There may still be one or two slots left only for serious prospects. At this time it is projected that if contracts are written within the next week that Ryan homes will deliver 18 new homes by the end of this year. Today I was on site for a tour and I have lots of photos of the different models. To start I’ve put together a tour of the Chamberlin model.

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If you are interested in more details on Potomac Shores in Dumfries VA give me a call at 703-346-2213. You can also check out Potomac Shores Living where my team is updating information as we receive it, including the site plan and other general information on the Jack Nicklaus golf course and the long-term development plans.

One of the distinguishing features of the new Ryan and NV homes in Potomac Shores are the front and back porches.  According to the developer they left behind the idea of the standard Northern Virginia brick colonial and created homes you would more likely find in the tidewater areas of Virginia or North Carolina.

The new designs make sense when you look at the wooded surroundings will rolling hills.  With the Jack Nicklaus golf course meandering through the Potomac Shores neighborhood you feel as if you are further south than 40 miles outside of DC.

Many of the models have first floor bedrooms making them great as “transitional” homes for anyone thinking ahead to aging in place.  The 5 models all have options for screened in rear porch and they all have an 8 foot deep front porch.

If you are interested in being one of the first buyers in Potomac Shores you must schedule an appointment.  You won’t be able to walk in the front door of the models.  Please give Cindy Jones/Broker a call at 703-346-2213 to discuss your interest in Potomac Shores.  You can check out our Potomac Shores information page with a few videos and additional details.  Time is running out to make your appointment for the first appointments on June 15 & 16, 2013.

Ask us about our special buyer incentives for the first buyers in Potomac Shores.

Just this week a buyer who was interested in one of our listings discovered  the difference between the 3.25% rate they initially qualified with and the new rate of 3.8% meant they didn’t have the cash to close.  It doesn’t seem like a lot but it can make a big difference.   This is the time when locking your mortgage rate could be the deciding factor between being a homeowner or not.

If you are currently in the just looking phase of your Northern Virginia house hunt check in with your lender again.  Make sure you don’t get an unhappy surprise when you find the house you want to buy.  In today’s tight Northern Virginia housing market you want to be 100% sure you are ready to write a strong offer when you find the home you want.

The rally started in 1987 with 2500 motorcycles riding through the streets of DC. Over the years the rally grew and now close to 250,000 motorcycles participate in the ride.Today the reason for the event is still as important as it was when it first started. Remembering there are those who are still unaccounted for from previous wars and those who still sacrifice to keep us free.

If you live in Prince William County and you can head to East Coast Harley Davidson in Dumfries for their annual Rolling Thunder open house May 24-26, 2013,  The open house provides a chance for you to help raise funds for Disabled Veterans.  There are bands, food and plenty of fun.

On Sunday Prince William County riders will leave Dumfries and head to DC to join the rest of the participants who leave from the  Pentagon travel across the Memorial Bridge and in the shadow of Arlington Cemetery, down Constitution Ave towards the US Capitol and then loops to an end at the Lincoln Memorial.

The event brings tears to not only the eyes of the veteran’s who ride but to those who watch. Make sure you get there early for you place along the route.

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Listen to the video and then give us a call at 703-346-2213.  We have priority time slots available for our clients.  In addition to help you we can set up a time to meet PRIOR to the sales day to go over the floor plans and the Potomac Shores site map to give you an idea of where the 6 different neighborhoods are located.  We do not have final pricing or lot premiums yet but can tell you the general pricing for the Potomac Shore neighborhood,

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If you are seriously interested in buying in Potomac Shores I among the first real estate brokers who will have appointment times for the first homes and lots in June 2013.  I will be uploading floor plans and additional information in the next few days.

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Since the day doesn’t have a rack of Hallmark cards it may be overlooked by many as a day to honor the sacrifices that military spouses make taking care of home and family while their loved ones are deployed overseas.

If you know a family where the spouse is deployed this would be a great weekend to lend a hand and volunteer to do a simple everyday task.  How about offering to mow the lawn, trim the bushes or wash the car.  You wouldn’t believe how much the simple helping hands are appreciated.   If you live in an area with a military base nearby think about taking a moment to say “thank-you” to the military families that you know today.

Remember that there are thousands of men and women who sacrifice for our country without ever being deployed. They are watching their children, moving at a moments notice, and supporting a spouse in harms way without asking for much in return and they deserve our thanks for what they do.

The Potomac Shores development in Prince William County VA is getting closer to opening the doors on the first model homes.  In two weeks I’ll be attending a by invitation only Brokers event to have a more in depth tour of the Potomac Shore development and model homes.  In the meantime here are some updated photos of the exteriors of some of the Potomac Shore model homes.

The first section of the development will include 100 homesites ranging in size between 5,000-9,000 feet built by Ryan and NV Homes.   The Potomac Shores development comprises almost 2000 acres of prime Prince William County waterfront.

The federal government has committed $75 Million for an extension of the Virginia Rail Express (VRE) to include 11 miles of new track and a new VRE station in Potomac Shores.  No date for when the extension to the tracks and station would be completed has been announced.

If you are interested in being added to our priority update list please contact CJ Realty Group.  We will send you updated information as we receive it from the developer.  As experienced new home sales agents our team will work with you to get the best deal on your new home in Potomac Shores.

Since they signed their contract the base price of the model they bought has gone up $30,000.  They purchased the largest model in the neighborhood with loads of upgrades for a cost of $500,000. Today priced with the same features the home would be $540,000.  This is the same scenario we are seeing at multiple sites in Woodbridge.

With resale inventory down builders are seizing on the opportunity to get stalled projects back on track. Marina Landing in Belmont Bay is getting ready to break ground on 12 new waterfront townhouses and the new model homes in Potomac Shores will be open in the next 30 days.

Builders who are finishing out projects have new homes ready for immediate delivery as well.  If you are thinking about new construction the adage “he who hesitates is lost” comes to mind.

If you are thinking about new construction in Woodbridge VA or anywhere in Northern Virginia give CJ Realty Group a call at 703-346-2213.  We are experienced new home sales agents and can help you successful navigate the complexities of buying new construction.

A sample of New Construction For Sale In Prince William County VA

The answer is fairly straightforward.  These sites ( and many others) pull information for the county tax records.  In most cases our tax records display a field labeled “tax living area”  which is where the square footage (SF) of your home comes from.  The problem is in most Northern Virginia real estate assessment databases “tax living area”  only represents the above ground levels of your home and not finished basement space

But let me tell you what’s more important to a buyer than the overall SF of your home.  It’s room sizes.  A buyer may not have any idea whether they need a home that’s 1500 SF or 5000 SF but they can picture whether their king size bed will fit in a 15 x 17 master bedroom or whether a 12 x 12 den is enough space for their home office.

Don’t sweat trying to get the overall SF in your home right ( an appraiser will do that)  but do make sure if you are listing your home for sale that you include the measurements of the major rooms in the house.

If you are thinking of selling your home and aren’t represented by a Realtor® give us a call to discuss your plans and how our team can help you put a SOLD sign in the yard.