Whole Lotte Love, yoja chingu. Terri: I am not a person that just wants to eat meat and potatoes all the time and I am sorely dissapointed in the produce and international food sections of the standard local markets. Do you have any suggestions for alternative shopping venues not too far from Chantilly Highlands? Steve: You are in luck. Chantilly Highlands and Franklin Farm are only 1.5 miles from the Shangri La of international food emporiums. Lotte......The produce section is about 3 times the size of your basic Safeway or Giant's section and the prices are usually 1/3 to 1/2 that of other stores with nowhere near the selection. Fresh snow peas generally run $4/lb at the Giant...Lotte had them for $1.99/lb last week. Normally they run around $1.5/lb. (I love snow peas can you tell) B... 11/25/2011

CHANTILLY VA REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2011. A MARKET REPORT OF RECENT SALES FOR HOME BUYERS INTERESTED IN BUYING A HOME IN CHANTILLY. Number of homes sold - 21Number of Listings - 94Minimum List Price Sold - $199,000Maximum List Price Sold - 765,000Average List Price Sold - $388,300Average Days on the Market - 32Average Lot Size Single Family - 15,600 sq. ft.Average Age - 9 years List-To-Sale Price Single Family Homes - 98%Town Homes - 100%Condominium Homes - 98% ACTIVE LISTED PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN CHANTILLY (Click here to see ALL active listings in Chantilly)Low List Price - $214,900High List Price - $1,090,000Average List Price - $592,348 SOLD (Contract Settled) IN CHANTILLY IN OCTOBER 2011, Single Family (Detached, Town Homes and Condos     DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ... 11/12/2011

Christmas is my favorite time of year.  I can hardly wait for Thankgiving to be over so that I can have my friends over for the annual Dickens' Village luncheon.  My family and friends have helped me make a tradition out of decorating my home for the holidays. If you love to decorate for the holidays like I do, you aren't going to want to miss the Northern Virginia Christmas Market this year at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly.  Hours on Friday and Saturday are 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm.  Admission is $8 for adults and kids under twelve attend free. You can get in for $7 if you bring a canned food donation for the Capital Area Food Bank. If you need more information, or directions, call 757-417-7771.   11/08/2011

Flipper Investment Opportunity: Chantilly, VA: mid-$300s In mid $400s Out Copyright (c) 2011, Deanna & Jim's GOLD Team The GOLD Team has discovered an residential, single-family detached, flipping investor opportunity in a much sought area of Chantilly, VA. The property of interest is bank-owned and has sufficient repair requirements to dissuade many casual flippers and owner occupants. The repairs required will likely total $15-65K.  The property is listed about $100K below market now and can possibly be acquired for $150K below market. We need a cash/hard money investor with contracting experience to pursue this.   Your mileage may vary, no guarantees.     11/06/2011

Recently the Federal Home Finance Agency announced significant changes to its Home Affordable Refinance Program Monday. The HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program) was initiated to help "underwater homeowners" get their home refinanced. There are over a million homeowners nationwide - and many home owners here in Chantilly and the Northern Virginia area -  who might be helped by these changes.  Given the historically low interest rates, it is wise to know about this program. There are four basic qualifying criteria: Your current home loan must be guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac Your home must be a 1- to 4-unit property You must have a perfect mortgage payment history going back 6 months You may not have had more than one 30-day late payment on your mortgage going back 12 months... 10/30/2011

Many Chantilly and Northern Virginia home owners, like those elsewhere, have wondered about refinancing their home, given the amazingly low prevailing interest rates. If this has been on your mind, take a few moments to view this Today Show video.  Even though this was aired in September, I think you will most of the info current. One of the key questions of course, is whether the costs of doing a refi outweigh the benefits. Key points include: Lower rates mean higher costs. At least check out the slightly higher-rate option from your bank. Falling home values may make it harder to refinance in the future. Your window of opportunity may be now. If you have had a 30-year loan for many years, consider a 15-year mortgage to avoid "resetting" your term. You will find lots of quality inform... 10/18/2011

Chantilly and Northern Virginia home sellers and home owners will benefit from this short Today Show video called a "Fall Fix-Up Checklist".  You will get very practical tips on how to: Clean up leaves. limit grass damage, and keep pests under control Unclog gutters so that you prevent house damage this problem can cause Turn off outside water sources and remove water from pipes and hoses Also helpful is how to find air leaks in your home, and how they can be fixed. You can save a bundle by reducing or eliminating these leaks. If you are a little handy, you can do this on your own.  But if not, consider hiring a handyman.  Some of these fix-ups will pay you back many times over.  If you need a few references, I can provide that.  And of course, if you are doing these tasks in preparati... 10/07/2011

