New Homes in Loudoun County, Virginia, Buyer REBATE

LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS have become one of the most attractive features about living in this lovely area of Northern Virginia. 

For home buying families with school aged children, one of the first things I'm asked is for information about the public school system.   All Loudoun County Test Scores are on line for review.

On November 4, 2008, Loudoun County voters will be asked to approve a Bond Referendum to vote on the method of funding the purchase of three school sites when they go to the polls. 

1. Funds to build and equip a new Ashburn/Dulles Area Elementary School and a new Dulles Area High School. 
2. Amount $104,045,000.  The bond will be divided into two parts with $21,810 for the Elementary School and $82,236,000 for the High School. 

Any one who has toured real estate in the Eastern Leesburg / Ashburn area will recall the dynamic nature of development in "The Dulles Corridor" over the past 10 years.  The Ashburn area benefits from the expanded tax base and overall growth.  Families will continue to relocate to the area as long as our public schools maintain their excellence. 

                     New Road under construction to complete Battlefield Parkway in Leesburg.

Loudoun County Public Schools are one of the fastest growing in America for over 15 years.  In 1991, Loudoun County served 15,118 students.  Today they serve over 57,000 students.

HOW MUCH WILL THE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION ADD TO YOUR TAX BILL?

• For homes with a tax assessed value of $350,000, the added tax will be about $43.69 per year.
• For homes with a tax assessed value of $500,000, the added tax will be about $62.42 per year.

Based on a 20 year repayment at an annual interest rate of 5%.

SUPPORTING of PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROTECTS THE MARKET VALUE OF LOCAL REAL ESTATE.

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

SUCCESS!  Isn't it wonderful? 

STAYING IN TOUCH.   I had a buyer in town about 6 months ago touring while interviewing for a job in Leesburg, VA.  I'm always happy to take a prospective home buyer on tour.  Time permitting, I preview the homes in their price range first.  If they are interested in new, I already know the inventory but it's a good idea to drop in on builders and let them know you have an interested buyer.  (They tell you things.)We toured everything in their projected price range, $500,000 to $600,000.  Of course, they couldn't buy at that time because they hadn't secured the job.  So, we stayed in touch during the past 6 months and I updated them with school information, shopping, prices, etc.  

Two weeks ago, the buyers e-mailed and said they accepted the job and would be relocating soon. 

IT HELPS WHEN THE BUILDER KNOWS YOUR NAME.

PREVIEW, PREVIEW, PREVIEW.  So, on the road I went and previewed everything in their price range again. THE GOOD NEWS is that one home they admired last April was priced $50,000 lower in price from 6 months ago.  This particular home was started about 8 months ago, but the builder focused on sold lots and this home, while 90% finished, still needs flooring. 

Further, good news.  In addition to the price lowered by $100,000, the builder has agreed to: 

• Replace all of the landscaping with their "upgraded landscaping package". 
• Install "state of the art" washer and dryer.
• Install two garage openers.
• Replace the black appliances with high end stainless steel models.
• Extend the "turnaround area" of the drive way for easy garage access.
• An additional $5,000 closing assistance for a total of $15,000.

We have a happy family, a happy builder and a very happy real estate broker. 

I love it when a plan comes together.

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

WATERFORD RIDGE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA.  The homes are beautiful.  The lots are picturesque.  The builder was helpful and communicated with my buyer and me.   Did I mention the homes are beautiful?  The location is convenient just about 10 miles west of Leesburg, Virginia.  This new home in Loudoun County offers about 7,100 finished square feet above grade plus an unfinished basement and 3 car side load garage on about 4 acres.  Price:  $1,060,000.  My buyers received builder incentives of about $135,000.   

                                                           JUST CLOSED

The magnificant home above is in Waterford Virginia, a quiet historic town about 10 miles west of Leesburg, Virginia.  Real estate in Western Loudoun County offers new homes on 3-5 acre lots. 

                                            WATERFORD VIRGINIA COMMUNITY

There are two homes for sale in inventory ready for quick delivery in this beautiful community of luxury homes in Western Loudoun County priced at $869,995 and $878,995.  Contact Lenn Harley to visit these homes.  Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988, E-Mail.

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