I was out previewing new construction communities in Loudoun County today and stopped by the Pulte Homes Hamlets at Red Cedar Community in Leesburg. Pulte Homes has some great incentives going on in that community right now. One of the incentives is a free totally finished basement including the rec room, bedroom, closet and full bath (valued at $35K). Pulte also has specials on other options, elevations and lots. Pulte has three "collections" within the Hamlets at Red Cedar community. They are: Manors Collection - Hilton and Fairfax models (low to mid $500K's) Ambassador Collection - Westford, Briarwood II and Monterey models (starting in the mid $600K's) Stonebridge Collection - Kendall, Wentworth, Compton and Chatsworth V models (starting in the mid $700K's) If you'd like to know mo... 06/20/2008

We've already determined the winners of the real estate market match-ups in Sterling and Ashburn, but we have yet to find out who the winner is in Leesburg. On one side of Leesburg, we have 20175. On the other, we have 20176. Just like we did in Sterling and Ashburn, we'll be taking a look at inventory/supply and buyer demand. And they're off... 20175 zip code: The number of new listings that came on the market in 2008 (1/1-6/9) was 393 versus 441 during the same period 2007. That's a decrease of 11 percent. The number of homes that sold in 2008 (1/1-6/9) was 156 versus 224 during the same period in 2007. That's a decrease of 30 percent. 20176 zip code: The number of new listings that came on the market in 2008 (1/1-6/9) was 777 versus 851 during the same period 2007. That's a decrease... 06/20/2008

LUXURY HOME ON LUXURY HOME SITE IN LEESBURG, VIRGINIA LEESBURG VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE, where history meets the 21st Century home buyer who wants a beautiful home on a private home site in a community with a view of the quiet Northern Virginia countryside.                                           OFFERED FOR $1,199,000  NOW $1,150,000 THE COMMUNITY - LOCATED JUST 2 MILES WEST OF THE TOWN OF LEESBURG. THE PROPERTY FOR SALE - LOCATED ON A QUIET STREET IN SHENSTONE, SURROUNDED BY BEAUTY. THE COMFORTABLE AND QUALITY INTERIORS WILL APPEAL TO A NEW FAMILY. On the left is a spacious Conservatory for entertaining.   On the right is the Family Room w/Fireplace.   State of the art Kitchen with lots of eating space and cooking appliances for the chef. To the right is the dramatic and welcoming main ... 06/18/2008

LEESBURG REAL ESTATE IS A GOOD CHOICE FOR BEAUTIFUL HOMES, CONVENIENCE TO THE DULLES GREENWAY, DULLES AIRPORT AND A COMMUNITY OF LUXURY HOMES ON ESTATE LOTS.  PRICE: $1,199,000 REDUCED TO:  $1,150,000 6 Bedrooms * 5 Full Baths * Powder Room * Living Room * Formal Dining Room Library * Family Room w/Fireplace * Conservatory * Gourmet Kitchen * Deck Recreation Room w/Wet Bar * Patio * Walk Out Basement Exit All of these luxury features on a 4.34 acre home site in a community of estate homes.  This home has brick on 3 sides and features a dramatic two story foyer, T-Staircase and two story family room with a fireplace.  The home is bright and features hardwood floors, ceramic tile and upgraded Berber carpet. This is a must see for home buyers seeking quick occupancy in Leesburg in a truly ... 06/17/2008

Yesterday we discussed the Hunt and Golf Community of Raspberry Falls.  Raspberry Falls in Leesburg is a Van Metre Community built by Marquis Homes who still has lots for sale.  Their new homes start in the 800K's depending on the lot and home up in to the $Millions$.  I didn't mention too much about the re-sales in the community so here go... These stats cover the last 180 days... Active:  13 (Average List Price-  $1,133,515) Under Contract:  3 (Average List Price-  $1,099,866 ) Sold:  4 (Average Sold Price- $1,021,703) If you are considering moving to Northern VA and are looking for beautiful lots in Leesburg this is a great option.  I am a Cartus and USAA certified relocation agent.  I would be happy to help.  Related Articles: Northern VA Annual Sales History Loudoun County April Ho... 06/11/2008

LEESBURG NEW HOME BUILDER OFFERS HOME WITH THE STUFF OF WHICH DREAMS ARE MADE.                                                               $995,000 1 acre lot * 5 Bedrooms * 5 1/2 Baths * Golf Course Lot * 15 miles to Dulles Airport * 3 Car Garage Gary Player Signature Golf Course * Model Home Upgrades * Community Center with Swim & Tennis YES YOU CAN!!   You can own a beautiful home backing to the 12th hole.  You can own a beautiful home constructed on just over an acre of landscaped beauty. You can own a home with lovely features and quality construction.  You can own a luxury home in Leesburg, a historic town in Western Loudoun County. You can own a home with amenities, Golf, Pool-Outdoor,Tennis-Indoor,Tot Lots/Plygrd A beautifully appointed home with the luxury features you dream ... 06/07/2008

