UNDER CONTACT IN TWO WEEKS! 3138 Kinross CircleOak Hill, VA offered at $599,000 Beautiful 5BR 3.5BA home on desirable .29 acre lot backs to secluded wooded common area. 3 fully fin. floors w/ level walk-out to level, private back yard. Exterior updates include roof, gutters, screened bk porch & garage door. Interior updates include a/c, most carpet, HWH, house humidifier, skylight glass, stove/oven & fridge.     For more information and to see a virtual tour please visit my website www.berniekagan.com      BERNIE KAGAN Samson Realty14526 Lee Road Suite 100, Chantilly , VA 20151direct: 703-216-0985fax: (703) 896-5816berniekagan@hotmail.comwww.BernieKagan.com 08/19/2008

Below are my featered listings for the week of August 14th. Just Listed this week is 3725 Freehill Lane in Fairfax. This Beautiful 3 BR home is listed for $569,900. 12651 Dusty Wheel Lane went under contract this week, this 4 BR Fairfax home was listed for $775,000. Please visit my website www.berniekagan.com for more information on any of these fine properties. For a private showing call me directly at 703-216-0985. Thank you and have a great week!  JUST LISTED 3725 Freehill LaneSingle Family House 3 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths1,967 sqft $569,900 Fairfax, VA 3215 Ravenscraig CourtSingle Family House 4 bedrooms3 full/0 partial baths2,130 sqft $525,000 Oak Hill, VA 3138 Kinross CircleSingle Family House 5 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths2,384 sqft $599,000 Oak Hill, VA UNDER CONTRACT 12... 08/14/2008

UNDER CONTRACT 12651 Dusty Wheel Lane Oak Hill, VA offered at $775,000 Gorgeous 4BR 3.5BA brick front w/ water view on cul-de-sac. Upgrades include roof, siding, a/c, furnace, kitchen granite, hardwoods, carpet, sprinkler sys, fully finished basement, custom cabinetry, cedar closet, W&D, phantom front screen door & more. Stunning back flagstone patio w/ curved stairs, custom landscaping, invisible dog fence. Fabulous community amenities.   For more information and a virtual tour please visit my website www.berniekagan.com       BERNIE KAGAN Samson Realty14526 Lee Road Suite 100, Chantilly , VA 20151direct: 703-216-0985fax: (703) 896-5816berniekagan@hotmail.comwww.BernieKagan.com       08/12/2008

OPEN HOUSE this Sunday August 17th from 1-4 $1,225,000 3200 Navy DriveOak Hill, Virginia Elegant 5 BR, 4.5 BA, 3 side Brick Home. HW t-out main level. Gourmet Kit and Breakfast Room. Formal DR/LR. 2 story FR w/dramatic 2 story stone FP. Luxe MBR suite. 2nd MBR. 3/4 BRS w/Jack & Jill BA. LL w/custom designed Rec Room, wet bar, Library/Den, 5th BR, Full Bath. New A/C system. Trex deck w/screened in porch. Prof landscaped fenced yard backs to trees.     Visit my website at www.bobbysamson.com to see virtual tour and pictures.     Bobby Samson NVAR Top Producer bobbysamson527@hotmail.com 703-862-4714 Samson Realty14526 Lee Road Suite 100Chantilly, VA 20151 08/11/2008

Oak Hill in Northern Virginia is full of history and personality. This great community offers single family homes as well as townhomes. Oak Hill is located only minutes away from Washington-Dulles airport, Reston Town Centre, Town of Herndon, and major highways. Due to close proximity to the greater Washington area there are numerous job opportunities, historical landmarks and recreational activities within arms reach. Oak Hill, Virginia Real Estate consists of single family homes, townhomes, and condos.    Check out the links below for more information on Oak Hill, Virginia.       Community Sites Oak Hill Online Franklin Farm   Chantilly Highlands   Fairfax Library Branches   Fairfax County Parks   A Newcomer's Guide to Fairfax County   News   Local Weather   Local News    Fairfax Tim... 07/28/2008

Open House this Sunday, July 13th, from 1-4! This home has it all! 5 BR, 4.5 Bath, 2 Car Side Load Garage. For more information please visit my website www.bobbysamson.com or call me directly at 703-862-4714 to schedule a preview.   Bobby Samson NVAR Top Producer bobbysamson527@hotmail.com 703-862-4714 Samson Realty14526 Lee Road Suite 100Chantilly, VA 20151 07/09/2008

