A news report in USA Todaythe other day showed a (Chart: Under Water Chart ) where home owners across America are under water on their mortgages. Of course we all know that California, Nevada and Flordia make the list. But did you realize that Prince William County Virginia is ranked #26 on that chart!

According to the report 47.4% of Prince William County Virginia homeowners are now underwater on their mortgages.

A news reporter called quoting this figure, like this was big news or something. I choose not to meet him, it was 7pm at night, dark outside. Seriously, we live here...we know exactly how bad the real estate market hit Dale City, Woodbridge and the Manassas Virginia area since 2008. No one has to rub salt in the wounds or make homeowners feel any more stressed than they already do.

"Please...let ne shed a ray of sunshine on this. The local news media always lead with the bad stuff. I believe homeowners need some glimmer of hope."

Yes, many homes sold for a loss as reported by Zillow here on this graph in the past year.

22192 Homes Sold For Loss

22192 Home Values - Interactive chart

However if you simply ask a different question, the Zillow model will also show you that many homes sold for a gain in the past year in 22191,22192 and in 22193.

22192 Homes Sold For Gain

22192 Home Values - Interactive chart

In the past year,I have sat across the settlement table on a lot of real estate transactions. I witnessed one of my homeowners writing a check for $17,000 to sell her home who could not qualify to sell by short sale. I've witnessed other sellers who have collected good sized equity checks at the closing table. I've also helped many short sale sellers sell and not have to pay one dime at the settlement table.

When you are ready to sell. My advice is call me. Let me take a look at your individual situation. In the meantime, you can Find out now what your home is worth. If you would like to schedule an appointment for me to come see your home contact me by email  or call 703-851-3085.

Contact Peggy Jamesor Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company ofExit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252(Office).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, Quantico, Fort Belvior, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville, Garrisonville and Triangle area's . 
                                
         

When you call a Realtor® to list your home, it is important to ask them what are the Top Ten Reasons you should list with them.

When I am asked that question this is what I share with homeowners about the Erick and Company team.

1. We work Full Time and we are in the trenches of the market 24/7. Listen to Erick's Market Update
2. We are Experienced Local Realtors® that are Tech Savvy .We use the latest technology to help you get your home sold.We use Text, iPhones and Video to communicate with home buyers here and relocating to the area.
3. We are a family real estate team. When you hire us, you get two Realtors® for the price of one!
4. We use the Internet to market your home.We use Craigslist, Google, Yahoo, Bing, Erick and Company and Exit 1st Choice Realty to sell your home fast. Why? 94% of Home-buyers begin their search for homes online! Don't you want your home to be found?
5. We write local real estate blogs to attract home buyers. Visit LakeRidgeVARealEstateNews.com and and WoodbridgeVirginiaRealEstateNews.com
6. We use Youtube video's and virtual tours to showcase your home and your neighborhood.
7. Every Seller gets their own private Website similar to the one 12291 Tilney Ct Is For Sale
8. We send you updates on marketing via email and call you weekly to update you on recent activity on your home, new competition, status changes and feedback from buyers who cross your threshold.
9. We are Top Producing Realtors® in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge area. When other Realtors® are looking for part time work, we continue to get homes Sold. We SOLD over 8 Million Dollars of real estate in 2010.
10. We advertise your home to attract relocating buyers. Click on the ad below for a sample. 

We make sure that buyers know what's near your home, where the schools are, and give them all the information they need to make an informed decision. See sample below

We are coaching buyers daily to show them that the Prince William County Virginia real estate market is improving read more here

We ARE NOT the kind of agents who just to place the sign in the yard, the lockbox on the front door and put your listing in MLS and Pray That It Sells!

We work hard for you.

When Results Count...Count On Erick and Company!

                                                  Feel free to contact me by email  or call 703-851-3085  

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, Quantico, Fort Belvior, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville, Aquia Harbor, Garrisonville and Triangle area's . 
                                
         

Everywhere I go, people always ask me, "Peggy how's the real estate market doing?".

How's The Market?

