checks and balancing of possessions including any properties owned, by a person that passed away. This can be done with a will that spells out the person’s wishes or by the courts if there is no will.
Probate is handled by a personal representative referred to as the executor. If there is a will this person will be named in the … (1 comments)

gainesville va: “What Cost You Can Expect to Pay When Buying A House?” - 05/22/20 11:53 AM
Today is May 22, 2020 let’s explore “What Cost You Can Expect to Pay When Buying A House?”
My name is Susan Jacobs and I am a realtor at Samson Properties in Gainesville VA. Today I would like to Explore “What Cost You Can Expect to Pay When Buying a House?” If you have never bought a home before you might think that the only cost you have is the down payment. That’s one part of what you can expect to pay.
Depending on the loan you are applying for and the amount of money you are putting down you could have upfront … (1 comments)

gainesville va: What is mortgage insurance and why do I have to pay it? - 05/18/20 11:18 AM
Today is May 18, 2020 and this is my Monday Mortgage Update.
What is mortgage insurance and why do I have to pay it?
My name is Susan Jacobs and I am a realtor at Samson Properties in Gainesville VA. Today I would like to talk about “What is mortgage insurance and why do I have to pay it?” Mortgage insurance is protection for the bank just in case they need to foreclose on your mortgage.
If you are using conventional financing and put down less than 20% your loan will have mortgage insurance. Depending on your credit score and amount you are putting … (0 comments)

gainesville va: Real Estate Market Update May 8, 2020 - 05/08/20 12:29 PM

y name is Susan Jacobs and I am a Realtor with Samson Properties, Gainesville, Virginia. This is my real estate market update May 8, 2020. In a release dated May 7, 2020 from the NAR (National Associate of Realtors) 3 in 4 potential sellers are preparing to sell their homes following the end of the stay at home orders. About half of those potential sellers are now completing do it yourself projects in preparation to listing their home for sale. Based on information from local lenders, plenty of buyers appear ready to take advantage of record low mortgage rates by getting … (3 comments)

gainesville va: 8116 Crooked Oaks Ct Gainesville VA 20155 - 09/11/12 11:45 PM
Welcome to 8116 Crooked Oaks Ct located in the gated golf community of Lake Manassas in Gainesville VA 20155. This gorgeous custom built center hall colonial is located at the end of a cul-de-sac on a .39 acre private lot. As you enter the home you are greeted with a two story foyer and gleaming hardwood floors on most of the main level. This is your traditional colonial floor plan that has been re-designed with a open flow.
Features of this home:
4 Spacious Bedrooms and 4 full Bathrooms and 2 Half Baths all with Ceramic Tile Spacious two story Family Room … (6 comments)

gainesville va: June 2012 Real Estate Market Update for Bristow, VA 20136 - 07/16/12 11:26 PM
June 2012 Real Estate Market Update for Bristow, VA 20136
The average list price for townhouses in the Bristow area is $286,655 and for resale single families the average list price is $432,923. Neighborhood's like the  Braemar Community, Bridlewood, Bridlewood Manor, Brookside, Crossman Creek, Foxborough, Kingsbrooke, New Bristow Village, Lanier Farms, Saybrooke, Sheffield Manor, and Victory Lakes are in the Bristow area.
As of July 14 2012 there are 71 homes for sale in Bristow. This is down 28% from the same time last year. Of the 71 homes for sale 22 are new construction, 20 are townhouses and 29 are … (0 comments)

gainesville va: Soles4Souls at Madison Crescent Park - 08/23/11 01:01 AM
Soles4Souls at Madison Crescent Park
REACTION Church in Manassas Virginia hosted a Soles4Souls event on Aug-20-2011 at Madison Crescent Park, Gainesville, VA and collected over 13,000 pairs of shoes.
Wayne Elsey CEO & Founder was on hand to share with us that Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 14 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently donating one pair … (1 comments)