Winding Creek is a community of 400 homes with two entrances on Minnieville Road approximately 5 miles west of I-95.  Its' central location in eastern Prince William County makes it an ideal location for ease of commuting throughout Northern Virginia. Community Advantages Pool and tennis club Large usable lots Underground utilities Sidewalks Wide streets Fortuna Village Shopping Center is approximately 10 minutes.  Lake Montclair Center and Staples Mill Center are approximately 5 minutes Well maintained homes Numerous home styles to prevent the "cookie cutter" look Planned community activities Commuting Options Commuter buses to the PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, DC and the WASHINGTON NAVY YARD/BOLLING AFB are located at Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road (Approximately 10 minutes) Bus service ... 11/08/2008

  Did You Buy Your Home Before December 31st, 2007? You're Not Alone! Do you have a Countrywide  mortgage ...then you may be in luck. Folks this is important information for you, your co-worker, neighbor or family member who has a Countrywide Home Loan. Actually anyone who may have purchased a home using a Countrywide Home Loan before December 31st 2007.  Due to the skyrocketing home prices  many people took out these Attractive Loans. (well they seemed attractive to many at the time!) However with the current downturn in the local Real Estate Market and the fact all of these loans are TIME BOMBS waiting to explode. No one is safe... no one. All of these  loans  have a mechanism to RECAST or RESET on the 5th Change Date. It's buried in the note and you may not realize the impact of that... 11/07/2008

      If there is one thing all Americans can be proud of it is the men and women who are serving in the military or have served in years past.  Every year on November 11 there are ceremonies honoring their service in every major city as well as every small town in the United States.  The remembrance may be as simple as a wreath laying at a local monument honoring veterans.  It is one of the traditions in our country that has never been marginalized or overlooked. The Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra  and New Dominion Choraliers will  perform a musical they've entitled "FREEDOM" in honor of Veteran's Day The concert is scheduled for Friday November 7, 2008 7:30 PM Hylton Memorial Chapel 14640 Potomac Mills Road Woodbridge, VA 22192 Community activities such as this are what make Prince Wil... 11/05/2008

Since I posted my October report on Condominium Sales in Belmont Bay, condos have continued to sell in the community.Last month I reported on the 19 sales in the different condominium buildings  in the community and this month the total for 2008 now stands at 23.  Personally I've been involved in five closed condo transactions as either a listing or buyers agent in Belmont Bay in 2008 and have another condominium under contract which we hope will close before the end of the year. If you want the straight scoop on available condominiums in Belmont Bay give me a call.  Let me fill you in on what is happening in the nieghborhood, new plans and what each of the different condominium buildings in Belmont Bay has to offer.  As the premier waterfront community in Prince William County, Belmont... 11/05/2008

This is the third in an ongoing series to highlight the reasons Lake Ridge is one of the most popular communities in Northern Virginia aside from its' ease of commuting to Northern Virginia military bases, Washington, DC and all National Capital Area business centers Lake Ridge was developed over the period 1972 to 1999.  From the very beginning the need for shopping centers was an integral part of the overall plan. Three shopping centers were opened as the subdivision progressed  The three centers all include a Supermarket Bank Service Station Free standing pharmacy or pharmacy in a supermarket Cleaners Other retail stores and assorted restaurants 1.  Tacketts Mill located at the entrance to Lake Ridge was the first of the three centers.  In addition to the normal complement of retail ... 11/05/2008

Belmont Bay is one of 3 communities in eastern Prince William County that are a product of the new mixed-use concept that maximizes land use where land availability is limited.  It is in an extremely attractive location along the Occoquan River as you cross over from Fairfax County.  There are both town homes, detached homes and condominiums.  The only new construction available for purchase is several condominiums, but there are resale town homes and detached homes.  Primary Features Private marina Private golf course Community pool and the Site of a new science museum Commuting Approximately 5 minutes from the Virginia Railway Express Woodbridge Station No more than 10 minutes from the PRTC bus terminal at Gordon Blvd and I-95.  Each of these commuting options facilitate travel to the... 11/05/2008

Winding Creek Estates In Woodbridge Virginia Is A Premier Prince William County Neighborhood Woodbridge Virginia offers a ton of lovely neighborhoods, with nice homes on quiet streets and friendly folks.   Winding Creek Estates is among my favorite "newer" or "newish" neighborhoods that offers you huge value for your dollar. Pulte Homes and Airston Homes built the homes in Winding Creek.   Homes in Winding Creek are airy, open, and filled with light.  Most of the homes in Winding Creek enhance that open feeling with tall ceilings, large rooms, oodles of windows, two-story family rooms, large bedrooms, on large lots.   Most of Winding Creek was built in the late 1990's.  That means you will notice maturing landscape that gives the homes lovely curb-appeal. Winding Creek has a community p... 11/05/2008

