HOMES FOR SALE IN CHANTILLY, VA, IN LOUDOUN COUNTY - $400,000 to $700,000 - December 2009. TOUR HOMES IN CHANTILLY in any price range or home type, single family, town home, farm, homes with acreage or on town older homes, give us a call. We're local and know the area. We can help. Homefinders.com, Lenn Harley, Broker, 800-711-7988, Serving home buyers in Loudoun County, VA. MLS#: LO7198658  Price: $699,900  Bedrooms: 4  Bathrooms: 4 full  1 half  Garage: Attached, Side Loading Garage  Zip Code: 20152  City, State: CHANTILLY, VA  Community: POLAND ROAD PROPERTY  Status: ACTIVE ? Listing Agency: Prudential Carruthers REALTORS   MLS#: LO7156057  Price: $699,000  Bedrooms: 4  Bathrooms: 4 full  1 half  Garage: Attached, Side Loading Garage  Zip Code: 20152  City, State: SOUTH RIDING, VA  C... 12/13/2009

South Riding and Northern Virginia Home Buyers, the Tax credit has been extended to April 2010! This Tax Credit is open to First Time home buyers AND Move up/repeat buyers. This is a great time to buy! For more detailed information please visit my webpage http://www.dmsamson.com/tax-credit-faqs.asp The IRS reported that more than 1.4 million taxpayers have benefited from the tax credit, and the expanded tax credit is anticipated to stimulate even more home purchases for qualified buyers.  Donny and Meredith Samson Samson PropertiesAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-864-48944 1/2% Full Service Listingshttp://www.dmsamson.com/ 12/08/2009

This is a Chantilly Virginia real estate update for Saturday November 21, 2009.  As of today Saturday Saturday November 21, 2009 there are currently 34 homes for sale in Chantilly VA in our MRIS MLS System.  These are fee simple Chantilly VA homes for sale and detached single family homes.  Chantilly Virginia is located west of Washington DC in close in Loudoun Virginia  just over the Fairfax county line, and has great proximity to Dulles International Airport, and the whole of the Washington DC area.  Chantilly Virginia 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. 34  'Active' -  Chantilly VA Homes 2 'Cntg/KO' - Cha... 11/20/2009

I mentioned in my drecent Blog Posts that I was going to be posting some photos from around town.  This post will be a few recent photos I took in Chantilly VA off Route 50 East heading towards DC on Route 50.  In this photo I'm sharing a VA Historic Marker B11 which is a market commemorates the Campaign of Second Manassas.  The second Chantilly VA photo is one taken directly in front of the landmark Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church UMC in Chantilly VA (Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church was founded in 1894).  For anyone traversing Route 50 east or west these are town there are well know Chantilly VA Icons! Chantilly Homes for Sale  Chantilly Virginia Single Family Homes for Sale  Chantilly Virginia Condos and Town Homes for Sale 11/20/2009

Saturday November 7th Wachovia Bank opened its newest branch bank and financial center at the Eastern Market place on East Gate and Tall Cedars right next to the new Harris Teeter supermarket that just opened recently.  This is located in Chantilly VA in Loudoun County.  Saturday was the grand opening of the new branch and tellers and managers were there to greet new clients.  Irene invited us in to view the new branch office and meet the manager.  This new bank Wachovia branch is a great plus for residents of nearby South Riding.  South Riding offers so many conveniences right inside or adjacent nearby.  Schools, shopping, golf, dining, churches and banking right inside the South Riding community.  WACHOVIA FINANCIAL CENTER - map 25420 EASTERN MARKETPLACE PLZ, SOUTH RIDING, VA 20152Pho... 11/10/2009

If you are relocating to the Northern Virginia area, or making a local move, you may be looking for a moving company. In this series on how to hire a good moving company we discuss what informed home sellers and buyers should know before they start looking for a moving service. Choices have consequences, for better or worse. Consumers not doing "due diligence" in making this decision are taking a risk with their possessions and their money. In this second episode of the series, we discuss how you can go about getting the information you need to locate and hire a good moving service. If you don't already have a good company, where do you start?   What about insurance and bonding?  How much coverage should you get?  Should you get full replacement cost?  What is the single most important... 11/09/2009

