Prince William County Real Estate Market Update for March 30th 2011

Let’s take a look at the real estate market in Prince William County. Currently there are 1313 sales pending in the market overall, leaving 1457 listings still for sale. The resulting pending ratio is 47.5% (1,319 divided by 2,776). So you might be asking yourself, that's great... but what exactly does it mean? I'm glad you asked!

Typically, a pending ratio indicates the supply and demand of the market. Specifically, a high ratio means that listings are in demand and quickly going to contract. Alternatively, a low ratio means there are not enough qualified buyers for the existing supply.

Taking a closer look, we notice that the $100K - $200K price range has a relatively large number of contracts pending sale. We also notice that the $200K - $300K price range has a relatively large inventory of properties for sale at 297 listings. The average list price (or asking price) for all properties in this market is $360,880.

A total of 2470 contracts have closed in the last 6 months with an average sold price of $275,857. Breaking it down, we notice that the $100K -$200K price range contains the highest number of sold listings. Alternatively, a total of 243 listings have expired in that same period of time. Listings may expire for many reasons such as being priced too high, having been inadequately marketed, the property was in poor condition, or perhaps the owner had second thoughts about selling at this particular time. The $200K - $300K price range has the highest number of expired listings at 60 properties.


You might be wondering why average days on market (DOM) is important.
This is a useful measurement because it can help us to determine whether we are in a buyer's market (indicated by high DOM), or a seller's market (indicated by low DOM). Active listings, or properties for sale, have been on the market for an average of 122 days.

Analysis of sold properties for the last six months reveals an average sold price of $275,857 and 52 days on market. Notice that properties in the $0K - $100K price range have sold quickest over the last six months. The average sold price for the last 30 days was $257,996 with an average DOM of 61 days.

Since the recent DOM is greater than the average DOM for the last 6 months, it is a negative indicator for demand. It is always important to realize that real estate markets can fluctuate due to many factors, including shifting interest rates, the economy, or seasonal changes.

''The average list-to-sales ratio for Prince William County is 98.8%.''

Ratios are simple ways to express the difference between two values such as list price and sold price. In our case, we typically use the list-to-sale ratio to determine the percentage of the final list price that the buyer ultimately paid. It is a very common method to help buyers decide how much to offer on a property.

Analysis of the absorption rate indicates an inventory of 3.5 months based on the last 6 months of sales. This estimate is often used to determine how long it would take to sell off the current inventory of listings if all conditions remained the same. It is significant to mention that this estimate does not take into consideration any additional properties that will come on the market in the future.

Prince William county is located in Northern Virginia. The estimated population for 2009 was around 400,000 people. According to the Census Bureau Prince William County has 348 Square miles. Main area/cites of Prince William County are Manassas, Manassas Park, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow, and Dale City.

To search homes for sale in Prince William County visit www.PrinceWilliamCountyHomeFinder.com

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Prince William County Real Estate Market Update for February 7th 2011

Let’s take a look at the real estate market in Prince William County. Currently there are 1117 sales pending in the market overall, leaving 1532 listings still for sale. The resulting pending ratio is 42.2% (1,117 divided by 2,649). So you might be asking yourself, that's great... but what exactly does it mean? I'm glad you asked!

Typically, a pending ratio indicates the supply and demand of the market. Specifically, a high ratio means that listings are in demand and quickly going to contract. Alternatively, a low ratio means there are not enough qualified buyers for the existing supply.

Taking a closer look, we notice that the $150K - $200K price range has a relatively large number of contracts pending sale. We also notice that the $0K - $50K price range has a relatively large inventory of properties for sale at 242 listings. The average list price (or asking price) for all properties in this market is $321,182.

A total of 2609 contracts have closed in the last 6 months with an average sold price of $285,368. Breaking it down, we notice that the $200K -$250K price range contains the highest number of sold listings. Alternatively, a total of 293 listings have expired in that same period of time. Listings may expire for many reasons such as being priced too high, having been inadequately marketed, the property was in poor condition, or perhaps the owner had second thoughts about selling at this particular time. The $150K - $200K price range has the highest number of expired listings at 41 properties.


