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

Featured Fairfax County listings for the week of Jan 11th. Featured again this week is 7319 Rockford Drive in Falls Church. This 4 BR/3.5 BA Townhouse...is available for rental durring the inauguration, Offered for $900/night or a weekly special. Please call me directly at 703-862-4714 for more info.  For more information on any of my listings please visit www.bobbysamson.com. 11925 Escalante CourtTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths1,969 sqft $424,000 Reston, VA 11800 Sunset Hills Road #1201Condo Studio1 full/0 partial baths820 sqft Cats, Small dogs (< 25lbs), Dogs (any) $1,350/month Reston, VA 11990 Market Street #805Condo 3 bedrooms2 full/0 partial baths1,646 sqft $789,900 Reston, VA UNDER CONTRACT 20904 Winola TerraceTownhouse 3 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths1,648 sqft $359,90... 01/08/2009

Featured Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia - Jan 7th, 2009 Below are my featured listings for the week. Just listed is 10210 Bushman Drive #304 in Oakton, Virginia. This beautiful 1 Bedroom condo has many recent updates and upgrades. Please visit www.dmsamson.com for more information on this or any of my other fine properties.   JUST LISTED 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 $1,600/month Reston, VA 43225 Highgrove TerraceTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,416 sqft No pets $2,200/month Broadlands, VA 25495 Gover DriveTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths2,200 sqft $359,900 Chantilly, VA 6535 Rockland Drive Single Family House 5 bedro... 01/07/2009

If you are loooking for a nice Thai restaurant in the Chantilly area this one is definitely worth a try.  There are other good choices as well, but I came across the Thai Palace some months ago and have been wanting to share it with you. Thai food can be addictive.  With its subtle yet distinctive flavors, it keeps drawing you back for that next entree that you have not yet tried..or for that favorite you know will be good, so why risk the unknown?  Either way, the Thai Palace is satisfying.  It has an extensive and creative menu of choices, along with the more typical Thai standards. All in all, a terrific choice!  We did a more complete review of the Palace along with more photos of the restaurant and a few of its tasty entrees on our other blog, The Straight Scoop.  Please visit ther... 01/01/2009

  Featured Northern Virginia Homes for Sale - for the week of Dec 29th New this week is 1712 Lake Shore Crest Dr. #3. This 2 BR condo has many recent updates and is walking distance to the Reston Town Center. Listed for $1,600/Month. For more information please visit www.dmsamson.com Have A Safe and Happy New Year!! Donny and Meredith Samson Featured: 7BD/5BA Single Family House Gainesville, VA $679,000 JUST LISTED 1712 Lake Shore Crest Drive #3Condo 2 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths966 sqft No pets $1,600/month Reston, VA 43225 Highgrove TerraceTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,416 sqft No pets $2,200/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 parti... 12/29/2008

Happy Holidays! This week I have a coming soon in Reston, VA. 1712 Lake Shore Drive #3 is a 2 BR/1.5 BA Condo within walking distance to the reston town center. It will be listed for rent for $1,600/month. For More info please visit www.dmsamson.com   43225 Highgrove TerraceTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,416 sqft No pets $2,200/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 Clifton, VA 5650 Lick River LaneSingle Family House 7 bedrooms5 full/1 partial baths5,390 sqft $679,000 Gainesville, VA 2968 Cyrandall Valley RoadTownhouse 3 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths1,400 sqft $349,900 Oakton, VA Donny and Meredith SamsonSamso... 12/23/2008

Happy Holidays! This week I have a coming soon in Reston, VA. 1712 Lake Shore Drive #3 is a 2 BR/1.5 BA Condo within walking distance to the reston town center. It will be listed for rent for $1,600/month. For More info please visit www.dmsamson.com   43225 Highgrove TerraceTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,416 sqft No pets $2,200/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 Clifton, VA 5650 Lick River LaneSingle Family House 7 bedrooms5 full/1 partial baths5,390 sqft $679,000 Gainesville, VA 2968 Cyrandall Valley RoadTownhouse 3 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths1,400 sqft $349,900 Oakton, VA Donny and Meredith SamsonSamso... 12/23/2008

If you are using the Internet to screen and select a real estate agent to work with, this series is for you.  There are Sign Posts on the way to a great agent.  I want to share them so you'll make a choice that is right for you. Brief recap:  I started by suggesting you should first know the level of experience of the prospective agent.  Then we considered the matter of solo agent vs a team.  Now we'll consider the issue of quality. In just about any field you will have a spectrum of quality, from low to high, with many shades of variation along the way.   My my, is this ever true in real estate!  And, the consequences of a mis-handled transaction can be huge, so your judgments about the agent's quality are important. With just a little bit of effort you should be able to get a reasonab... 12/22/2008

