Have you heard?  There is a grass roots campaign to bring Trader Joe's to Woodbridge, Virginia. One of the locations being discussed is the Tackett's Mill Shopping Center here in Lake Ridge located in Eastern Prince William County in Northern Virginia. There are two ways you can make your voice heard to bring Trader Joe's to Woodbridge.  "Like" their Facebook page "Bring Trader Joe's to Woodbridge" and make comments there. Complete a location request form on the company's website.  This option allows you to make comments as to why you feel this location would be a good place for the company to locate here. Currently, the closest store location near Lake Ridge, Virginia is Store #651 located at 6394 Springfield Plaza in Springfield, Virginia which is almost ten miles away. I feel the Lak... 05/07/2014

Open House in River Falls located in Lake Ridge VirginiaSwing by 11686 Chanceford Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 on Sunday; 4 MAY 2014 between 1-3 p.m.This Open House will be hosted by Alicia Utz; Realtor and Military Relocation Professional with Exit Choice Realty (703) 232-5766Directions:This luxury home in Eastern Prince William County is sure to please.  Amenities include:  5 Bedrooms 6 l/2 baths 7000+ square feet Elevator servicing all three finished levels Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters and Stainless appliances Butler's Pantry Backs to trees on 1+ acres Golf Course community - Old Hickory Golf Club 3 Car side-load garage Laundry on upper level Handicap accessible Marble and Hardwood flooring Fully finished basement Master Suite with 2 sided fireplace  Virtual Tour:  http://tou... 05/01/2014

Grab your umbrella and let's go preview some homes for sale.  Why you ask???  The best time to preview a home is while it is raining.  If the home  has water issues, those problems may not be visible until it rains. I recently had an appointment to show my buyer clients a luxury home located in the River Falls Community in Lake Ridge, Virginia.   I arrived early to turn on the lights and do a quick walk-through before they arrived.  By the time I made it from my car to the front porch to open the door, the gentle rain had turned into a turential downpour. Once my clients arrived, we toured the main floor of the spectacular home and then made our way to the upper level where the bedrooms were located.  The bedroom located over the front porch entryway had an amazing view of the gutters o... 04/29/2014

River Falls is a premier golf course community with access to Old Hickory Golf Club and is located near Prince William Parkway and Great Bridge Road in Eastern Prince William County in Northern Virginia.  The community has easy access to shopping and restaurants just minutes away at the Shops at County Center located at the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Hoadly Road. **To find homes currently for sale in this community, click the photo above. The median sales price for homes sold in River Falls is reflected in the graphic below. **River Falls Subdivision current and historical Market Statistics can be accessed here: http://militaryrelocationpro4u.com/RiverFalls To learn more about this community, please call/text me at (703) 232-5766  04/29/2014

May's Quarter Subdivision Under Construction in Lake Ridge  Virginia I took a drive today to see one of the newest subdivisions being built in Lake Ridge; May's Quarter. This luxury home community is being built by Ryan Homes with prices beginning in the mid $500,000.00 price point.     May's Quarter is located just off Prince William Parkway and Greatbridge Road at the corner of Asdee Lane and Coventry Glen Drive.  In the photo to the left, you can see the lots being leveled on the left side of the  photo.       May's Quarter will have the following floor plans with options of 4-6 bedrooms and three finished levels of living: Oberlin Terrace with 2737+ square feet Taylor with 2808+ square feet Victoria Falls with 2472+ square feet These homes will also feature two car garages. In the w... 04/23/2014

Would it surprise you to know that a Million Dollar Home went under contract is 11 Days in the 22192 zip code area? What if I shared with you that 52 Homes went under contract in the 22192 zip code area since April 1st, 2014.   So when you hear a REALTOR® say the spring market is BRISK. Please realize they are not  Blowing smoke Just saying that to get you to write a contract Just trying to get a listing Or think...oh they always they that. The real estate market is horrible. Values are down. Chances are if you are thinking those thoughts,  you could be missing your opportunity to get what you want right now at a price that works for you. Wait...you just might kick yourself later. Let me take you behind the scenes a bit to see what we can see....   Information is power! For you the home... 04/18/2014

Westridge Community Yard Sale is sponsored each spring and fall by the Westridge Home Owners Association.   Westridge Subdivision is in Lake Ridge Virginia located in Eastern Prince William County in Northern Virginia. When:  3 MAY 2014 from 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Where:  Westridge Subdivision -- off Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge Who:  Anyone and Everyone looking to score a good deal **Rain date will be Saturday, 10 MAY 2014 Curious as to what homes are currently FOR SALE in Lake Ridge Virginia?  Click HERE   04/11/2014

