Monthly Archives: January 2015

Dale City Woodbridge VA Single Family Home for Rent

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Dale City Woodbridge VA Single Family Home for Rent, by Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge VA 

Single Family Home for Rent 

4607 Hamilton Dr. Woodbridge VA 22193



  • Dale City Single Family Home 
  • 4 Bedrooms 
  • 2 Full Bathroom 
  • Eat in Kitchen
  • 2nd Kitchenette in Basement 
  • Fireplace 
  • Deck
  • Large fully fenced Backyard 
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Upgraded Bathrooms 
  • Hardwood Floors through out 
  • Close to everything
  • And so much more 
Don’t miss out, this could be your new home.

Call Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Reatly in Woodbridge VA to set up a showing 571-446-0002

First Time Home Buyers Consider Woodbridge VA

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First Time Home Buyers Consider Woodbridge VA, by Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge VA 




Woodbridge VA is a great place for first time home buyers to consider. In and around Woodbridge VA there are some great homes for the first time home buyers. 

Earlier today I heart on the radio that first time home buyers had troubles finding homes for sale. My first instinct was, first time home buyers should be considering Woodbridge VA. There are plenty of homes for sale in and around the Woodbridge VA area that might fit the price budget for a first time home buyer.



Do you currently live in Woodbridge VA and are curious to know what your Woodbridge VA Home is worth in Today’s Real Estate Market 
More information about Woodbridge VA, Dale City, Lake Ridge VA Homes for Sale
Here you can see the Woodbridge VA Home price trends, Woodbridge VA Inventory trends Median List Price for Homes in Woodbridge VA, the average days on Market for Woodbridge VA homes for sale and so much more. All is shown by Zip Code. The Zip Codes for Woodbridge VA are 22191, 22192, 22193.
This will provide valuable insight into the Woodbridge VA communities and also offers a feature to finding Woodbridge VA grocery stores, Woodbridge VA retail stores, Woodbridge VA Restaurants and so much more. 
Find and compare Woodbridge VA Schools. All information about Woodbridge VA Schools are at your fingertips right here. 
If you are not yet sure in which Woodbridge VA area you would like to live compare Woodbridge VA Zip Codes or compare to another area side by side.

Get financing on Homes for Sale in Woodbridge VA

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Get financing on Homes for Sale in Woodbridge VA, by Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge VA 





There are many options when it comes to financing homes for sale in Woodbridge VA.

To find out more about purchasing a home in and around Woodbridge VA contact Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty at 571-446-0002.

Get pre-qualified for financing on homes for Sale in Woodbridge VA click here

Conventional Loan
The most common and one of the most popular loans currently is a conventional loan. For most conventional loans you have to have a higher credit score then for an FHA loan, however with most conventional loans you do not have to pay the private mortgage insurance. Down payments for conventional loans normally start at 5 %.

FHA Loans
With an FHA loan credits score requirements are a bit lower then for a conventional loan. Down payments start as low as 3.5 %. Although the PMI or private mortgage insurance percentage has just been reduced for a FHA loan there is still PMI that you will have to pay. Interest rates are generally a little bit lower compared to a conventional loan. 


VA Loan
VA loans are only available to qualifying veterans or current service members. If you have a VA eligibility first of all THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. VA loans are the best loans out there. There is no down payment requirement for a VA loan. No PMI and interest rates are very competitive for a VA loan. 


First time Home Buyers Loans
There are several first time home buyer programs or programs for educators, firefighters, law enforcement or healthcare providers. If you fall into one of these programs call me today to get additional information or contact the lender Carol O’Connell directly at www.CoConnell.com


To find out more about buying a home in or around Woodridge VA contact Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge VA today at 571-446-0002. 

Common Mistakes When Selling Homes for Sale in Woodbridge VA

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Common Mistakes When Selling Homes for Sale in Woodbridge VA 

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You are thinking about selling your Woodbridge VA area home, be sure you are not making any of these common mistakes.

Don’t get emotionally involved
When selling your home there are lots of emotions involved. Don’t let these emotions get to you. Home buyers visiting your home might not only have good things to say about the home, don’t let it get to you. You probably put a lot of effort, sweat and tears into a particular project and buyers may not see it the same way as you do.

Don’t get ahead of yourself
Don’t sell before the home is ready, it can cost you big. Make sure your home is ready by the time it hits the market. Actually even before it hits the market. When pictures are taken you need to make sure your home shows in the best light. 


Don’t hire the wrong Agent 
When thinking about selling your Woodbridge VA Home you need to make sure you hire the right Woodbridge VA Real Estate Agent. You need to make sure you work with someone that is familiar with the Woodbridge VA Real Estate market. Hiring one of the best Woodbridge VA Real Estate Agents will pay out. 


