Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News

Have you been searching for a nice townhome in the Lake Ridge- Woodbridge Virginia area priced under $260,000?  Well then, today may be your lucky day!

 A local homeowner who has been following the LakeRidgeVARealEstateNewsBlog called and said "Hi, Peggy. I've been following your real estate blog now for more than a year. I  knew when I was ready to sell sell my home, you were the one I was going to call." So, I met with on Wednesday and she has hired our family real estate team to help her sell her home her in Lake Ridge, Virginia.

Features of this home:

• Situated on the banks of the Occoquan
• Peace Parkland and Waterview
• Quiet Cul-de-sac location
• Three finished levels
• Walk out basement
• Open Bright Floorplan
• Formal Living Room and Dining Room
• Huge Kitchen and Breakfast Room On Rear Of House
• Huge Deck
• Master Bedroom overlooks Occoquan and Tree's
• Huge Master Bedroom Closet
• Large Master Bath With Two Story Ceilings
• New HVAC System
• Brand New Hot Water Heater
• Home Completely Replumbed
• Beautiful Garden in rear of home
• This is a very well maintained townhome.

Oh yeah, how would feel about hot tubing on your new patio this spring? The $7000 Hot Tub conveys!

• Listed for $259,999
• Lockbox goes on Friday afternoon February 27th, 2010.
• Curious to know more...call me!

Call or Contact Peggy James- Realtor® - Exit 1st Choice Realty ... Contact Peggy Now Visit Our Website: www.erickandcompany.com Erick And Company-Exit First Choice Realty  14029 Crossing Place, Woodbridge, VA 22192 My Direct #(703) 851-3085 or Office # (703)590-2252 Get directions  Write a review More information »

Erick and Company has just listed

12496 Sulky Ct

Woodbridge, Virginia 22192

MLS#PW7257250

Update heading into weekend. Home is Fully Available.

This home has everything you've been looking for. Listed for $329,900!

• Stainless Steel Appliances
• Hardwood Floors
• Bright Open Floor Plan
• Formal Living Room and Dining Room
• Luxury Master Bedroom and Bath
• Garage Parking
• Neutral Decor Throughout
• Wood burning Fireplace
• Massive Deck For Entertaining
• Fenced Rear Yard
• Walk To Elementary School
• Walk To Community Pool

What are you waiting for...call me right now. Your  Dream Home Is Waiting For You!

Reach me direct at 703-851-3085 or  contact me by email . 

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company - Exit 1st Choice Realty,14029 Crossing Place,  Woodbridge VA. 22192. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's. 

Can you imagine if you were looking for a single family home priced between $400,000 and $500,000 in the Woodbridge, Manassas Virginia area on acreage and I sent you this listing (see slide show hereNEW APPROVED SHORT SALE !)

Well I sent listings to our working clients daily.  They all know that I will hard for them to help them find their dream home. With the pace of the current market you need a Realtor who is proactive and who works full time helping your find your dream home.I take great pride in knowing the current market conditions as well as what the current inventory has to offer. Right now we are beginning to see more and more Approved Short Salelistings in and around the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Manaassas and Dumfries area's. At Erick and Company we scrub the Multiple Listing Service for Approved Short Sales and then publish the list for you. You get instant access! Take a look at this weeks list.

Note:we also publish a Bank Owned Homes List, Waterfront Homes List and Regular Owner Homes List. This week in Prince William County Virginia, we are seeing more and more "Regular Owner" homes for sale. Imagine that, a house that is loved and lived in and smells good. One where a homeowner takes pride in the home they area selling. Just visit http://www.ErickandCompany.com to view all the lists.

Take a look at some of the homes I saw last week, while working with my buyer clients:

• Here is a Waterfront Home I just visited Lake Front Home
• Here is a new Bank Owned Homein Woodbridge this week. Sold As Is
• Here is a sample of a "Regular Owner Home" that is currently available.Acreage ith in-ground pool!

Do you need a proactive Buyer Agent who is going to help you find your home?

I'm only a phone  call away  703-851-3085 or contact me by email .

Erick and Company is a local real estate company that services Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Haymarket,Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville, Aquia Harbor, Garrisonville and Triangle Virginia area's . No matter whether you are relocating to the area, or transferring out we can help. Contact us for all your real estate questions and needs 703-590-2252.

Note: if you need help selling your home by short sale don't be shy we have helped many local homeowner get short sale approval from their mortgage company. We are Realtors...we can help.
                                
