Are you considering purchasing a home in or around the Woodbridge VA area? If you are in the market for a new home the very first thing you should do is getting pre-qualified by a lender.
Before you start looking at homes, before you are falling in love with a home make sure your finances are straight. You might qualify for a million dollar home, but you might not be comfortable with a mortgage payment for a million dollar home. You might have some blemishes on your credit that need to be corrected prior to purchasing a home. No matter what your situation is, contact a lender first.
As a real estate agent, I always get calls from buyers that haven’t made an application with a lender yet and I see it all the time that buyers fall in love with a certain home just to learn that they don’t yet qualify or that the monthly payment is a little bit out of their comfort zone.
Purchasing a new home is a commitment and you want to make sure your finances are where they need to be to making that step.
You can always start looking at homes until your pre-qualification or pre-approval letter is issued. You can easily look at homes on my website at: www.ClaudiaSNelson.com Starting your search online until the lender gives you the official go ahead is always a great idea. This way you already know what homes are out there and what you might like.
If you have questions or would like to be connected with a lender contact me today at 571-446-0002
Claudia S. Nelson is an award-winning, #1 Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams of Woodbridge in Woodbridge, Virginia. She specializes in making the home buying and selling process easy. The home buying process has changed dramatically over the past few years. Nowadays, most buyers start their search online when looking for a home. Claudia S. Nelson has mastered the art of internet marketing. The hardest part in selling a home is finding the right buyer. With Claudia S. Nelson’s internet presence and marketing approaches, she is able to sell your Prince William County, Woodbridge VA homes and homes in Northern Virginia faster and for top dollar. To see how Claudia S. Nelson can help you sell your Woodbridge home or purchase a home in Prince William County, Nothern Virginia, Woodbridge VA, contact Claudia S. Nelson at 571-446-0002 or visit www.ClaudiaSNelson.com
One of my friends recently had a leak in her roof. She was soo worried about her house and she wanted to get it fixed as soon as possible but also didn't want to spend an arm and a leg to get it all fixed. I hooked her up with one of my contractors, the contractor fixed her roof quickly and at an affordable price. She now has almost half of her roof replaced, no more leak and can sleep at night without worrying.
When it comes to connecting with local contractors, I, as a Real Estate are at the front and always connect with excellent local Woodbridge and surrounding area contractors.
No matter what you are looking for chances are, that I have a great connection who can help you with anything.
You might be looking to getting your roof fixed, an electrical outlet or that leaking toilet, no matter what you are looking to get fixed I can connect you with someone.
Contact me today to get connected with a local professional that can assist you with
Claudia S. Nelson is an award-winning, #1 Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams of Woodbridge in Woodbridge, Virginia. She specializes in making the home buying and selling process easy. The home buying process has changed dramatically over the past few years. Nowadays, most buyers start their search online when looking for a home. Claudia S. Nelson has mastered the art of internet marketing. The hardest part in selling a home is finding the right buyer. With Claudia S. Nelson’s internet presence and marketing approaches, she is able to sell your Prince William County, Woodbridge VA homes and homes in Northern Virginia faster and for top dollar. To see how Claudia S. Nelson can help you sell your Woodbridge home or purchase a home in Prince William County, Nothern Virginia, Woodbridge VA, contact Claudia S. Nelson at 571-446-0002 or visit www.ClaudiaSNelson.com
This Sunday is Father's Day. A day we dedicate to all the Father's and Father figures in our lives. If you are still looking for something fun to do with Dad this weekend, we are here to help! We have compiled a list of special things to do in Woodbridge VA and surrounding areas with Dad this weekend.
We hope you found this list helpful in coming with ideas and things to do for Father's Day in Woodbridge and surrounding areas including Dale City and Manassas. For more information about these events, please click on the links.
Claudia S. Nelson is the award winning, #1 Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams of Woodbridge in Woodbridge, Virginia. She specializes in making the home buying and selling process easy. The home buying process has changed dramatically over the last few years. Nowadays, most buyers start their search online when looking for a home. Claudia S. Nelson has mastered the art of internet marketing the homes she lists. The hardest part in selling a home is finding the right buyer. With Claudia S. Nelson's internet presence and marketing approaches, she is able to sell Woodbridge homes and homes in Northern Virginia faster and for top dollar. To see how Claudia S. Nelson can help you sell your Woodbridge home or purchase a home in Woodbridge VA, contact Claudia S. Nelson at 571-446-0002 or visit her website at www.ClaudiaSNelson.com
There are many great sport bars in Woodbridge VA to watch games with other fans. These places offer great food and drinks and, of course, the entertainment. There are some sports that I love watching with friends at a bar, in particular, World Cup Soccer and recently I also watched NBA Playoffs at bars. So here are my picks:
The All American Steak House
I have been watching the soccer world cup at the All American Steak House with all my other German friends and we had a blast. They normally don’t crank up the AC very high so you can actually enjoy it and are not freezing, great food and drinks and of course they have plenty of large screen TV’s to show the games. Whatever you desire.