Join RE/MAX Gateway agents this Saturday, October 8th, 2011 for our 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff to benefit Children's Miracle Network! I'll have my brother in-law's famous chili ready to go...see you there! 10/07/2011

Chantilly VA Homes for Sale Active MLS Listings Real Estate Update for Sunday September 25, 2011. As of today Sunday September 25, 2011 there are currently 39 Active MLS listed homes for sale in Chantilly VA in our MRIS System  in Fairfax County Chantilly VA 20151. These are fee simple Chantilly VA homes for sale detached single family homes. Chantilly VA is located close to Washington DC in Fairfax County. Chantilly VA has great homes, neighborhoods, and some great subdivisions with reasonably priced single family detached fee simple homes for sale. Below is a current list of activity on single family homes for sale in Chantilly VA. 39 'Active' MLS Listings - Chantilly VA Homes for Sale 2 'Cntg/KO' - MLS Listings - Chantilly VA Homes for Sale 12 'Cntg/NO KO' - MLS Listings - Chantilly ... 09/25/2011

SOUTH RIDING HOMES FOR SALE MLS LISTINGS UPDATE This is a South Riding Homes MLS listings update for September 25, 2011. South Riding in Chantilly VA is a planned golf, swim community in Chantilly VA 20152. South Riding a planned new homes swim, tennis, basketball courts, walking and bicycle pats, tot lots, recreation and golf community that was built and developed by Toll Brothers in Chantilly VA. Contained within the community are schools, shopping, super markets, dining, Home Depot, places of worship, a community center, dining, shops and public services. Here is a quick snap shot of single family detached homes for sale in South Riding as of Sunday September 25, 2011. There are currently 36 MLS listings for South Riding Homes for Saleas of this post 10/15/2010 36 Active listings for... 09/25/2011

Fall is nearing; the end of summer across Northern Virginia.  If you're among the many Americans planning an end-of-season barbecue, you'll want to make sure your grill is clean. A clean grill makes better tasting food. There are several ways to clean a grill but, for owners of gas grills, the first step always is to disconnect the gas source. Next, open your grill and remove its metal pieces. This includes grates, trays and flame guards. Take these pieces to your kitchen. If the oven has a self-cleaning mechanism, place the items in your oven and let it "self-clean". As the temperature reaches 900 degrees or more, residue will literally fall off your grill parts. Be sure to wipe clean your oven once the cycle completes. If your oven is not self-cleaning, wash the grill parts in your si... 09/21/2011

NEW HOME OPPORTUNITY IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA - 2% CASH TO BUYER - $7,500 INCENTIVES FROM BUILDER TO BUYER. Homefinders.com is out there every day looking for good new home buying opportunities for home buyers.  We don't represent any builders.  We just bring good opportunities to home buyers.  It helps us sell homes and it helps home buyers enjoy buying opportunities.   Win-Win for home buyers.    BASE PRICE - $514,990.  4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS, FREE RECREATION ROOM IN BASEMENT (limited time).   Tour the homes with Homefinders.com.  We've watched this community develop from the beginning and great opportunities for new home buyers.        Breakfast Area   Brookfield Homes Under Construction   Dining Room   Family Room                     Foyer View   Kitchen Cook Top   Living Room   Master... 09/21/2011

CHANTILLY TOWN HOMES FOR SALE - BEAUTIFUL NEW TOWN HOMES AND A 2% HOME BUYER REBATE from Homefinders.com new home buyers!  Fabulous Gourmet Kitchens. Brookfield has carefully designed their new townhome models to the spacious and open "feel" found in a detached single family home. Just LOOK!! These homes are now available in Chantilly.  Builder pays CITY List Price   Rebate Style BR Baths All # Gar Chantilly $349,995   $7,000 3 Levels 3 3 2 Chantilly $353,989   $7,100 3 Levels 3 3 2 Chantilly $356,989   $7,150 3 Levels 4 4 2 Chantilly $369,999   $7,400 3 Levels 3 3 2 Chantilly $376,989   $7,600 3 Levels 3 3 2 The photos below are views of the kitchens in the Berkley and the Conway Models.  Both are beautiful and both will inspire the chef in home buyers.   These are the kitchens that bu... 09/06/2011

NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN CHANTILLY - SINGLE FAMILY MODELS - FANTASTIC COURMET KITCHEN - 2% HOME BUYER REBATE. NEVER A FEE TO HOME BUYERS.  Sellers (including builders) pay us 3% to selltheir listing.  Homefinders.com REBATES 1/3 or 1% to you (buyer) at closing.This builder, Brookfield Homes is paying us 4% and we REBATE 2% to YOU. COMMING SOON, BUT WE HAVE THE INSIDE PHOTOS JUST FOR YOU!!  PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING FOR A SHORT TIME.  Once this model is completed and open to view, prices will go up.  Prices always go up when the builder gets their MODEL HOME ready for public viewing. The model below is base priced at $514,990.  This is the WAVERLY model which starts at 3,400 square feet of finished living space.  With upgrades and extensions available to home buyers, the home can offer 5,000... 09/05/2011