When in reality you know just as well as I do, when someone asks that question what they really want to know is:

• How's the real estate market in my area
• How's the real estate market in my town
• How's the real estate market in my subdivision
• How's the real estate market on my street and the bottom line...
• How's the real estate market for a home like mine?

Am I correct? Well you can rest easy. You can have the answers to those questions,with a few clicks of your mouse.  If you give me your street address and some basic information about your home, I will be able to send you a market snapshot similar to the photo below. If you have recently upgraded your home, or added on, it would be helpful if I could schedule an appointment to come see it. That way, I can give you a far more accuate value. 

FYI- Erick and Company will never sell your email address. So don't hesitate to submit your request by clicking on the information link below.

So you never have to worry. If you, a friend, a co-worker or a family member is wondering what their home is work, they can find quickly learn what the value of their home is by simply filling out this form.

Peggy Can You Provide Me With A Market Snapshot?

               If you have any questions or feel you need real estate assistance, don't hesitate

to call my direct line is  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 . 

Are Homes Selling In The Prince William County Virginia Area?

Are you curious what's really happening with the local real estate market? You been hearing all the news reports and you are wondering what affects you and your family? Will all these short sale and foreclosure homes sales affect your homes value?

Well all of us at Erick and Companyhave been helping home buyers and homeowners navigate the real estate market for decades in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge and Manassas Virginia area's. We have our fingers on the pulse of the market. Both Erick Blackwelder and I are here to help you. 

If you are thinking it is time to sell your home. Rest assured we can help you do that. We use all of today's technology to get your home sold fast and for the most the market will allow. We have a marketing system that helps your home be seen by all who are looking to purchase a  home in your price range.Erick and Company.  LakeRidgeVARealEstateNews, WoodbridgeVirginiaRealEstateNews, Erick Sells Homes, Erick and Company. Trulia, Google,Yahoo, Bing,   Craiglist,  Facebook,and how we search and help buyers find your home visit our Erick and Company Youtube Channel and Exit 1st Choice Realty to name a few. 

We are here to help and serve  you.

Learn more how Peggy James my listing specialist and I can help you sell your home fast for top dollar

1. Is it time to List Your Home For Sale? 
2. Or is it time to  Sell Your Home?
3. There is a difference." Just know that ANY Realtor can LIST YOUR HOME FOR SALE, however it takes more than a sign in the front yard, a lock box on the front door and praying your home will sell.You need a Marketing Expert with SYSTEMS IN PLACE to get your home SOLD for top $.

    Here are a few samples or our marketing. Personalized Blog Post, Sample Virtual Tour, How we market your home Online, Recently Sold In Westridge, Acreage Home Sold,LakeRidgeHomeSold, Homes  We've Sold Making your home stand out separate and apart from others is my specialty.

No matter what you situation...when it's time to Sell Your Home in the Woodbridge,Lake Ridge, Manassas, Virginia Area. Give Erick and Company a call. I've been the listing specialist for Erick and Company for a decade. If you need your home SOLD and sold for Top Dollar, the call me.

"When Results Count-You Can Count On Us!"   

Let's Talk! 

To find our the value of your home Fill Out This Simple Form 

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 

 

           

 

 

I get this question a lot. With interest rates being historically low, so many folks have started dreaming out buying a larger home.  The very first step is to contact a local lender about your options. Markita Aldridge Woods of Westar Mortgage here in Lake Ridge, Virginia has written a very timely post on this exact subject.

This is some very good information.

If you have questions about selling your home, or what it takes to get it ready to sell please don't hesitate to contact me  

Via Markita Aldridge-Woods: "Your Woodbridge FHA/VA Lender" (WestStar Mortgage):

If you live in Westridge, chances are you've seen a lot of For Sale Signs this year. In the first half of 2010, there have been thirty one homes listed for sale so far. Let me break that down for you since Westridge offers both single family homes and townhome living. There were seventeen townhomes listed and fourteen single family homes. So I'm sure your wondering how does all this activity affect my homes value. Just send me a quick email and I will send you back a quick snapshot of your homes value.

However in the meantime, let me break it down for you. Since January 2010 this has been the single family home activity.