Featured Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia for the week of June 4th. 43123 Holtby Square in South Riding is holding an Open House this Sunday from 1-4. Stop by and preview this magnificent home. 22521 Maison Carree Square in Ashburn went to settlement and closed. For more information on any of these listings please call me directly at 703-864-4894 or visit my website at www.dmsamson.com UNDER CONTRACT IN 2 WEEKS 20416 Cool Fern SquareTownhouse 3 bedrooms 2 full/1 partial baths $259,900 1,307 sqft Ashburn, VA UNDER CONTRACT 9108 Bowler DriveTownhouse 4 bedrooms 4 full/1 partial baths $424,900 2,244 sqft Fairfax, VA 6328 Field Flower TrailTownhouse 3 bedrooms 3 full/1 partial baths $349,900 1,840 sqft Centreville, VA 9064 Tanyard LaneTownhouse 3 bedrooms 2 full/2 partial baths $449,999 ... 06/04/2008

You know the news is saying that the market is down, but we are seeing significant activity in the market these days, with all the foreclosures, and the great prices on homes, it has really brought the buyers out of the woodwork... There are currently 212 home under contract in Leesburg, Virginia, in the price range of $84,900- to $3,565.000.   So, don't wait......to search for homes for sale in Leesburg, or any other city in Northern Virginia go to www.KonnieMac.com for FREE MLS search.  To set up automatic emails, get listings sent to you automatically...call me...Konnie McKee 703 407 7088   Homes for sale in Manassas, Homes for Sale in Haymarket, Homes for Sale in Gainesville, Homes for Sale in Vienna, Homes for sale in McLean, Homes for sale in warrenton, Homes for Sale in Bristow, ... 05/22/2008

Come join us this Saturday as we close out our final model at Martin's Chase in Leesburg with a Model Home furniture sale!  Items are priced to sell - couches from $300, lots of finishing touches & fine quality pieces at bargain prices.  Times for the sale are still TBA, but it is looking like 5-7 pm on Saturday, May 10th.  Check back here for details or contact me via email.Address for the sale is 21883 Knob Hill Place; Leesburg VA.  Since the neighborhood is new, you probably will NOT be able to MapQuest, so here are directions:Take 267/Toll Road to Loudoun County Parkway and turn Left. Turn right on Ryan Road and follow it around past the new movie theater/Harris Teeter shopping center. Once you pass Brambleton Golf Course, turn right on Beaverdam.  Then turn right into the community... 05/08/2008

Yesterday I wrote an article on Lansdowne On The Potomac which inspired me to give you some stats on the housing activity there. For those of you who live in Eastern Leesburg today is for you. I have done some research for you to share with you what is happening in Lansdowne, River Creek, and Potomac Station. I have compiled some stats for you of detached and town homes in these location. If you need assistance selling your home in Lansdowne, River Creek, or Potomac Station or you are interested in Purchasing there CONTACT ME! Read The Original Article At Ashburn's Real Estate Bakery! All data is considered accurate but should be verified for accuracy. It was compiled from MRIS. Sales Price does not include final negotiated price. 05/07/2008

Tuesdays are all about great communities.  After spending the weekend roaming around Lansdowne during their spring festival I decided to highlight the luster of the well designed community that is showing it's true beauty this Spring.  Every time I drive through the community I find myself saying 2 things.... Wow, that is a beautiful home How the heck did I end up over here?  The community has so many cul-de-sacs and turns around the golf course that it is not a normal grid-like road system that is easy to figure out, at least for me.  Good To Know: Lansdowne has 2,155 homes.  1,422 Detached... 713 others (I am not sure this number includes the condos currently being built around the town center.  It was built by well know local builders; Centex, Beazer, Brookfield, and Van Metre.  Lans... 05/06/2008

Tuesdays are all about great communities, and this week I want to highlight a new community in Leesburg called Selma Estates. Land comes at a premium price in Northern VA, but once you see the views in this community you will understand why.  Only about 5 minutes out past the Leesburg Outlets off of Route 15 North past Raspberry Falls and White's Ferry you will find yourself in a land flowing with milk and honey.  I'm not sure its Heaven but it feels a little more like it than your average cramped and busy life style of Northern VA. Selma is being built by 3 luxury builders in the area; Craftmark Homes, Winchester Homes, and Edgemoore Homes.  The community will consist of 278 homes built on mostly 1/2 acre to 3/4 acre home sites.  40 of the sites will be offered on 10+ acre home sites. ... 04/24/2008

If you are looking to purchase a New Home in Virginia, this is a great time to buy!  Competition is stiff and builders are working hard to give consumers a good deal to move their inventory.  In Leesburg, there is still new construction going on in Catoctin Springs, Long Acres, Barclay Woods, Grenata, Stratford Club and many others.  If you are interested in finding a new home, call me, Konnie, I can help...703 407 7088.   Homes for sale in Manassas, Homes for Sale in Haymarket, Homes for Sale in Gainesville, Homes for Sale in Vienna, Homes for sale in McLean, Homes for sale in warrenton, Homes for Sale in Bristow, Homes for sale in Nokesville Homes For Sale In Virginia Homes For Sale In Ashburn, Virginia Foreclosure listings in Virginia  New Homes for sale in Leesburg, Virginia  03/26/2008