If you are undertaking a spruce up project on your home in Fairfax County VA you may want to make the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Alexandria or Chantilly your first stop. The Habitat ReStore offers you an opportunity to do three things at once. The first is to support the great programs Habitat for Humanity offers to low income families to give them an opportunity to own their own home. The money raised by the ReStores across the US provides funds to build an additional 10 homes per year. The second benefit is the Habitat ReStore has to offer is keeping usable building supplies out of the landfill and support a more "green" building environment. The ReStore only accepts clean reusable items which would otherwise be headed to the local dump. Builders and contractors provide excess in... 09/03/2011

Your home furniture can be a big investment.  If you have ever wondered how to deal with spills and stains, here is a set of recommendations from Martha Stewart.  Think of them as first-aid for your home furnishings. Wood • Moisture "rings":  Pour table salt on the white rings/haze and cover with a terry cloth. Apply hair dryer on low setting until rings are gone. • Alcohol spills:  Blot spills immediately, do not rub. Apply small amounts of ammonia to damage. • Wax spills:  Allow to cool and harden, then freeze the wax with an ice cube in a sandwich bag. Use a butter knife to gently scrape off wax. Fabric • Red wine stains:  Cover wine with table salt and let sit until salt has wicked up the wine.  Vacuum salt and repeat, as necessary.  Blot remaining stains with damp cloth and dish so... 08/08/2011

According to the BuildFax Remodeling Index, people are doing lots of remodelling projects. They report that for the 19th straight month, their May index rose. If you are doing projects on your own, do be aware of safety.  Many preventable accidents happen because basic safety precautions are not taken.  Some of these accidents can be very serious...like falling off a ladder. Check out this 5-minute video from NBC's The Today Show.  Being aware of the basic precautions mentioned could save you a lot of trouble. The insights include: Use "expandable" earplugs to prevent hearing loss from power tools. Don't wear sneakers or sandals. Wear construction boots. Never stand on the top 2 steps of a ladder. Also, don't forget the safety glasses.  Eye problems are the number one injury as reporte... 08/05/2011

OPEN SUNDAY 25738 Rawley Springs Drive, Chantilly, VA, 20152 United States $740,000 Open House Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   Date: Sunday, August 07, 2011 Driving Directions: Route 50 W, Turn left onto Pleasant Valley Rd, 1st right onto Middlesex Dr, Turn left onto Paramount Pl, Take the 2nd left onto Rawley Springs Dr to 25738 Comments: Stop by and see this beautiful home!                           MLS# lo7622867 List Date 6/9/2011 Type Single-family Style Colonial School District Loudoun County Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Bathrooms-Partial 1 Square Footage 5186 Lot Size .48 Age 7 Parking 3 Monthly Condo Fees $82.50             Grand 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath brick front single family home. Side-loading 3 car garage. Located... 08/04/2011

Fairfax VA Homes for Sale in Chantilly High School District Chantilly High School Homes for Sale Fairfax VA. Search homes for sale in Chantilly High School District in Fairfax VA. Chantilly High School is a sought after public high school in Fairfax County VA. Search Fairfax VA Chantilly High School homes for sale, condos, town homes, new homes, luxury homes in the Chantilly High School district. These are Fairfax VA homes for sale that the listing agent entered into the MLS system as being in the Chantilly HS district. Before you write any offer to buy a home in a particular school district or cluster, always rely on the Fairfax County VA Public schools for guidance. Please keep in mind school districts boundaries change all the time. **Fairfax VA School Boundaries Checker [BUY A HOME ... 08/01/2011

Whenever I notice some positive news for Northern Virginia area home buyers and sellers, I like to share it. Here is an interesting fact that you may not have heard about. On a seasonally-adjusted basis, the Pending Home Sales Index rose 2 percent last month to reach its highest level since March. A "pending home sale" is a home under contract to sell, but not yet closed. The forward-looking Pending Home Sales Index is up 11 percent from its low of the year. Of course,these stats are not necessarily useful for Chantilly area home buyers.  To get more locally helpful info the Pending Home Sales Index report includes a region-by-region breakdown. Between May and June 2011, the results were uneven: Northeast Region: -0.4% Midwest Region : -3.7% South Region : +4.4% West Region : +6.4% Even... 07/30/2011