                              

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.

Why am I telling you this? Because I personally believe finding your home should be fun and exciting and local. It is important to work with a local Realtor who knows the area where you want to live.

Here is a tip for you. "Have you ever heard of FranklyMLS.com? Well if not, you are in for a home shopping treat." That is if you live in the Northern Virginia, Maryland or Washington DC Area.This is a consumer based MLS website, that gives you all the information you need and want on one page! No more searching tax sites, and map sites and then Realtor sites. This site is a real time information site and so much more. All the information is current and up to date.

Let me show you how it works.Today I searched for Homes For Sale in the area I service most in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Virginia area. In this particular search I used the 22192 zip code area as an example.

The secret is to type in the wordActive 22192 and then select a price range, for this example I choose $250K-$700K price range. ( this way you do not get home that are already SOLD!)

Results in Gallery Format- this is for those who are searching for a particular style home. You know your dream home when you see it. Use Gallery Format, it's quick and easy.

Results in Spreadsheet Form. this is great for those of you who are analytical. You want to know all the background data, and the tax information and what it sold for before. It's all there.

Then there is Photo's and Gallery This is for the buyer who wants to have their cake and eat too. You get the the best of both the spread sheet and gallery search in one easy to view format.

 You can find these options right under the search space bar!

Another cool feature is you can sort the results  by any of these categories below!

Sort by:Listing/Desc Listing DOMm/Low DOMm/High DOMp/High Price/Low Price/High OriginalPrice/Low OriginalPrice/High Address Address/Desc City City/Desc Zip Zip/Desc Tax.A/Low Tax.A/High BDR/Low BDR/High Lot/Low Lot/High List$/Tax Low List$/Tax High List$/LastSold Built/Low Built/High SQFT/Low SQFT/High Subdiv./Asc Subdiv./Desc # Views/Low # Views/High Last$Change OpenHouse Low OpenHouse High WalkScore Low WalkScore High Pix/Low Pix/High CloseDate High ListDate High Sold$/Low Sold$/High 
Hopefully this little post helped you learn something new today.   Now remember I work as a Buyer Agent in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Manassas area. Basically all of Eastern Prince William County and Stafford Virginia.  I know real estate, and have helped hundreds of folks find homes. If you would like a strong negotiator working to help you attain your goals, then let's talk.      

I am not affilated with FranklyMLS.com. However I am one  the WikiMLS Top 10 Buyer Agent Contributors on Franks LLosa's website. What that means is this. When you go to the front page of FranklyMLS.com, on the right hand site you will find Realtors who are working hard everyday in Real Estate, making sure consumers like you get good information. Each of these Realtors comment on homes they visit. How cool is that?  Only Realtors who are pounding the streets and entering comments and feedback for buyers get showcased on Franklymls.com. Realtors can buy positions there. Soy you can trust that these Realtors are the ones who are working hard for buyers just like you. When you are thinking of buying a home in Northern Virginia,Maryland, Washington DC, Stafford  or Prince William County VA you may want to consider contacting one of these agents. If you click on the number to the right of their names you will see the homes they have visited and the comments made! You the consumer get to read what a Buyer Agent saw when they showed the home. Not only that it gives you an in-site to that agent as well, visit their website, Google them to see if they are someone you want to work with.This is the coolest most innovative site that is available to you the consumer. Enjoy!

   If you are looking for a home in Prince William County or the Stafford  Virginia area, I can help you. 

Call me, reach me direct at  703-851-3085    

   or contact me by email    

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office).If you are a homeowner who has a home to sell, we have  buyers ready and waiting for nice homes to come on the market. Give us a call and we can "GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST" to list your property for sale we service  Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Haymarket,Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville, Aquia Harbor, Garrisonville and Triangle area's . 
                                
                      

                            
Stunning Brick Front townhome with hardwood floors and over 2400 finished square feet can be yours! That is if you act quickly. Call Erick and Company today to see this home 703-590-2252.

The home backs to a pond which provides a peaceful view, watch the Canadian Geese, the Blue Heron and the Ducks. Take the local Omni Bus to work or Potomac Mills Mall. Walk to The Glen Shopping Center, where you will find Panerra Bread, Starbucks, McDonald's, Subway, The Original Steak House Sports Bar, Five Guys, Safeway, among others. Walk to the Chin Center and the Library. This home is in a great location just off the Prince William Parkway.