25619 Creek Run Terrace in South Riding closed for $575,000 after being on the market for only one month. For more information on any of these fine properties please visit my website at www.bobbysamson.com or call me directly at 703-862-4714. 3200 Navy DriveSingle Family House 5 bedrooms 4 full/1 partial baths   $1,275,000 5,805 sqft Oak Hill, VA 12191 Goldenchain CourtSingle Family House 7 bedrooms 4 full/2 partial baths $1,990,000 8,394 sqft Oak Hill, VA SOLD 25619 Creek Run TerraceAttached Home 5 bedrooms 3 full/1 partial baths $575,000 4,000 sqft South Riding, VA 605 Kingsley RoadSingle Family House 4 bedrooms 2 full/0 partial baths $544,900 1,459 sqft Vienna, VA     Bobby Samson NVAR Top Producer bobbysamson527@hotmail.com 703-862-4714 Samson Realty14526 Lee Road Suite 100Chantilly... 07/01/2008

Goodsearch is such an easy way to raise money for your favorite charity! Please help spead the word! Here's a new easy way to raise money for your favorite cause. Just start using http://www.goodsearch.com/ as your search engine and online shopping mall. Every time you search the Internet or make an online purchase at one of their partner merchants, GoodSearch makes a donation to your favorite nonprofit or school and it's powered by Yahoo! so you get great search results! One great Cause I search for is: A Forever Home Rescue Foundation- Chantilly, VA They are an animal rescue organization         07/01/2008

"I NEVER WORRY ABOUT ACTION, BUT ONLY ABOUT INACTION." ~ Winston Churchill. These words proved especially true last week, as the big story was the Fed's lack of action following their recent meeting, or decision to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged - but is the Fed's decision a cause for worry? The financial markets seem to think so. The Fed is in a tough spot with the economy performing sluggishly, the housing market still struggling to stabilize, consumer confidence being low, and food and energy costs going up seemingly every day. They made the decision to hold rates steady for now, but looking forward, what does all this mean for Bonds and home loan rates? While the Fed made a smart move to cut its benchmark rate back in September to stimulate the economy, the continued string of c... 06/30/2008

Interest Rates Change Daily Interest rates change constantly and it is important to know that rates are cyclical. If rates are currently at historical lows then we know there is a strong probability rates will go up again, and vice versa. Certain economic indicators such as unemployment data, consumer price index, retail sales data, and consumer confidence all have an effect on mortgage interest rates. But the key factor to watch is the relationship between stocks and bonds.When the economy is slow and the stock market is "bearish," many investors move money out of stocks and into bonds and mortgage-backed securities. This causes mortgage interest rates to go down. When the economy is doing well, the stock market rallies and is considered "bullish." Investors then have a tendency to mov... 06/26/2008

Open House this Sunday, June 29th from 1-4! $1,275,000 3200 Navy DriveOak Hill, Virginia Elegant 5 BR, 4.5 BA, 3 side Brick Home. HW t-out main level. Gourmet Kit and Breakfast Room. Formal DR/LR. 2 story FR w/dramatic 2 story stone FP. Luxe MBR suite. 2nd MBR. 3/4 BRS w/Jack & Jill BA. LL w/custom designed Rec Room, wet bar, Library/Den, 5th BR, Full Bath. New A/C system. Trex deck w/screened in porch. Prof landscaped fenced yard backs to trees.     Visit my website at www.bobbysamson.com to see virtual tour and pictures.     Bobby Samson NVAR Top Producer bobbysamson527@hotmail.com 703-862-4714 Samson Realty14526 Lee Road Suite 100Chantilly, VA 20151 06/24/2008

 Coming Soon! Oak Hill 3 side Brick Single Family Home.  This home has it all! 5 BR, 4.5 Bath, 2 Car Side Load Garage. For more information please visit my website www.bobbysamson.com or call me directly at 703-862-4714 to schedule a preview.   Bobby Samson NVAR Top Producer bobbysamson527@hotmail.com 703-862-4714 Samson Realty14526 Lee Road Suite 100Chantilly, VA 20151   06/18/2008

"OPINION HAS CAUSED MORE TROUBLE ON THIS LITTLE EARTH THAN PLAGUES OR EARTHQUAKES." ~ Voltaire. Opinions certainly caused some trouble in the markets last week as several Fed members talked about inflation, the arch enemy of Bonds and home loan rates, and their comments shook the markets like a high-magnitude quake. Last week began with Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke suggesting that the Fed is in no hurry to hike rates because of "slack" in the economy. Bonds traded lower on this news, and this may be because many economists disagree with Bernanke and believe a rate hike would actually help strengthen the US Dollar, drop oil prices closer to $100 per barrel, ease inflation pressure and...as a result, help Bonds and home loan rates improve. Also chiming in last week was Philadelphia Fed Presi... 06/16/2008

I posted this a month ago and just had to repost to help spread the word. Goodsearch is such an easy way to raise money for your favorite charity! Please help spead the word! Here's a new easy way to raise money for your favorite cause. Just start using http://www.goodsearch.com/ as your search engine and online shopping mall. Every time you search the Internet or make an online purchase at one of their partner merchants, GoodSearch makes a donation to your favorite nonprofit or school and it's powered by Yahoo! so you get great search results! One great Cause I search for is: A Forever Home Rescue Foundation- Chantilly, VA They are an animal rescue organization       06/04/2008

