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May 14, 2008

Stafford County VA Market Report March 2008

Filed under: Market Report Stafford — admin @ 2:22 pm
   2008    2007    % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 41,529,384 $ 46,847,228 - 11.35 %
Average Sold Price: $ 319,457 $ 374,778 - 14.76 %
Median Sold Price: $ 294,950 $ 349,999 - 15.73 %
Total Units Sold: 130 125 4.00 %
Average Days on Market: 159 114 39.47 %
Average List Price for Solds: $ 366,324 $ 399,090 - 8.21 %
Avg Sale Price as a
percentage of Avg List Price:
87.21 % 93.91 %

May 8, 2008

STAFFORD COUNTY FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS - IT’S TIME TO FIND A HOME

Filed under: First Time Home Buyers — admin @ 5:36 pm

STAFFORD COUNTY VIRGINIA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE.  We’ve sold many homes in Stafford County and our home buyers love the area and benefited greatly from the present low prices.   

WHAT DO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS NEED?  Home buyers in Loudoun County VA

  • Confidence that they’ll find a home in their qualifying price range.
  • Confidence that they’ll be able to get a good mortgage?
  • Confident that they’ll be able to find that combination of home price, location, schools, commuter routes, shopping, houses of worship, activities for the children and the hundreds of other things that cause residents to say “I love living in Stafford County.”
  • First Time Home Buyers need an agent who will be patient and help the buyers understand the real estate market. 

WHY STAFFORD?  For one thing, it’s far enough away from Washington, D.C. to offer good a lot of home for the money.  Our Stafford County Broker recently closed the two lovely homes below and they are both in First Time Home Buyer price range. 

The first home below SOLD for $334,000 with $5,400 Closing Help from the Seller and the second one SOLD for $340,000 with $8,000 Closing Help from the Seller.

   Stafford County Real Estate                                             

The homes above are just a wonderful example of the fantastic buys that are available to our home buyers in Stafford County.  Prices are at the lowest in 4 years and the Sellers need Buyers.  For Stafford home buyers, this is the best opportunity to establish a home in a beautiful community in Stafford County in many years.    

YOU’LL LOVE LIVING IN STAFFORD COUNTY.  Azaleas in Bloom                                                 New Home In Stafford County

            New Home in Stafford County

              NEW HOME BUYERS QUALIFY FOR THE HOMEFINDERS.COM NEW HOME BUYERS REBATE

The New Medical Center will be service the county and offer medical services close to home

The county is well priced to begin upward pricing faster than other areas in Northern Virginia. 

DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE QUALIFIED TO BUY?  For First Time Home Buyers who do not know their qualifying price range, just give me a call and I’ll give you a target price.  If you are serious and ready to buy, a pre-approval will just take a few hours.  These homes are all in FHA financing range which means that the loans and interest rates are not subject to credit scoring.  The new FHA loan limit is $729,900 and we can refer you to excellent and reliable mortgage companies that can help you with all of your financing needs. 

                                Stafford County Map

It’s the best time for a First Time Home Buyer to buy in 6 years.  Look at what your money will buy in a price range of $300,000 to $400,000. 

Property Details for listing # ST6707018
Price:  $399,999 City:  STAFFORD
Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  3 full  1 half
Type of Home:  Detached Style:  Colonial
Year Built:  1997 Lot Acreage:  0.344605
Subdivision:  BRENTWOOD ESTATES  County:  STAFFORD, VA 
State, Zip:  VA, 22556  Status:  ACTIVE 

Listing Office: RE/MAX Gateway, LLC 

Property Details for listing # ST6740507
Price:  $399,500 City:  STAFFORD
Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  3 full  1 half
Type of Home:  Detached Style:  Colonial
Year Built:  2001 Lot Acreage:  0.183701
Subdivision:  APPLE GROVE  County:  STAFFORD, VA 
State, Zip:  VA, 22556  Status:  ACTIVE 

Listing Office: High Associates REALTORS 

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

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CONTACT HOMEFINDERS FOR A TOUR OF HOMES.  We’ll show you what your money will buy in this exciting Stafford County real estate market.  Homefinders network includes agents and brokers who are experienced with Buyers Agency, Listing Services, Short Sales, Foreclosures and New Homes Sales. 

