Rates are still looking great, they are in the low 5.00's for a 30 year fixed.  The house prices are looking even better than ever. Join the ranks of home-ownership today!   07/27/2009

Ashburn Village is located approximately 33 miles west of Washington, D.C. and only minutes from Dulles International Airport. It is one of the largest planned unit communities in Northern Virginia.  There are  5071 residential units, The community amenities include: 3 recreation centers, tot lots, tennis courts, miles of jogging and bike trails, ball and soccer fields, and over 500 acres of open outdoor space with six lakes and ponds that are stocked annually for fishing.  There are currently 14 townhomes for sale in Ashburn Village ranging in price from $200,000 to $475,000.  For more information on Homes For Sale in Ashburn Village call Konnie McKee 703 407 7088            SELL A HOME....CLICK HERE BUY A HOME....CLICK HERE     Your Northern Virginia Realtor 703 407 7088 Konnie Mac FR... 07/18/2009

Ashburn Village is located approximately 33 miles west of Washington, D.C. and only minutes from Dulles International Airport. It is one of the largest planned unit communities in Northern Virginia.  There are  5071 residential units, The community amenities include: 3 recreation centers, tot lots, tennis courts, miles of jogging and bike trails, ball and soccer fields, and over 500 acres of open outdoor space with six lakes and ponds that are stocked annually for fishing.  There are currently  5 single family homes for sale in Ashburn Village ranging in price from $449,900 to $599,000.  For more information on Homes For Sale in Ashburn Village call Konnie McKee 703 407 7088            SELL A HOME....CLICK HERE BUY A HOME....CLICK HERE     Your Northern Virginia Realtor 703 407 7088 Kon... 07/18/2009

This morning my daughter reminded me that her Senior Portrait is coming up.  Now if you have not lived through this milestone, it is fraught with anxiety--particularly for the young women.  I mean, after all, this picture will follow you around your whole life (my senior portrait recently came back to haunt me when a former classmate posted it on Facebook--and it has been almost 30 years). And for young women, it is always about the hair... I called the hair salon that I use, Rain in Ashburn. My daughter has been one or two times, but I am a loyal customer, having followed my hair dresser, Tracy Robinson,  there from another salon.  My daughter's stylist, Wilma, was not going to be working that day.  Neither was my stylist, Tracy.  Uh, oh! Now what? Much to my daughter's amazement, afte... 07/06/2009

How to Choose a Home Here are some tips to help determine which house is best for you. Once you've settled on a couple of preferred neighborhoods for your home search, it's time to pick out a few homes to view. Having a house features "wish list" keeps you focused on which features are most important to you. When narrowing down your home search, consider the following: know what types of home you want to buy determine what age and condition of the house you want to buy consider resale potential use a features wish list to keep focused use a home search comparison chart to keep organized act decisively when you find the right home Determine What Type of Home You Want to Buy There are several forms of home ownership: single-family homes, multiple-family homes, condominiums and co-ops. Si... 06/23/2009

  Low Rates, Plenty of Buyers and Low Inventory Make it a Perfect Time to Sell Most Markets in Northern Virginia are now SELLER'S MARKETS! In January of 2009, for every 5 homes on the market, 1 was under contract. In many areas of Northern Virginia, there are now 3-4 homes under contract for every 5 on the market. Homes that are priced correctly will have multiple contracts within one week. Many home sellers are pleasantly surprised with their pricing.The sellers market extends beyond the lower priced homes. In some markets there is almost no inventory of luxury homes allowing sellers to command top dollar. All markets differ, but most markets, regardless of location and price, find themselves in a seller's market. Tips for our Sellers: Foreclosures and short sales are not your competit... 06/23/2009

