Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News

When relocating to the Northern Virginia area, many people say they want to be close to DC.  That can be for commuting reasons and/or for social reasons. However it doesn't take long to figure out if you are looking for a home with a little land your going to have to head South or West of the beltway around Washington DC to get it.

Over the years we have always made a practice to sit down with relocating buyers and show them the big map on the wall in our office to help them get a feel for where they are, and where thier $ will buy them the most house. It has always been critical before you start looking at homes to get pre-apprpoved by a loan office or bank representative to find out what your buying power is. After that you would typically meet with myself of Erick Blackwelder my partner and team leader.This appointment is called the initial interview.

"Initial meetings really help us learn about you and you learn about us and what we know.  If you can devote a little time with us, then I promise you that you will not be waisting your time, in fact this type of meeting with a Realtor can actually save you time and money." Share with us the lifestyle you have in mind, paint the picture of the scenerio for your family. Before we're done, we will sit down with you on the Realtors MLS computer and input exactly what you are looking for. First we start with your preferred commuting distance, and if we do not find anything suitable, then it's time to re-evaluate. We talk about your options.

a) wait for a home to come on the market in your target area

b) expand your boundaries for a commute time

c) check with your lender to see if you have any room to increase your target price point

By going through this exercise on the commputer you quickly begin to see what is possible and what is not. One thing I know for sure is you will come away from that meeting with a great understanding of our market and how you've chosen the right real estate agents to help you. We know the Prince William County Virginia area very well. We all live and work here.

Today, Erick is highlighting two acreage communities off the Prince William Parkway located between Manassas and Woodbridge Virginia. Hunter's Ridge and Heron Bend.

Both neighborhoods are located in what we locals refer to as Middle County. This is the area between Hoadly Rd and Liberia avenue on the Prince William Parkway. Community to the Dulles Area is one turn on Liberia and one turn onto Rt 28 starting out to Dulles. Or to the Pentagon/DC area take the Prince William Parkway to I-95 and head on up to Ft. Belvior, the Pentagon, Ft. Meyers and The District of Columbia.

Watch as Erick Blackwelder takes you on a driving tour or Hunters Ridge just off the Prince William Parkway 

And now Erick Blackwelder takes you on a short tour of the Heron Bend neighborhood.

There are so many more acreage communities nearby such as Bear Creek, Deer Valley, River Falls On the Occoquan,Cannon Bluff, Cannon Bluff Estates, Woodmont, Running Creek,The Cloisters,Hampton Grove,Fox Mill,Malvern Chase,and Springvale Estates and occasionally Westridge and Meadowbrook Woods will have an acreage home come on the market. Tell us what your looking for an we will help you find it!

 Do you need an experienced Buyer Agent to help you? Just call 703-590-2252 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

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 agent prices homes and what their track record has been when excepting offers ( this is powerful)
• you can see comments from other Buyers Agents who have visited the home ( if available)
• if you have an iPhone there is a cell phone app from FranklyMLS.com ( I use this tool daily)
• you can find a Buyer Agent to help you where you want to buy-one click

Here is a Video Tutorial I did to help you.

Are you ready to try it? CLICK HERE

You can also select Erick and Company as a Favorite to always have access to this site for searching for homes in the Prince William County Virginia area.

Erick Blackwelder our team leader is a top buyer agent in the Prince William County Virginia area,Erick is a . master negotiator So if you need Erick's help just email him now or feel free to ask him questions. Have a question for Peggy contact me now click here

Opportunities Are Everywhere...We Can Help You Find Your Dream Home. 

Erick and Company the family real estate team that works hard for you.

Call the office 703-590-2252

              Or call me direct at 703-851-3085.

Erick Blackwelder or Peggy James of Erick and Company - Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-590-2252  list your property for sale or to  purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Cannon Bluff, Meadowbrook Woods, Blooms Crossing, Manassas Park, Beaver Creek, Hunter's Ridge, Brittany,  Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Nokesville, or anywhere in Prince William County. 

"Every once in awhile we get the chance to list a home that makes my heart skips a few beats faster." For me, I'm always drawn to homes that are custom built. To me, there is nothing better than finding a home that has been custom built, where every detail was well thought out by the owners who had the home built to their specifications, wants, needs and desires.

Well  this home will not disappoint you. It boasts over 4000 finished square feet inside and the bedrooms in this house are what most people are looking for and can never find. Wait until you see the lot! It is awesome.Located at the end of Bobcat Court, where it is so quiet and peaceful. The home sits in the middle of the 2.6 acre tract. The best part is it is sounded by woods and wild life. What will surprise you is where it is located. You go down Minnieville Rd toward Rt 234 and as you pass Cardinal Drive, take your second left onto Bobcat.Most folks don't even know this community exits and that's what makes this home such a rare find!