Don’t hide anything
A home buyer will be conducting a home inspection. So hiding any defects really doesn’t help. Make sure you are addressing any issues prior to putting your home on the market. It will be much cheaper that way then having to fix issues after a home inspection. Also if the home inspector discovers something major the buyer might get cold feet and walks away from the transaction all together. Addressing issues way before you list your home is always an excellent idea.

Don’t go crazy with upgrades
One of the worst mistakes a home owner can make is over improving a home and expecting a return for it. If all of the homes in your neighborhood are 4 bedroom homes with 2 full bathrooms and your home is a 10 bedroom home you probably put on too big of an addition for you to recuperate the money you put in. 


If you are currently thinking about selling your Woodbridge VA area home CALL ME TODAY: 571-446-0002. I specialize in Woodbridge VA area Homes for sale. If you are simply curious to to find out what your Woodbridge VA area home is worth click right here. 

Why Has my House NOT SOLD

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Why Has my House NOT SOLD, by Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge VA 

 


 

The million dollar question for everyone that has a home on the market for a long time and it just hasn't sold. Or your home hit the expired or withdrawn list on the MLS. 
 
There are generally 6 reasons why homes do not sell. The complete list is available above just fill out the form and you will be receiving a complete list of why homes do not sell. 
 
I specialize in previously listed homes and I can get the job done. CALL me today to schedule an appointment. 571-446-0002
 
 

 

 

 

Best places to go on a date for Valentines Day in Woodbridge VA

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Best places to go on a date for Valentines Day in Woodbridge VA, by Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge VA 



So Valentines Day is fast approaching and you might already have plans for this romantic day. If you are still looking for some ideas her are some tips of what you could do in and around Woodbridge VA. 


Dinner & Movies
One of the most talked about movies will be released on Valentines day. 50 Shades of Grey which would make the perfect Valentines date. Take your date to one of the restaurants close to the Potomac Mills AMC Theater and then head over to the movies. There are several great restaurants close to the movie theaters. Or if you want to go all out you take your date to the Luxury Movie Theater Paragon in Fredericksburg. They will serve you drinks and food right there. Great experience and even a better experience for Valentines day. 


Bistro L’Hermitage 
Fine dining is always a great idea but especially for Valentines day. The French pretty much invented romance so why not head to a French Restaurant in Woodbridge VA for Valentines day. They always offer a great menu. If you can’t make it on the most romantic day of the year definitely check it out another day.

Romantic Dinner at The Landing at Occoquan Harbor Marina 
They are offering a special Valentines Day Menu for $ 75.- per person for a great dinner for a 5 course Valentines Day dinner. Dinner with view to the water and marina it can’t get any more romantic then that.

Stay in and cook for your date 
One of the best ways to expressing your love is to cook for that special someone in your life. Make something the other person likes, this can be an inexpensive but still very romantic Valentines date.

A date to remember – Relax
Book a spa date for you and your love for Valentines day in one of the many Woodbridge VA Spas. Be sure to book ahead of time to making sure they have you on the schedule. Get a nice couples massage and just get pampered the entire day. If you don’t feel like going to a spa date, send your wife or girlfriend to the spa and then take her out for a nice dinner or even better prepare a nice meal at home.

How about bowling or Ice Skating
Do you enjoy bowling or is it just something different that you haven’t done in a while? Take your Valentine on a date to the bowling alley or the Ice Skating Rink. There is an great Ice Skating Rink in Woodbridge VA and there are several bowling alleys that you can go to. 


Whatever you do make sure you spend the day with that special someone. I personally don’t like going out on Valentines day as everything will be really busy. I do however love going out every other day of the year.

Woodbridge VA offers some great places to go out whether you are lovers or you are going out celebrating Valentines day with the entire family, there is something for everyone. 



Choosing your Woodbridge VA Gym

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Choosing your Woodbridge VA Gym, by Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge VA 

 


So first let me say, wow, and yes I definitely wish my man had abs like this. And where can I get in line to getting abs like this myself. Guess I should not have had that big piece of cake yesterday. Having said that, how should you choose a gym in and around the Woodbridge VA area. For me its always the closer the gym the easier it is for me to actually going to the gym. So for me location is is key. Just like in Real Estate location, location, location. The next very important point do they have classes? I am not so big on working out on the machines. I like classes. So here are some choices in the Woodbridge VA area. I will list the gyms I have experience with on top. Feel free to commenting:

Woodbridge VA Gyms:

Golds Gym in Woodbridge VA
There are now two Golds Gym's in Woodbridge VA. When I used to live in Lake Ridge the Lake Ridge Golds Gym was a couple of minutes away from where I lived. The second Golds Gym is off Route 1. I truly loved going to Golds Gym. All the instructors were great and the classes even better. I can highly recommend Golds Gym.