Erick and Company is now providing custom searches for    buyers. Click on a link below to test it out. If you're tired of      searching and finding homes that do not meet your needs, you will love this.  Welcome To Our Custom Search Pages We have activated Custom Searches to save you time when searching for a home in and around the Lake Ridge-Woodbridge Area.  Look only at the homes that meet your needs!   Click on the link under the photo, the Real Time Active Homes On MLS will appear.                       Luxury Homes             Waterview Homes                   Golf Course Homes        Homes Under $300,000       Townhomes Under $400K              Click Here For Your List  Search Fairfax Virginia Single Family Homes  CLICK HERE  Do You Have Questions?  Ask Here         Don't forge... 11/05/2008

Belmont Bay is one of 3 communities in eastern Prince William County that are a product of the new mixed-use concept that maximizes land use where land availability is limited.  It is in an extremely attractive location along the Occoquan River as you cross over from Fairfax County.  There are both town homes, detached homes and condominiums.  The only new construction available for purchase is several condominiums, but there are resale town homes and detached homes.  Primary Features Private marina Private golf course Community pool and the Site of a new science museum Commuting Approximately 5 minutes from the Virginia Railway Express Woodbridge Station No more than 10 minutes from the PRTC bus terminal at Gordon Blvd and I-95.  Each of these commuting options facilitate travel to the... 11/04/2008

As 26 year Lake Ridge residents my husband and I have always enjoyed the seasonal changes - especially Fall.  We don't have to drive to see leaves in Lake Ridge - we rake 'em.  Weekends of leaf raking are great opportunities for neighbors to chat and enjoy the natural beauty of our subdivision.  It is not unusual for us to break out cider and cookies to share with neighbors on our deck overlooking the woods. The development of Lake Ridge was approved in 1972. The "Lake" is due to the fact we sit along the shores of the 2,100 acre Occoquan Reservoir giving Lake Ridge the longest shoreline in Prince William County.  The "Ridge" is easy to understand as you drive through Lake Ridge - hills and dales with 1,200 acres of common ground almost all of which are fully treed .  Ridge Development ... 11/04/2008

It is always great to have clients who don't mind when you stop to snap pictures of the fall colors while you are out showing houses.  In fact my client  was pointing out colorful trees while we were touring Lake Ridge that they thought would make a good shot for a blog post.Lake Ridge in the spring and summer with its leafy green trees gives you the sense of being out in the country.  In the fall the colors can take your breath away.   Add the color from the trees with all of the activities sponsored by the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association and you understand why it is a neighborhood has been a favorite in Prince William County since the first home was built.  Not only are the leaves falling in Lake Ridge but the prices of properties are falling too.  For buyers looking for s... 11/03/2008

The details of the 700 Billion Dollar "bailout" plan and how it will help the average homeowner in our area is still unknown.   However that hasn't kept buyers sitting on the sidelines in Prince William County.  Prices in many communities are 50% off of the highs of 2003-2004.  Everything from almost new homes that only need cleaning to true contractor specials are available throughout the area.  For first time buyers can find a detached home in Lake Ridge under 300K and if you are looking for a Lake Ridge townhouse or condo you can easily find a property under 200K.  Investors have quickly figured out that this is one of the best markets to snap up homes to hold as rental properties and in the last few weeks I've seen investors presenting offers in cash!  Yes it is a bit harder to qual... 11/03/2008

Lake Ridge has approximately 7,700 property units, to include: single family homes, townhomes, condominiums, two apartment complexes, and several commercial properties.  It is as large as thousands of small towns in the United States although it is not an incorporated town - it is a Prince William County, Virginia subdivision However, it has all the activities of "Smalltown America" which includes parades. That is one of the reasons it is popular with everyone - military and civilian. OLD BRIDGE SANTA PARADE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15,2008 10:00 AM Starting at Old Bridge and Mohican to Old Bridge and Smoketown We live in and love Lake Ridge.  If you are planning a home purchase please use our                                                         LAKE RIDGE HOME FINDER and then contact Karen... 11/03/2008