ASHBURN VIRGINIA IS AN ACTIVE REAL ESTATE MARKET with new homes and resale homes selling.  HOMES CLOSED IN ASHBURN MAY 2009, NEW AND RESALE.  Status: SOLD (46)     List Price Bedrooms Baths FB HB DOMM DOMP Lot Sqft Yr Built Min $323,585 3 3 2 0 0 0 Z 1988 Max $1,295,000 7 7 5 2 252 1,220 41,818 2009 Avg $581,585 4 4 3 1 55 89 13,212 2001 Ashburn is a major employment center for Northern Virginia.  High tech employment has seen steady growth in Ashburn Virginia since the early 1990s as the attraction of Dulles Airport, smart tax incentives to employers and major road improvement to manage traffic has made this area a target for national and international companies.  Home buyers have benefited from this growth as major builders were attracted to the area.  Prices are far lower than Fairfa... 06/07/2009

HOME BUILDERS in LOUDOUN COUNTY ARE TRYING TO LEVERAGE THEIR LAND HOLDINGS INTO HOME SALES. NEW HOMES SALES IN ASHBURN VIRGINIA ARE VIGOROUS and buyers are out looking and buying.  While we see some builders closing communities and not finishing construction, others are reviving previously closed communities.  Of course, they've sited the lots with smaller floor plans and lower prices to meet the market of today.  What would sell in 2005 will not necessarily sell today. The homes below are what this builder sold in 2006/2007 for prices in the high $600,000 for 4,000 square feet homes.  Today the homes have been redesigned to about 3,200 square feet and offered starting in the mid to high $500,000 range.             Fortunately, the amenities in this community were finished when the buil... 06/07/2009

TOURING NEW HOMES FOR SALE IS FUN.  WE GET TO VISIT BEAUTIFUL SPECTACULARLY DECORATED MODELS, MEET BUILDERS' REPRESENTATIVES WHO WELCOME OUR INTEREST IN THEIR COMMUNITY.   While I'm previewing and compiling a list of homes in inventory for a specific relocating home buyer, I'm also visiting luxury homes, town homes and villas for sale.  This is one of the more enjoyable things on my schedule.  Buyer Brokers who focus on new home sales want to stay on top of communities, styles, amenities, upgrades, prices and inventory. LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME STYLE.  Planned for an August delivery, this home represents the luxury market in Ashburn Virginia.                                                        This is the model to be delivered in August 2009. Features included in this home: Beauti... 05/31/2009

ASHBURN VA IN LOUDOUN COUNTY IS A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY WITH NEW HOME SALES GOING STRONG.  Due to the continued growth of high tech and aerospace employment opportunities in "The Dulles Corridor", new home construction is vigorous.  MORE HOUSE FOR YOUR MONEY in ASHBURN.  Builders have reduced the base price for their models and are offering incentives to new home buyers for these lovely homes.  Many of the homes in inventory or specs under construction offer upgrades to make sure the home will be competitive in the resale market.  Many communities offer amenities with swimming pools, tennis courts, tot lots, community centers with gyms and meeting rooms for community members, walking trails and more.  Quality of life is wonderful for Ashburn home owners with convenient shopping and quick ac... 05/31/2009

WE'RE ON THE ROAD LOOKING FOR HOME BUYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOME BUYERS.  For the last several days, we've been concentrated on new homes in Ashburn, Aldie and Chantilly in Loudoun County, Virginia.  Loudoun County is the most dynamic growth area in the Washington Metropolitan Area including any location within 75 miles of Washington, D.C.                            New Construction Home in Ashburn - $539,900 - $10,000 Closing Help.                                             Homefinders.com Buyer REBATE - $5,000 HOME READY FOR QUICK OCCUPANCY IN ASHBURN / BRAMBLETON. Base Price - $523,900 Upgrades - $17,700 Full Price with Upgrades - $553,600 TOTAL PRICE MAY 2009 - $539,900 Builders Closing Help - $10,000 Homefinders.com Buyer REBATE - $5,000 This beautiful home for sale in Ashburn is ... 05/25/2009

