The Potomac Club community located on 200 acres in Prince William County was recently named the best selling planned community in the Northern Virginia area by the Hanley Woods Market Intelligence report which tracks new home developments across the area. Three recognized builders; Pulte, Ryan and M/I homes are working with the Kettler Brothers on the development of the area and are making great progress in transforming the area into a mixed use neighborhood that includes townhouses, condos and commercial space. The most notable part of the development for owners is the recreation center that opened this summer. Costing close to $12 million the center has both indoor and outdoor pools, a rock wall, billiards room, business center and is a WiFi hot spot for residents who want a chance to... 12/05/2007

POTOMAC CLUB SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOMES There are 14 "ACTIVE" Single Family Townhomes for sale in the Potomac Club subdivision of Woodbridge. These homes are priced at $259,990 up to $389,990. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 116 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Homes in the Potomac Club subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are no Single Family Townhomes available for rent priced at this time. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and neighboring Manassas Park. If you are not sure why it is advan... 12/01/2007

Over the past 31 years my husband and I have developed a rather substantial Sphere of Influence.  We have sold first homes to children of our clients.  These buyers were four and five years old when we first met their parents.There is no question Search Engine Optimization is a currently important aspect of the real estate business.  It is also most important to remember SOI was here long before SEO and will still be vital long after SEO is replaced by whatever technology comes down the road.Keeping in contact with clients seems like a "no brainer", but it takes as much involvement as SEO of your website.  We have clients with whom we have had as many as 6 or more transactions.  For example, I sold a young USAF 2nd lieutenant and his wife their first home - he was a Lieutenant Colonel w... 12/01/2007

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog entitled Did You Just Hang up on a Potential Customer about a phone call from a couple who had some questions about a new home construction contract.  After pulling their offer on the new home we decided that resale properties in established Prince William County communities made the most sense for them in the long run.   Even in a market considered to be "slow" the first home they made an offer on had multiple offers and then a few weeks later we spied a new listing on a cul-de-sac in Old Bridge Estates and it turned out to be the ONE!The owners had been in the home for a long time and were relocating to Chicago with a lot of mixed emotions about moving on.  The buyers and sellers meet during the sales process and got along famously which made the sellers... 11/26/2007

For those of you who live in Prince William, Fairfax, Stafford, area...if you have not been to Leesylvania Park...you are missing out.  I was in the area meeting with a client and decided to check out the surrounding area. A short distance, from the neighborhood I was in, was Leesylvania Park.. I drove in, not really expecting much but picnic tables.....I could not Believe how beautiful this place is...it is breathtaking, and I can imagine how beautiful it must be during the season..                   11/26/2007

Here is the market update for the community of Newporst, located in Woodbridge, Virginia.There are currently 16 single family homes one the market in this community in the price range of $319,000-$619,000There is currently 1 home under contract in this community $425,000 There have been no closings in the last 30 days in this community.  If you are looking to purchase a home in this community of in Prince William County, Give Konnie McKee, a  call 703 407 7088 or visit my website at www.KonnieMac.com   11/22/2007

  The square footage above is for the main and upper levels only - it does not include basement square footage.  There are 200 detached homes in Twin Oaks - the first homes were delivered in 1986.  One of the features of this subdivision is that the homes are on 1/4 acre lots.  New homes of this size would have lots 5,000 square feet or less.Currently, there are three homes on the market which says a lot about the popularity of these homes with only three out of 200 for sale.  Entrance to Twin Oaks is on Minnieville Road - they are between Smoketown and Old Bridge Roads which makes it a quick trip to I-95, the Prince William Parkway and Route 123.  It is about a 5 minute drive to the commuter bus lot at Old Bridge Road.  Also look at CEDAR RUN by the same builder          SPECIAL NOTE: ... 11/22/2007

COLONY WOODSSINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 5 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Colony Woods subdivision of Woodbridge. These homes range in price from $350,000 up to $499,950. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 231 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Homes in Colony Woods "UNDER CONTRACT" or available for rent at this time.Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and neighboring Manassas Park. If you are not sure why it is advantageous to have a knowledgeable REALTOR® represent you and your family's need... 11/19/2007

Would you like to wake up in the morning and look out over the water? Do you want to leave the worries of taking care of a yard and all the maintenance of detached home behind? If you would then you are ready to check out the latest luxury waterfront condo project in Prince William County. Overlooking the marina and Occoquan River in Belmont Bay, HarborSide is latest development project by EFO Capital Management in Belmont Bay. Previous projects included the two waterfront Harbor Pointe condo buildings and the nine-story Harborview the only luxury high rise condo currently in Prince William County.From the first glimpse of the wide exterior steps, balconies and marble floored lobby you realize you are entering a top of the line building. Featuring 28 units and 6 distinct floor plans all... 11/17/2007

LAKE TERRAPINSINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 8 "active" Single Family Homes for sale in the Lake Terrapin subdivision of Woodbridge. These homes range in price from $499,900 up to $600,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 212 days. Currently, there are 3 Single Family Homes in Lake Terrapin "UNDER CONTRACT".In addition, there are no Single Family Homes available for rent at this time.Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and neighboring Manassas Park. If you are not sure why it is advantageous to have a knowledgeable ... 11/16/2007