The Taste of Lake Ridge 2014 The Taste of Lake Ridge is an annual event held in May in Lake Ridge, Virginia which is located in Eastern Prince William County in Northern Virginia.  It is hosted by the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association (LRPRA) Recreation Department. Check out their Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/LRPRARec/events This year's vendors include:    I am looking forward to this year's event.  I attended last year for the first time and enjoyed an evening "tasting" and talking with local Lake Ridge community neighbors.  I would recommend you bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on as seating may be limited. Enjoy an evening out with the family and enjoy a "taste" of local restaurants menu items; including Not Your Average Joe's, Rita's, Tim's Rivershore, Osc... 04/10/2014

Rare "Heart of the Home: Kitchens by Ana(sm)" TH Coming Soon Deanna & Jim's Golden Team   Once upon a time there was a famous Northern Virginia flipper known simply as "Ana." Ana's mission was to buy distressed homes in affordable neighborhoods,  renovate them to the highest design, fit and finish standards found in the expensive areas, then sell them to lucky new homeowners.  Ana's brand is Heart of the Home: Kitchens by Ana(sm).   And has temporarily removed herself from the Northern Virginia market to pursue non-real estate activities in another part of the U.S.  She will return. And when she does her unique brand of remodeled homes will once again become locally available. (Ana only works with the Golden Team as her real estate agents.) In the meantime, an owner of one of Ana's town... 04/02/2014

As I awakened at 4:30 a.m. this morning, I lay awake and pondered the real meaning of April Fool's Day, aka All Fools Day.  Why would someone invent such a holiday?  So instead of tossing and turning for the next hour before the "official" alarm went off (instead of the one in my head), I decided to get up and do some research.  I thought this would be a better use of my time - expanding my knowledge. After much investigation on the internet, would you believe no one really knows how this holiday originated??  Some believe it began in France, during the 1500's, when there was a switch to the Gregorian calendar.  For those people living in rural areas, they were slow to receive the news about the change of the start of the new year based on this new calendar and therefore were referred t... 03/30/2014

If you are like most people in the Lake Ridge Virginia area you travel Smoketown Rd, and Old Bridge Road countless times a week. Occasionally you will see a For Sale Sign or a "Coming Soon" sign and then all of sudden it is SOLD! So have ever found yourself wondering "How Much Is Our Home Worth" these days? Well let me check for you. It's easy. Just click on this box below and you can find out!   In keeping my eye on the local Lake Ridge Virginia area real estate market I can share this with you. In the month of January 2014, fifty seven homes that were listed for sale received offers on their homes! Currently there are 114 homes active For Sale in the 22192 zip code area ( Lake Ridge, Old Bridge Estates, The Glen, Cannon Bluff, and River Falls Area's) Five of those homes are luxury hom... 01/28/2014

Click here for homes for sale in Lake Ridge VA.  Homes are taking longer to sell than they were during the summer, but that means a better buying environment for homebuyers!  There is less competition for homes right now, which can mean a home seller may be more willing to negotiate on their price. Contact me today to find out what your home is worth or to get a FREE list of Lake Ridge VA homes for sale.     12/15/2013

64% if Luxury Homes Sold in the Lake Ridge Virginia area were sold with VA Financing during the 2013 selling season.   Since January 1st, 2013 a total of seventy five homes listed for sale in the Lake Ridge Virginia area and surrounding communities in the 22192 zip code area. The statistic's below represent Luxury Homes listed between $500,000 and $1,750,000. Communities include River Falls, Beaver Creek, River Falls on The Occoquan, Coventry Glen, Westridge, Crestridge, Lynnwood, Woodmont, Cannon Bluff, The Cloisters, Lake Occouqan, Omisol Estates, Malvern Chase and Reids Prospect.             Things to consider if you are thinking of selling your home in 2014. "You have some competition." I might even go out on a limb and say the Luxury Home market is heading toward a Buyers Market in... 12/14/2013

Well the holiday's are here and before you know we will all be making our  New Year plans.  Most people take time to reflect and plan for the following year. With that in if you have been thinking of moving..then this is information your can use. The Real Estate Business Institute releases local real estate market stats for the Northern Virginia area. The take away this month is home inventory is increasing. So if your thinking of selling...give yourself extra time.   So what does this mean to you in you live in the Lake Ridge Virginia ( 22192 zip code) area? Well let me break it down for you. Heading into December 2013. Currently in the local Lake Ridge Virginia area and surrounding communities we have  133 active homes For Sale. 67 Detached Homes with average list price of $466,000 wi... 11/28/2013

