Construction still continues on the Potomac Club one of the "new urbanism" communities growing in popularity in Northern Virginia.  Located on located on 200 acres in Prince William County the neighborhood features townhomes and condos built by three recognized area builders, Pulte, Ryan and M/I homes.        The crown jewel of the neighborhood is the incredible $12 million dollar Potomac Club which sits at the entrance to the community.  Featuring both indoor and outdoor pools, a rock wall, billiards room and casual lounge the clubhouse was designed as a place for residents to gather and relax.   The club also is a WiFi hot spot and business center giving residents who need to work from home the convenience of quiet spot to hold a meeting or get some work done just outside their own fr... 08/06/2008

        Woodbridge, Virginia is a community of approximately 80,000 people, located in Prince William County, Virgina. It is also considered to be part of the Northern Virginia metropolitan area. The following types of housing are readily available in and around Woodbridge, VA: Single Family Homes from $175,000 to $1,500,000 New construction homes from $300,000 to $1,800,000 Townhouses & Townhouses from $150,000 to $450,000 Suburban condos & condominiums from $125,000 to $400,000 City condos & condominiums from $300,000 to $650,000 Lakefront property from $300,000 to $400,000 Riverfront property from $500,000 to $700,000 In 2007, there were approximately 2,207 real estate and property transactions in the Woodbridge, Virginia area. Prices for property in this community are expected to r... 08/06/2008

Prince William County, Virginia is a community of approximately 360,000 people. It is considered to be part of the Northern Virginia metropolitan area. The following types of housing are readily available in and Prince William County, VA: Single Family Homes from $175,000 to $1,500,000 New construction homes from $300,000 to $1,800,000 Townhouses & Townhouses from $150,000 to $450,000 Suburban condos & condominiums from $125,000 to $400,000 City condos & condominiums from $300,000 to $650,000 Lakefront property from $300,000 to $400,000 Riverfront property from $500,000 to $700,000 In 2007, there were approximately 5,131 real estate and property transactions in the Prince William County, Virginia area. Prices for property in this community are expected to decline over the next 12 months... 08/06/2008

    Lorton Station is a 300 acre subdivision of 950 newer homes just South of Fort Belvoir.  Detached homes and town homes are available and it is only 15 minutes to Fort Belvoir.  Additionally, it is only 15 miles south of Washington, D.C. - the Lorton entrance to and exit from I-95 is just outside the community on Lorton Road.  On those occasions when you need to go to the Pentagon the VRE Lorton Station is in the community.  Take a Northbound train, change to Metro at King Street and go yo thr Pentagon Station. Kids attend Lorton Station Elementary and, depending on where you live, they will attend either South County Secondary or Hayfield Secondary. Two shopping centers, Lorton Station Marketplace and Lorton Station Town Center provide a full range of retail services and numerous e... 08/06/2008

You can get a monster luxury home or custom home in Woodbridge, Virginia, with every exotic feature you could imagine, for prices that are half of what you would pay for a similar house in Fairfax County. Some homes are set on wooded estate lots surrounded by lush forest.    Of if you prefer waterfront living, you can get homes with views of Maryland across the historic Potomac River, with your own private dock for your boat. CLICK HERE NOW for your list of custom homes and luxury homes around Woodbridge Virginia with photos, virtual tours, addresses, and directions so you can drive by the homes you like. Whe you find homes you want to see inside, call 703-590-2252 for a discrete private showing WITHOUT THE LISTING AGENT PRESENT TO PRESSURE YOU OR ASK YOU ANNOYING QUESTIONS.   Opportuni... 08/06/2008

    "Music in the Marina" Prince William County has many parks, but my favorite is Leesylania State Park.  This park sits on the edge of the Potomac, it has beaches, open areas, plenty of picnic tables, boat launches and parking.....Once a month, during the summer, they host musical performances at the Marina beach pavillion..  You can bring your own seating...A great event for every one.. For more information to to  www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/lee.shtmlLeesylvania State Park2001 Daniel K. Ludwig DrWoodbridge, VA 22191     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 Sal... 08/04/2008

The mortgage market is bracing for rising rates, and higher down payments on the most popular loan program. The leading indicators say that the rates and payments for home loans will rise over the next 60 days. One of my favorite loan experts, Vinnie Apostolico, President of Family Lender in Fairfax VA is urging clients with loans in process to "lock" their rates now, while rates are low. Most folks are following Vinnie's advice, and locking.  Especially folks who have read Vinnie's recently published book, Borrow Smart, Retire Rich. Of course, there is a hand-ful of know-it-alls who have no experience with financial markets who cop the attitude of, "The rates are good.  If they rise, so what.  They'll fall back even lower and I'll lock then." Know-it-alls love to preach "how-to" lesson... 08/04/2008

The 700 page housing bill authored by Congress, and signed into law by President Bush last week contains a key clause that shall make Woodbridge homes LESS affordable for FHA buyers after September 30, 2008. First, FHA loans are the hot, hot, hot loan program this summer because Congress took decisive action in the spring to radically improve the good ol' FHA loan. The FHA loan has become the loan of choice for a huge chunk of of this year's buyers. A key provision that has attracted teeming hordes of buyers to FHA loans is the low 3% down payment, plus programs that allow third parties to give qualified buyers the 3% down payment and get that buyer into the house with no money down. If your FHA loan is not in underwriting by September 30, your down payment shall increase to 3.5%, and t... 08/04/2008