You might be wondering why average days on market (DOM) is important.
This is a useful measurement because it can help us to determine whether we are in a buyer's market (indicated by high DOM), or a seller's market (indicated by low DOM). Active listings, or properties for sale, have been on the market for an average of 120 days.

Analysis of sold properties for the last six months reveals an average sold price of $285,368 and 47 days on market. Notice that properties in the $50K - $100K price range have sold quickest over the last six months. The average sold price for the last 30 days was $261,409 with an average DOM of 59 days.

Since the recent DOM is greater than the average DOM for the last 6 months, it is a negative indicator for demand. It is always important to realize that real estate markets can fluctuate due to many factors, including shifting interest rates, the economy, or seasonal changes.

''The average list-to-sales ratio for Prince William County is 98.8%.''

Ratios are simple ways to express the difference between two values such as list price and sold price. In our case, we typically use the list-to-sale ratio to determine the percentage of the final list price that the buyer ultimately paid. It is a very common method to help buyers decide how much to offer on a property.

Analysis of the absorption rate indicates an inventory of 3.5 months based on the last 6 months of sales. This estimate is often used to determine how long it would take to sell off the current inventory of listings if all conditions remained the same. It is significant to mention that this estimate does not take into consideration any additional properties that will come on the market in the future.

Prince William county is located in Northern Virginia. The estimated population for 2009 was around 400,000 people. According to the Census Bureau Prince William County has 348 Square miles. Main area/cites of Prince William County are Manassas, Manassas Park, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow, and Dale City.

To search homes for sale in Prince William County visit www.PrinceWilliamCountyHomeFinder.com

Chris Colgan

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www.ChrisColgan.com

703-485-1435

Chris Colgan has lived in Northern Virginia all his life. His Grandfather, Senator Charles Colgan, got him interested in real estate in 2003. By age 21 Chris was ready to try real estate and in August 2003 he became a full time agent. Chris developed a passion for every aspect of real estate and yearned to know as much as he could about the industry. He used the knowledge that he acquired to empower those within the real estate network as well as the clients during the home buying and selling process. Motivated also by the urge to provide value-added life experiences and promote home ownership across the NOVA community, Chris set his goals high from the start and never let down.

Have a great week!
Chris

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Prince William County Real Estate Market Update for January 24th 2011

Let’s take a look at the real estate market in Prince William County. Currently there are 1102 sales pending in the market overall, leaving 1561 listings still for sale. The resulting pending ratio is 41.4% (1,102 divided by 2,663). So you might be asking yourself, that's great... but what exactly does it mean? I'm glad you asked!




Typically, a pending ratio indicates the supply and demand of the market. Specifically, a high ratio means that listings are in demand and quickly going to contract. Alternatively, a low ratio means there are not enough qualified buyers for the existing supply.



Taking a closer look, we notice that the $150K - $200K price range has a relatively large number of contracts pending sale. We also notice that the $0K - $50K price range has a relatively large inventory of properties for sale at 241 listings. The average list price (or asking price) for all properties in this market is $324,374.



A total of 2699 contracts have closed in the last 6 months with an average sold price of $287,241. Breaking it down, we notice that the $200K -$250K price range contains the highest number of sold listings. Alternatively, a total of 298 listings have expired in that same period of time. Listings may expire for many reasons such as being priced too high, having been inadequately marketed, the property was in poor condition, or perhaps the owner had second thoughts about selling at this particular time. The $150K - $200K price range has the highest number of expired listings at 43 properties.





You might be wondering why average days on market (DOM) is important.

This is a useful measurement because it can help us to determine whether we are in a buyer's market (indicated by high DOM), or a seller's market (indicated by low DOM). Active listings, or properties for sale, have been on the market for an average of 120 days.



Analysis of sold properties for the last six months reveals an average sold price of $287,241 and 46 days on market. Notice that properties in the $50K - $100K price range have sold quickest over the last six months. The average sold price for the last 30 days was $266,006 with an average DOM of 52 days.



Since the recent DOM is greater than the average DOM for the last 6 months, it is a negative indicator for demand. It is always important to realize that real estate markets can fluctuate due to many factors, including shifting interest rates, the economy, or seasonal changes.



