If you are one of the home buyers in Northern Virgina who is waiting in the wings for the right time to make your move, you may have already noticed an important connection between two of this week's events.  Important because interest rate movements are on most home buyer's watch list. Earlier this week there were two moves that impacted interest rates, as least for now.The first was the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 which was signed into law Tuesday in Denver, Colorado. The second was the stock market dive on the same day.  The markets fell to the range of their November 2008 lows.The two events are connected.Lately, Wall Street has been responding to each effort to jumpstart the economy with a skeptical response, as reflected in the market declines. Bu... 02/19/2009

This week's spotlight is on a community of single family and town homes within the Centreville area:  Centre Ridge.  If this area is within the location that you are focused on, then this is a community that would be good to at least know about.  The community is large enough that you will find good choices at any given time.  At the time of this post there are, of course, foreclosures and bank owned properties in the mix, so there are lots of options.  Center Ridge is located within easy reach of the area's major roads, and it is conveniently located near some of Centreville's major shopping centers as well.  Here are some helpful links to give you more details, including a list of current properties for sale.Here are CURRENT LISTINGS IN CENTRE RIDGE.   Click on the map house icon for ... 02/15/2009

The many, many future home buyers in Northern Virginia who have been delaying their home buying activity will want to know the key implications for buyers (and home owners) in the impending  $789 billion stimulus package.  There are at least two important provisions they need to know.  And, it looks like the clock starts ticking when the package is enacted.  I am referring to the clock that will provide just so much time before these two benefits end.The first provision is a benefit for home buyers, and it has gotten a fair amount of publicity.  It provides first-time home buyers an $8,000 tax credit provided they purchase a home between January 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009.   That's what it is looking like as of now.This is a true tax credit.  By any measure, it is a serious advantage f... 02/12/2009

South Riding Virginia Homes for Sale Featured Listings! New this week is 43421 Valley Vista Lane in Chantilly, Virginia. This single family home was built in 2002 and sits on .82 Acres. For more information on any of my listings please visit www.dmsamson.com or call me at 703-864-4894.  JUST LISTED 43421 Valleyvista LaneSingle Family House 3 bedrooms2 full/0 partial baths1,680 sqft $399,000 Chantilly, VA 10210 Bushman Drive #304Condo 1 bedrooms1 full/0 partial baths920 sqft $199,900 Oakton, VA 1712 Lake Shore Crest Drive #3Condo 2 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths966 sqft No pets $1,550/month Reston, VA 25495 Gover DriveTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths2,200 sqft $359,900 Chantilly, VA 6535 Rockland DriveSingle Family House 5 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths2,394 sqft $619,000 Clift... 02/11/2009

Coming Soon! 43421 Valleyvista Lane, Chantilly, Virginia Offered at $399,000 Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Single Family Home with front porch. Premium .82 Acre lot on a cul-de-sac. 1 Car Garage. Spacious eat-in Kitchen. Separate formal Dining Room with chair rail and crown moulding. Large Living Room w/gleaming HW floors.  Master Bedroom Suite with Master Bath. Covered Deck and large backyard.  Great Chantilly location close to South Riding, 50, 28 and the Dulles Airport. 02/05/2009

 Get Your House Ready to Show to Buyers A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained. From experience, REALTORS® also know that a "well-polished" house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher price. Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a well-cared for home because if what they can see is well maintained, they assume that what they can't see has probably also been well maintained. In readying your house for sale, consider: how much should you spend to prepare your house for sale? exterior and curb appeal interior appeal Before putting your house on the market, take as much time as necessary (and as little money as possible) to maximize its exterior and interior ap... 02/05/2009

Coming Soon! 43421 Valleyvista Lane, Chantilly, Virginia Offered at $399,000 Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Single Family Home with front porch. Premium .82 Acre lot on a cul-de-sac. 1 Car Garage. Spacious eat-in Kitchen. Separate formal Dining Room with chair rail and crown moulding. Large Living Room w/gleaming HW floors.  Master Bedroom Suite with Master Bath. Covered Deck and large backyard.  Great Chantilly location close to South Riding, 50, 28 and the Dulles Airport.       02/05/2009

Featured Homes for Sale - Feb 5th Featured this week is 42211 Terrazzo Terrace #502 in Stone Ridge, VA. This gorgeous 3 BR TH has tons of upgrades and is listed for $265,000. Also this week 43225 Highgrove Terrace is Rented! For more information on any of my listings please visit www.dmsamson.com   10210 Bushman Drive #304Condo 1 bedrooms1 full/0 partial baths920 sqft $199,900 Oakton, VA 1712 Lake Shore Crest Drive #3Condo 2 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths966 sqft No pets $1,550/month Reston, VA RENTED 43225 Highgrove TerraceTownhouse3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,416 sqft No pets $2,100/month Broadlands, VA 25495 Gover DriveTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths2,200 sqft $359,900 Chantilly, VA 6535 Rockland DriveSingle Family House 5 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths2,394 sqft $619... 02/05/2009

