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

When I first got into real estate that was when Lake Ridge VA was just beginning to be built. I remember visiting Dale City and thinking I don't want to drive that far. It seemed so far away back then. The main access road was I-95 and or head down Route 1 to Woodbridge and turn right when you get to Dale Blvd.

Well over the years Dale City grew up and matured into clusters of neighborhoods, shopping centers with lots of services for the entire eight mile stretch down Dale Blvd. There are several commuter lots, commuters to DC can use car pool, ride the bus or slug. The Rippon Landing VRE Station is another option for those heading to DC. Shopping Centers are sprinkled throughout the community and there are several was to get to Dale City. You can use Hoadly Rd, Ridgefield Rd, Hillendale Rd, Minnieville Rd or Gideon. They all lead to Dale City VA!

When Wegman's anchored a store in Dale City, that also helped bring more folk to the area. If you have been considering buying a home, and you are looking for a home an affordable single family homes chances are very good you will find it in the 22193 zip code area. You can get a lot of house for the money in the Dale City and surrounding communities! I recently wrote a post called Dale City Virginia Has A Something For Every Buyers Budget. where I explain where Dale City VA is, and what it is like.

Market Report Snapshot Of Dale City Virginia

Currently in Dale City this month there are 69 Single Family Homes For Sale - Check Them Out

There are only 15 Townhomes Actively For Sale. Search For Active Townhomes For Sale Now

Now look at these stats!

394 Homes Are Under Contract Pending Settlement!

233 Detached Homes Have Settled Since June 2009

65 Townhomes Have Settled Since June 2009.

NOTE: Veteran Buyers if you are relocating to the area, because of your VA Elegibility you have access to some of the best Remodeled Flip in the market Read More Here

If you own a home in Dale City Virginia, and you have been thinking of selling your home. Now is a great time to do it. Demand is High, Inventory is low. Let's talk. Erick and Company can help you Sell Your Home Fast Learn more here

We look forward to working with you. 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

When the phone rang and Michael said,” Peggy, we are getting the run around and I think we need your help. We’ve wanted to buy, however we don’t have a lot of time and we don’t have a lot of money. We want to buy with a Zero Down Payment. Is that possible?

My response was of course it’s possible. Tell me your story.

“Well, we are relocating and I’ll be honest we have been wasting precious time looking around with a Realtor who we were referred to, however she is showing us homes, that I wouldn’t let my dog live in. She doesn’t know the market to well, and well she’s very timid and quiet. I need a go-getter. I need a house quickly. We were surfing the net and saw that you wrote about Quick Move in Homes and Approved Short Sales, can you tell me more? We don’t want to get involved with a short sale purchase, we hear banks homes are getting multiple offers and well, and to be frank, we don’t want to get into any bidding wars.”

So all of you who are reading this right now, know me by now. The first question I asked is, are you pre-approved for a loan? What he said next was priceless.” Peggy, I am the best case scenario for a Realtor, I have a pre-approved VA Loan, I can closes quickly and I’m motivated.” He was very confident!.

So we agreed to meet the next day. This is the interview process. They brought the pre-approval letter to show me they were ready to move ahead. They had severed the relationship with the other Realtor. What I shared with them was my experience and negotiating skills. I explained I’ve lived in the Woodbridge, Virginia area for the past twenty-five years. That means that I can also save them a lot of time. I have extensive new homes sales background where I had to shop the competition so I can look at a house from the street and know the floor plan inside. That can save you the buyer countless days in the car, if you share with me what you are looking for.

They were looking for tree lined streets, three to four bedrooms homes with garages and they didn’t want a dump. They wanted something they could be proud of. They were a young couple just starting out in the world and wanted a home that would grow with their family.

Here’s the great news for military families relocating to Prince William County VA right now. You have an extreme competitive edge over FHA Buyers (those who do not have VA Eligibility)

We are seeing a phenomenon right now in the market. Investors have purchased homes from the banks at rock bottom pricing and they completely renovate these homes from top to bottom with everything you could want. All new appliances, granite counters, new baths, new flooring, some have new decks, and many have new HVAC Equipment. The bad news for investors because they financed them with FHA Financing there is a 91 day Seasoning Rule. The house cannot be resold for 91 days to any FHA Buyer! 