  Back in March I made a listing presentation  to a homeowner in Northern Virginia.  I recommended the seller list the property at $390,000. .  Of course, my recommendation was based on the extensive analysis I always make to be certain the seller has the benefit of  my many years experience in the area  The seller opted to list the home with a competitor for $460,000.  There is no doubt in my mind the seller decided I wanted to price the home too low to make a quick sale.  It probably never occurred to the seller that the "high bidder" was overpricing the home to obtain the listing. Over this past weekend the seller called me to inquire if I would like to represent them as the new listing agent - their 6 month listing was about to expire.  The listing price had been reduced regularly ... 08/04/2008

KELLEY FARMSINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 9 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Kelley Farm subdivision of Woodbridge. These detached homes are priced from $379,900 up to $599,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 332 days. Currently, there are NO Single Family Homes in the Kelley Farm subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If you are not sure why it is advantageous to have a knowledgeable REALTOR® represent you and your f... 08/02/2008

LAKE RIDGESINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 72 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Lake Ridge subdivision of Woodbridge. These detached homes are priced from $159,900 up to $499,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 148 days. Currently, there are 37 Single Family Homes in the Lake Ridge subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If you are not sure why it is advantageous to have a knowledgeable REALTOR® represent you and your fam... 08/02/2008

MARUMSCO WOODSSINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 60 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Marumsco Woods subdivision of Woodbridge. These detached homes are priced from $104,900 up to $285,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 143 days. Currently, there are 31 Single Family Homes in the Marumsco Woods subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If you are not sure why it is advantageous to have a knowledgeable REALTOR® represent you ... 08/02/2008

MARUMSCO ACRESSINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 45 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Marumsco Acres subdivision of Woodbridge. These detached homes are priced from $99,900 up to $291,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 144 days. Currently, there are 17 Single Family Homes in the Marumsco Acres subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If you are not sure why it is advantageous to have a knowledgeable REALTOR® represent you a... 08/02/2008

MARUMSCO HILLSSINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 84 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Marumsco Hills subdivision of Woodbridge. These detached homes are priced from $99,900 up to $339,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 133 days. Currently, there are 37 Single Family Homes in the Marumsco Hills subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If you are not sure why it is advantageous to have a knowledgeable REALTOR® represent you a... 08/02/2008

CANNON BLUFFSINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 8 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Cannon Bluff subdivision of Woodbridge. These detached homes are priced from $424,900 up to $875,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 158 days. Currently, there is 1 Single Family Home in the Cannon Bluff subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are NO Single Family Homes available at this time. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If you are not sure why it is ... 08/02/2008

GARFIELD ESTATESSINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 13 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Garfield Estates subdivision of Woodbridge. These detached homes are priced from $123,900 up to $310,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 207 days. Currently, there are 3 Single Family Homes in the Garfield Estates subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there is 1 Single Family Home available priced at $1,800 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If y... 08/02/2008

ROLLINGWOOD VILLAGESINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 14 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Rollingwood Village subdivision of Woodbridge. These detached homes are priced from $179,900 up to $508,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 139 days. Currently, there are 4 Single Family Homes in the Rollingwood Village subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are 3 Single Family Homes available priced from $1,550 up to $2,500 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Tri... 08/02/2008

STACY'S RIDGESINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 2 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Stacy's Ridge subdivision of Woodbridge. These detached homes are priced from $420,000 up to $524,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 299 days. Currently, there are NO Single Family Homes in the Stacy's Ridge subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are NO Single Family Homes available for rent at this time. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If you are not ... 08/02/2008

Buyer Tip From Peg- Double Check The Listing Agent I was working with a buyer the other day and they were frustrated because as they were looking at listings on line they were having a hard time figuring out what schools the children would attend. Have you ever searched for a home and the listing does not tell you what school district it's in. Missing information on a listing is a pet peeve of mine!  If you're looking for a home and you do not see the school district listed just go to Find My School  -  Did you know in Prince William County your high school child has a choice of schools to attend based on the Specialty Program offerings in the County. They must apply and be accepted to attend but it does give you an option from the school assigned your neighborhood.  Click here to read... 08/02/2008

My assistant, Patty, found an insightful article in the Manassas Journal-Messenger featuring solid numbers from local experts who track the foreclosure market. Here are some key segments of the article that jive with my experience:Go to a Yahoo search engine for nationwide foreclosure inventories and Woodbridge is listed with 2,382. Gainesville, according to this same site, has 253 homes in foreclosure; Bristow, 236; Manassas and Manassas Park, 1,624 and 297, respectively; Triangle, 83; Dumfries, 315; and Occoquan, just one. The accuracy of those figures is debatable; not only are they fluid, but some numbers don't bear out when compared to local findings. The Yahoo site, for instance, reports Dale City has just two homes in foreclosure, while county housing statistics place that commun... 08/01/2008