New Homes in Loudoun County, Virginia, Buyer REBATE

SOLD, SETTLED AND A HAPPY BUYER, HAPPY AGENT AND HAPPY LENN.

A few months ago, I received e-mail from a family in Belgium who was inquiring about real estate in King George County and Westmorland County in Northern Virginia.  I love inquiries from out of the country buyers.  I'm happy to speak with them, send them an e-mail relocation package and BEST OF ALL, I have a wonderful broker partner in that area. 

The buyers arrived about a month ago and Jim, my referral partner in King George, Westmorland counties, who did his usual splendid job helping this relocating family with what we all know is a hectic and tense time.  Buying a home is hard.  Moving is hard.  Moving from one country to another is daunting.  The one thing a relocating home buyer needs is a good BUYER'S AGENT. 

The home search went well and closed this past Tuesday.  Not a hitch.  Best of all, the buyers gave Jim a wonderful testimonial.  In the buyers words, "YOU SAVED ME AT LEAST TWO WEEKS OF WORK". 

These lovely buyers gave us a CLIENT APPRECIATION testimonial.

WHAT DID THE AGENT DO?  WHATEVER IT TOOK TO HELP THIS RELOCATING BUYER MEET HIS HOUSING NEEDS AND MAKE HIS RELOCATION A BIT EASIER. 

The list included:

Before arrival:

• Offering local information about the market and areas on the Internet.
• Selecting listings of homes for sale in the area and price range requested.
• Maintaining e-mail communication until the buyer arrived in the area.

After arrival:

• Touring area to help the buyer become familiar with the area, shopping, homes for sale, local amenities.
• Showing the buyer homes for sale in their price range.
• Introducing the buyers to a local bank to replace the mega-bank they had been using.
• Showing the buyers commuting alternatives for the areas of their home search.
• Introducing the buyers to local amenities based on their interests and in particular a local winery.
• Popular shopping areas.
• Loan officer referral.
• Title company referral.
• Local eateries.

While waiting for settlement, the buyer also got referrals for:

• A driveway paving company.
• Local utilities.

The buyers were very pleased and reminded Jim that BUYER'S AGENTS DO MORE THAN JUST MEET THEM AT THE HOUSE AND OPEN THE DOOR.  Jim Wicker has been a TRUSTED referral broker partner since 1999. 

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

Fairfax County Real Estate

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FAIRFAX COUNTY VA HOMES AND REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - LUXURY HOMES and LUXURY COMMUNITIES IN FAIRFAX COUNTY VA. 

Where are the luxury communities in Fairfax County?

McLean and Great Falls are the primary area for luxury communities although luxury homes can be found throughout Fairfax County.   The table below represents luxury homes for sale in Great Falls and McLean in September 2010.

Click the PRICE for photos, features and details. 

What is the average price range in these communities?

Averages may vary depending on age, lot size and house square feet.  Super luxury homes in the "over $5,000,000 are plentiful and offered for sale regularly.  There will generally be about 10-15 properties in the $5,000,000 price range available which will offer about 7,000 to 10,000 square feet.  Homes over 10,000 square feet will be priced higher.

What makes these communities attractive to home buyers?

• *  Silimarily situated and similarly priced homes in the surrounding community.
• *  Proximity to the Washington Beltway and Route 66 permitting easy automobile access to Maryland, D.C., airports, international corporate offices in Fairfax County and D.C. 
• *  The highly ranked schools in Great Falls and McLean are also in demand.

                                                            FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE MAP

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For a tour of homes in Fairfax County, VA, contact Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.  Experienced REALTORS helping home buyers in Fairfax County, Virginia real estate.

To search the full database of ACTIVE homes listed for sale in Fairfax County, use our convenient Home Search in Fairfax County web site.   New Home Buyers qualify for the Homefinders.com, 1% New Home Buyers' REBATE.

Fairfax County Real Estate

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AQUIA HARBOUR HOMES - A GATED COMMUNITY ON THE AQUIA HARBOUR, WATERFRONT MARINA AND MORE IN A COMMUNITY IN NORTH STAFFORD COUNTY VIRGINIA.