DING, DING, DING…JACKPOT, JACKPOT,JACKPOT!!!!! 

Take a look at what I was able to show them on this one day house hunt. By the end of the day they were thrilled and placed an offer on one of the homes. This was a home owned by an Investor and they made a solid offer and offered to close in less than thirty days. It’s a win—win for both.

Mission Accomplished. 

Before they left, Michael said. Wow, this is what I’m talking about. Thank you Peggy!

    Do you need help fiinding a home? Call me share your story.
                                           I'm sure I can help you. 

Direct 703-851-3085 or Office: 703-590-2252

      or contact me by email     

If you are Buying, Selling or Relocating to Prince William County VA and need help from professional REALTORS®, give us a call or visit Erick and Company's website. You can also Google Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office).We service Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Manassas, Manassas Park, Montclair,Quantico, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, and Gainesville           
                
         

"Here at Erick and Company we pay close attention to what's happening in the local real estate market". We actively work the Woodbirdge, Dale City, Manassas,Lake Ridge, Dumfries, Manassas Park and Quantico area's. All of the homes on the lsits below are ACTIVE for sale today!

Our goal is to help you find the perfect home for you your budget and your lifestyle. Not just any home that you can get because it happens to be in your price range. Stop the madness...if you do not want to get caught up in bidding wars, we can coach you on how best to buy a home and not have to go through that agrivation!

Note: Lists below were updated on 10/25/09

These are just some of the Lists We Have Created Clients we are working with. Share with us what your looking for and we will create a MRIS database search for the kind of home you are looking for. Start here.

Keep in mind if you are eligible for VA No Money Down Financingyou have a wonderful opportunity in the Prince William Real Estate Market today. Many investor flips are subject to a 90 Day FHA Seasoning Rule which means most first time buyers who are pre-approved with an FHA Loan cannot have access to these homes for 91 days! Finally the Veteran is has a competitive edge when buying a home. For more information on what kind of homes are available to you Read More Here

My partner Erick Blackwelder always says folks you have Four Options When Dealing with this market Listen to some advice from Erick as he sits in Potomac Mills Mall and compares Buying A Home To Shopping In A Mall. Watch the video.

Remember You Still Have Time To Secure A Home Before the $8000 Tax Incentive Program ends on December 01, 2009.- look at the Regular Owner list if this is your goal.

When it's time to Buy or Sell or Relocate to the Prince William County Virginia Area

Erick and Company 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

Exit 1st Choice Just Listed This Westridge Subdivision Townhome For Sale

For Sale -Listed For $249,000

Three Bedrooms and Three and Half Baths

This homeowner has requested Appointment Only Showing-Call For Details

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Photo taken by Peggy James

If you are not sure where Westridge is here are some recent articles I've written about this community and all it has to offer.

Westridge Subdivision Is An Extremely Sought After Place To Live-Do You Know Why?

Westridge Wins Prestigeous Home Owners Association Award.

Fall 2009 Market Report For Westridge Subdivision in Lake Ridge VA 22192-By Peggy James

When it's time to Buy or Sell or Relocate to the Prince William County Virginia Area

Erick and Company 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

Prince William County Virginia has many waterfront communities. We have the Potomac River, the Occoquan Reservoir, Belmont Bay, Lake Jackson, Lake Manassas, Lake Montclair, Bull Run, and if you are just searching for a home with a water view, many builders developed homes around man made Lakes and Ponds. So no matter what your preference is Prince William County, Virginia has a wide variety of waterfront and water view options for you. From peaceful respites to urban loft style condo's to luxury one of kind mansions!

The photo above is of a cottage I once SOLD in Lake Jackson.The community of Lake Jackson offers some of the most unique old cottage style homes built in the 1950's. The community is an eclectic collection of old and new. Over the years many of the old cottages have been restored, and some are waiting to be discovered. This is the only boating Lake in the area. It allows speed boats and jet ski's.

This photo below is a home I showed earlier this year that was a foreclosure opportunity. It was stunning from top to bottom, under a Million Dollars and offered spectacular views of the water. Many homes are located on deep water, and have docks.

Below Erick Blackwelder my partner explain more about living and enjoying the Prince William County VA waterfront.

When it's time to Buy or Sell or Relocate to the Prince William County Virginia Area

Erick and Company 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