''The average list-to-sales ratio for Prince William County is 98.9%.''



Ratios are simple ways to express the difference between two values such as list price and sold price. In our case, we typically use the list-to-sale ratio to determine the percentage of the final list price that the buyer ultimately paid. It is a very common method to help buyers decide how much to offer on a property.



Analysis of the absorption rate indicates an inventory of 3.5 months based on the last 6 months of sales. This estimate is often used to determine how long it would take to sell off the current inventory of listings if all conditions remained the same. It is significant to mention that this estimate does not take into consideration any additional properties that will come on the market in the future.



Prince William county is located in Northern Virginia. The estimated population for 2009 was around 400,000 people. According to the Census Bureau Prince William County has 348 Square miles. Main area/cites of Prince William County are Manassas, Manassas Park, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow, and Dale City.

To search homes for sale in Prince William County visit www.PrinceWilliamCountyHomeFinder.com



Chris Colgan

Re/max Regency

www.ChrisColgan.com

703-485-1435

Finding Investment Properties

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Finding Investment Properties

By: Alex Oakley

Another way experienced property investors make good money is that they search for and find properties that are not well taken care of financially. Sometimes an investor has a good property, but it is mismanaged and they are either losing or not making as much money as they should.

You see this in really large apartment complexes. If they are under bad management, the investors are probably losing money because of low rent amounts or because the manager does nothing about late or non existent rent payments. Some tenants will take advantage of you in a second if you let them. You give them an inch, they take a mile. You must nip things like this in the bud.

So what can you look for to find this type of property? As mentioned earlier, checking the rent amounts will be a good indicator, you don't want them too low. Also if the owner has maintenance problems, or needs money, or they have high vacancy rates. These are all good signs that the property is being mismanaged.

If you can find this type of property I say jump on it. Generally you can get great terms and you should get a great return on your real estate investment.

Of course you should look at the numbers seeing what potential is there and what is needed to realize that potential. Only get into the investment property if you can see on paper that you will be making enough money to justify the investment. Look at the condition of the property and see how long the spaces have been vacant. The longer a space has been vacant the more poorly it has been managed.

Some of the other things would be easy to notice. The cleanliness of the vacant apartments, how much are they promoting the available spaces, things like that.


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Just listed in Independence Manassas VA 20109

Offered at $261,000 12002 Sorrel River Way Manassas, VA Click Here for More Information

DESCRIPTION FEATURED LISTING Bank owned town home. Three spacious levels. Three bedroom 3 bathrooms. Huge Kitchen with sunroom exetension off the back. Corian countertops. Hardwood floors. Large master suite with walk in closets

PROPERTY DETAILS •  Condo/Townhouse •  2 Car Garage •  1852 sq. ft. living area (not counting basement) Area •  Colonial •  Built in 2005 •  3 bedrooms  •  3+ Stories •  Unspecified acres lot •  3 bathrooms     PROPERTY FEATURES •  Central Air •  Family Room •  Hardwood Floors •  Forced Air Heat •  Walk-in Closet(s) •  W-W Carpeting •  Breakfast Area •  Walk-out Basement •  Ceiling Fan(s) •  Dining Room •  Fireplace(s) •  Kitchen Island

SELLER CONTACT INFO Chris Colgan 10550 Linden Lake Plz Manassas Virginia 20109 703-485-1435 chris@chriscolgan.com

Posted: September 27, 2010

Fire Destroys homes in Manassas. Sumner lake community

A fire started on Tillet loop in Manassas yesterday. Wind gust pushed the flames onto other homes around the block. Three homes have been destroyed. For more information click here

Stratford Market update for September 23, 2010

Stratford Market update for September 23, 2010


There is 1 "ACTIVE" Home for sale in the Stratford community in Manassas, Virginia at this time. The home is priced at $126,797. Currently there is 1 Home in the Stratford community under contract.