This is a Chantilly Virginia real estate update for Saturday December 20, 2008.  As of today Saturday December 20, 2008 there are currently 51 homes for sale in Chantilly Virginia 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 the esternmost portion of Fairfax County VA and has great location to Dulles Airport, and the entire 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 Chatilly VA. 51  'Active' -  Chantilly Virginia Homes 0 'Cntg/KO' - Chantilly Virginia Homes 16 'Cntg/NO KO'... 12/20/2008

Holiday Greetings from our family to yours!  We are thankful for this past year and looking forward to the new year and wish the same for you and your family!   Meredith and I wanted to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-864-48944 - 4 1/2% Full Service ListingsCash Back to my homebuyershttp://www.dmsamson.com/ 12/18/2008

I recently ratified a contract for a buyer in Lorton, Virginia.  9794 Lorraine Carol Way in Lorton is a 4BR, 3.5BA Single Family Home listed for $3914,900. If you are interested in looking for or selling your home, please contact me. Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-864-48944 - 4 1/2% Full Service ListingsCash Back to my homebuyershttp://www.dmsamson.com/ 12/18/2008

Holiday Greetings from our family to yours!  We are thankful for this past year and looking forward to the new year and wish the same for you and your family!   Meredith and I wanted to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-864-48944 - 4 1/2% Full Service ListingsCash Back to my homebuyershttp://www.dmsamson.com/ 12/18/2008

NOVA Market Ranking By Market Dec-08 Ranking Market % of Homes Under Contract #1 Manassas 38% #2 Sterling 38% #3 Gainesville 33% #4 Centreville 32% #5 Springfield 30% #6 Annandale 30% #7 Burke 29% #8 Herndon 28% #9 Reston 27% #10 Alexandria Inside the beltway 27% #11 Ashburn 27% #12 South Riding/East Aldie 26% #13 Fair Lakes 26% #14 Fairfax 25% #15 Haymarket 24% #16 McLean 24% #17 Leesburg 23% #18 Vienna 23% #19 Arlington 22% #20 Fairfax 22033 22% #21 Alexandria outside the beltway 21% #22 Oakton 16% #23 Chantilly 15% #24 Great Falls 11% Prepared By Casey and Bobby Samson, Samson Realty LLC Copyright December  2008 12/17/2008

 Reston Virginia Homes for sale. Featured listings for the week of December 17th. New this week is 11925 Escalante Court in Reston. This 3 BR TH features a unique floorplan with Loft and Mud Room and has 1,969 sq feet of living space. For more information please visit www.bobbysamson.com.    JUST LISTED 11925 Escalante CourtTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/1 partial baths1,969 sqft $424,000 Reston, VA 11800 Sunset Hills Road #1201Condo Studio1 full/0 partial baths820 sqft Cats, Small dogs (< 25lbs), Dogs (any) $1,350/month Reston, VA 11990 Market Street #805Condo 3 bedrooms2 full/0 partial baths1,646 sqft $789,900 Reston, VA 20904 Winola TerraceTownhouse 3 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths1,648 sqft $359,900 Ashburn, VA 22087 Water Run CourtSingle Family House 2 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,2... 12/17/2008

OBG Cocker Spaniel Rescue Holiday Pet Photos with Santa Date: 12/13/2008Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pmLocation: Chantilly Petsmart (View Map)Description: Santa, reindeer, and all of the elves will be dropping down from the North Pole to Chantilly Petsmart 13866 Metrotech Dr. Chantilly, VA so your faithful pet can have a picture taken with Jolly Old Saint Nick. Do not forget because Santa, reindeer and all of the elves have to return to the North Pole to deliver all of the Christmas gifts! For more information contact: OBGcspanielrescue1@aol.com703 533-2373 12/10/2008

  December 12 - 14   Location: South Hall   Show Hours: Friday 10:00am-6:00pmSaturday 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm   Admission: $7.00 Adults, Ages 12 & under free Sugarloaf Craft Festival    Featuring over 350 professional fine artists and craft designers.   Phone: 800.210.9900   Website: www.sugarloafcrafts.com     Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-864-48944 - 4 1/2% Full Service ListingsCash Back to my homebuyershttp://www.dmsamson.com/   12/10/2008

Dec 1 - Jan 6Christmas at Mount Vernon Mount Vernon is decking the halls with a special new daytime program, Christmas at Mount Vernon. Exciting attractions include a dozen themed Christmas trees, a gingerbread Mount Vernon mansion created by former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier, historical chocolate-making demonstrations, 18th-century dancing, and a real Christmas camel - just like George Washington had on the grounds in 1787! 703.780.2000. http://Visit.MountVernon.org.     Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-864-48944 - 4 1/2% Full Service ListingsCash Back to my homebuyershttp://www.dmsamson.com/   12/10/2008