May 6, 2008

STAFFORD COUNTY FORECLOSED HOMES ACTIVE LISTINGS and SOLD JANUARY 1 - APRIL 30, 2008

Filed under: Latest Foreclosures — admin @ 3:48 pm

STAFFORD COUNTY VA REAL ESTATE IS MUCH IN DEMAND BY HOME BUYERS.  PRICES ARE GOOD AND THE stafford county houseVIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS OFFERS TRAFFIC FREE COMMUTING TO PENTAGON AND WASHINGTON, DC.

FORECLOSURES IN STAFFORD COUNTY OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SMART BUYERS LOOKING FOR VALUE. 

FORECLOSURE LISTING FOR SALE IN STAFFORD COUNTY - Active TODAY

City ListPrice   Type Lot Acres BR BathsAll Fpl # Gar

SOLD FORECLOSURES IN STAFFORD COUNTY FROM JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2008.

The below is a real life example of what home buyers can expect in the foreclosure market. 

City ListPrice ClosePrice CloseDate   Type YrBlt DOMM

Click below for updated list of foreclosures ACTIVE April 5, 2008

http://activerain.com/blogsview/498370/STAFFORD-COUNTY-FORECLOSED-HOMES

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May 4, 2008

STAFFORD COUNTY NEW HOMES - REBATE

Filed under: Stafford New Homes — admin @ 3:37 pm

STAFFORD COUNTY NEW HOMES - STAFFORD, VIRGINIA - NEW HOMES ON WOODED LOTS (edit/delete)

STAFFORD NEW HOMES - STAFFORD COUNTY’S POPULAR LUXURY HOME COMMUNITY - GREATNew Homes in Staffrrd County VA PRICES - BUILDER INCENTIVES AND BEAUTIFUL WOODED HOME SITES. 

  • Model #1 - $429,900 - 2,628 Square Feet
  • Model #2 - $439,990 - 2,736 Square Feet
  • Model #3 - $459,990 - 2,952 Square Feet
  • Model #4 - $479,990 - 3,250 Square Feet
  • Model #5 - $494,990 - 3,433 Square Feet

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING

                                                        Some upgrades at 50%                            

                                                        $10,000 Builder Credit for Closing                 

         Round Hill New Homes   Round Hill New Homes

                         Options include Brick, Stone and Side Load Garages, Finished Basements. 

THE MOST POPULAR LOCATION FOR BEAUTIFUL AND WELL PRICED HOMES IN STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING * CONSTRUCTION FINANCING AVAILABLE * NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS

FANTASTIC WOODED HOME SITES WHERE YOUR NEW HOME CAN BE NESTLED IN THE TREES

WONDERFUL FLOOR PLANS 
        GOURMET KITCHENS, GARDEN BATHS 
                BUYERS 1% REBATE 
                        FREE WASHER AND DRYER 
                                PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING
                                        POPULAR STAFFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
                                                WOODED HOME SITES AVERAGE 3 ACRES OR MORE

NEW HOMES IN STAFFORD VIRGINIA.   CONTACT LENN FOR A TOUR OF HOME SITES AND FLOOR PLANS. 

CALL LENN FOR A TOUR DATE AND TO REGISTER FOR YOUR

  •             1.  1% Buyer’s REBATE
  •             2.  FREE Washer and Dryer
  •             3.  JUST 6 LOTS Remaining Available

          Round Hill New HomesBEAUTIFUL WOODED HOME SITES

Beautiful Home Sites

All wooded home sites average 3 acres. 

Beautiful lots

Pre-Construction Pricing

See details below and register for Buyer’s REBATE and FREE Washer and Dryer. 

Community overlooks Aquia Creek.