Last week zero homes closed in Stratford

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Handy Tips for Real Estate Ownership

Handy Tips for Real Estate Ownership

Author: Natasha

So you have decided to be proud owners of your own home? And why shouldn’t you, after all paying monthly rents just drains out your savings and is a liability to real estate seekers. When you set out to invest on a new home, there are bound to be random comments from your friends, family and colleague on how to go about doing so and what are the things to avoid while looking for a house. You may feel bombarded with a lot of information at once that may not help you focus on your actual requirements. So to make it easier and less of a headache for you I have decided to share some tips out of my personal experience of home-buying. Try these out and un-complicate things that need a deeper thought than just superficial analysis.



Following are the tips to be considered while buying a house:



- First and foremost, hiring a realtor is prudent since they are the ones with thorough knowledge on your custom requirements and the homes that match exactly to your expectations. Also, this would be beneficial for you since they are the ones who are immediately updated on the local listings and you would be in a better position as compared to those who venture on their own. Try and explore information on the internet, invest some quality time and get yourself mentally prepared with a list of formalities you need to take care of.



- Do you recollect in chic-flicks or drama-based movies that have been made for years now, whenever there is a scene about buying a house they make it seem even more dramatic by “sensing” the right vibes from the home. Experiencing ‘Deja vu’ on the concept that this may be your dream home is better left to our movie stars. Although realtors may imbibe such thoughts in you and have you look at the home in a sentimental fashion you have got to look beyond it and decide on the actual infrastructure rather than its emotional aura.



- Do not hesitate to ask your seller questions on the home. They would be obliged to respond to your queries otherwise certain facts are going to be unsaid. You may also raise questions to your real estate agent and get honest answers from the seller through him.



- Have a budget planned that is more real and down-to-earth and do not be overwhelmed by the home buying procedure and be led into thinking that you could do more than you think you could. Stick to your ground plan and let only a specific person advice you on this depending on their expertise in the field of real estate investment. You ought to foresee the financial needs post home ownership and keeping these expenses in mind calculate the budget to invest on the house accordingly.



- Hire a home inspector to prevent from being hoaxed into buying a house that needs massive repairs or has deep constructive damage. Little repairs can be taken care of. Just be a smart-buyer than a chance-buyer.



- Keep in mind that you also inspect the house at the time of closing and that the house is in the same condition as it was at the time you first saw it.



All the best on your real estate venture.



Natasha Mohr is a Tampa real estate expert. If you have any questions about Tampa home prices or Tampa luxury homes please don't hesitate to contact us or visit our website at Tampa2Enjoy.com.

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MLS Tricks for Pricing Your Home

MLS Tricks for Pricing Your Home
As a homeowner, you cannot afford to lose money on the sale of your home simply because you did not take the time to price your home according to its true value.  Under-pricing will leave you full of regret – and overpricing will leave you with a home that has not sold.  Home pricing is a balancing act, because you need to take into consideration not only the true value of the home, but also the local market conditions.

Some simple techniques can help you determine the best listing price for your home. These are many of the same things that realtors look for when suggesting possible listing prices, but a wise homeowner will walk into a meeting with a realtor already armed with ideal selling prices, rather than letting the listing agent set a price that may or may not maximize the financial return and get the home sold as quickly as possible.

Here Are a Few Key Points to Keep in Mind When Pricing Your Home

• The price that you paid for your home has little impact on the actual value of your home today.  This is particularly true if you have lived in your home for several years or more.
• The profit that you hope to gain from the sale of your home has absolutely no impact on the true value of you home.
• You must remove emotion when determining a fair selling price for your home.  To potential buyers, your memories are not worth a price increase.
• Your realtor’s assessment of the home’s value may or may not be accurate.
• A real-estate appraisal is a good way to determine the ballpark value of your home, but it does not consider the market conditions under which you will be selling your home.
• The value of your home is really determined by the buyers and the amount that they are willing to pay.

Pricing a home correctly carries many advantages for the seller. As stated above, the buyer is the only one who can really tell you what the value of your home is.  Here are some of the benefits that you will achieve when you do the legwork and price your home according to fair market values:

Quick Sale
Any realtor will tell you that the fastest-selling homes are those which were priced properly in accordance with the local real estate market and the features that the homes offered to potential buyers.

Less Updating and Preparation Time
If you price your home according to the fair market value and its current condition, there is little need to update or improve your home. Weekend projects like painting and cleaning will still help to entice buyers, but there will be little need for a serious commitment of your time and energy.