The Bungalow Alehouse
I recently went there to watching the NBA playoffs and it was a nice place, great company and, of course, a great game. The Bungalow Alehouse is conveniently located on Prince William County Pkwy also have pool tables at the Bungalow Alehouse in Woodbridge. If you haven’t been there you should check it out.
Brittany
Located in the heart of Lake Ridge Brittany is a great place to watching sports games. They also offer pool tables and live music on the weekend. The only thing I don’t like about the bar section that they allow smoking. For a non smoker like me not much fun being around all the smoke other than that great place. They also offer excellent wings. They are delicious and if you have not tried Wings at Brittany’s you should definitely.
Buffalo Wild Wings
This place gets very busy especially during the playoffs. I went there to watch the superbowl. Lots and lots of screens to watch and always a good atmosphere. I have not tried their wings, but they seemed very popular. Also, they have a great happy hour.
L & B’s Sports Bar
This place is conveniently located close to where I live and where some of my co-workers and friends live. They offer great pizza and always have great deals. Located in the Mapledale Plaza in Woodbridge this is definitely a hidden gem.
There are many more places to watch sports but these are just some of my suggestions, please feel free to adding on to this list.
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One Level Living at its best. This beautiful and well kept single family home is located at the Potomac River with a beautiful Waterview and access to the community beach. If you enjoy the waterfront living you should consider this home. Although not directly located at the waterfront but you will enjoy a beautiful water view.
The current owner enjoyed living in this beautiful waterfront community in Woodbridge VA very much. This is an excellent value for living in a Waterfont community with access to a private beach for residents only.
Have you been dreaming to live in Kingstowne? Kingstowne has so much to offer, from all the shopping, dining and, of course, the amenities. All that close to the nation’s capital, close to metro stops. Kingstowne Shopping Plaza offers one of my all time favorite stores the Worldmarket. If you are like me and love shopping at the Worldmarket this is your change to living close by.
This 4 level townhouse offers it all, from its great Kingstowne location to many upgrades. Just take a look at the below video of 5336 Buxton Ct Alexandria VA 22315 or check out the pictures at the end of this blog. You will truly love this home.
Kingstowne is an amenity filled community with:
Two Swimming pools
Two Fitness Centers
One Aerobics Studio
Three Community Centers
Six Tennis Courts
Three multi-purpose courts
Twenty-five tot lots
Twenty-two miles of walking trails
Kingstowne also offers farmer markets, great community events something for everyone. For example, there is a Bridge Club in Kingstowne, Chess Club, Line Dancing and so much more. Here is a list of all the Free Clubs in Kingstowne
You’ve seen the signs and stickers that read, “Look Twice, Save A Life” and “Loud Pipes Saves Lives”. These proclamations are brought to you by Motorcycle Enthusiasts and the people that love them. But, do you really know and understand what these signs mean? We have compiled a list of things cars, or as motorcycle enthusiasts refer to them as, cages should know when driving next to motorcycles.
Share The Road! Over half of all motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle. Most of the time it is the vehicle that is at fault. Although never intentional, people in cars often time do not see or hear bikes.
You Cannot Rely On Your Mirrors! Motorcycles Are Easily Hidden In Your Blind Spot. Motorcycles have a narrow profile and are often times hidden in your blind spot. When changing lanes or turning always make sure to look and never rely solely on your mirrors.
Look Twice, Save A Life! Motorcycles are so much smaller in size than vehicles. It is very difficult to judge the distance of a motorcycle or the rate of speed it is coming. When you are at an intersection and see a motorcycle, it is always best to let them pass before pulling out. You will be surprised how quickly they appear in front you.
Never Follow Too Closely! It makes all motorcycle riders very nervous, even upset, when a vehicle is following too closely. Motorcyclist typically downshift or just roll off the throttle when they are coming to a stop. Often times you will not see brake lights to warn you they are coming to a stop and if you are not paying attention the consequence could be deadly. Always allow extra room between you and a motorcycle in front of you. Be cautious of keeping that same distance by adjusting your speed to the motorcycle in front of you.
Stay In Your Lane! It is critical you stay in your lane. Despite the laws and campaigns, texting and driving is so common these days. It is especially important when you have motorcycles near you that you stay focused on driving and staying in your lane. Many times you will see motorcycles adjust positions within their lane. They are not showing off or trying to be reckless but they need to reposition themselves to avoid debris or to be seen better. Most of the time you will see motorcycles riding to the left or the right of their lane. They are not trying to be close to you this is just the safest position for them especially in inclement weather. Down the center of the lane is where cars leak oils and fluids. The center part of the lane is most slick and dangerous for motorcycles. The saying, “Loud Pipes, Saves Lives” comes from motorcycles enthusiasts specifically Harley riders, put loud pipes on their bikes to make sure you hear them in your cage (car). If you are swerving in your lane, you will hear a biker rev his engine, crack his pipes, to let you know you are making them very nervous.