BROOKE FARMSINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 3 "active" Single Family Homes for sale in the Brooke Farm subdivision of Woodbridge. These homes range in price from $420,000 up to $514,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 146 days. Currently, there are 1 Single Family Home in Brooke Farm "UNDER CONTRACT".In addition, there is 1 Single Family Home available for rent at $2,275 per month.Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and neighboring Manassas Park. If you are not sure why it is advantageous to have a knowledgeable REA... 11/16/2007

MALVERN CHASESINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 3 "active" Single Family Homes for sale in the Malvern Chase subdivision of Woodbridge. These homes range in price from $774,990 up to $899,999. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 313 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Homes in Malvern Chase "UNDER CONTRACT".In addition, there are no Single Family Homes available for rent at this time.Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and neighboring Manassas Park. If you are not sure why it is advantageous to have a knowledgeable... 11/16/2007

RIVER FALLSSINGLE FAMILY HOMESThere are 12 "active" Single Family Homes for sale in the River Falls subdivision of Woodbridge. These homes range in price from $569,990 up to $1,499,999. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 257 days. Currently, there are 1 Single Family Home in River Falls "UNDER CONTRACT".In addition, there are 4 Single Family Homes available for rent ranging in price from $3,200 to $5,500.Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and neighboring Manassas Park. If you are not sure why it is advantageous to ... 11/16/2007

It's that time of the year again when Marine Corps Reserve Units or Marine Corps League Detachments go all out in their mission of providing a NEW TOY for needy children throughout the country.  In those parts of the country where there are no Reserve or League units men and women, usually retired Marines, can form groups, become authorized and fulfill the need in their community.The earlier you participate the easier it will be for the Corps to meet their objective - because of the massive recall of toys, they intend to check every toy against the recall list and that takes time.  The photo below was taken from the Toys For Tots website and is a link to the site  If you are unable to donate a toy you can make a monetary contribution.The Toys For Tots campaign is especially effective an... 11/16/2007

     WHAT ARE HOT LANES AND WHY DO WE NEED THEM? HOT = HIGH OCCUPANCY TARIFF.  WHY IS THERE A NEED?We are the nation's 3rd most congested area.We have the nation's 2nd longest commuteFour - in ten outer suburbs have average commutes of more than 45 minutes.Virginia's residents spend $1.7 billion annually in delays and wasted fuel.CONDITIONS ARE GETTING WORSETravel will increase by 50% by 2025Outer counties are growing at a rate 3x faster than those inside the BeltwayVDOT is partnering with Fluor-Transurban to develop the I-95/395 HOV/Bus/HOT Lanes project.  Both firms are world leaders in the construction and management of highways and highway toll systems.Construction on the northern section could begin in the second half of 2008 with a construction period of four to five years to comp... 11/15/2007

 Relief is under way for those people who have struggled for years with the fact that Minnieville Road dops down to two lanes at Caton Hill Road on your way east.It is equally slow from Old Bridge Road westbound until you reach Caton Hill Road.Those of us who use that stretch of the road can take comfort in the fact that improvements are under way.  It is obvious this road will be completed in the not too distant future and Minnieville will be a four lane road from Old Bridge Road all the way to Spriggs Road.We have lived in this area for many years.  My husband and I are a ful ltime real estate team that has served more than 1500 clients.  CONTACT ME  for assistance with WOODBRIDGE, VA OR PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY REAL ESTATE.     11/08/2007

Currently, there are 11 homes for sale in River Falls.The Average List Price is $1,009,381The   Lowest List Price is $724,900The   Highest List Price is $1,499,999 One home sold in October 2007It was located at 4374 Windermere PlaceThe original list price was $1,625,000The list price at the time of sale was $1,399,000The home sold for $1,350,000CONTACT ME for assistance with RIVER FALLS or PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY REAL ESTATE  11/04/2007

This week a new twist in Northern Virginia commuting was tested on the waters of the Potomac River.   On a windy day with choppy waters a twin hulled catamaran made a run between Quantico and the Navy Yard in DC in 58 minutes.   Now if you think that the average driving time along Route 1 or I-95 during rush hour can run close to 1.5 hours in good weather and no accidents the thought of a ferry ride in less than an hour can be enticing. The proposed Potomac River Express will run between Harbor Station in Woodbridge (under development) and downtown DC still has a long way to go to become a reality.   Harbor Station is a new planned development on 2500 acres in Prince William County which will feature a town center, golf course, office and residential space, a VRE station and the propose... 11/02/2007

This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for OLD BRIDGE ESTATES.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Prince William County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home.Currently, there are   20 TOWN HOMES  FOR SALEThe sales figures in this report are for the MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2007  SALES STATISTICS (2  SOLD)AVERAGE LIST PRICE$293,700AVERAGE SALES PRICE$282,500MINUS SELLER SUBSIDIES$9,750NET SALES PRICE$272,750 CONTACT ME for assistance with OLD BRIDGE ESTATES and PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY REAL ESTATE       11/01/2007

This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for OLD BRIDGE ESTATES.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Prince William County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home.Currently, there are   7 DETACHED HOMES  FOR SALEThe sales figures in this report are for the MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2007  SALES STATISTICS (2  SOLD)AVERAGE LIST PRICE$459,950AVERAGE SALES PRICE$450,000MINUS SELLER SUBSIDIES$8,000NET SALES PRICE$442,000 CONTACT ME for assistance with OLD BRIDGE ESTATES and PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY REAL ESTATE     11/01/2007