$1,990,000 12191 Goldenchain CourtOak Hill, Virginia Custom home on secluded cul-de-sac in very sought after Shadetree Estates. Oakton schl dist. Professionally landscaped lot backs to trees. New appliances, flagstone patio, two sunrooms, two decks, two laundry rms, huge master suite, professional main kitchen w/ rough in for second kitchen in bsmnt, custom wetbar and off., Venetian plaster DR, professional painting throughout. A TRUE MUST SEE! Stop by and see this luxurious home for yourself!   For more information please visit my website www.bobbysamson.com     Bobby Samson NVAR Top Producer bobbysamson527@hotmail.com 703-862-4714 Samson Realty14526 Lee Road Suite 100Chantilly, VA 20151 05/22/2008

  Finally some great news for potential home buyers!!! Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have finally realized the "Declining Market" Policy is hurting us, not helping us. As of June 1 we'll be able to go back to normal value guidelines!!!! This will help our market. Below is the article from the wall street journal... Fannie Is Poised to Scrap Policy Over Down PaymentsBig Boost to Washington Area Real Estate Wall Street Journal (05/16/08) P. A3; Hagerty, James R. On June 1, Fannie Mae will end a policy that mandates higher down payments in "declining markets," or those where property values are falling. The policy was opposed by the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders, as well as affordable housing advocates, because it hurt affordability at a time w... 05/19/2008

Featured Homes for Sale the week of May 15th. I  just listed 20416 Cool Fern Sq in Ashburn. This 3 BR TH is listed at $259,900. For more information on any of these listings please call me directly at 703-864-4894 or visit my website at www.dmsamson.com JUST LISTED 20416 Cool Fern SquareTownhouse 3 bedrooms 2 full/1 partial baths $259,900 1,307 sqft Ashburn, VA UNDER CONTRACT 9108 Bowler DriveTownhouse 4 bedrooms 4 full/1 partial baths $424,900 2,244 sqft Fairfax, VA 6328 Field Flower TrailTownhouse 3 bedrooms 3 full/1 partial baths $349,900 1,840 sqft Centreville, VA 9064 Tanyard LaneTownhouse 3 bedrooms 2 full/2 partial baths $449,999 1,712 sqft Lorton, VA UNDER CONTRACT 22521 Maison Carree SquareTownhouse 3 bedrooms 2 full/2 partial baths $365,000 2,047 sqft Ashburn, VA 43123 Holtby ... 05/15/2008

  Open House this Sunday, May 18th from 1-4 $1,990,000 12191 Goldenchain CourtOak Hill, Virginia Custom home on secluded cul-de-sac in very sought after Shadetree Estates. Oakton schl dist. Professionally landscaped lot backs to trees. New appliances, flagstone patio, two sunrooms, two decks, two laundry rms, huge master suite, professional main kitchen w/ rough in for second kitchen in bsmnt, custom wetbar and off., Venetian plaster DR, professional painting throughout. A TRUE MUST SEE! Stop by and see this luxurious home for yourself!   For more information please visit my website www.bobbysamson.com     Bobby Samson NVAR Top Producer bobbysamson527@hotmail.com 703-862-4714 Samson Realty14526 Lee Road Suite 100Chantilly, VA 20151   05/15/2008

YOU WON'T FIND MANY PROPERTIES LIKE THIS IN FAIRFAX COUNTY!This 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, Brick-Front Colonial Home is situated on nearly 1/2 acre, and the lot is level and backs to mature trees for privacy. Inside you'll find an open, flowing floorplan. There's a separate Formal Living Room and Formal Dining Room with wood floors, and the back of the home has a cozy Family Room and large, updated eat-in Kitchen.Built in 1993, all rooms are bright and sunny with numerous windows. The four upstairs bedrooms are generously-sized, especially the Master Suite with his & hers closets, a private sitting area, and private Master Bathroom w/separate shower and tub.This home is located within a block of Fairfax County's Frying Pan Park, with horses, farm animals and a farmer's market. Plus its conv... 11/10/2007

Quite a few homes went up for rent instead of sale this week - which is good for those truly trying to sell their home. The inventory has come down to 103 active single family homes in Oak Hill/ Herndon. There were 5 new homes listed this past week. We still have the 5 foreclosures - which have not sold yet. We had 3 homes sell this week - better than last - so maybe we are getting some strength. They were on the market respectively 80, 90 and 126 days - this is reflecting the number of homes we have and that fact 10 - 12 homes are selling each month. I hope everyone had a safe Halloween. 11/02/2007