Winding Brook is a townhouse complex that is condominium ownership..(which is a fancy way of saying that the owner is responsible for everything inside the 4 walls, and the association is responsible for everything outside the 4 walls ) This community is in a great location....close to shopping and commuter routes... and the best part..they are affordable....starting at $115000 to $230,000.00. Units with 2 and 3 bedrooms are available.  If you are looking for a home in Chantilly, Virginia, call me Konnie McKee 703 407 7088.     Your Northern Virginia Realtor 703 407 7088 Konnie Mac FREE No Strings attached...search MLS to to www.KonnieMac.com Homes for sale in Manassas Virginia Homes for Sale in Haymarket Virginia Homes for Sale in Bristow Virginia Homes for Sales in Catharpin Virginia,... 02/04/2009

Next time you are looking for a very nice, but affordable Italian food restaurant on the week-end - or maybe a lunch buffet during the week - be aware that you have a very good choice in the Pacino Ristorante located in the Village Shopping Center at the intersection of Braddock Rd. and Stone Rd. in the Centreville and Chantilly area.  It is informal, relaxed, good for couples, good for families. PACINO'S RISTORANTE - 5655 STONE ROAD - CENTREVILLE, VAOn a recent visit I had opportunity to chat with owner Sam Z.  Having enjoyed Pacino's distinctive pizza style, I'd thought I'd share this gem with our blog viewers.Let's start with the basics:Cuisine:  Lengthy menu of Italian standards accented by Mediterranean specialties.Location: Within the Village Shopping Center at the intersection of... 02/03/2009

Chantilly VA Real Estate Update for Sunday February, 1 2009. As of today Sunday February 1, 2009 there are currently 46 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 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. 46 'Active' - Chantilly,VA Homes 1 'Cntg/KO' - Chantilly,VA Homes 18 'Cntg/NO KO' - Chantilly,VA Homes 9 'Contract' - Chantilly,VA Homes High Price Listed $1,799,000 Low Price Listed $245,000 Chantilly VA HOMES FOR SALE - ACTIVE MLS Yo... 02/01/2009

This week we spotlight the Chantilly community of Armfield Farm. Armfield Farm is an established community of single-family homes in Chantilly, Virginia, near the intersection of Route 50 and Centreville Road.  If your home search includes this area we have some information below that you should find useful. If you would like more information on this community, here are a few immediate access links. You can take a QUICK LOOK AT CURRENT HOMES FOR SALE HERE. For a more complete profile of this community please CLICK HERE.  Need further details on any Armfield Farm listings, including foreclosures and bank-owned properties?  Please CONTACT US and we'll be glad to get you whatever you need. [The Kathy O’Neal Team serves home buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia, with special focus on Cha... 01/29/2009

Finding the Right Lender... If you're like most buyers, a home is the most expensive purchase you'll ever make, and you'll probably need some form of financing. There are many lending institutions that offer a variety of mortgage products. I have worked with many different lenders and lending institutions in my career and highly recommend Kevin Haddon and Wells Fargo.  Kevin has done numerous loans for me personally and dozens of loans for my clients.  Using a trusted lender like Kevin is invaluable to you the purchaser.  He gives great rates and you can can count on him to be on time to settlement with no suprise fees or settlement day disappointments.  You can contact Kevin by phone at work 703-378-2378, cell 571-212-5524 or by e-mail at Kevin.haddon@wellsfargo.com.   Use the mortgage... 01/29/2009

Featured Homes for Sale - Jan 29th New this week: 42211 Terrazzo Terrace #502 in Stone Ridge, VA. This gorgeous 3 BR TH has tons of upgrades and is listed for $265,000. Also this week 43225 Highgrove Terrace is Rented! For more information on any of my listings please visit www.dmsamson.com   10210 Bushman Drive #304Condo 1 bedrooms1 full/0 partial baths920 sqft $199,900 Oakton, VA 1712 Lake Shore Crest Drive #3Condo 2 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths966 sqft No pets $1,550/month Reston, VA RENTED 43225 Highgrove TerraceTownhouse3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,416 sqft No pets $2,100/month Broadlands, VA 25495 Gover DriveTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths2,200 sqft $359,900 Chantilly, VA 6535 Rockland DriveSingle Family House 5 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths2,394 sqft $619,000 C... 01/29/2009