AQUIA HARBOUR IN STAFFORD COUNTY offers wonderful amenities for home owners including:

Swimming Pool * Golf Course * Marina * Country Club * Security * Parks * Stables * Harbour Inn * PreSchool.

For a detailed description of these Aquia Harbour features, visit the Aquia Harbour HOA web site.

AQUIA HARBOUR IS LIKE A WATERFRONT OASIS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA.  GATED ENTRANCE with SECURITY PATROLS.

LUXURY HOMES IN AQUIA HARBOUR. 

Example of luxury homes in Aquia Harbour in Stafford Virginia. 

$749,500   4 3 full 1 half MLS# ST5328111 STAFFORD Zip: 22554

Subdivision: AQUIA HARBOUR Status: ACTIVE ? Listing Agency:
Aquia Realty, Inc. Multiple Photos       |       Virtual Tour       |       PropertyWizard^TM       |     Email

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

For a tour of homes in Stafford County, VA, contact Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.  Experienced REALTORS helping home buyers in Prince William County, Virginia real estate.

To search the full database of ACTIVE homes listed for sale in Stafford County, use our convenient Home Search in Stafford County web site. 

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LEARN TO SHOOT AT THE BULL RUN TRAP AND SKEET SHOOTING RANGE IN CENTREVILLE, VIRGINIA, located just off Route 66 in Centerville in the Bull Run Park close to Centreville in Fairfax County and Manassas in Prince William County.

SHOOTING CLASS AT BULL RUN SHOOTING CENTER.  FUN FOR THE BEGINNERS AND ESSENTIAL FOR SAFETY AND SKILL.

Ladies, Gentleman, Youths, all enjoy the "Learn to shoot" classes at Bull Run. 

SHOOTING SKILL.  The instructors are first and foremost experienced shooters.  They are also thoughtful and patient shooting instructors. 

FIREARM SAFETY.  The emphasis is on SAFETY and the staff at the Bull Run Skeet and Trap range does not compromise on Safety.  The range managers are always careful to monitor the shooters to make sure that eye and ear protection is used at all times.  They also make sure that beginners have an opportunity to attend a "Learn to Shoot" class before enjoying any of the shooting games offerd at the range; Skeet, Trap, 5 Stand, Wobble and Sporting Clays. 

The range has shotguns for rent and ear and eye protection available. 

COME ON OUT for some shooting fun at the Bull Run PUBLIC Shooting Range in Centerville, Virginia.

You just might run into me there.   When I'm not at my computer or out showing homes to a home buyers, I'm likely to be at the range enjoying a few rounds of Skeet or Trap. 

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

WHAT IS THE RISK OF DEFAULT TO THE TAX PAYER FOR THE USDA MORTGAGE LOAN, a lot lower than other loan types.

USDA LOANS ARE NOT ONLY GOOD FOR QUALIFIED HOME BUYERS.  The USDA financed mortgage loan is good for the housing industry, good for the sellers and good for the tax payers. 

A post today by ActiveRain member Vince McEveety, The New Sub Prime Lender  referring to USDA mortgage financing, describes the USDA as THE NEW SUB PRIME LENDER.

• Fact:  The foreclosure rate on USDA financed loans is about 1.4%
• Fact:  The foreclosure rate on FHA financed loans is about 2.3%
• Fact:  The foreclosure rate on prime loans is about 1.6%. 
• Fact:  The foreclosure rate on subprime loans is about 12.9%

Source:  Mortgage Bankers Association and Real Estate Economy Watch

DOT EVERY (i) and CROSS EVERY (t).  My experience with USDA financing is that the limits on income and geographical location are the only negatives.  Further, the USDA financed home buyers we've sold obtained their loan approval only after through fully documented mortgage loan applications and underwriting.  The USDA loan application, once reviewed by the buyers mortgage company is then submitted to a USDA approval process.  Perhaps this second approval process makes sure that the qualification and documentation is through. 