The minute you turn onto Bobcat Ct in Woodbridge Virginia, you'll find yourself gazing at all the homes on both sides of the road each different from the other offering charm and character based on the owners personality. And the best part is every lot is huge and flat and heavily wooded.

Sounds like Heaven doesn't it?  I agree! The home is located at  5155 Bobcat Ct, Woodbridge, Virginia. 22193

Just Listed for $499,900 

 The home offers a relaxed lifestyle for a growing family that dreams of having a home with pool parties and impromptu football games on holidays when relatives come to stay. There is even a darling pool house/shed that could be converted to an artist studio or even your workshop!That's the the beauty of living in a sub-division with no home owners association.

 Do You Questions About This Home? 

You Can 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. 

                                   Have You Been Looking For A Nieghborhood With Flat Lots?

Then it's time to take a drive. Meadowbrook Woods is a hidden gem of a community off the beaten path of Hoadly Rd and Rt 234 in what we all in the business affectionately refer to as Middle County. It happens to be one of my favorite communities in the area. For me it's because of the wide streets, the pristine feel of the community, the setbacks on the homes are all different, and there is a perfect amount of tree's. Every time I drive through Meadowbrook WoodsI am struck by the pristine front yards and pride of ownership the owners of Meadowbrook Woods Homeowners.Most people I take into Meadowbrook Woods love the community.

All the homes are built on half acre lots backing to tree's.   Homes prices range between  the low $400,000 range up to $600,000. Meadowbrooks Woods Subdivision is a home owners association community and there is a community pool with a competative swin team called the Makos. So it is a great community if you are looking for a place where the children can walk to the pool and meet up at the bus stop and ride t he bus to school with all the neighbor kids.  Another unique thing about Meadowbrook Woods is the rumor of community Flamingo Parties. On occasion in the summer months  driving through the neighborhood on a Friday evening you may notice a huge Pink Flamigo in someones yard. That means the neighbors are welcome to drop in. Most of the time it's pot luck (so bring a dish!)and the host serves the beverages. The kids all play, the adults gather on the deck or patio to visit. Then everyone goes home. So if you are looking for a neighborhood that strives to be a tight knit group..take a drive or give me a call and I'll show you what's available. Check out this months newsletter to get familiar with the community.

This community is serviced by Osbourn Park High Schoolin Manassas, Marstell Middle and Beville Elementary School. It has easy access to Rt 234 which turns into the Prince William County Parkway about 2 miles to the West. Commuting to Gainesville, Haymarket, Loundon County is easy from this location. It's also has fairly easy access to Hoadly Rd and the Prince William Parkway heading to I-95.

I would be honored to help you find your new home in Meadowbrook Woods in Manassas Virginia. It's one of my favorite communties!

 TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT TYPE OF HOMES ARE AVAILABLE

30 SOLD 13108 CRESTBROOK DR $549,999 $546,000 26-Mar-2009 429 $12,000

27 SOLD 13064 BROOKMEAD DR $454,000 $449,500 26-Mar-2009 175  $13,487

23  SOLD      7876 ENGLISH ST $460,000 $450,000   29-May-2009 215  $13,500

SOLD    13041 CHAMPLAIN DR $499,000 $485,000  25-Mar-2009   32   $5,000

30 SOLD    7858 MEADOWGATE DR $545,000 $545,000  20-May-2009 5          $

15 SOLD    13047 BROOKMEAD DR $439,900 $425,000 11-Jun-2009  37          $

21 SOLD     13259 AMBLEWOOD DR $492,000 $468,000 19-Jun-2009  17        $

13 ACTIVE    7860 LYNNCREST DR $499,900              45

9 CONTRACT   13167 CUYAHOGA CT $525,000   20-Aug-2009 23

8 CONTRACT   7468 GALLAUDET CT $565,000     29-Jul-2009  7

22 CONTRACT 13178 AMBLEWOOD DR $515,000   21-Aug-2009 36

30 ACTIVE    13024 BROOKMEAD DR   $569,000        39

25 ACTIVE     12949 CHAMPLAIN DR $499,900           10

Search Active Homes For Sale right now in Meadowbrook Woods. 

If you see something you would like to see call me, 703-851-3085. I work as a Buyers Agent for you. Not the seller!  Erick and I work as a family real estate team here in the Eastern Prince William County VA area. It would be our pleasure to assist you with your real estate needs. You may also contact us by filling out this form or call our office at 703-590-2252.

                                                             "Remember it doesn't you penny more...

                                       to have a Top Producing Experienced Realtor Negotiating For You!"

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company/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