NORTHERN VIRGINIA IS A STRONG BUYER'S MARKET. Consider Stafford County SOLD statistics below. 
USE THE SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED BUYER'S AGENT and you too can enjoy wonderful home buying opportunities in Stafford County and other locations in Northern Virgnia. Your agent should provide you with detailed information about the market, sold and active listings, trends for communities. Experienced buyer's agents will also know how to prepare your pre-qualification information and contract offer to present your offer in the very best, complete and favorable light possible. Experienced buyer's agents know how to research real estate markets, properties and sellers to help you get the very best home for your money.
For home buyer, there are a number of dynamics involved in making the decision to buy NOW. Consider some of the facts about the real estate market in Northern Virginia.
| Northern Virginia | # SOLD | $$ SOLD | # SOLD | $$ SOLD |
| Location | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Arlington County | 118 | $500,042 | 79 | $585,168 |
| Alexandria City | 80 | $490,185 | 43 | $446,659 |
| Fairfax County | 497 | $544,085 | 412 | $488,558 |
| Loudoun County | 231 | $548,124 | 167 | $415,233 |
| Prince William County | 183 | $417,015 | 203 | $319,889 |
| Stafford County | 63 | $390,739 | 40 | $348,610 |
Popular Home Style in Stafford County, Virginia.
BELOW ARE THE STATISTICS FOR STAFFORD COUNTY, A POPULAR LOCATION FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS, MILITARY HOME BUYERS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. Closing during the week March 24 - March 31, 2008.
| County | City | OrigListPrice | ClosePrice | Subsidy | CloseDate | DOMP |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $130,000.00 | $90,000 | $ | 28-Mar-08 | 439 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $204,000.00 | $144,000 | $4,320 | 27-Mar-08 | 110 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $154,900.00 | $151,000 | $2,000 | 28-Mar-08 | 169 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $170,000.00 | $120,000 | $4,360 | 25-Mar-08 | 35 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $189,900.00 | $174,900 | $ | 31-Mar-08 | 113 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $259,900.00 | $220,000 | $ | 26-Mar-08 | 77 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $283,900.00 | $206,000 | $12,360 | 31-Mar-08 | 570 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $262,900.00 | $262,000 | $ | 31-Mar-08 | 68 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $304,000.00 | $257,000 | $7,616 | 26-Mar-08 | 75 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $280,000.00 | $265,000 | $10,499 | 28-Mar-08 | 47 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $307,500.00 | $275,000 | $2,728 | 28-Mar-08 | 34 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $379,000.00 | $300,000 | $10,000 | 24-Mar-08 | 193 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $299,900.00 | $266,500 | $7,000 | 26-Mar-08 | 263 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $303,000.00 | $303,000 | $6,060 | 28-Mar-08 | 12 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $309,000.00 | $308,000 | $9,000 | 31-Mar-08 | 31 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $336,900.00 | $299,900 | $5,000 | 31-Mar-08 | 235 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $439,000.00 | $315,000 | $10,000 | 31-Mar-08 | 356 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $377,500.00 | $319,900 | $9,597 | 27-Mar-08 | 166 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $329,900.00 | $310,000 | $ | 31-Mar-08 | 155 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $359,900.00 | $325,000 | $5,000 | 28-Mar-08 | 225 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $400,000.00 | $330,000 | $5,000 | 28-Mar-08 | 29 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $349,500.00 | $349,500 | $9,835 | 28-Mar-08 | 303 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $394,500.00 | $351,000 | $9,574 | 28-Mar-08 | 120 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $369,900.00 | $304,000 | $12,700 | 28-Mar-08 | 99 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $424,900.00 | $317,500 | $9,922 | 28-Mar-08 | 312 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $379,900.00 | $362,500 | $10,278 | 31-Mar-08 | 23 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $369,900.00 | $360,000 | $8,000 | 31-Mar-08 | 176 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $405,000.00 | $374,900 | $13,000 | 26-Mar-08 | 30 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $444,900.00 | $390,000 | $8,000 | 25-Mar-08 | 94 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $414,990.00 | $395,000 | $11,500 | 28-Mar-08 | 14 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $448,562.00 | $409,543 | $11,691 | 31-Mar-08 | 134 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $449,000.00 | $449,000 | $ | 28-Mar-08 | 247 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $473,600.00 | $442,260 | $10,000 | 31-Mar-08 | 222 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $654,900.00 | $482,000 | $14,460 | 31-Mar-08 | 255 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $624,950.00 | $435,000 | $ | 27-Mar-08 | 374 |
| STAFFORD | Fredericksburg | $499,900.00 | $470,000 | $8,000 | 28-Mar-08 | 44 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $510,000.00 | $510,000 | $7,500 | 27-Mar-08 | 103 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $560,000.00 | $480,000 | $16,400 | 27-Mar-08 | 270 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $474,000.00 | $510,000 | $7,500 | 27-Mar-08 | 38 |
| STAFFORD | Stafford | $779,900.00 | $660,000 | $13,200 | 31-Mar-08 | 288 |
Some of the dynamics of when to buy are:
- How much have average homes been reduced in price in the past several months?
- How many bank owned and pre-foreclosures are offered?
- What is the most popular price range for the area?
- How long does the average home owner stay in their property?
- What is the average price/offer/sold for the past several months?
- What is the average Days on the market?
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Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988
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I have an aunt in Stafford, VA. Such beautiful homes!
Hi Lenn - buyers in your area would do well to pay heed to when YOU say it's time to buy! You are certainly one who definitely knows the pulse of the market, and timing is everything.
Wow, there are some incredible buys in that list you put together - close to $200,000 on a couple. WOW!!
Ann
Eugene. I love Stafford County. It's rural but close to good shopping. They're building a new health facility there that will stimulate the market.
Ann. They are good buys and they are only going to go so far. We help the buyer with tough negotiation for them with their buys.