River Creek is a planned community in Loudoun County located 30 miles west of Washington, DC and north of Leesburg at the where Goose Creek and the Potomac River come together. River Creek is recognized as the first gated country club community in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. River Creek is a joint venture project of The Tower Companies, Montgomery Development, and ClubCorp USA, Inc. River Creek began as a vision in 1987 and welcomed its first residents in 1997.River Creek was originally known as Edward's Ferry and its' history stems back to the War of 1812 when the U.S government temporarily moved the capital to Leesburg. American soldiers and Virginia Militia kept guard against the threat of further British advance up the Potomac Valley along the area currently known as Riv... 03/25/2008

If you are a first time homebuyer, and think you can't buy a home...think again.  If you have a job, and have decent credit, there is help for you. There are non profit organizations who will work with various loan programs that will grant you the down payment money you need to buy a home. To get more information on these programs or other programs you may qualify for, give me. Benny "The Loan Ranger" McKee 703 407 9398.  If you don't have a Real Estate Agent and need a GOOD one, I know a good one, ( I am married to her, but that doesn't change the fact that she is good at what she does) her name is Konnie McKee 703 407 7088, you can visit her website at http://www.konniemac.com/  Benny McKee, GreenWay Financial 703 407 9398 Homes for sale in Manassas, Homes for Sale in Haymarket, Homes... 03/16/2008

Loudoun County assessments came out earlier this month and assessed values went down in most areas of the county.  But did they go down enough for your area of the county?  This is the breakdown for the change in prices for the Leesburg area of Loudoun County.  This analysis is for the 20175 and 20176 zip codes.  It will show you the difference in values for homes sold at the end of 2006 versus the end of 2007. Two different datasets were used:   Homes sold in the month of December and homes settled between December 16th and January 15th.  A complete explanation can be found in the first post of this series.Leesburg Market Value AnalysisUnder contract Dec 1 - Dec 3120082007(+/-)% changeAll Leesburg$435,971$459,493-$23,522-5.1%20175$385,945$385,955-$100.0%20176$504,756$501,118$3,6380.7%S... 02/20/2008

Leesburg homes for sale, Leesburg real estate, Short sale Loudoun county, Foreclosures in LeesburgLEESBURG REAL ESTATE SHORT SALES and FORECLOSURES REPRESENT EXCELLENT VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR HOME BUYERS.Leesburg homes are always popular with Loudoun County home owners.  Leesburg shopping is wonderful, schools are very popular and there are many transportation alternatives to employment locations.  A survey of town homes for sale in Leesburg shows that there are a number of homes for sale in great location priced below market value and just waiting for a buyer.  Prices have never been lower in Leesburg for these 10 year town homes.  They are located in areas of town convenient to Route 15, Route 7 and the Dulles Greenway, off Sycolin.  These homes are all very close to convenient shop... 01/17/2008

SHORT SALE AND FORECLOSURE LISTINGS IN LEESBURG, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA A "short sale" listing of a home for sale in Leesburg is a property that the owner needs to sell and they owe more to the bank or mortgage company than the prices of homes in the area.  The bank has agreed to accept less than the Leesburg home owner owes.  Foreclosures also offer opportunities for home buyers.  While foreclosed homes may sometimes need cosmetic work after closing, the home owner benefits from their "sweat equity".  These homes, in most cases, have been discounted for condition.  There are, however, foreclosed homes for sale that are in excellent condition.  Unlike government foreclosures, these homes are bank owned and generally in good condition.Short sales and foreclosures are offering opportunities f... 01/08/2008

FORECLOSED HOMES AND ALL BANK OWNED HOMES ARE A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR HOME BUYERS TO BENEFIT FROM THE LARGE NUMBER OF FORECLOSED PROPERTIES IN LOUDOUN COUNTY FOR SALE. LEESBURG FORECLOSURES.  Foreclosed homes are discounted for condition and banks will usually sell for a price that give the new owner equity to compensate for the condition.  Foreclosed homes are often in need of repairs or upgrading  Although, in the present real estate market, there are many new and almost new homes that were purchased by investors who were not able to quickly resell the new home.  This is an opportunity for home buyers to gain home ownership at a very reasonable price.Foreclosures usually close in about 4-8 weeks from contract.  The contract is similar with the addition of "as is" condition clause.  Hom... 01/03/2008

NEW HOME IN LEESBURG with A PRIVATE WOODED LOT and THREE LOVELY LEVELS for LUXURY LIVINGLEESBURG BUILDER has three homes ready for quick delivery.  Luxury homes in the Leesburg suburbs.  BUILDER IN LOUDOUN County preparing homes for Loudoun County home buyers.  Homes ready in weeks.  New construction in Loudoun County for these homes of 4,000 - 5,500 square feet on 3 acre wooded lots is about 10 months.  Builders know that families move to Loudoun County for the dynamic business community and highly ranked public schools and have homes ready to move in quickly.  No wait for permits or construction.  These lovely homes are maticulously designed for lasting value with quality features and finishes.  New construction in Loudoun County is popular with home buyers.  Watch your real estate in... 12/20/2007