POPULAR AND BEAUTIFUL EXTERIOR DESIGNS

2,659 sq. ft. $429,990
4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Library, Open Foyer and Family Room, Master Suite, and Garden Bath, Laundry/Mudroom, Pantry, unfinished basement, 2 Car Garage, 3 Acre Home Sites.

3,250 sq. ft. $479,990
4 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths, Mater Suite w/Garden Bath, Library, Open Foyer and Family Room, Laundry/Mudroom off Kitchen, 2 Car Garage, unfinished basement, 3 Acre Home Sites. 

3,433 sq. ft. $494,990
4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Baths, Open Floor Plan, Library, Large family Room, Laundry/Mudroom off Kitchen and 2 car garage, unfinished basement, 3 Acre Home Sites.

The description above may vary as builders add new floor plans from time to time. 

COMMUNITY IS LOCATED OVERLOOKING AQUIA CREEK

Stafford County Map

COMMUTING IS BY Route 95, Route 1, VRE. 

Cost of Living Comparison for Stafford County.

Community is close to Quantico

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.  Call Lenn to REGISTER for the 1% CASH BACK REBATE and FREE Washer and Dryer.

April 29, 2008

Stafford County New Homes - BUYERS REBATE

Filed under: Stafford New Homes — admin @ 11:57 am

Call Lenn to see these beautiful new homes in Stafford County, Virginia

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Property Photo

MLS#: ST6535638 

Price: $499,000 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 2 full  1 half 

Garage: Attached 

Zip Code: 22554 

City, State: STAFFORD, VA 

Community: MEADOWBOOKE ESTATES 

Status: ACTIVE

Listing Agency: Century 21 Stackhouse & Associates
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MLS#: ST6597152 

Price: $499,000 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 4 full  1 half 

Garage: Attached 

Zip Code: 22556 

City, State: STAFFORD, VA 

Community: EQUESTRIAN ESTATES 

Status: ACTIVE

Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Elite
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Property Photo

MLS#: ST6597660 

Price: $499,000 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 3 full   

Garage: Attached 

Zip Code: 22556 

City, State: STAFFORD, VA 

Community: EQUESTRIAN ESTATES 

Status: ACTIVE

Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Elite
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Property Photo

MLS#: ST6597678 

Price: $499,000 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 4 full  1 half 

Garage: Attached 

Zip Code: 22556 

City, State: STAFFORD, VA 

Community: EQUESTRIAN ESTATES 

Status: ACTIVE

Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Elite
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Property Photo

MLS#: ST6706409 

Price: $499,000 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 4 full  1 half 

Garage: Attached 

Zip Code: 22556 

City, State: STAFFORD, VA 

Community: EQUESTRIAN ESTATES 

Status: ACTIVE

Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Elite
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April 27, 2008

STAFFORD COUNTY NEW HOMES - NEW HOMES ON 3 TO 6 ACRE LOTS

Filed under: Stafford New Homes — admin @ 3:28 pm

STAFFORD COUNTY NEW HOMES - NEW HOMES ON 3 TO 6 ACRE HOME SITES. (edit/delete)

 NEW HOMES IN STAFFORD VIRGINIA, LOCATED ON AQUIA CREEK, WOODED LOTS.  BEAUTIFUL WOODED LOTS AND A GORGEOUS HOME CAN BE YOUR IN NORTHERN STAFFORD COUNTY.
Stafford County real estate is a popular location for relocation buyers.  With the spring home buying season, 
atmosphere, we’re visiting builders offering beautiful new home models with many upgrades included.

Lots on 3 lots or more.  If we can find homes to be built on WOODED home site, even better.

JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTIFUL MODELS IN THIS COMMUNITY.  Homes with 2,658 Sq Ft to 3,433 Sq Ft.

HOMES PRICED FROM $429,990 TO $494,990.  These homes qualify for the Homefinders new home REBATE.