Chinn Center Woodbridge VA 
I love swimming and the Chinn Center has a great pool. Also their aerobic classes are great. Small and intimate. Everyone knows everyone and the instructors are great. Loved doing TRX there and cycling. The one thing I wasn't to happy about was the opening hours but otherwise I loved going to the Chinn Center.

XSport Fitness Woodbridge VA 
This gym offers great prices. If you are not interested in any of their classes you can attend the gym for below $10 per months. It is a little more expensive with classes but still affordable. The gym is super modern and conveniently located.

LA Fitness Woodbridge VA
La Ftiness also has a pool. Not as large as the pool at the Chinn Center, but still great for swimming. They offer lots of great classes at all times of the day. Modern equipment and they even have a basketball court.

Planet Fitness Woodbridge VA
I haven't visited Planet Fitness yet but I hear its a great gym very reasonably priced. Great location off Route One.

CrossFit Woodbridge VA 
CrossFit is the newest and hip gym pretty much everywhere. I haven't done CrossFit but I definitely want to try it one day, I am somewhat afraid that it will majorly kick my ass. 

Retro Fitness Woodbridge VA
Retro Fitness is located right at Potomac Mills Mall and I was told the gym also offers a pool. Brand new equipment and lots more. 

There are many more of the smaller gyms in and around Woodbridge VA but I think with the above list I got the major ones.

Want to live close to any of these Gyms you can find a home for sale in Woodbridge VA right here. Search for homes for sale in Woodbridge VA. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Woodbridge VA Luxury Real Estate Market Homes for Sale

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Woodbridge VA Luxury Real Estate Market Homes for Sale, by Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge VA 



Homes for Sale in Luxury Communities
in Woodbridge VA  


Running Creek 
Woodmont

All Luxury Homes for Sale in Woodbridge VA

Call Me today if you are interested in a Woodbridge VA Luxury Home. 


571-285-4319

More information about Woodbridge VA Luxury Communities:

The links will include additional videos for Woodbridge VA Luxury Home Communities. 

Tips and Tricks for Home Sellers

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Tips and Tricks for Home Sellers

If you are currently thinking about selling your home you should check out the above video with some tips and tricks for Home Sellers. 

First thing first. Make sure you hire a local Real Estate Agent that can assist you with all your questions and that can also provide you with some helpful pointers of some does and don’t’s when selling your home.

I am a Woodbridge VA Real Estate Agent and have helped countless local Home Sellers as well as Home Buyers. It would be my pleasure to helping you and your family with your next move. You can find out more information about me right here or click here if you would like to see what other clients are saying about me.

Preparing for Success
Prepare your home for the Sale
 
Did you know well-placed furniture can open up rooms and make them seem larger than they are? Or that opening drapes and blinds and turning on all lights make a room seem bright and cheery?
It’s a fact: acquiring the highest market value and elevating your home above others in the same price range often comes down to first impressions.
Here are some inexpensive ways to maximize your home’s appeal:

Exterior
· Keep the grass freshly cut.
· Remove all yard clutter.
· Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.
· Paint the front door.
· Weed and apply fresh mulch to garden beds.
· Clean windows inside and out.
· Wash or paint home’s exterior.
· Tighten and clean all door handles.
· Ensure gutters and downspouts are firmly attached.
Interior
· Remove excessive wall hangings, furniture and knickknacks (consider a temporary self- storage unit).
· Clean or paint walls and ceilings.
· Shampoo carpets.
· Clean and organize cabinets and closets.
· Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.
· Clean all light fixtures.
For Showings
· Turn on all the lights.
· Open drapes in the daytime.
· Keep pets secured outdoors.
· Play quiet background music.
· Light the fireplace (if seasonally appropriate).
· Infuse home with a comforting scent like apple spice or vanilla.
· Vacate the property while it is being shown.

Woodbridge VA Luxury Real Estate Market update for 2014

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Woodbridge VA Luxury Real Estate Market update for 2014, by Claudia S. Nelson with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge VA 

 

 

 
Woodbridge VA 
 
Luxury Real Estate Market 2014
 
 


In 2014 a total of 54 Luxury Homes sold in Woodbridge VA. The list prices of the luxury homes sold in Woodbridge VA range from $ 600,000.- to 1,275,000.- Most of the homes sold were below $700 k.

The below graph is from MRIS and will show you some additional details about the Woodbridge VA Luxury Real Estate Market in 2014. 

 

 


Here are the Woodbridge VA subdivisions where Luxury Homes sold in 2014. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
If you are looking for a Woodbridge VA Luxury Home contact me today. If you are currently living in a Woodbridge VA Luxury Home and you are interested in finding out what your Woodbridge VA Luxury Home is worth check out this link.

Are you thinking about selling your Woodbridge VA Luxury Home CALL ME TODAY: 571-285-4319.