Dale City was the inspiration of Cecil Don Hylton and his wife Irene.  His firm, Hylton Homes began developing homes in Dale City west of I-95 at the conclusion of World War II.  The construction stretched from I-95 west to Hoadly Road. Each section (community) along Dale Boulevard was given a name ending in Dale - they proceeded alphabetically from east to west..  Only "I" and "J" were omitted - they are Ashdale, Birchdale, Cloverdale, Darbydale, Evansdale, Forestdale, Glendale, Hillendale, Kerrydale, Lindendale, Mapledale, Nottingdale, Oakdale, Princedale, Ridgedale, Silverdale and Trentdale.  All streets in each community had the first letter of that community's name as the first letter of its' name.  For example, Hendrick St is in Hillendale. Mr. and Mrs. Hylton made it possible for... 11/03/2008

Dale City was the inspiration of Cecil Don Hylton and his wife Irene.  His firm, Hylton Homes began developing homes in Dale City west of I-95 at the conclusion of World War II.  The construction stretched from I-95 west to Hoadly Road. Each section (community) along Dale Boulevard was given a name ending in Dale - they proceeded alphabetically from east to west..  Only "I" and "J" were omitted - they are Ashdale, Birchdale, Cloverdale, Darbydale, Evansdale, Forestdale, Glendale, Hillendale, Kerrydale, Lindendale, Mapledale, Nottingdale, Oakdale, Princedale, Ridgedale, Silverdale and Trentdale.  All streets in each community had the first letter of that community's name as the first letter of its' name.  For example, Hendrick St is in Hillendale. Mr. and Mrs. Hylton made it possible for... 11/03/2008

    Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles of the good little boys and girls in Lake Ridge.  Now you can send that special "someone" a letter from the North Pole. To participate fill out the registation form found in the November LRPRA newsletter "Lake Ridge Today"  If you need a form just call Arthur or myself at 703-690-6569 and we will send you the form by email, fax or "snail mail" The cost per letter for LRPRA members is $5.00 per letter If you are not an LRPRA member the cost is $10.00 per letter.  If you move to Lake Ridge you'll save $5.00 The completed form and check made payable to LRPRA should be postmarked no later than December 8, 2008 We live in and love Lake Ridge.  If you are planning a home purchase please use our LAKE RIDGE AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOME FINDER and then ... 11/02/2008

  This is the second in an ongoing series to highlight the reasons Lake Ridge is one of the most popular communities in Northern Virginia aside from its' ease of commuting to Northern Virginia military bases, Washington, DC and all National Capital Area business centers The Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association sponsors numerous events throughout the year to provide recreational activities for residents of all ages and interest. Each month the association's newsletters "Lake Ridge Today" highlights the events planned for the month - yes, the newsletter arrives prior to the beginning of the month. 11/02/2008

  One of the unique features about Lake Ridge is that All schools attended by Lake Ridge children are in Lake Ridge.  No elementary school is more than 5 or 6 minutes from the student's home Visit the school's web sites Antietam Elementary Lake Ridge Elementary Old Bridge Elementary Rockledge Elementary Springwoods Elementary Lake Ridge Middle Woodbridge Senior High School Having lived in Lake Ridge since 1982 we can attest to the positive factors about the Prince William County Public Schools.  Our son went through the system.  Also, we have numerous clients (military and civilian) who decided on a Lake Ridge home purchase because of the quality of the schools and the fact that children attend school in their subdivision. We still live in and love Lake Ridge.  If you are planning a ho... 11/01/2008

Yes, Virginia, there are.  Contrary to popular belief not all condominiums look like the high rise building on the right.  If you want city convenience and country charm you may want to consider The Vinings in Lake Ridge. No other condominium with a Woodbridge address can offer these benefits Vinings Features Built in 1984 159 homes range in size from 826 square feet to 1,411 square feet. Fireplaces Three configurations with 1 bedroom and 1 bath, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath or 2 bedrooms with 2 baths Balconies Trees and grass abound Almost unlimited parking  Community Features Three blocks to neighborhood shopping center with supermarket, cleaners, bank, pizzeria, Hair Cuttery and Starbucks Two blocks to pool and community center Three blocks to fire and rescue services Public golf course le... 10/31/2008

  If there is one thing all Americans can be proud of it is the men and women who are serving in the military or have served in years past.  Every year on November 11 there are ceremonies honoring their service in every major city as well as every small town in the United States.  The remembrance may be as simple as a wreath laying at a local monument honoring veterans.  It is one of the traditions in our country that has never been marginalized or overlooked. The Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra  and New Dominion Choraliers will  perform a musical they've entitled "FREEDOM" in honor of Veteran's Day Currently, the concert is planned for Friday November 7, 2008 7:30 PM Hylton Memorial Chapel 14640 Potomac Mills Road Woodbridge, VA 22192 Those of us who have heard both organizations perform... 10/30/2008