Selling a home to anyone is a very weighted issue.  There a lot of things to consider. school, activities, leisure, worship, shopping, transportation and social.  When you have more than one person needing or relocating spouses is never an easy task especially if both spouses work, and need to be in different parts of town.  Lets take an example of a couple looking at a home in Oakton VA.  One spouse works in the McLean VA area and the other works in Chantilly VA.  The distance is approximatley 17 miles.  For this example we will use  Oakton VA as an area of interest to buy a home.  The point that sells the home or area is that Oakton VA more or less the epicenter. Oakton is equidistant to both McLean VA and Chantilly.  If you can demonstrate that each spouse will have a similar and rea... 10/30/2009

EPISODE 23 - REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY How do you best care for your pet dog while selling your home? If you see the sale of your Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home upcoming, and you have wondered about how to manage the process of caring for your pet dog while doing the best job of getting your home sold well, here are some insights from professional dog trainer and Certified Grand Master Kelley Renshaw, owner of Bark Busters, a Chantilly area dog training service. We continue the discussion on preventing and solving dog behavioral problems.  What is the role of physical exercise for your dog?  Can you give your pet too much of a good thing?  What about mental stimulation?  Is there a dog toy that may work wonders in giving your dog the mental stimulation needed for their behavior... 10/28/2009

Chantilly VA homes Sales for September 2009 were just release by MRIS our MLS system on October 10th, 2009 for single family detached Chantilly homes for salelocated in Loudoun County VA 20152.  There were 15 sales for the month of September 2009.  Below is a chart I generated from our MRIS to show you the price ranges of the homes sold.  The lower range had fewer sales because in single family homes available, and the higher price ranges had fewer sales because there were fewer buyers.   10/25/2009

The most recent MRIS statistics were just released for or MLS on October 10Th, and I thought I would share Chantilly VA 20152 statistics for Loudoun County VA.  Yes sales are up, but prices are way downThe average sales price in September 2009 not including any sellers concessions is now at $423,935 that is down 16.58% from the same time frame in 2008 where the average sold price stood at $508,163.  The average list price for home has also dropped.  So the good news is that more homes are being sold, but the bad news is at much lower prices than last year. Search for homes for sale in Chantilly VA 20152 10/25/2009

The new Harris Teeter Supermarket in Chantilly VA just opened recently.  The new Harris Teeter Store is located of Route 50 and Tall Cedars Pkwy in Eastern Marketplace Plaza.  Harris Teeter has also gone "Green' with this new store.  Harris Teeter is serious about its commitment to environmentalism in Energy and Environmental Design.  The store is certified GreenChill and a Gold-Level store (GreenChill certification is awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  The GreenChill program recognizes stores for using environmentally friendlier commercial refrigeration systems.) The new Harris Teeter supermarket is located in East Gate Marketplace on 25401 Eastern Marketplace Plaza in Chantilly, VA right next to South Riding Subdivision.  The Harris Teeter Supermarket opened on Wedn... 10/21/2009

Year to date there have been 100 fee simple South Riding town homes sold in South Riding.  These are all sales of South Riding Town Homes listed in MRIS (fee simple) in South Riding from 01/01/2009 to 9/30/2009.  While the number is impressive the prices are not they have move down. I created a CMA of South Riding Town homes sales (FEE SIMPLE) to show the general real estate trends.   SOUTH RIDING TOWN HOMES - SALES 1/01/2009- 9/30/2009* 10/11/2009

Most persons never know what's involved buying a new home.  Negotiations of price, extras, who pays closing costs is one thing, but what about everything else?  What about the extras?  What is standard with a home and what is extra?  How much is the cost of the home if you had the home the way you want it? What is the final cost of all those extras? There's a lot to consider for sure.  There are cabinets, flooring, carpeting, plumbing fixtures, appliances, sinks, commodes, cable and phones, structural changes to enlarge a room or an eating area.  Does granite counter-tops come with the home or is it extra?  What granite will go best with the cabinets you choose and what is the final cost going to be?  Is that price negotiable? Sounds like a lot? It is, but we haven't even started yet!  ... 10/04/2009

Thinking of buying a town home in South Riding?  It's a great location in Northern VA.  If you haven't visited South Riding you should!  South Riding is a great planned community in close in Chantilly VA - and it's a Toll Brothers Community.  There is lots of space there, walking trails shopping and the community contains something for everyone.  If you are the busy executive on the go, a town home in South Riding may be perfect for you!  Less maintinence, less yard, adn landscaping make town homes the practical choice for many.   Some of South Riding town homes have wide two car gargage luxury town homes in South Riding. SOUTH RIDING TOWN HOMES 10/04/2009

