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:
This weekend Lake Ridge Nursery is having a Wine Tasting
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!
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.
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
(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
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
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!
Give me a call when your ready!
703-851-3085
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
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!
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
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
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!
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.
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?
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
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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Eastern Prince William County Real Estate News Blog. Find Foreclosure and Short Sale Information and Active Homes for sale. We specialize in helping buyers and sellers in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge,
Welcome
Eastern Prince William County Real Estate....
Eastern Prince William County includes communities up and down the I-95 Cooridor and east and west. I live and work in Lake Ridge Virginia.Lake Ridge Virginia is located 20 miles south of Washington DC. Lake Ridge is considered one of the most sought after affordable bedroom communities for commuters who commute to DC to work daily.
Lake Ridge Virginia is also centerally located between two military bases. Quantico and Ft. Belvior and is within communting distance of the Pentagon. Lake Ridge for decades has been a favorite of military transferee's. Lake Ridge Virginia is one of the nicest bedroom communities around the beltway that offers affordable housing, abundant communter options, employment opportunities, community schools and a great deal of shopping.
I live in Lake Ridge Virginia and there are more than 7000 homes in this community. This is a planned urban development that was designed to address the needs of the residence. Everything..all services are within a few miles from your home. We have Waterfront Homes, Acreage Homes, Luxury Homes, Non-Homeowners Assocaition Homes, Townhomes, Large and Small Single Family Homes, Townhomes and Condo's. We also have five Elementary Schools, two High Schools, and Two Middle Schools that service our community.
Let me just say " it's a great place to live!"
Lake Ridge has five pools, tennis courts and one of the best Active Homeowners Assoications around. The are many other communities that surround Lake Ridge such as Old Bridge Estates, Rollingwood Village, The Glen, Tacketts Mill, Park Center, Westridge,Twin Oaks, River Falls, River Falls on the Occoquan and County Center. These communities offer many home options from apartment complexes, condominiums, townhomes, luxury waterfront townhomes, garage townhomes, starter single family homes to acreage and custom single family homes. There's a home and a community that will fit your budget.
Some of the fun things in around Lake Ridge might surprise you. We have the Occoquan Resivor that runs the length of Lake Ridge many home back to the resivior. Then we have the Minor League team for the Nationals Baseball Team call the Potomac Nationals, and the town of Occoquan for an afternoon stroll on the banks of the Occouqan River and shopping.
River Falls on the Occoquan is one of the newest communities in the area. This community offers high end homes many with golf course views. My partner Erick Blackwelder explains more about River Falls.
So if your looking for a Realtor who knows the area well, then your in luck! I'm a member of a family real estate team. We're known as Erick and Company. That's a huge benefit to you, no matter whether you need to buy or sell. Imagine the benefits of having two Realtors with decades of local real estate experience working to help you attain your goals.
"Relax We'll Treat You Like Family!"
Erick primarily works with Buyers.( that's his passion and unique ability) Check out Erick's Blog. Me on the hand I work as Erick's Listing Specialist. I love handling all the details of helping sellers through the challenges of getting a home market ready and getting it SOLD. Learn how to get your home sold fast and Learn about what goes into Setting Your List Price.
When your ready to get started searching for homes in our area, we make it easy for you, you can set up a FREE E-MAIL SEARCH and automatically receive listings to your e-mail with NO OBLIGATION! You set the search criteria and frequency of delivery. Try it..it's FREE. So, when i
t's time to buy or sell in the Woodbridge/Lake Ridge area, you have many Realtors to choose from. However keep in mind when you choose Erick and Company you're getting a family team who works like a well oiled machine to help you attain your wants, needs and desires.We have always been the leaders in this area in sales and technology. What does that mean to you? It means we know the area well, we have our finger on the pulse of the market and we are strong negotiators on your behalf.Whether you are Buying or Selling we will help guide you every step of the way.
When Results Matter....Call Erick and Company
703-590-2252
If you are relocating to the DC Area-Check this out -
Need Information on commuter options
Need Local School Reports
You've Heard The News. Prince William County Has Been Hit Hard With Foreclosures. We publish and update lists weekly.
Learn up to the minute market information from Erick Blackwelder. Erick writes a weekly Woodbridge Virginia Real Estate Blog
You've Heard The News. Prince William County Has Been Hit Hard With Foreclosures. We publish and update lists weekly.
Learn up to the minute market information from Erick Blackwelder. Erick writes a weekly Woodbridge Virginia Real Estate Blog
Or visit my Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate News Blog <a href=http://www.lakeridgevarealestatenews.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain-internal.s3.amazonaws.com/outside_blog_button.png"></a>
TESTIMONIALS:
This is an email I just received from a happy seller! These are folks who had been trying to sell For Sale By Owner. Their home failed to sell. Once we started with our marketing plan it went under contract in 17 days! I just gave them good news, the home appraised right before Christmas and we are heading toward Settlment. Here is the sellers response:
Sent: Tue Dec 23 22:01
Subject: Fwd: Re: Good News!
Wonderful news! Yes, it is!! Thanks for all your excellent assistance in helping this happen! Merry Christmas!!!
Gordon and Sharon
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Peggy,
I thought it would have been nice to put you on "My FIRST PLACE or PROPERTY VIRGINS". As I watch these shows, the agents arent as friendly as you. I think that you have a presence that makes it easier to go into unknown territory. Hey based on your picture on the internet, I knew you were the agent for me. :) Again I appreciate all your help and trust me I will recommend anybody looking for a home to you. I will even make sure that they have a preapproval letter. :)
Stephanie Minor
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Peggy,
Thank for all your help with buying my home. I'd be lost without you! You have made the process easy, even though I didn't have a big budget. I can't believe you help me find such a nice townhouse in my price range.
Lisa Swanson
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Erick, Patty and Peggy,
THANK YOU! I must apologize for not getting back to you on previous e-mails. As you mentioned below it has been VERY hectic. Getting moved, adjusting the kids to the new place, etc. It has been fun but a little crazy at the same time.
Karen and I would like to thank you and Erick for all the help you provided us during our housing search. We ended up with a wonderful home and through it all you two were GREAT! I am just beginning a new career with the State Department so I will have an opportunity to speak with numerous people who over their career will be stationed within the Washington, D.C. area. I will make sure to sing your praises and ensure that anyone consdering moving to this area will have heard of the Blackwelder name.
Again, thank you for all that you have done for our family. It is greatly appreciated.
Warmest Regards,
Joe & Karen Benson
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