Give Them Space! You can never give a motorcycle too much space. They require a lot of maneuverability and sometimes need to change lanes quickly. In a car, when you leave the signal on you have an annoying bell or ding to remind you to turn it off. Motorcycles do not have this luxury and sometimes inadvertently leave their turn signals blinking. Always be sure the blinker is for real or if unsure just stay out of their way.
Constantly Tapping Your Brakes Is Dangerous! Just like following too closely to a bike is dangerous, making the bike get too close to your car is too. Motorcyclists are always trying to look to 2-3 cars ahead to make sure they know what to anticipate when it comes to slowing down. If the vehicle in front of them is constantly braking this can create a deadly crash. Always maintain a constant speed and if you feel a bike is too close to the rear of your car, feel free to move over so they can pass. Regardless of who is at fault in an accident, no one wants to be part of a bad outcome.
Never Break Up A Pack! Motorcycle enthusiast love going on long rides and especially with all their friends. Many times when you see a “pack” of motorcycles it is for a charity even called a Poker Run. Poker Runs and Fun Rides are popular in the Motorcycle community. It is important to allow them to stay in the pack. Never, ever break up a pack of motorcycles! Always allow them to pass as a group and stay to together. When they are riding as a pack, they will have Blockers, these are motorcycles that go ahead to block off intersections as the pack goes through. Please be courteous to Blockers as they are just trying to protect the pack. On a side note, when you see a Blocker post in front of an intersection, get your video ready on your phone. You are about to hear and see an American tradition roll by you. There is nothing like the sound of 20-30 bikes rolling down the road.
See More Than The Motorcycle. The stigma of bikers is unfair. All of bikers I know are hard-working family men & women. Most of them are retired service members who enjoys the freedom of being on a bike. When you look at motorcycles, try to see the person riding the bike not just the motorcycle. They are someone’s Dad, Mom, Brother, Sister. . it could be your Doctor, your neighbor or your pastor.
Motorcycle Wrecks Never End Well! If you get in accident with a motorcycle, the motorcycle and rider will always be the most hurt. Regardless of who is at fault for the accident, I promise it will be an image that will forever weigh on your heart. Please always go the extra mile to help keep all drivers and riders safe.
We hope you learned something new in this article and have a better understanding of motorcycles and their riders. This weekend in honor of Memorial Day is one of the largest motorcycle gatherings in our area, Rolling Thunder. To learn more about Rolling Thunder, check out our blog.
This article was written by Tiffany Cloud on behalf of the Claudia S. Nelson Real Estate Team. Claudia Nelson is the award-winning agent and #1 agent with Keller Williams Realty of Woodbridge. For all your Real Estate Needs, contact Claudia S. Nelson at 571-446-0002.
Picture Credit: Picture was taken by Tiffany Cloud.
The subject of the Picture is Joshua Tullis, a mortgage loan officer with Bank of America.
This weekend marks an important Federal Holiday where we pause to honor and remember all the men and women who have died in military services for the United States. Living in Northern Virginia, so close to District of Columbia, we are fortunate to have so many events planned this weekend in helping us pay tribute to our great military. One of the biggest events being held is weekend is Rolling Thunder. Rolling Thunder's main event will take place this Sunday when thousands of motorcycles will "Roll" into D.C for a ride from the Pentagon to The Vietnam Memorial Wall. Have you ever heard the sound of thousands of motorcycles? Thunder really is the best word to describe it.
Rolling Thunder is a non-profit organization founded in 1987 to bring full accountability for the Prisoner's of War and Missing in Action of all United States Wars. Their motto is, "We Will Never Forget." Each year since 1988, they organize an annual motorcycle run the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend for a ride to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, also known as the Freedom Run. Motorcycle participants leave the Pentagon parking lot at Noon in a parade setting making their way to the Wall. Each year Motorcycle's and riders are decorated with American flags, patriotic attire and POW flags as they head to the Wall with streets lined with spectators dressed in Red, White and blue waving flags at the participants. This event is really beautiful as it captures the love for our military and reminds that patriotism is still alive and well.
The parade officially starts at Noon on Sunday, May 24 but it is highly recommended you get there early. Many people start showing up to find their spot along the parade route as early at 9 a.m. During this event their are many road closures in downtown D.C. and parking is scarce. Taking the Metro into D.C. is definitely your best choice. You can find more about the parade route, Thunder Alley shopping & all this weekend events organized by Rolling Thunder Run at or on Rolling Thunder's official website.
On behalf of everyone here at Claudia S. Nelson Real Estate Team of Woodbridge, we wish every a blessed and safe Memorial Day Weekend! We hope everyone is able to give pause and remember the true meaning of this Holiday. And remember there is always a lot of travelers on the roads any Holiday weekend but this weekend we will also have a lot of motorcycles from all over the country. To learn more about motorcycle safety, please check out my blog, Things Motorcycle Enthusiast Want You To Know.
This article was written by Tiffany Cloud, on behalf of Claudia S. Nelson Real Estate Team. Claudia S. Nelson is the award-winning, #1 Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty of Woodbridge, Virginia. For more information about Real Estate in Northern Virginia, contact the Claudia S. Nelson Real Estate Team at 571-446-0002.