VA financing also has a low delinquency/foreclosure rate than FHA/Conventional/Subprime loans.  The LAPP lender who approves the VA loan or the lander who gets a VA review, is a good quality control for VA loans and, no doubt, contributes to the low delinquency/foreclosure rates for these loans.

MAKE SURE THE LOAN OFFICER HAS USDA LOAN EXPERIENCE.  As with any mortgage loan type, make sure the loan officer to whom you refer a USDA qualified buyer has the proper training and experience. 

CHECK YOUR AREA FOR ELIGIBILITY HERE.

USDA IS NOT THE NEW SUB PRIME LENDER.  USDA does it right.  They require strict qualification of property and buyer.  Then they require comprehensive documentation.  THEN the loan is reviewed and approved by a USDA loan specialist. 

DON'T JUST LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE!  Get other opinions and talk with folks who have relative experience working with the program.  I hear a lot of negative reports about this loan type or that.  No loan type is for every borrow, ever lender, but agents shouldn't limit a buyer's choices unless they can match it with another loan type.

GET TO KNOW AN EXPERIENCED USDA LOAN OFFICER.  If there is no USDA qualified lender on your list and you have buyers who meet the strict property and buyer qualifications, just post a WANTED: USDA qualified loan officer in [my area].

YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!

That's a heppy home owner at the door of their new home in Frederick County, MD that I sold to them using the USDA Rural Development Loan with now down payment. 

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

ALDIE VIRGINIA IN LOUDOUN COUNTYis a small village, with the typical Virginia countryside small town appearance.  Most of the town fronts the main road, which is Route 50.  However, this is one small town that has changed little since it's settlement back in the 1800s.  Of course, this makes it a wonderful location for a tour to enjoy the "experience" that our ancesters called home. 

THE ALDIE OLD MILLis a classic example of life in the 1800s.  The history of Aldie is instructive in how some rural villages just never change.  The old town of Aldie is a village of several churches, antique shops, a restaurant and a few homes along Route 50.  The surrounding acreage consists or a typical rural countryside of horse farms, small farming businesses and "country farmers" and the popular Loudoun County wineries. 

"Within a decade, Aldie, at the nexus of three turnpike roads, became the fourth-largest community (268 people) in Loudoun County, after Leesburg, Waterford and Middleburg."  See:  ALDIE HISTORY.  The population of Aldie far exceeds that number today but only because of the Aldie new home  developments north of the original village constructed in the past 6-7 years. 

ENJOY A TOUR OF THE OLD MILL AT ALDIE

The Old Mill building and the canal with water to fuel the paddles.

Grain was processed by large stone mills.  Other machinery contributed to the quality of the milling process.

Typical new homes constructed in Aldie today include communities of homes of about 2,500-3,000 square feet and popular with commuters to the Dulles Airport, Northern Virginia and DC employment centers.

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

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.  Serving home buyers in Loudoun County Virginia in the towns of South Riding, Aldie, Middleburg, Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, Bluemont, Round Hill, Hamilton, Purcellville, Paeonian Springs, Waterford, Hillsboro, Lucketts, Lovettsville. 

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ALDIE REAL ESTATE and HOMES FOR SALE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY VIRGINIA.

As many local residents of Loudoun County know, the historic town of Aldie is just the beginning of what "Aldie" means. 

HISTORIC HOMES, HORSE PROPERTIES, NEW HOMES IN ALDIE

Search for homes for sale in Aldie and there will always be a listing for a few homes with a "history".  Today there is a listing for a property for sale in Aldiethat is about 225 years old.  There will also be several homes for sale in Aldie with acreage and suitable for horses

For folks who love to participate in or attend horse shows as a spectator, Aldie is a popular location in Loudoun County. 

HORSE SHOW IN ALDIE will be at River Chase Farm,a complete Loudoun County horse farm, equestrian and show facility.

COME TO ALDIE AND ENJOY THE COUNTRYSIDE.