Agent Interest
When the price is right and your home is appealing, agents are much more likely to want to show your home to prospective buyers.  Obviously, the more agents who are interested, the more buyers who will see what your home has to offer.

Appropriate Pricing Makes the Home Visible
When you price your home fairly, potential buyers interested in purchasing a home in your price range will be able to find your home through internet searches and agent MLS searches.

Better Buyer Pool
When your home is appealing and the price is fair, agents will bring a better pool of prospective buyers to your home.

Greater Likelihood of Getting Your Asking Price
Buyers realize that there is little room for negotiation when a home is listed at a fair price that is not inflated.  Therefore, you have a better chance of getting your asking price.

Look carefully at the reality of the real-estate market.  By carefully assessing the market conditions, you may be able to determine just what housing price the market will comfortably bear.

Greater Profit for YOU
When you price your home correctly, your home will probably sell quickly and for the asking price. Therefore, you stand to make a better profit than if the home were to stay on the market for a long time and eventually sell for much less than an inflated asking price.

In addition to the benefits of fair pricing, you need to consider the disadvantages of over-inflating a home’s listing price. These disadvantages can include:

• Fewer showings by agents due to lack of agent interest.
• Fewer interested buyers due to price-range restrictions.
• Appraisers’ concerns that the price is higher than that of comparable properties in your area.
• Overpricing that makes lower-priced homes more attractive, in effect helping other homeowners who have listed their home at a lower price.

To set an accurate listing price, follow these steps:

1. Ask three different realtors to visit your home and provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA). This report will tell you how much similar homes have sold for in the past few months, and at what price non-selling homes are listed.  In addition, you will learn how long those homes that have sold were actually on the market.
2. Go to several open houses in your area to determine the pricing structure being used by other sellers and to find out what features they are highlighting in their homes.
3. Try to assess a per-square-foot price for your home based upon other recent sales and current listings in your area.
4. Look carefully at the reality of the real-estate market.  By carefully assessing the market conditions, you may be able to determine just what housing price the market will comfortably bear.
5. Remember that pricing your home correctly will mean that you can move out without having to carry the home for several months and subsequently lowering your price in order to sell.

Conclusion
If you have read this information carefully, you probably now realize the importance of pricing your home according to the local real-estate market and the types of buyers whom you would like to attract.  You also understand the many benefits of accurate listing prices, and you have an idea of what might happen if you choose to over-inflate the price of your home. 

If you are working with an agent who is recommending that you over-inflate the price of your home, carefully balance the advantages and disadvantages of doing so with respect to your specific situation and the timeframe in which you need to sell the home.

Careful planning and consideration is your best defense in a buyer’s market.  Once you have done the necessary research, set a listing price that will help you to sell the home as quickly as possible without underselling yourself.

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How to Minimize or Avoid Paying a Down-Payment

How to Minimize or Avoid Paying a Down-Payment


Today’s homebuyers, particularly first-time buyers, are looking for mortgage programs that provide convenience and flexibility. One of the most commonly sought programs is the 100% financing, zero-down loan. Lenders offer these loan programs, but it is truly buyer beware in most cases, because the lender may require PMI (private mortgage insurance) or other security measure and fees.



If your income and credit will be accepted by a rental agency for an apartment, then you can get approved to buy a home with no down payment. The reason that many people choose to rent instead of buy is that they believe they will need to have enough savings to cover 20% of the home’s purchase price in a down payment. Fortunately, lenders realize that most people (particularly those who do not already own a home) will be unable to come up with a 20% down payment and have designed programs precisely for that situation. Consequently, renters are advised to speak with a mortgage company to learn about available mortgage programs before signing a rental lease.



Be aware that a zero-down mortgage will probably not get you the most competitive interest rate. You will be paying a premium for the ability to borrow funds without providing security in the form of a down payment. The interest rate may be reduced with a down payment of as little as three to five percent, but you will always pay a higher rate for the privilege of not having a down payment. You will need to have excellent credit in order to qualify for a no-money-down loan with a competitive interest rate.



