Peggy James- "Your Neighborhood Realtor" Serving Lake Ridge VA and Woodbridge VA

There is a project that is underway called Carol For A Cause started by Dana Clark. Dana has written a song called Christmas Time that she was inspired to write when she became overwhelmed during the holidays.

Below I have included her video message that explains how the lyrics came to her and how she hopes to inspire others with this message. Dana's message reminds us that a single act of kindness, can have a positive impact on someone else.

There is no cost...you can download the song for free. Please take a moment and click on this video and then listen to the song by clicking on the Carol For A Cause link below.

Now listen to the song at Carolforacause.com

Share the song with a friend, co-worker or for someone

who needs the spirit of Christmas this year.

Then Play It Forward this holiday season.

Well, let's consider how most people start looking at new homes. In most cases you are simply out on a nice weekend day and you stop in on a whim or a new model home just opened and you decide to just take a look. I can't tell you how many people just go for decorating idea's, fall in love and eventually wind up buying a new home.

Once the New Home Bug Bites...you're hooked!

When you enter a new home, everything is perfection, you're eyes are darting from one room to another and all your senses awaken from the gorgeous furnishings and decor. Then the builders representative begins to tell you about all the incentives the builder is offering. She is really nice and talkative and she answers all your questions. You begin to think...wow...I wonder if I can sell my current home?

She casually asks you to fill out a little card, with your name and phone number on it. The traffic form ( actually this is a registration form). "You have just unknowingly given away your right to representation! "

Don't Do That....call me for a stack of my New Home Cards. That way if you are out and about and you stop into a Builders Model, just hand them this card, give them you name and go look. The sales person will now realize that you are an educated consumer and you have a Realtor who is helping you. If you see something that peaks your interest, let's talk about your options.

Potential Stressful Situation Averted....

You may be asking. "Peggy, do I really need a Realtor to represent me?" Here are a few reasons why you would want to consider having a Realtor represent you with a New Construction purchase:

• Realtors know how to negotiate-especially in the case of standing inventory is a situaton where a builders sales are slow. Realtors can help you get the best price and terms.
• Keep in mind the Builders Representative works for the Builder. Most are not licensed Realtors, they essentially are working For Sale By Owner. Their job is to make money for the builder.
• A Realtor can help you understand the contract and make sure that you understand your rights in a new home contract. It's a big step..with a huge deposit at risk. Are you willing to risk thousands?
• If you are relocating to the area, the Realtor who is helping you can photograph the construction at every turn, they can keep you informed of progress.
• We can help you save money by assisting you with option choices. Remember builders make the most money options.( deck, flooring, islands,appliances etc..) A good Realtor can assist you with these decisions
• Most important a builder in Virginia has by law two years to complete your home. Yes, two years. Important questions need to be asked.
• If you have a home to sell, coordination is key. If you have a Realtor assisting you with the purchase of the New Home and the selling (or renting) of your current home, chances are very good you will have a stress free sale and purchase.
• When the wheels fall off the cart and things are delayed or there is a problem and emotions run high, it is always best to have an advocate working for what you want.

Where most people make a huge mistake is, they go looking at New Homes fall in love, sign a contract thinking they will easily be able to sell or rent their current home. Nothing could be further from the truth. All the rules of buying a move-up have changed. Mortgages are more difficult to get when you are holding onto your current home with intentions of renting it. Then the quality of renters has diminished with the current economy. I truly believe buying a new home is a smart way to buy in today's market. My only concern is that you understand how that decision can impact you overall. There is no cost to you to have me represent you as your Buyer Agent. Builders expect buyers will have Realtors helping them and they pay us not you.

Give me a call when your ready at 703-851-3085

or contact me by email

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office).If you are a homeowner who has a home to sell, we have buyers ready and waiting for nice homes to come on the market. Give us a call and we can "GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST" to list your property for sale we service Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Haymarket,Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville, Aquia Harbor, Garrisonville and Triangle area's .

Brand New Home Can Be Yours For Christmas!

The Wonderful Four Bedroom Home Is Ready For Delivery!

The Builder is Offering $10,000 towards closing costs!

4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4,000 square feet,Gourmet Kitchen with large island. Hardwood flooring

throughout main level. Crown moulding. Gas Fireplace in family room with granite surround. 9 foot

ceilings on all three levels. Granite Kitchen Countertops. 42" Birch Cabinets in kitchen. Stainless

Steel Appliances. Oak Main Staircase. Upgraded tile in all baths. Volume Ceiling in Master

Bedroom. Ceiling Fan pre-wires. Finished Recreation Room, Den and Full Bath.