Open House this Sunday, January 25th, from 1-4! 25495 Gover Dr, South Riding, VA Offered at $359,900 Well maintained 3 BR/2.5 BA TH w/Detached 2 Car Garage. 2,200 fin sq.ft! Beautiful Kit w/Brand New Granite c-tops. Lux MBR w/his&her walk-in closets, sep.shower/soaking tub. Walk thru DR to Kit. FR w/elegant gas FP, w/built-ins. BR Level Laundry Rm. Top floor Rec.Room. Courtyard w/wood deck. Wrapped vinyl siding. Popular Regents model overlooks park. Great South Riding Location!! 01/22/2009

Featured Chantilly Virginia Homes for Sale for this week, January 21st. This sunday from 1-4 25495 Gover Drive is holding an open house.  Please stop by and check out this gorgeous home. For more information on any of these listings please visit www.dmsamson.com 10210 Bushman Drive #304Condo 1 bedrooms1 full/0 partial baths920 sqft $199,900 Oakton, VA 1712 Lake Shore Crest Drive #3Condo 2 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths966 sqft No pets $1,550/month Reston, VA 43225 Highgrove TerraceTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,416 sqft No pets $2,100/month Broadlands, VA OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 25495 Gover DriveTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths2,200 sqft $359,900 Chantilly, VA 6535 Rockland DriveSingle Family House 5 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths2,394 sqft $619,000 Clifton, VA UNDER CONT... 01/21/2009

EPISODE 3 - REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY RADIO In this series, Kathy O'Neal takes future home sellers in the Chantilly, Centreville, and Northern Virginia area through the seven strategies that characterize successful home selling in the current environment. What will strongly impact just how much a buyer will pay for your home? Obviously, prevailing market realities set the larger "tone" for what buyers are thinking.  But when that buyer walks into your property, they can be strongly influenced by what they see, or don't see, in your home. You may not have the need or desire to "transform" your home before putting it on the market, but there are many things that can be done to set the home apart and give you a huge advantage over your competition. Kathy will help get you thinking about how... 01/15/2009

Below is a Mortgage intrest rates chart, as of Jan 10th. As you can see below, rates are still at all time lows.  We're enjoying the best rates in 30 years.  Mortgage Interest Rates* Rates as of Saturday, 10th January, 2009:   Conforming APR Payment per$1,000 Jumbo APR Payment per$1,000 30 Year Fixed 5.000% 5.153% $5.37 5.000% 5.175% $5.37 30/10 Year Interest Only 6.5% 6.668% $5.42 6.75% 6.944% $5.63 FHA below $362K 30 yr fixed 5.000% 5.153% $5.37 % 0.000% $0.00 FHA above $362K 30 yr fixed 5.000% 5.153% $5.37 % 0.000% $0.00     *Rates are subject to change due to market fluctuations and borrower's eligibility.     DONNY SAMSON Associate BrokerNVAR Top Producer Samson Realty14526 Lee Road, Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20151direct: 703-864-4894fax: 703-896-5825donnysamson@hotmail.comwww.dmsam... 01/13/2009

Featured Northern Virginia Homes for sale for this week, January 13th.   Both 1712 Lake Shore Crest Drive #3 and 43225 Highgrove Terrace have reduced their monthly rent. Thanks for taking the time to view my blog. For more info on any of my listings please visit www.dmsamson.com   10210 Bushman Drive #304Condo 1 bedrooms1 full/0 partial baths920 sqft $199,900 Oakton, VA REDUCED 1712 Lake Shore Crest Drive #3Condo 2 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths966 sqft No pets $1,550/month Reston, VA REDUCED 43225 Highgrove TerraceTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,416 sqft No pets $2,100/month Broadlands, VA 25495 Gover DriveTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths2,200 sqft $359,900 Chantilly, VA UNDER CONTRACT 5650 Lick River LaneSingle Family House 7 bedrooms5 full/1 partial baths5,390 s... 01/13/2009

   Winding Brook is a small community of condo townhomes, located in Chantilly, Virginia.  The location of this community and the resale prices make is attractive to first time home buyers, and investors.  There are currently 13 Townhomes on the market in Winding Brook, ranging in price from $129900 to $230000.  If you are a first time home buyer and looking for a home in Chantilly, Virginia or any other city in Northern Virginia...call me...Konnie McKee 703 407 7088, or visit my webiste, for a FREE, no strings attached search.      Your Northern Virginia Realtor 703 407 7088 Konnie Mac FREE No Strings attached...search MLS to to www.KonnieMac.com Homes for sale in Manassas Virginia Homes for Sale in Haymarket Virginia Homes for Sale in Bristow Virginia Homes for Sales in Catharpin Virg... 01/12/2009