Many people do not realize that getting a no-money-down loan means that you will not be required to pay any closing costs. In this case, the lender is actually providing the borrower with more than 100% financing.



One of the ways that lenders help borrowers with little or no down payment is to provide them with what is commonly known as a piggyback loan. In this type of program, the borrower receives a mortgage loan equal to 80% of the home’s purchase price and a second mortgage loan that is equal to 23% of the purchase price.



If lenders can’t or won’t assist a borrower, a government guarantee program might allow the borrower to qualify for a zero-down loan or a down-payment assistance program. These loan programs are often very competitive and are usually open to low-income families and current or former members of the military.



A loan program that doesn’t require any money down has fairly high interest rates. However, today’s interest rates are low and dropping steadily. Therefore, buying a home with a no-money-down mortgage loan has never made more sense.



When you are in the market for a no-down-payment or zero-money-down home loan, carefully research lenders and their loan programs. Each lender is different and some specialize in the area of no-money-down loans.



First-Time Buyer Programs

If any of the following situations apply to you, then you might be eligible for a special first-time-buyer mortgage program that will provide you with a no-down-payment option or down payment assistance:







no-money-down loan program provides a great opportunity for first-time buyers and buyers with limited cash reserves. There are even programs for borrowers with shaky credit histories and those who are self-employed







•You have never bought a home, or have not bought a home in the past three years.



•You do not have adequate documented funds to be used as a down payment.



•You have previously filed for bankruptcy.



•You are self-employed, or cannot provide adequate verification of your income.



•You have previously been turned down for a mortgage loan by a mortgage company or other lender.



•You have slow credit, damaged credit or no credit.



Further Considerations

The following text lists the things that you will need to research before pursuing a zero-down mortgage. This information is important for every borrower, regardless of the type of loan, but it is much more important when you are trying to get a no-money-down loan.



•Your Credit Report: You need to know in advance what is on your credit report. Having minor blemishes credit report usually is not a problem for most borrowers, but a large number of significant credit problems can reduce the amount that you will be able to borrow. Your debt should be as low as possible prior to applying for a mortgage loan, because one of the factors used by lenders to determine your creditworthiness is your debt-to-income ratio. Also check whether the majority of your debt is spread out over different accounts, because a lender will view several accounts more positively than a single account.



•Your Available Cash: Even when you are trying to get a no-money-down loan, you should try to increase your liquid cash as much as possible before you apply for a mortgage loan. One way to do this is to liquidate some assets, such as stock holdings and bonds. Lenders will often overlook blemishes on your credit report if you can cover at least two months of debt payments with your reserve cash.



•Find the Best Lender: In order to find the best mortgage program for your particular situation, you need to research the individual lenders offering no-money-down loan programs. Because lenders define zero-down mortgage programs in different ways, it is important to find the lender who offers the right type of program for your specific situation.



•Investigate Other Types of Loans: Perhaps other types of loan programs will meet your needs, giving you the opportunity to become a homeowner even when your cash reserves are inadequate for a standard 20% down payment. It is not uncommon for lenders to allow you to borrow two separate loans – one for the down payment and closing costs, and another for about 80% of the purchase price of the home.



Conclusion

Overall, a no-money-down loan program provides a great opportunity for first-time buyers and buyers with limited cash reserves. There are even programs for borrowers with shaky credit histories and those who are self-employed. No matter what your particular situation is, there is a lender who can help to make your dream of home ownership a reality. Just remember that if you can afford a monthly rent payment, you can afford to purchase a home. By considering important factors in advance and researching lenders and their loan programs, you will find a program that will work for you.



Even if you do not have adequate reserves to cover 20% of the purchase price, if your credit and savings history are in good condition and your income is documented correctly, most lenders will be more than happy to work with you to find a program to help you purchase your next home.