Models from 2,658 square feet to 3,433 square feet. 

  stafford county new homes

 JUST LOOK AT THE HOME SITES IN THIS BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY IN STAFFORD COUNTY

           

       
                             

 Stafford County Map


COST OF LIVING COMPARISONS FOR STAFFORD COUNTY VIRGINIA  Visit Homefinders in Stafford for cost
of living comparisons for cities across the US.  The cost of living is similar throughout the Washington Metro
area with the exception of housing.  Stafford County, due to the distance to Washington, D.C. is far more
affordable than real estate in Prince William County and Fairfax County.
 

REPORT OF NEW HOME SALES IN STAFFORD COUNTY FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS - 3 ACRES OR MORE.

City ListPrice   Type Lot Acres BR BathsAll Fpl # Gar

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES IN STAFFORD COUNTY  Housing in Stafford County became a viable
alternative to Fairfax and Prince William County when the Virginia Railway Express opened in the mid 1990s. 
 
Search ACTIVE listings in Stafford County.  Contact Homefinders for a wonderful tour of homes in your price
range.  Ask us about our new home REBATE for Stafford New Home buyers. 

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988, E-Mail.

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April 21, 2008

AUCTION, Farm to be auctioned on May 16. Absolute Auction, no minimum bid.

Filed under: Stafford Housing — admin @ 10:01 am

Property Details for listing # ST6735891
Price:  $1,549,600 City:  FREDERICKSBURG
Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  3 full  1 half
Type of Home:  Detached Style:  Colonial
Year Built:  1900 Lot Acreage:  45.014991
Subdivision:  NONE  County:  STAFFORD, VA 
State, Zip:  VA, 22405  Status:  ACTIVE 

Descriptions
Comments:  ABSOLUTE AUCTION ON MAY 16, ON SITE 1PM. PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF FINAL BID DOLLAR AMOUNT! PRICE LISTED IS TAX ASSESSMENT. FINAL $ BID MAY BE MORE OR LESS. Absolutely Stunning 4,575 sf Colonial Farm, 45+ Ac Rappahannock Waterfront PARADISE! Featuring elegant living! Grounds has 2BR Guest home, 100 x 100 Barn, 6 fenced pastures, 3 ADDITIONAL 4BR PERC SITES NEAR RIVER & scenic river VIEWS 

Home Interior Features
Amenities:  Attic-Access Only, Built-in Bookcases, Drapery Rods, Drapes/Curtains, Entry Lvl BR, Fireplace Equip., FP Glass Doors, FP Heatilator, FP Mantels, FP Screen, MBA/Sep Tub, Wd Stove Insrt, Wet Bar/Bar, Wood Floors  Appliances:  Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range-Electric, Range hood, Refrigerator 
Basement:  Cellar, Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs  Kitchen / Dining Info:  Butlers Pantry, Galley Kitchen, Sep Dining Rm 
Other Rooms:  2nd Master BR, Lndry-Sep Rm, Main Lvl BR, Solarium  Disabled Features:  36″+ wide Halls, Entry Slope <1′, Low Pile Carpeting, Lvl Entry-Main, Ramp-Main Lvl 
Heating System:  Baseboard, Heat Pump(s), Radiant  Heating Fuel:  Oil, Wood 
Cooling System:  Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Window Unit(s)  Cooling Fuel:  Electric 
Water System:  Well  Hot Water:  Electric 
Parking:  Drvwy/Off Str, DW - Circular 
Room Dimensions

Room

Dimensions

Level

Living Room

21 x 15

Main

Dining Room

15 x 13

Main

Bedroom-Master

18 x 11

Main

Sitting Room

14 x 11

Main

Bedroom-Second

16 x 11

Upper 1

Bedroom-Third

13 x 11

Upper 1

Bedroom-Fourth

15 x 13

Upper 1

Bedroom-Fifth

16 x 10

Upper 1

Kitchen

17 x 10

Main

Recreation Rm

60 x 35

Main

Den

23 x 15

Main

Other Room 1

8 x 12

Main

Library

14 x 18

Main

Foyer

12 x 8

Main

 
Home Exterior Features
Construction:  Concrete/Block, Masonite, Stucco  Exterior Features:  Fenced-Partially, Fenced-Rear, Horses Allowed, Patio, Pool (In-Ground), Porch-front, Private Road, Secure Storage 
Buildings:  Guest House, Shed, Tenant House  Water Oriented Details:  RAPPAHANNOCK RI 
Water Access:  Yes  Waterfront:  Yes 