ALDIE IS FOR NEW HOME BUYERS WHO WANT A RURAL ATMOSPHERE and the convenience of a commute to Northern Virginia and DC employment centers.   New home communities in Aldie include Kirkpatrick Farms.   The homes below are in the Kirpatrick Farms community area and offer homes on 1/4 to 1/3 acre lots.

NEW HOMES IN KIRKPATRICK FARMS ARE PRICED FROM $474,900 TO $634,900.

NEW HOMES IN ALDIE offer the floor plans and features most requested by home buyers as standard features:

UPPER LEVEL:  4 Bedrooms on the upper level.  2-3 Full baths on the upper level and a Power Room on the main level.

LOWER LEVEL:  The basement is standard unfinished but the cost of finishing the basement with a Full Bath and Recreation room is very cost effective for the utility of the space. 

SPECTACULAR KITCHENS:

Where do you store your pots and pans in this spectacular kitchen?  ANY PLACE YOU WISH.

MAP OF LOUDOUN COUNTY with ALDIE IN THE SOUTHERN AREA.

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Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.  Serving home buyers in Loudoun County Virginia in the towns of South Riding, Aldie, Middleburg, Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, Bluemont, Round Hill, Hamilton, Purcellville, Paeonian Springs, Waterford, Hillsboro, Lucketts, Lovettsville. 

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HIRST FARM IN PURCELLVILLE VIRGINIA - LOVELY HOMES, AMENITIES and SMALL TOWN LIVING in LOUDOUN COUNTY.

Hirst Farm is a wonderful community in Purcellville, one of the most popular communities in Loudoun County for location, price, home styles and community amenities, including the very friendly businesses, shops and activities available in this Northern Virginia town.

Hirst Farm is a community in Purcellville  built by K.Hovanian with about 260 homes with exciting and functional floor plans constructed on average 1/4-1/3 acre lots.   Wide streets, completed landscaping and a variety of exterior house designs makes Hirst Farm a popular location for Northern Virginia home owner families. 

HOME PRICES IN HIRST FARM ARE IN THE $400,000 to $550,000 range.  Construction in Hirst Farm began in 2003 and completed in 2009.  Few sales are recorded in this stable community of families that love the Loudoun County location, schools, community features, town facilities and transportation to employment centers. 

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Golf Course in Purcellville

PURCELLVILLE COMMUNITY AMENITIES - Franklin Parkis just minutes from Hirst Farm and offers a variety of outdoor activities for Hirst Farm residents of all ages.  Swimming, fishing, tennis, horse riding trails, golf practice range and extensive picnic and walking/hiking areas. 

PURCELLVILLE SHOPPINGoffers the convenience of easy parking, walking to shops and friendly merchants.  One of the favorites is NICHOLS HARDWARE STORE. 

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The classic Small Town Hardware Store in right in Purcellville.

If you can think of it, you can probably find it in Nichols Hardware Store. 

Paint and plaster

Fishing equipment

Furniture and hammers

Nails and filters

You name it, they have it ready for you in Nichols Hardware Store.

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

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.  Serving home buyers in Loudoun County Virginia in the towns of South Riding, Aldie, Middleburg, Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, Bluemont, Round Hill, Hamilton, Purcellville, Paeonian Springs, Waterford, Hillsboro, Lucketts, Lovettsville. 

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MEET REPRESENTATIVE FRANK WOLF, A REPRESENTATIVE WHO LISTENS!

Last week I attended a meeting sponsored by my local board, the Dulles Area Association of Realtors.  The guest speaker was Representative Frank Wolf.  The meeting was informative and helpful for residents and Realtors alike. 

Congressman is a soft-spoken gentleman who "looks you in the eye" and speaks directly to your questions and concerns.  In Northern Virginia, matters involving TRANSPORTATION have been a primary concern of residents of commuters from all areas of Northern Virginia. 

When Congressman Wolf makes transportation matters a high priority of his office, he is listening to his constituants. 

FROM CONGRESSMAN WOLF'S WEB PAGE. 