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Offered at $400,000 6259 Terrapin Dr Manassas, VA Click Here for More Information

DESCRIPTION FEATURED LISTING SPACIOUS SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON AN ACRE IN MANASSAS*ALMOST 4000 FINISHED SQUARE FEET*CLOSE TO EVERYTHING*HUGE MASTER SUITE WITH SITTING ROOM AND FULL BATH*FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT*LARGE REAR YARD WITH GARDEN

PROPERTY DETAILS •  Single Family Home •  Built in Unspecified •  4 bedrooms  •  3+ Stories •  1.01 acres lot •  4 bathrooms  •  2 Car Garage •  3759 sq. ft. living area (not counting basement) Area    PROPERTY FEATURES •  Central Air •  Year Built: 1976 •  Basement level is 1254 sq. ft. •  Forced Air Heat •  4 total bedroom(s) •  2 fireplaces •  Dining Room •  4 total bath(s) •  2 car garage •  Family Room •  3 total full bath(s) •  Attached parking •  Walk-in Closet(s) •  1 total half bath(s) •  Heating features: Electric, Heat Pump(s) •  Fireplace(s) •  Approximately 3759 sq. ft. •  Central air conditioning •  W-W Carpeting •  Three story •  Cooling features: Electric •  Single Family Property •  Type: Detached home, Fee simple •  Exterior construction: Vinyl siding •  Status: Active •  Style: Colonial •  Lot is 44035 sq. ft. •  County: PRINCE WILLIAM •  Basement •  Approximately 1.01 acre(s) •  Subdivision: TERRAPIN FOREST •  Bathroom(s) on main floor •  Lot size is between 1 and 2 acres

SELLER CONTACT INFO Chris Colgan 10550 Linden Lake Plz Manassas Virginia 20109 703-485-1435 chris@chriscolgan.com

Posted: August 24, 2010

Information on Manassas Virginia

So you are thinking of moving or taking a vacation to Manassas Virginia… I have lived in the Manassas area all my life, so I know a little something about this town.


Manassas is located in Prince William County. It is 27 miles west of Washington DC. Manassas is mostly known for the Manassas National Battlefield Park. There were two major Civil War battles held at the spot. The first battle was held on July 21. 1861. Almost a million people visit the Manassas battlefield a year.

Manassas has its own airport called the Manassas Regional airport, also known as Harry Davis Field. At the airport there is a stop for the Virginia Railway Express. (VRE). The VRE connects Manassas are commuters to Washington Dc. The airport is home to many private jets and private plane owners

Northern Virginia community college has a Manassas campus located right outside the Manassas Battlefield. Also Strayer University, George Mason University, and ECPI College of technology have campuses in Manassas

Manassas has three high schools. Osborn which is located in the city of Manassas, Stonewall Jackson and Osborn Park which are both located in Prince William County. The city of Manassas Park has their own high school Manassas Park High.

The major highways of Manassas are route 234 which connects I-95 and Route 66. Route 66 goes from Washington DC to Winchester. IT passes through Manassas.

On October 9, 2002, the 11th of the Beltway Sniper attacks occurred in Manassas at a Sunoco station on route 234/Sudley road.

Located within minutes from Manassas is the Jiffy Lube Live pavilion which is home to many concerts everywhere. Also there is a water park located right outside of the neighborhood Sudley. The water park is called Splash Down and it is primarily open in the summer and spring months.

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Getting the Lowest Mortgage Interest Rates Possible by Naomi Smith

Today it is possible even in the current economic climate to get some good low interests rates on mortgages. Of course you can spend several hours or days looking at the mortgages available and comparing the rates that come with them. But if you would really like to improve the chances you getting lowest mortgage interest rates possible there are certain things that you should consider doing.




In this article we offer a few tips that you may find extremely useful and which help you to qualify for a better rate of interest on the mortgage you take out.



Tip 1 – If you can you should try and arrange to make as large a contribution as you can with regards to the down payment on the property that you want to purchase. Many lenders are happy for us to provide a down payment of around 20% of the value of the property to be purchased. However if you are able to make a much larger down payment of course you will need to borrow less.



The less you borrow then of course the lower the rate of interest charged on the mortgage will be. Plus of course this in turn means that the amount you are expected to pay each month is going to be considerably less. So as a result making the mortgage a great deal easier to manage.



Tip 2 – Although the idea of being able to pay back the mortgage early seems like a good option. It is far better if you choose to go for a long term mortgage loan as this means that the amount that you will be asked to pay each month to repay it will be considerably less.