Interested in buying a home in South Riding and want to know more about the local high school?  I decided to do a little research to help you on your way!  South Riding is served by Freedom High School.  It opened its doors in 2005.    Freedom High School is located in South Riding in Chantilly VA and is located in Loudoun Virginia. Freedom High School in Chantilly VA is located right inside of the South Riding community. Freedom High School serves the communities of Aldie, Arcola, South Riding, and Stone Ridge. Freedom High School is accredited by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Virginia Board of Education.   Freedom HS opened its doors in August 2005 as a comprehensive secondary school with approximately 550. In 2009 opened with 1425 students in grades 9 ... 10/04/2009

It's that time of the year again! If you are looking for the perfect pumpkin then check out some of these Pumpkin Farms in Fairfax County....  Burke Nursery and Garden Centre 9401 Burke Road, Burke, VA Phone: 703-323-1188 Fairfax County, Virginia Cox Farms 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, VA 20120 Phone: 703-830-4121 Fairfax County, Virginia Cox Farm Market 2599 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, Virginia Phone: 703-281-0165 Fairfax County, Virginia Heather Hill Gardens 8111 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA Phone: 703-690-6060 Fairfax County, Virginia Krop's Crops 11110 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA Phone: 703-430-8955 Fairfax County, Virginia Meadows Farms 10618 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA Phone: 703-759-3900 Fairfax County, Virginia Donny and Meredith Samson Samson PropertiesAssociate BrokerNVA... 09/30/2009

According to the MRIS below are the Real Estate Trends for Fairfax County in the Month of August 2009...       2009    2008    % Change Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 622,881,846 $ 618,864,421 0.65 % Average Sold Price: $ 449,086 $ 456,727 - 1.67 % Median Sold Price: $ 381,500 $ 375,000 1.73 % Total Units Sold: 1,387 1,355 2.36 % Average Days on Market: 61 89 - 31.46 % Average List Price for Solds: $ 474,161 $ 494,555 - 4.12 % Avg Sale Price as a percentage of Avg List Price: 94.71 % 92.35 %   Total Number of NEW listings   taken for the month: 1645 Total Number of Properties          marked Contract for the month: 675 Total Number of Properties      marked Contingent for the month: 924 Total Number of NEW pendings           (CONTRACTS + CONTINGENTS): 1599     Donny and Meredith Samson Sam... 09/30/2009

 Featured Northern Virginia Homes for Sale - Real Estate Market Update on My Listings - Sept 30th   UNDER CONTRACT 2971 Borge StreetTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,268 sqft $384,999 Oakton, VA UNDER CONTRACT 41898 Cinnabar SquareTownhouse 3 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths2,121 sqft $339,000 Stone Ridge, VA JUST SOLD 29 Berkeley CourtTownhouse 4 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths1,922 sqft $272,000 Sterling, VA 1765 Whisperhill DriveTownhouse 2 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths0 sqft $314,900 Reston, VA UNDER CONTRACT 25421 Lemon Tree PlSingle Family House 4 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths4,362 sqft $675,000 South Riding, VA 10324 Beach Mill RdSingle Family House 5 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths6,024 sqft $999,000 Great Falls, VA   Donny and Meredith Samson Samson PropertiesAssociate ... 09/30/2009

South Riding photos.  View subdivision photos of South Riding in Chantilly VA. View Community Photos of South Riding. View photos of South Riding model homes, community centers, walking paths, streets, restaurants, supermarkets, South Riding town homes and more!  It is a great time of the year to be out in South Riding.  The weather has been so nice this last few weeks, I could not resist taking some photos of South Riding to share with you.  Find out why so many persons want to call South Riding home! Photos are copyrighted © 2009 Jim Crawford 09/27/2009

I've mentioned before that South Riding is an incredible place to live and call home, but for convenience in lifestyle it really cannot be beat.  Not only is South Riding literally just over the county line in Loudoun VA it have everything you need right inside the community.  There are many subdivisions where you can buy a nice home, but if you want a quart of milk, pack a lunch before you go out to get it.  Inside of South Riding there is a Giant Supermarket in South Riding, and a Blooms Supermarket.  Nearby on Tall Cedars Parkway a new Harris Teeters will be opening very shortly.  If you want gormet items Wegmans Dulles is just a short drive away (6.3 miles) on 45131 Columbia Pl Sterling, VA 20166 Photos are copyrighted © 2009 Jim Crawford 09/27/2009