Annandale, VA

Are you thinking about buying a home? Perhaps a townhouse, a condo, or a single family home. You've been watching the market for a while and think now might be the right time. Tired of writing that rent check each month, with nothing to show for it and not even being able to paint the walls in your apartment? Maybe you're doing your taxes right now and realize that you don't have enough tax deductions.

These are just a few of the reasons that now might be the right time for you to buy a home.

My colleagues and I have been noticing an increased buyer demand during the last 4 weeks or so in the Northern Virginia real estate market. The weather is starting to get a bit nicer and so are the real estate deals. To cater to this increased demand, we're proud to offer a free homebuyer seminar next Saturday, March 8th in Annandale, Virginia.

Since announcing the seminar several weeks ago, we've had significant interest, with close to 20 people signifying that they will attend.

Here are the Top 6.5 Reasons to Attend Our Free Homebuyer Seminar:

1. You will learn more about the Northern Virginia real estate market. Guaranteed. You will walk out of the seminar knowing much more than when you walked in on the morning of the 8th. Trust me on this one.

2. You have been reading my blog or receiving my e-mails and will finally get to meet me in person. I'll even sign autographs if you'd like. All kidding aside, this is a chance to meet me face-to-face and determine if our personalities mesh enough for us to work together on one of the biggest financial decisions in your life -- the purchase of your home.

3. It's FREE. Even lunch is included. Free Food. Can't beat that, can you? Not even a penny. Additionally, you may walk away with a door prize.

4. Saturday morning cartoons aren't as good as they were when you were growing up. Come spend two hours of your Saturday morning with us and take the first steps towards owning your own home.

5. We'll answer your questions. While we have some things that we'll want to discuss and topics we want to cover, this seminar is geared towards YOU. We want to know what your questions are about the Northern Virginia real estate market, about the buying process, about mortgages, and we'll answer them.

6. You won't need much gas to get to our convenient location. The seminar is being held at the Bank of America Office located at 7619 Little River Turnpike, Suite 1000, Annandale, VA from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Annandale location is right off the Capital Beltway and easy to get to whether you are driving from Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Tysons Corner, or other areas. And with gas over $3/gallon, we didn't want you driving far or sitting in traffic during rush hour.

6.5 NO SALES PITCHES! This will be 2 hours of pure education. We're not asking you to buy books, tapes, or even work with us to purchase your home. Sure, we'd love the opportunity to work with you and assist you, but there's no obligation, no pressure, and absolutely no sales pitch.

So, what are you still waiting for? Click here to RSVP today or call Brian Block at 703-626-0715.

Here's the details:

HOMEBUYER SEMINAR
Saturday March 8, 2008

The weekend lunchtime seminar will be held at the Bank of America Office located at 7619 Little River Turnpike, Suite 1000, Annandale, VA from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Brian Block and mortgage lender Ellen Wilson will discuss the winning strategies for purchasing and financing a home in Northern Virginia. In this educational seminar, Brian and Ellen will guide you through the intricacies of the homebuying process and answer all your questions about the real estate market and mortgage loans. Additionally Loretta Colom from The Settlement Group will be on hand to discuss title and settlement issues.

Some comments from past seminar attendees:

"You presented excellent information in a very understandable way"

"I loved the good question and answer session and it was great that you guys were not pushy and trying to sell yourselves"

"Great seminar -- I'm so glad I attended. Very educational"

REMEMBER. IT'S FREE: Click here to RSVP or call Brian Block, RE/MAX Allegiance at 703-626-0715.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU ON MARCH 8TH!

The chapel is actually named for the first methodist minister who led services there Elhanan Wakefield. Wakefield had a significant part of history in Fairfax County during the civil war. He was responsible for burning down another church in “The Annandale Church” (not Wakefield Chapel) in 1864 under General Mosby and was so seriously wounded at the battle near Tom’s Brook VA that he was almost buried alive. Two men who were preparing his grave noticed that he was still breathing and his wounds were so serious that when he was sufficiently recovered he was released from the service.

Wakefield returned to Annandale and began the work of rebuilding the church he had been ordered to burn down. He would use his skills as a carpenter to earn a living and with his interest in religion he would eventually become the first Sunday School Superintendent of the Annandale Church and be ordained as a Methodist minister. When the Besley’s bought the property to build their church just down the road from the Annandale Church, Wakefield would become one of the founders of the church and occasionally serve as the minister.

Surprising during all this time he was still suffering from the wounds he received in the 1864 battle and in 1903 it was discovered that he still had two rifle shots in his shoulder. Wakefield stayed in Fairfax County until his death in 1920.

Wakefield Chapel is owned by the Fairfax County Park Authority and is available to rent for weddings. It is a just another small piece of history that you will find tucked away in Fairfax County.

©2008. All rights reserved. Cindy Jones
All original photos taken January 2008