Virginia has become the first to adopt the Honor and Remember Flag. Promoted by the non-profit Honor and Remember organization.
Per George Lutz Executive Director of the Honor and Remember Organization:
“America does not currently have a tangible national symbol that is specifically dedicated to express respect and gratitude for the lives lost in defense of our freedoms. The Honor and Remember Flag fills that void.”
The flag is to honor all service men and women who have given their lives either in war or in service.
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Everyone, okay maybe not everyone but a great number of homeowners and prospective homeowners in Northern Virginia are keeping a close eye on the Northern Virginia real estate market. In general the area has seen some signs of delicate recovery.
Last week I took a look at look specifically at Woodbridge inventory in Prince William County for January 2010. Each area in Northern Virginia has different numbers and if you are thinking of buying or selling a home looking at the specifics for your neighborhood is important.
The following video from the local MRIS and Market Watch gives their take on the market as of the end of January 2010. Video has music and voice so watch the speaker volume.
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Northern Virginia give me a call at 703-346-2213 to talk about the specifics for your neighborhood or the area you are considering buying. Let’s see if the numbers work for you.
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Click for details on schools, shopping, commuting and homes for sale in Lake Ridge in Prince William County VA.
If you are interested in learning about the Lake Ridge community give me a call to discuss your needs. No hassle, no pressure just straight talk about whether now is the time for you to buy a new home in Lake Ridge or any where in the Northern Virginia area.
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Is Woodbridge Inventory Low or Are We Imagining It?
February 26th, 2010 Categories: Focus on Prince William, Local Market Updates
There is constant chatter among agents and buyers that the inventory for detached homes in Prince William County is at an “all time low.”
Though Woodbridge inventory for detached homes and townhouse is down from the 2008 and 2009 it isn’t at an “all time low” for this decade.
What makes the lower inventory harder for Prince William County buyers to take is that of the 218 detached home listing posted in the MRIS in January only 128 of those listings are for “regular” sales (not a short sale or foreclosure.) Townhouses are hit even harder with only 50 of the January listings carrying the regular sale tag.
For buyers who are hoping to get a home under contract by the April 30th deadline for the extended tax credit and settled by the June 30th the low inventory means moving quickly when new listings come on the market. But remember don’t make a hasty decision that you may later regret. Make sure you are writing your best offer and including the right contingencies designed to protect you.
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Kings Park Beauty-Think Spring
February 25th, 2010 Categories: Buyers Corner, Featured Listings, Focus on Fairfax County
If Spring 2010 is the time for you to buy a new home then check out this new listing at 8945 Victoria Rd in Kings Park (Springfield VA).
List Price $430,000
Sold under the guidelines of the Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program.
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Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) is Working for Military Families
February 22nd, 2010 Categories: Military Relocation
In January five of my military client’s closed on the sale of their homes using the Department of Defense (D0D)-Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP). Yes if it is a military related program it is going to be full of acronyms.
For many military families in the Northern Virginia area there is no doubt that the stress of a PCS move alone is high. Add the possibility of facing a short sale and the stress can go off the scale. Fortunately as part of the Economic Stimulus Relief Act military families who were under contract to purchase a home prior to July 1, 2006, have PCS orders prior to September 1, 2010 and have lost at least 10% of the market value of their home can apply for HAP benefits.
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Welcome to Port Potomac in Woodbridge VA
February 21st, 2010 Categories: Buyers Corner, Focus on Prince William
Port Potomac is one of the popular new Prince William County Communities designed and developed in the last few years in Prince William County. Multiple builders including Ryan Homes, Drees Homes, NVR and Kettler Brothers have helped shape Port Potomac.
Port Potomac features easy access to the Rippon Landing VRE, I-95 and PRTC commuter lots. The neighborhood is also popular with military families stationed at Quantico, Fort Belvoir and the Pentagon. Nearby shopping includes the Potomac Mills Mall and the new Stonebridge Shopping Center with Wegmans grocery store and the new Zoes Kitchen
If the Port Potomac neighborhood sounds like a good fit for you give Cindy Jones a call at 703-346-2213. Let me give you a tour of available homes for sale. No hassle, no pressure just straight talk as whether now is the right time for you to buy a new home in Port Potomac.
Port Potomac Homes for Sale
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If you live in the Woodbridge VA area head to the Stonebridge Shopping Center and get ready for a fresh food treat at Zoes Kitchen.
Despite the worst winter in Northern Virginia history I headed out to Zoes Kitchen on opening day to get a taste of their take on Mediterranean food and was not disappointed. First off the staff was ready to answer any question I had about the menu and when I asked about their hummus they quickly gave me a sample to try. Just the right amount of Tahini and served with warm pita bread. Don’t miss it!
After studying the menu, which includes sandwiches, soups, salads and hot entrees, I settled on the chicken rollups with two sides. It was delivered to my table and I was not disappointed. The no-mayo potato salad reminded me of my mom’s and is a nice change from the usual overly moist potato salad you usually get as a side at other restaurants.
Recently I have been on the run quite a bit around dinner time preparing new listings in the Woodbridge area, so this weekend I made another quick stop and ordered the Chicken Kabobs with rice pilaf and Greek Salad to go. Again not a disappointment and the take out containers were recyclable. YEA!
Besides serving food in the restaurant Zoes Kitchen also caters. The catering sales rep, Brittany Marthaller is a delight to talk with. If you are tired of the same old sandwich trays from the big box store then you need to give her a call a 703-580-4408.
Within walking distance of the Potomac Club neighborhood, only a few blocks from INOVA Potomac Hospital and with easy access off of Neabsco Mills Rd I’m going to bet that Zoes Kitchen will keep their brightly colored tables full.
And YES you check in on FourSquare but I plan on being the Mayor!
Zoes Kitchen
14901 Potomac Town Place
Woodbridge, VA 22191
11am-9pm Sunday – Thursday
11am-9:30pm Friday & Saturday
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Dear Mr Lender-I would have shown your listing Today
February 19th, 2010 Categories: NOVA Foreclosures, Selling Thoughts
However when my buyers and I arrived we couldn’t get to the front door.
I know it we have had an unusual amount of snow this year in Northern Virginia but buyers are still out looking for homes. In fact they are out in droves trying to find homes to put under contract before the current tax credits expire at the end of April.
You have a listing agent who you have put in charge of taking care of your listings for you. As you can see by the lack of footprints in the snow that not only are the sidewalks and driveway still covered in snow, no one has gone to check on the interior of the property.
We have had a lot of problems with leaks due to clogged gutters and if the house is winterized chances are it is freezing cold inside. Cold and wet are not a good combination as I’m sure you know. When a buyer can finally make it to the front door they may be in for an unpleasant surprise or two.
There is no doubt that you want your property to sell for top dollar and time is wasting. Would you please contact the listing agent, ask them to check on the home and hire a crew to shovel a usable path to the front door and check the interior?
My buyers are qualified and ready to go. Sorry we had to pass your home by.
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In case you missed this performance by Trace Adkins and the West Point Glee Club you should take a moment to listen.
Learn More About the Wounded Warrior Project
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