Your Agent’s Information

Your Agent: LENN HARLEY 

Phone: 800-711-7988  

Office: HOMEFINDERS.COM 

Listing Courtesy Of

Listing Office: Exit Real Estate Professionals 

April 17, 2008

NEW HOME STAFFORD VA. 1% Buyer Rebate. Reduced $67,000 to $406,000.

Filed under: Stafford New Homes — admin @ 2:12 pm

Property Details for listing # ST6607072
Price:  $409,000 City:  STAFFORD
Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2 full  1 half
Type of Home:  Detached Style:  Colonial
Year Built:  2007 Lot Acreage:  0
Subdivision:  HILLS AT AQUIA  County:  STAFFORD, VA 
State, Zip:  VA, 22554  Status:  ACTIVE 

Your Agent: LENN HARLEY   E-Mail.

Phone: 800-711-7988  

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April 11, 2008

Fredericksburg VA homes for sale, $250K to $300K.

Filed under: Fredericksburg $250 — admin @ 6:17 pm
Property Photo

MLS#: ST6634112 

Price: $299,990 

Bedrooms: 3 

Bathrooms: 2 full   

Garage: Attached 

Zip Code: 22405 

City, State: FREDERICKSBURG, VA 

Community: FERRY FARMS 

Status: ACTIVE ?

Listing Agency: Century 21 Cardinal Realty, Inc.
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Property Photo

MLS#: ST6572832 

Price: $299,950 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 3 full   

Garage: Attached 

Zip Code: 22405 

City, State: FREDERICKSBURG, VA 

Community: HICKORY RIDGE 

Status: ACTIVE ?

Listing Agency: Better Homes Realty, Inc.
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MLS#: ST6537238 

Price: $299,900 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 3 full   

Garage: N/A 

Zip Code: 22405 

City, State: FREDERICKSBURG, VA 

Community: SPRING VALLEY 

Status: ACTIVE ?

Listing Agency: RE/MAX Allegiance
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Property Photo

MLS#: ST6683429 

Price: $299,900 

Bedrooms: 3 

Bathrooms: 2 full   

Garage: Detached, Front Loading Garage 

Zip Code: 22405 

City, State: FREDERICKSBURG, VA 

Community: HIGHLAND HOME 

Status: ACTIVE ?

Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty
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MLS#: ST6684626 

Price: $299,900 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 2 full  1 half 

Garage: Attached 

Zip Code: 22405 

City, State: FREDERICKSBURG, VA 

Community: CANNON RIDGE 

Status: ACTIVE ?

Listing Agency: D.S.A. Properties & Investments LLC
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MLS#: ST6686997 

Price: $299,900 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 2 full   

Garage: N/A 

Zip Code: 22405 

City, State: FREDERICKSBURG, VA 

Community: GRAFTON VILLAGE 

Status: ACTIVE ?

Listing Agency: Century 21 AdVenture, Inc.
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MLS#: ST6700988 

Price: $299,900 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 2 full   

Garage: Detached, Front Loading Garage 

Zip Code: 22405 

City, State: FREDERICKSBURG, VA 

Community: LEELAND HEIGHTS 

Status: ACTIVE ?

Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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Property Photo

MLS#: ST6696204 

Price: $299,886 

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 2 full   

Garage: Attached, Front Loading Garage 

Zip Code: 22405 

City, State: FALMOUTH, VA 

Community: ARGYLE HILLS 

Status: ACTIVE ?

Listing Agency: Century 21 AdVenture, Inc.