  Lake Ridge Real Estate, Lake Ridge Home Values, Lake Ridge Home Prices, Lake Ridge Homes for Sale, Lake Ridge Woodbridge VA   Lake Ridge is a very popular community with Woodbridge VA Home Buyers with its many amenities. Lake Ridge offers, outdoor Pools, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Walking Trails, Boat Ramp, Playground including a Fantasy Playground and Sports Fields. Lake Ridge offers, Single Family Homes, Townhomes and Condominiums.    Lake Ridge Real Estate and Homes for Sale by Price Range Lake Ridge VA Homes for Sale $100,000 to $200,000 Lake Ridge VA Homes for Sale $200,000 to $300,000 Lake Ridge VA Homes for Sale $300,000 to $400,000 Lake Ridge VA Homes for Sale $400,000 to $500,000 Lake Ridge VA Homes for Sale $500,000 to $600,000 Lake Ridge VA Homes for Sale $600,000 pl... 11/13/2013

Is Facebook a waste of time? You have to wonder. In my world as a local real estate agent in Lake Ridge Virginia it connects me with home buyers and homeowners as well as local businesses. Every morning I get up check Facebook and to see who has interacted with my posts or newest listing or sale. I scroll through the  news feed. ( don't you?) Well if not, you may be missing some wonderful opportunities to connect with your community. Let me give you a good example.My cell phone rang, it was my local Chiropractors office stating that my name had been selected this month and I won a complimentary massage with Nori their massage therapist!  Turns out the reason my name was chosen was that at some point in the month of October, I simply liked a post one of staff posted welcoming Nori back, ... 10/31/2013

  The photo above is just one of the homes that I will soon have coming on the market For Sale.  This one is in Lake Ridge Virginia  and backs up to the Occoquan Reservoir. Yesterday I met with the owners. I will have interior shots, soon. What I can tell you is the home is lovely,neat as a pin and has that Pottery Barn look and appeal inside. Neutral colors, stainless appliances, gas fireplace, high ceilings, three finished levels, a huge fenced yard with lower patio and upper deck.    Does this sound like something your looking for? Call your Buyers Agent or call me directly for more information. As your driving around looking for homes, here is a FREE APP for your smart phone. All you do is click on your GPS and the mobile app shows you what homes are for sale nearby. Never miss a h... 07/31/2013

Homes for Sale Lake Ridge, Prince William County, VA - Great Value and a FREE One Year Home Warranty.  Homefinders.com are AGENTS FOR HOME BUYERS. EXAMPLES OF HOMES IN LAKE RIDGE, Northern Prince William County.       LAKE RIDGE DEMOGRAPHICSPopulation - 2012 - 42,000 High School Graduates - 94.2% College Grads - 48.5% Veteran Residents - 5,148 Home ownership - 76.2% Land Area - 9.35 miles Persons Per Sq.Mi. - 4.4 Median Income - $97,000 Average Single Family Home Price - $369,000 Average Town Home Price - $215,000 SOLD IN LAKE RIDGE JANUARY 1 THROUGH JULY 22, 2013Homes SOLD - 76Average price - $386,000Average age homes sold - 34 years oldBR - 4Full baths - 3Half baths - 1Average lot size - 1/4 acre   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Status: ACTIVE (2... 07/22/2013

Homes for Sale in River Ridge Active Adult 55+ Community in Lake Ridge  Why Do People Live here? Folks looking for an Active Adult 55+ Community with easy access to I-95 and multiple commuter options, as well as convenient to restaurants and shopping need look no further than River Ridge.  This Pulte-built community features a variety of detached and villa homes, from 1-3 levels, 1 or 2 car garages, all with master bedrooms on the main level.  Looking for a home in River Ridge? Interested in finding homes for sale in the River Ridge neighborhood of Lake Ridge VA? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this Active Adult 55+ neighborhood.  What's the Neighborhood Like? River Ridge has a large clubhouse, swimming pool, walking trails and tennis courts - putting the "... 06/14/2013

On any day of the week Historic Occoquan is a treasure trove of unique shops, art galleries and restaurants.  Just walking the streets of this 18th century riverside community is an educational and enjoyable look into the early history of Prince William County.  Occoquan was first visited by Captain John Smith in the early 17th century as he explored the Chesapeake Bay and its' tributaries Twice each year, Spring and Fall, Occoquan invites arts and crafts vendors to set up booths on the downtown streets for a gala show that gives area residents the opportunity to shop liesurely st one of the most popular outdoor arts and craft shows in Northern Virginia 05/30/2013