Take a look at the actuall home listing and sold here

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Now let me show you the townhome stats. Currently there are eight buying opportunities if you are looking for a large townhome in the Lake Ridge Virginia area. Three are active Foreclosure listing and two are being sold by short sale the other three are healthy (regular owner) listings.

Take a look at what homes are actively For Sale right now and those that were successfully sold in the first half of 2010. Click here.

So let me break down this information for you.

The best news is the average time to sell your Westridge home is 30 days!

The Single Family Home Market Remains Healthy Only 1 Foreclosure and 0 Short Sale Listings!

Twelve of the thirty three townhomes were distress sale.

I know Westridge, I live and work in the community.Don't hesitate to call me. 

Do you have questions about the value of your home? Call me 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

Today's post is about how marketing matters when selling your home. Some people think all that's needed is a For Sale sign in the front yard, a lockbox on the front door and then just place the home in MLS. Occasionally, homeowners and Realtors get lucky, however for the most part it takes a lot of work.

So how does a Realtor go about finding that buyer that will love your home as much as you do. Let me explain. Play Video

Let me share with you, how I work hard for homeowners who need to sell. Remember, you will benefit more on the bottom line it you choose  to hire a Realtor who knows your community well. Make sure you hire an experienced Realtor who will be able to master all of the hurdles on the way to settlement.

 Below are just a few examples of how Erick and Company will market your home and get it sold fast.

Then I will make sure to Blog about your home similar to this. When readers find homes on the Internet especially on a blog post, they should feel they are getting more information that just looking at a MLS Listing online. This is the place where I can showcase your home in a more personal way.

We also use Business Card Stickers to promote your home

Not only that we market with Text to allow prospective home buyers to access information about your home instantly.No matter whether they just drove by your home or they picked up a flyer in the house, they can access information about your home in seconds. Price, Photo's, bedrooms and baths Go ahead punch in the code above to see how this works.

Start by typing #79564 into the To section of the text area, now type 76860 and the information will be sent to instantly!

You the seller never have to worry that a buyer is not able to learn how much your home is, or just drives a way assuming the price is to high.

These are just a few ways that Erick and Company helps sellers sell fast in today's real estate market. We have many more and our tool box is full. 

 When you need Results, Count on Erick and Company

                                                                              How can we help you today?

                       Do you have questions about the value of your home? Call me 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

 Good News For Local Homeowners Who Are Ready To Sell

The most recent numbers are in for May 2010.

• Acute Housing Shortage
• Seller Activity Did Not Outpace Buyer Activity.
• Sellers Benefiting-  Having To Pay Less Incentives
• Days On Market Way Down

Have you been dreaming about selling your current home and buying a new one? Oh my goodness, can I show you some jaw dropping gorgeous homes that you could only dream about years ago. What are you waiting for. Interest rates are historically low. I purchased my first townhome in Springfield for fourteen percent in 1984!  Today's rates are ridiculously low. They won't stay this low forever. Call me let's talk about your options.  

Do you need help selling your home? Call me 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

Over the past month Erick and Company has assisted so many Homeowners in the Woodbridge Virginia area sell their homes.  These are just a few that have recently settled and moved. Each of the homes was different and faced it's own set of challenges. However no matter what the challenge our real estate team has the experience to coach you on all of your options.  Just know that when it is time to sell your home, it is important to choose a Realtor who will see it through to a successful result."You need more than a Realtor who places a sign in the front yard, a lockbox on the door and then prays your home will sell." Learn how to choose a good Realtor and what you should be looking for. No matter whether you are relocating to a new area, downsizing or you need to sell your home by Short Sale our family real estate team is ready to help you attain your goals.

Don't wait.  Inventory is low and  buyers are searching for nice homes to buy because interest rates are the lowest they have been in sixty years ( read more here)

 When you need Results, Count on Erick and Company

How can we help you today?

                       Do you have questions about the value of your home? Call me 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

Good News for all Prince William County Residents who are thinking,now might be a good time to sell. You're right!

• Average Days on market  for homes listed is down!
• Median Sales Price is up!
• Average Sales Price is up!
• Inventory is low..

Don't hesitate to call me at 703-851-3085 or just simply click here to email me your questions.

Do you need help selling your home? Call me 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