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Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News: Lake Ridge Nursery Is Having An Open House (Wine Tasting) This Sunday 1-4

There are so many things that make Lake Ridge Virginia a nice place to live. Great neighborhoods, and a community filled with amenities, schools, shopping and restaurants. We also have a fabulous garden center called Lake Ridge Nursery. Not only is this place one of the nicest garden centers around it has truly one of the best impulse gift store around! It is located at 3705 Old Bridge Rd, in Lake Ridge Virginia. If you need a little "RETAIL THERAPY" this is the place to go!

You know the kind of store I'm talking about. The kind of gift store ,that when you walk in, you feel as if your on vacation in some quaint little town somewhere. Your senses come alive from all the scents as your eyes dart from floor to ceiling at all the wonderful gifts and items we all want. This gift store is all that and more. Even before you walk in the door as you meander up to the door there are seasonal plants, yard art and even a cat who will great you at the door.

Things you will find inside:

  • Seasonal Items
      • Vera Bradley
    • John Madeiros Jewelry Collections
    • Troll Beads
    • Tymes-Home Fragrances with essential oils and botanical extracts
    • Toffee Creations
    • Fresh Flowers
    • Gift items for home, family and friends
    • The shop is jammed packed!
    • Friendship Bracelet



This weekend Lake Ridge Nursery is having a Wine Tasting


Ingleside Vineyards


will be there Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 from 1 pm - 4 pm

and Toffee Creations will be there as well.

It's an OPEN HOUSE.


Stop in and join in the fun!

Ingleside Vineyards logo

As the seasons change one by one, you can count on Lake Ridge Nursery to embrace each season to it's fullest. If you haven't stopped in, just treat yourself.

Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News: If You Need To Be Pre-Approved For A Home Loan Talk With Tom Halfpap!

A Local Lender You Can Trust in Woodbridge, Virginia

As a Realtor people ask me all the time. "where should I get my mortgage?" There are many places to consider getting a home loan. However, my knee jerk reaction is always consult a Mortgage Loan Officer with experience.

A good solid recommendation in the Woodbridge Virginia area is Tom Halfpap of SunTrust Mortgage. His office is centerally located at the Potomac Mills Shopping Area. You truly cannot go wrong with Tom, he has been doing business in the area for a very long time. He has never let me or my clients down.

You can get Approved right online. Just CLICK HERE to be directed to his website. Or if you are not comfortable with doing it Online, you can contact Tom by calling his office. Information is provided below. No matter whether you are looking for a No Money Down VA Loan, a Low Down Payment FHA or Conventional Loan for a Luxury Home, Tom can help. Give him a call today . Tom Halfpap-Loan Officer Woodbridge VA

SunTrust logo

Tom Halfpap
(703) 492-5055 Office
(866) 487-8569 Ext 5055 Toll Free Office
(703) 494-1484 Fax
(202) 716-6052 Cell
14560 Potomac Mills Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
E-Mail: thomas.halfpap@suntrust.com

Then when you've got your financing in order, let's talk. That's when the fun part happens.Having a pre-approved loan gives you real buying power.

Give me a call when your ready!

703-851-3085

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


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Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News: Have You Heard About The Suntrust FHA Bridal Registry Account?

Here's some news First Time Buyers Can Use!

Getting Married Soon? Did you know that you can open a SunTrust Bridal Registry Account at your local SunTrust Branch.

These accounts are for FHA Loans only and only friends and family members can contribute to your bridal registry. Imagine being able to tell friends and family you have registered with SunTrust and all the money they contribute to that fund can be used by you to buy your home!

Add that to the Home Buyer Tax Credit and well, it appears you will be off to a fantastic start! If this sounds exciting....then trust me you are going to have so much fun looking for your new home!

  • Step #1: Get started right now visit anyone of these local SunTrust Bank locations in Lake Ridge, Montclair, Dale City, Woodbridge, Dumfries and Montclair Virginia!
  • Step #2. Next it's time to start planning. Get pre-approved for a home loan. That way you know what your buying power is. Tom Halfpap is a well known loan office in the area and he can help you get pre-approved for a home loan. Get it in writing and your ready for step three.
  • Step #3. "Let's sit down and figure out what your options are. I've helped many newly weds figure out where to begin their lives. The fun part of looking for home starts after you have done Steps #1 and #2."

Give me a call when your ready!

703-851-3085

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


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Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News: A New Service For Local Home Buyers and Sellers

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How many times have you thought, I wonder what the houses around here are selling for?Or maybe you've said, I won't even think about moving, until I know more about what's happening. Well, here at Erick and Company we understand. That is why we are now offering you a chance to take matters into your own hands.

Lots of things have changed over the years, and the last thing we want consumers to be, is in the dark about Real Estate. From today forward, you can now have full control of what you want to see, what you are looking for and learning "what's happening in your neighborhood." With the power of a new system for consumers called "Listing Book" you are no longer in the dark about real estate!

Check out this new system


If you are thinking of Buying or Selling or Relocaing 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

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Relocating To Ft Belvoir or Quantico Virginia? Typically The Conversation Begins With " I Want A Short Commute!"

Whenever people call and say they are relocating to the area, and they first begin the conversation with "I've heard commuting and getting around can be a real bear. So,I don't want a long commute. "

That's a great starting point. If you were here in my office we would sit down in front of a map and discuss the length of commute you can expect as we get further away from your respective base or workplace. Once you have determined the search peramiters( distance, features and ammenities), we begin looking at what homes are in your price range. Just know that Realtors have the ability with the Realtors MRIS Database system to be able to focus your search on the exact type of home you are looking for.

However since you are most likely sitting in your home far away right now, let me help you out.

So let's assume just for today, you told me you wanted to buy a single family home with at least three bedrooms, two and half baths and if it had hardwood floors that would be awesome.

Well,I learned a long time ago that a photo is worth a thousand words. So how about two today!

REO Property

The above photo is of an Active Home For Sale by a Bank, listed by Exit 1st Choice Realty in Alexandria Virginia. The asking price is $314,900. It has four bedrooms, hardwood floors and plenty of room. It looks better inside here, take a look. However keep in mind that REO Properties, Bank Foreclosures and Auction Homes are always sold "AS IS".This home will give you a close commute, however is it the lifestyle you had in mind? Only you know for sure if you have what it takes to transform this sleeper into a home with great street appeal. If that is you, let't talk, it's available!

Now let's look at what a you can buy twenty miles down the road in Prince William County Virginia. Granted your commute will be longer, however this home affords you many other luxuries such as cul-de-sac tree lined streets, a community elementary school and charming street appeal.Located fourteen miles south of Ft. Belvior and about seven miles north of Quantico Marine Base.

Fairfield  Built Home- Prince William County VA

This home is located in a quiet sub-divsion in Montclair. It is larger than it appears Read More Here

Do you need help? I've been a Realtor for over 17 years. I know the area well and can save you not only a lot of time, I can help alivate your stressers. Curious about what other homes are currently on the market?

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If you are thinking about buying or selling in Prince William County Virginia.

Remember it doesn't cost you a penny more to work with an experienced Realtor who will go the extra mile to help you and coach you on all your options.

Have a great day.

We Can Help. 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


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