Take a Tour Right Now

Four Bedrooms, Three and half baths. Huge Single Family Style Kitchen with Island.

The home is being sold by Short Sale and is priced at $239,900

Update: 12/5/09 Home is now Under Contract pending Short Sale Apporval

     Whether your ready to Sell or Buy..We're Here To Help

 Call 702-590-2252

    or contact me by email 

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office).If you are a homeowner who has a home to sell, we have  buyers ready and waiting for nice homes to come on the market. Give us a call and we can "GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST" to list your property for sale we service  Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Haymarket,Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville, Aquia Harbor, Garrisonville and Triangle area's . 
                                
                              

Whenever people call and say they are relocating to the area, and they first begin the conversation with "I've heard commuting and getting around can be a real bear. So,I don't want a long commute. "

That's a great starting point. If you were here in my office we would sit down in front of a map and discuss the length of commute you can expect as we get further away from your respective base or workplace. Once you have determined the search peramiters( distance, features and ammenities), we begin looking at what homes are in your price range. Just know that Realtors have the ability with the Realtors MRIS Database system to be able to focus your search on the exact type of home you are looking for.

However since you are most likely sitting in your home far away right now, let me help you out.

So let's assume just for today, you told me you wanted to buy a single family home with at least three bedrooms, two and half baths and if it had hardwood floors that would be awesome.

Well,I learned a long time ago that a photo is worth a thousand words. So how about two today!

The above photo is of an Active Home For Sale by a Bank, listed by Exit 1st Choice Realty in Alexandria Virginia. The asking price is $314,900. It has four bedrooms, hardwood floors and plenty of room. It looks better inside here, take a look. However keep in mind that REO Properties, Bank Foreclosures and Auction Homes are always sold "AS IS".This home will give you a close commute, however is it the lifestyle you had in mind? Only you know for sure if you have what it takes to transform this sleeper into a home with great street appeal. If that is you, let't talk, it's available!

Now let's look at what a you can buy twenty miles down the road in Prince William County Virginia.  Granted your commute will be longer, however this home affords you many other luxuries such as cul-de-sac tree lined streets, a community elementary school and charming street appeal.Located fourteen miles south of Ft. Belvior and about seven miles north of Quantico Marine Base.

This home is located in a quiet sub-divsion in Montclair. It is larger than it appears Read More Here

Do you need help? I've been a Realtor for over 17 years. I know the area well and can save you not only a lot of time, I can help alivate your stressers. Curious about what other homes are currently on the market?

Check out others 

If you are thinking about buying or selling in Prince William County Virginia.

Remember it doesn't cost you a penny more to work with an experienced Realtor who will go the extra mile to help you and coach you on all your options.

 Have a great day.

We Can Help. Call 702-590-2252

or contact me by email

 Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's 
      
                
                
         

"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 agrivation! 

   Note: Lists below were updated on 10/25/09

 These are just some of the Lists We Have Created Clients we are working with. Share with us what your looking for and we will create a MRIS database search for the kind of home you are looking for. Start here.

Keep in mind if you are eligible for VA No Money Down Financingyou have a wonderful opportunity in the Prince William Real Estate Market today. Many investor flips are subject to a 90 Day FHA Seasoning Rule which means most first time buyers who are pre-approved with an FHA Loan cannot have access to these homes for 91 days! Finally the Veteran is has a competitive edge when buying a home. For more information on what kind of homes are available to you Read More Here

My partner Erick Blackwelder always says folks you have Four Options When Dealing with this market Listen to some advice from Erick as he sits in Potomac Mills Mall and compares Buying A Home To Shopping In A Mall. Watch the video.

Remember You Still Have Time To Secure A Home Before the $8000 Tax Incentive Program ends on December 01, 2009.- look at the Regular Owner list if this is your goal.

 When it's time to Buy or Sell or Relocate to the Prince William County Virginia Area

               Erick and Company can help call 702-590-2252

or contact me by email

  Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's 
      
                
                
         

               Exit 1st Choice Just Listed This Westridge Subdivision Townhome For Sale

                                                    For Sale -Listed For $249,000

Three Bedrooms and Three and Half Baths      

This homeowner has requested Appointment Only Showing-Call For Details

recent

Photo taken by Peggy James 

If you are not sure where Westridge is here are some recent articles I've written about this community and all it has to offer.