What are you waiting for?

$10,000 towards Closing Costs and the $8000 Home Buyer Tax Incentive...now that's a Stimus Package that can really help your family!

Call me today for more information on this new home or any home on the market. If you would like to get a list of all of the Immediate Occupany Homes, Approved Short Sales or Newest Foreclosures To Hit the Market go to Erick SellsHomes.com

Why Stafford? Because Stafford Virginia, is centrally located between Fredericksburg and Woodbridge Virginia. If you have visions of finding that Virginia Plantation feel you've been dreaming of, the home below is just one of the amazing homes on the market Actively For Sale right now in the Stafford Virginia area, just south of the base. The other day I took a drive to take a look at the homes in this price range. I saw homes with barns and pastures, and homes on stunning acreage lots with amazing privacy. Some of the homes are less than five miles from I-95 and close to all the shopping area's that make life easy. You'll feel like your in the country, yet close enough to work, so that your home for dinner!

Many of the homes boast acreage lots, especially in the $450,000 and up price range. I took a drive to go see this one. The lot captivated me from the photo. When I drove up to the home, it was exactly as photographed. I first noticed it on FranklyMLS.com. What is FranklyMLS? Well in my humble opinion, it is by far the best real time consumer based websites to search for homes. Don't take my word for it, take a look at the site. This site allows the consumer to view the real time MLS database and any comments made by Buyer Agents who have viewed the properties.

"FranklyMLS is a powerful Internet tool for you the consumer to use free of charge with no sign up required so you can gain access to homes listed for sale regardless who what agency has them listed for sale!" Let me show you. I just went on the website and asked for acreage homes in Stafford priced between $350,000 and $600,000 take a look at the results, the home above is just one of the many homes for sale...take a look- VIEW NOW

Ok, now lets talk about your VA LOAN.Did you know here in Virginia a Veteran can purchase a home with Zero Down Financing up to $729,900. Well that is, if you qualify.Before you arrive it is extremely important to get pre-approved for a home loan ( you can do that right here) that way you know exactly what your buying power is. The next step is to align yourself with a Realtors® whom you can trust that knows the area, the inventory, the market conditions, how to negotiate when using a VA Loan and a Realtors® who will work for you as your Buyer Agent. A Buyer Agent works for you and only you! The next thing you need to consider is your time line. If you can wait to have a home built, great. Keep in mind here in Virginia,builders have two years to build your home. Normally it takes less than four or five months, however if there was a strike or any other unforeseen issue, the builder by law has two years to complete your home. I used to work for a builder locally for many years, I can coach you on your options.

Here some more great news for you! The Home Buyer Tax Credit has been extended, most will be able to get an $8000 tax credit and for those of you who own another home elsewhere, you may be able to secure a $6500 tax credit! Read More Here.

Why would you choose me to help you? Because there are only a few Realtors® who work in Prince William County Virginia area, who have spent the money to be able to access homes in the Stafford, Virginia Area. Most Prince William County agents would refer you to another Realtors® in Stafford County to help you, this can slow your house hunting time down. Having another agent get up to speed on your wants, needs and desires. Erick and Company understands your time is valuable, and because of that we have the tools and the knowledge and the commitment to help you no matter where you find a home your fall in love with!

If you are looking for a smooth door to door move, and coaching every step of the way, give us a call. We have helped hundreds of families relocated to the area.

"Relax You'll Be Treated Like Family!"

Relocating is suppose to be a fun, exciting time...we can help make that happen for you.

Do You Need Our Help? Call 703-590-2252 Today.

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office).If you are a homeowner who has a home to sell, we have buyers ready and waiting for nice homes to come on the market. Give us a call and we can "GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST" to list your property for sale we service Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Haymarket,Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville, Aquia Harbor, Garrisonville and Triangle area's .

"Have you ever wondered how other home buyers get to Foreclosure and Bank Owned Listings So Fast?"

Well, that is because they have aligned themselves with a Realtor who works for buyers ( these are called Buyer Agents) and who works hard daily to find you what you are looking for.

That's right, a Realtor has the ability to see the listings the moment they come on the market. If you would like first crack at the best Foreclosures and Distressed Homes in the area.

Click on the Bank Owned Image above and tell us what your looking for, and we will find it for you.

It's would be our pleasure to help you!

If you are thinking of Buying or Selling or Relocating to the area, gives us a call we can help.

We're a family real estate team. "Relax you'll be treated like family!"

Call 702-590-2252

or contact me by email

Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's