Chantilly, VA

Interested in buying homes in South Riding? Do you know what you are going to buy? There are so many times that buyers ask us which home should I buy? "Should I buy a new home in South Riding or a resale?" Well the answer is never an easy one. So much depends on the needs of the home buyer. Do you have to get settled quickly? Do you have time to build or are you willing to settle and buy that resale home? The problem with buying a resale is that it's what you see is what you get! WYSIWYG! A resale home you have to allow that it may not have upgrades or current efficiency rating on heating and air and other building codes. You must realize that you are buying a home with some wear and tear and most likely without any builders warranty on the home. The home may be personalized to the previous owners tastes. Paint, tile, carpeting pets and yes even a smokers home. Then you have to consider the costs of owning the home the way you would want it. Granite counter-tops, brushed nickle hinges for doors, faucets, lighting, flooring carpeting, paint and upgrades. You als have to consider the age of the home to determine what out of pocket expenses you may have in the years ahead to maintain the home. The life of the roofing, hot water heaters, HVACs must be taken into account.

After you look at the resale closley, you need to step back and talk to the builder in South Riding and weigh out all the costs of buying a new home in South Riding. Price the home just the way you want it and then compare the choices you have. Can you negotiate closing costs, extras, and discounts? Would it be worth the wait? Hardwood floors, finished basement, granite counter-tops, bumped out sun-rooms, family rooms and gourmet kitchens? Who is ahead? If you were buying a home in South Riding, what would you buy?

Photos are copyrighted © 2009 Jim Crawford

There are currently 16 MLS listings for South Riding Homes for Sale as of this post 9/27/2009. These are single family detached homes for sale - fee simple. That is 8 homes less than my last post on August 9, 2009. Less inventory means that homes are selling.

• 16 Active listings for South Riding Homes for Sale $719,000K / $479,999K (Hi /Lo)
• 1 Cntg/KO listings for South Riding Homes for Sale
• 11 Cntg/No Ko listings for South Riding Homes for Sale $600,000 / $375,000K (Hi /Lo)
• 12 Contract listings for South Riding Homes for Sale $799,000 / $359,990 (Hi /Lo)
• 88 Listings Sold in for South Riding Homes for Sale since January 1, 2009 $799,900 / $350,000 (Hi /Lo)

*MRIS 8/08/2009

The Monarch Christian Academy, located just off the corner of Route 50 and Pleasant Valley Road in Chantilly, is a new option for parents interested in early childhood education for their 2 to 6 year olds.

The Academy's Executive Director, Grace Cho, gave us a warm welcome and extends the same invitation to learn more, to all of our readers. We were impressed with the well-organized layout, and highly structured, yet creative programs the Academy is offering, as well as Grace's personal commitment to the development and learning of the kids who are part of the Monarch program. Here are a few of the basics:

• Hands-on learning utilizing Montessori methods and Christian teaching

• Flexible options - half-day, full-day, year-round, 10 month, summer programs, etc,

• Lots of extracurricular activities - music, art, exercise, sign language, Spanish, etc.

• Licensed by VA Dept. of Social Services, member of ACSI and an American Montessori Society Initiative School

• Enrollment is now open for 2009/2010 school year for both pre-school and Kindergarten programs.

In chatting with Grace Cho, it is obvious that this is a "work of the heart." The Monarch team is committed to getting their young learners off to a great start with a firm foundation for life-long success.

If you are looking for options, Monarch would be an excellent place to check out. For more information you can call the Academy at 703 961-8281 or visit their web site.

[The Kathy O’Neal Team serves home buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia, with special focus on Chantilly, Centreville, and the communities of the Western Fairfax region.]

Real Estate Trend for Loudoun County :
August 2009

Donny and Meredith Samson
Samson Properties Associate Broker NVAR Top Producer Direct 703-864-4894 4 1/2% Full Service Listings Cash Back to my homebuyers http://www.dmsamson.com/

41898 Cinnabar Square in Stone Ridge, VA is Under Contract in one week!

IMMACULATE 3BR/3.5BA, 2 CAR GARAGE TH. ASHBY MODEL. HDWD FLOOR T-OUT MAIN LEVEL. GOURMET KIT W/GRANITE COUNTERS & BACKSPLASH, WALL OVEN, ISLAND/BREAKFAST BAR. 9′ CEILINGS. CERAMIC TILE IN ALL BATHS. LL REC ROOM W/GAS FP, W/O TO FENCED YARD. BEDROOM LEVEL LAUNDRY. ALARM SYSTEM. GREAT STONE RIDGE AMMENITIES.

If you are interested in looking for a new home please contact me or call me at 703-864-4894.

41898 Cinnabar Square Townhouse 3 bedrooms 3 full/1 partial baths 2,121 sqft

$339,000 Stone Ridge, VA

Donny and Meredith Samson
Samson Properties Associate Broker NVAR Top Producer Direct 703-864-4894 4 1/2% Full Service Listings Cash Back to my homebuyers http://www.dmsamson.com/