About Prince William County, VA

One thing is certain - the holiday season brings out the finest in traditional and classical music in Prince William County. The PWSO and more than 100 young, area performers will present "A Baroque Holiday"

The concert features

• Bach's "Orchestral Extravaganza"
• Handel's "Music For Royal Fireworks"
• Corelli's "Christmas Concerto"

• Saturday, 12/6/2008
• 8:00 PM
• Grace E. Metz Middle School
• 9950 Wellington Road, Manassas
• Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors, free for students 21 and under

Music is not all Prince William County has to offer - there are an almost unvelievable number of cultural and recreational events all year long to satisfy every individual. If a relocation to the Northern Virginia area is in your future, please use our

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The house was unassuming from the outside.  A typical Prince William County brick front colonial with a great lot.  Nothing unusual on the main level and since it was a foreclosure the buyer's expectations weren't set to high.  Upper level had 4 nice size bedrooms and other than a little clean up the house was receiving two thumbs up.

Then we ventured to the lower level recreation room.  This was obviously the party room in the house.  At first glance the thought was perhaps vandals had come into the house.  But then we realized that the graffiti was there on purpose.  All of the walls had been covered with words and slogans.  Honestly it was "tastefully" done and when you consider what we all encounter in foreclosure properties it was a pleasant surprise.

The house is on the buyer's short list.  It has multiple commuting options to the Pentagon where he is stationed, good schools and close to shopping. In a way it might be hard to paint over the graffiti but at least it only needs paint and not someone to come in with a mask and protective clothing to take out mold! Another day of interesting things you find when showing foreclosures in Prince William County.

Perhaps, because the proximity to Quantico makes Montclair very popular with Marines. After all, it's a quick 5.6 miles to the main gate of MCB Quantico.

Why is Montclair so popular?

• All grade levels of public school are within approximately 10 minutes
• Detached homes are priced from $200,000 to $600,000
• Town homes are reasonably priced from $150,000 to $400,000
• Neighborhood and major shopping facilities are within 15 minutes
• There is both a community lake and full service country club in Montclair
• It has lots of trees and yards for kids, pets and gardens
• It has a very active community activity program

Montclair is also popular with folks traveling to the Pentagon and DC. PRTC operates commuter buses in Montclair to the Pentagon and DC SEE THE SCHEDULE

There are two SLUG LINES in Montclair - Northgate and the Firehouse. SEE THE SLUG LINE MAP for links to these locations.

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Okay, I may be getting a little ahead of myself, but properties are selling at a rapid pace in Prince William County--at least at the lower end. I have been having an incredibly difficult time finding an investment property for an investor client of mine. Our latest was a property that was on the market for 3 days and when I called, it was gone. There were 8 offers on it. This has been happening time and time again. Right now we are regrouping and thinking of other startegies, but just about anything selling for under $130,000 is moving faster than what we can keep up.

What does this mean? It makes my job harder, but I am encouraged. Obviously investors are sweeping up all these foreclosures at the lower end and helping reduce the amount of inventory in this county. The less foreclosures we have, the better. I think it is only a matter of time before areas that have been inundated with foreclosures see their communities improve as home owners move in and start keeping up their lawns. Even more important, is that this may actually pave the way for price increases.

I am very excited and hoping that this is the beginning of the end and that 2009 will prove to be a much better year for this county.

The Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra and the New Dominion Choraliers frequently come together for concerts at special times of the year. Most recently, for example, they performed at the Hylton Memorial Chapel in honor of Veteran's Day. My husband and I try to the best of our ability to attend their individual and joint performances.

Both the orchestra and choraliers are volunteer organizations with extremely motivated and professionally accomplished members. Many members of both organizations are either active duty or retired military musicians and vocalists, professional musicians or vocalists with other organizations or local citizens who want to contribute to the cultural wealth of the Prince William County experience. Whatever their background Arthur and I are proud to recommend them to our community.