"I have been involved in most of the major transportation improvements in northern Virginia over the past 20 years, all of them intended to help people. Among them has been my work to obtain full funding for the Metrorail system; funding for rail in the Dulles Corridor; lowering car pool restrictions on I-66; adding a new reversible lane on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge; improving safety and driving conditions on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, including the additional lane from Spout Run to the Roosevelt Bridge, and advocating telecommuting in both the private sector and the federal government."

Items of interest from the Realtors at the meeting included:

Government spending.  Proposes public meetings to prior to any spending vote by Congress.

Lyme Disease in Loudoun County.

Concern over the debt and deficit with concern for the future of the country.

Dulles Toll Road fees that are scheduled to increase soon.  This greatly affects the real estate market in the outer suburbs. 

METRO Rail to Dulles Airport.

The meeting was sponsored by Champion Title represented by Michael Bradford.  The Dulles Area Association of Realtors maintains a vigorous schedule of seminars, luncheon meetings, mostly free to members, on subjects of interest to area Realtors.

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

BRAMBLETON in ASHBURN NEW HOMES at MARTIN'S CHASE - NEW HOMES SIMPLIFIED for VALUE.

BRAMBLETON  *  ASHBURN  *  MARTIN'S CHASE  *  LOUDOUN COUNTY  *  NEW HOME BUILDERS  *  REAL ESTATE

HOMEFINDERS.COM specializes in NEW HOME SALES in Loudoun County.  In addition to experienced agent help from search to settlement, as a new home buyer, you'll receive a 1% Cash REBATEwhen Homefinders.com introduces you to your new home builder. 

HOMEFINDERS' BUYERS AGENCY SERVICES ARE FREE TO BUYERS!  Builders in Loudoun County offer a broker fee to agents who introduce buyers to them.  There is NEVER a broker fee to BUYERS!

MARTIN'S CHASE is a new home community in the subdivision of Brambleton in Ashburn, Virginia.

This builder, Lennar has revolutionized the pricing, options and value for new home sales.  For buyers who prefer to customize their new home, select from many options and upgrades, these homes may not be for you, although, when the value is considered, you might change your mind.

Lennar has surveyed buyer preferences and included options in these homes that are appealing to home buyers.  Standard Features include:

• Granite Counter Tops in the Kitchen
• Gourmet Kitchen with Island
• Fireplace in family room with granite surround and mantle
• Black GE Appliances - Stainless Steel offered upgrade
• Hardwood entry foyer, kitchen, breakfast room, powder room and sunroom (per plan)
• Extensive Decorative Moldings.
• Brick  or STONE Front or accents.
• Prewired for TV/Phone outlets (location per plan)
• 9' ceilings throughout main level
• Unfinished basement with 3 piece rough-in
• Ceramic flooring in all baths and powder room (per plan)
• AND MUCH MORE

Delivery for these lovely homes is about 5-6 months from contract acceptance. 

NEW HOME IN MARTIN'S CHASE

Final delivered price to our buyers was $492,000 and the home was timely delivered. 

Prices for homes in Martin's Chase as of August, 2010 are from $489,990 to $617,990.

Floor plans are from about 2,500 square feet to about 4,000 square feet.

Landscaping per plan including completely sodded lots.

THE COMMUNITY CENTER  

THE AMENITIES ARE COMPLETED IN MARTIN'S CHASE.  The Community Center, swimming pool,tennis, etc. are all completed and ready for your enjoyment. 

Gourmet Kitchens With Granite Counter Tops

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To tour the wonderful community at Martin's Chase and qualify for the Homefinders.com New Home Buyer's REBATE, just contact Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

Serving home buyers in Loudoun County, Virginia.  Experienced Buyer's Broker and Buiyer's Agents.  Never a fee to buyers. 

Martin's Chase is located in the Map Grid #7.

BRAMBLETON  *  ASHBURN  *  MARTIN'S CHASE  *  LOUDOUN COUNTY  *  NEW HOME BUILDERS  *  REAL ESTATE