Westridge Subdivision Is An Extremely Sought After Place To Live-Do You Know Why?

Westridge  Wins Prestigeous Home Owners Association Award.

Fall 2009 Market Report For Westridge Subdivision in Lake Ridge VA 22192-By Peggy James 

When it's time to Buy or Sell or Relocate to the Prince William County Virginia Area

Erick and Company can help call 702-590-2252

or contact me by email

 Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's 
      
                
                
         

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 real time saver for the consumer!" No more need to search a million websites..this is the Realtors active MLS Database. Steve loves the site. However his, frustration was growing. He felt that, by the time he gets here next March 2010 all the good buys would be gone, he asked "how can I buy a home in Virginia without being there?"

My answer?

"Simple...send someone you trust and together we will make it  happen."  

So this past  Friday, his father armed with a Power of Attorney and his  significant other arrived at my office from Michigan. We had two days to search and locate a home for Steve! This was possible because Steve was using Skype  and we could talk as much as we wanted. Both his girlfriend and I used our iPhones to capture photo's and give Steve as much information as we could to help him make an informed decision.

We looked at all of the homes in his price range. Bank Owned Homes, Regular Owner Homes, and Short Sale homes, we saw homes with all sorts of challenges. By Saturday, one home rose to the top like cream. In fact it was a cream puff of a home in Dale City Virginia priced under $320,000 with a big yard and so many gorgeous updates. However since our area is experiencing bidding wars and time delays I felt it was best to show them what Ryan Homes had to offer Steve.. The reason... Steve,did not have to get caught up in a bidding war, or a short sale. Plus if he likes the new home, he  could have a door to door move! No stress! The other reason I wanted Steve's helpers to see this community was because it is in a closeout phase and even thought he could not benefit from the $8000 tax incentive Ryan Homes ws offering $8000 toward closing costs and half off the finished basement or sun room option. It's a win win for Steve. Steve is using his VA Loan and with the closing cost NVR Mortgage is kicking in, he is practically buying this home with No Money Down! 

                              "What happened next is why I Love being a Realtor!"   

Mission Accomplished...

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED!

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Whether you are on PCS Orders, or moving across town...we're here to help

Would you like to search for homes in your price range right now in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Manassas Virginia area? Just follow this link  SEARCH WOODBRIDGE AREA HOMES NOW.

                                                  Do you need help? I'm only a phone call or email away.

         Peggy James direct # 703-851-3085

   or contact me by email  

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's 

Finding a good home inspector is like finding a good doctor.

Once you find one you like and trust, that person becomes your "GO TO" person for information, checkups and for help.

That is why I call on US Home Inspections.Inc. of Lake Ridge Virginia.

It is owned and operated by George Garcia. The inspectors are Mick Percy and Joe Vemer.

Home Inspectors are available to inspect New Homes, Resale Homes, Foreclosures, Bank Owned Homes and Short Sale Homes.  They inspect a home from top to bottom and will write up a full home inspection report for you. What I like best about these guys is they really take the time to explain to a buyer what to expect in the years to come. They explain the life expectancy of items and alert the buyer to any future expenses that they may need to budget for. In today's market it is critical that you have an inspector look a home over from top to bottom. Especially homes where the power has been turned off and the home has been sitting for any length of time. Home Sellers, take that extra step and get an inspection on your home before putting it on the market. Take a proactive approach to selling your home.  Find out what's wrong now, rather than be surprised on the way to the settlement table. It's a small cost to pay for peace of mind in knowing that your home is in excellent condition. This will only help you when you are ready to sell.

Costs of Inspections:

• Minimum Cost is $250.00 per inspection
• Anything over a $250,000 Sales Price will cost 1/10 of 1%. ($300,000 House=$300.00 Fee)
• This fee is for a full home inspection booklet
• They also do a Short Form Inspection- the minimum cost is $200. This is abbreviateted home inspection.Such as a condo or just  the mechanical workings of a home etc..

Contact Numbers

Best Contact Number is 703-514-6262

Backup Contact Number is 703-298-1537

Coverage area: Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Manassas, Manassas Park, Dumfries, Triangle, Occoquan, Gainesville, Haymarket, Stafford and Fairfax County Virginia. ASHI Certified Inspectors. (American Society Of Home Inspectors)

Remember when it time to buy or sell call

Erick and Company

703-590-2252

   or contact me by email  

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085(Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's