Tip 3 – When it comes to you purchasing a house you need to make sure that you work out how much you can realistically afford to spend each month on your repayments. The most effective way of doing this and so help you to get the lowest mortgage interest rates possible is use an online mortgage calculator. After supplying the information requested the calculator then will show you exactly how you can expect to have to make in monthly repayments.

How Does Foreclosure Work?

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How Does Foreclosure Work?

By: John Cutts

Every mortgage loan comes with a clause that allows the bank or lender providing the loan to repossess the homeowner's property if they do not make adequate monthly payments toward their mortgage. These clauses are also backed up by state law. In the event a homeowner fails to pay their mortgage debt off in a timely manner, the bank or lender will begin the process of foreclosure.

It's important to remember that foreclosure proceedings are often subject to unique state laws, so it's always important to look into foreclosure laws in your own state. In most cases, a foreclosure begins when the lender issues a Notice of Default, informing the homeowner of their delinquent status. The homeowner then has a specific window of time during which they can pay off their default debt and avoid a foreclosure. However, if they can't pay of their debt in this time, the lender will move to the next stage of the foreclosure process: scheduling a foreclosure sale.

In some areas, the lender may have to do this through the court system, while in others they may be able to do it on their own. It all depends on whether the mortgage has a Power of Sale clause, allowing the lender to pursue a sale themselves. Either way, the date of the sale usually has to be a certain time in advance, as provided by local law. Up until that time, the homeowner may halt the entire foreclosure process if they can pay back either their initial default debt or the entire value of the mortgage loan, again depending on local laws.

If the homeowner cannot meet the necessary payments to halt the foreclosure, then a foreclosure sale will proceed. The foreclosure sale is almost always an auction sale taking place at a public venue where anyone may bid. After a winning bidder is established, they usually make a down payment on their winning bid, and are awarded ownership of the property.

In some cases, the original homeowner is still allowed a redemption period after a sale. During this time, if the homeowner pays off the full amount of their mortgage loan, they can regain ownership of the foreclosure home.

Foreclosures can be very lucrative buys, but make sure you know the local laws! Check out more information on foreclosure laws before you buy.

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New Listing in Manassas

Offered at $400,000 6259 Terrapin Dr Manassas, VA Click Here for More Information

DESCRIPTION FEATURED LISTING SPACIOUS SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON AN ACRE IN MANASSAS*ALMOST 4000 FINISHED SQUARE FEET*CLOSE TO EVERYTHING*HUGE MASTER SUITE WITH SITTING ROOM AND FULL BATH*FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT*LARGE REAR YARD WITH GARDEN

PROPERTY DETAILS • Single Family Home • Built in Unspecified • 4 bedrooms • 3+ Stories • 1.01 acres lot • 4 bathrooms • 2 Car Garage • 3759 sq. ft. living area (not counting basement) Area PROPERTY FEATURES • Central Air • Year Built: 1976 • Basement level is 1254 sq. ft. • Forced Air Heat • 4 total bedroom(s) • 2 fireplaces • Dining Room • 4 total bath(s) • 2 car garage • Family Room • 3 total full bath(s) • Attached parking • Walk-in Closet(s) • 1 total half bath(s) • Heating features: Electric, Heat Pump(s) • Fireplace(s) • Approximately 3759 sq. ft. • Central air conditioning • W-W Carpeting • Three story • Cooling features: Electric • Single Family Property • Type: Detached home, Fee simple • Exterior construction: Vinyl siding • Status: Active • Style: Colonial • Lot is 44035 sq. ft. • County: PRINCE WILLIAM • Basement • Approximately 1.01 acre(s) • Subdivision: TERRAPIN FOREST • Bathroom(s) on main floor • Lot size is between 1 and 2 acres

SELLER CONTACT INFO Chris Colgan Remax Regency 10550 Linden Lake Plz Manassas Virginia 20109 703-485-1435 chris@chriscolgan.com

Posted: August 24, 2010

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Dominion Valley Market update

Currenty there are 44 homes for sale in Dominion Valley, Haymarket Va. The prices range from $344,000 to $1,000,000. In the last 30 days 11 properties have closed. Ranging from $265,000 to $560,000.