ASHBURN VIRGINIA IS A BOOMING COMMUNITY IN LOUDOUN COUNTY.  New homes are selling.  New home prices are determined by: Lot Size Home Size Amenities Proximity to Tysons Business Centers and Washington D.C.  Proximity to Dulles Internation Airport. Today, while previewing for a relocating home buyer, I visited a luxury home site that was offering homes in the LUXURY HOMES in prices that are the best value I have seen in the market for Luxury Home in Loudoun County.  Model #1 - 3,433 Square Feet - Base Price, $669,990. Model #2 - 3,525 Square Feet - Base Price, $679,990. Model #3 - 4,100 Square Feet - Base Price, $685,990. Model #4 - 4,243 Square Feet - Base Price, $699,990. Model #5 - 5,400 Square Feet - Base Price, $869,000. Homefinders.com new home buyers qualify for our New Home REBATE... 05/09/2009

ASHBURN VIRGINIA CAN BE DESCRIBED IN ONE WORD - - DYNAMIC. This has been the case for the past 10 years as growth in Ashburn continued as other areas in Northern Virginia continued to grow but at a slower pace.  Why, in a word, well two words - HIGH TECH.  Below are the top employers in Loudoun County.  Homefinders.comhas been assisting relocating high tech employees find homes in Ashburn since about 1995 when we launched our first web site and high tech employees found our brokerage on the web. America Online, Inc. Department of Homeland Security Loudoun Hospital Center United Airlines, Inc. Verizon Business Department of Transportation Orbital Sciences Neustar, Inc. Rockwell Collins Simulation Telos Corporation Growth is still dynamic in Ashburn.  New Office / Retail complex under con... 05/08/2009

For the 1st quarter of 2009 84 single family detached homes closed in Ashburn which was a decrease from the 1st quarter in 2008 of 14 homes.  (1st quarter of 2008 - 98 single family detached homes closed).  Comparison of 1st Quarter 2008 to 1st Quarter 2009 for Single Family Homes  Average List Price closed in Ashburn for 2008 - $683,904 Average List Price closed in Ashburn for 2009 - $560, 435   Average Sales Price closed in Ashburn for 2008 - $663,082 Average Sales Price closed in Ashburn for 2009 - $542,419   Average Days on Market for homes closed in Ashburn for 2008 -  78 days Average Days on Market for homes closed in Ashburn for 2009 - 110 days   Selling your home in Loudoun County in today's market requires the correct pricing of your home and a real estate agent with a strong o... 04/21/2009

The Dulles Little League started their season with an opening day parade through Ashburn on Saturday.  The little leaguers started out on Shellhorn Road at St. Teresa's Church and walked to Crittenden Park on Windmill Drive at 9:00 am. The teams each had banners proudly displayed for their team and the parade was led by police escort...once the teams arrived, the fun and games began for the afternoon with many activities for the kids and vendors for everyone to visit.  The folks from Kinkora and supporters for a minor league baseball team were also in attendance. Kinkora is asking for your support to bring baseball to Loudoun County.  Please visite http://petition.kincora-va.com/Support.php  to sign the online petition!   To Search for Homes in VA, visit:  WWW.MyVADreamHome.com 04/19/2009

Earth Day is actually a month long event in Broadlands, however, the festival itself is being held at Clydes Willow Creek Farm on Sunday, April 2th from 11-3pm..  There will be a variety of interactive animal demonstrations from the Reptiles Alive Organization, the National Aquarium and the Leesburg Animal Park.  There will also be over 25 non profit organizations on site to educate the public on making a difference in the environment. Clydes will also be hosting several bands - The School of Rock Music, Celtic Marc, Jazz combo, and Traktion. Be sure to stop on by for a fun filled afternoon.  More information can be found at:  http://www.earthdayatloudoun.org/   To search for homes in VA, visit:  www.MyVADreamHome.com 04/16/2009

The Dulles Little League is kicking off their season on Sat., April 18th at 9:00am with a Parade starting at Shellhorn Road in Ashburn and ending at Crittenden Field on Windmill Drive.  Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10:00 am. Featured will be various speakers to include a speaker from Kincora who will talk about bringing minor league baseball to Ashburn.  Come out and put your vote in to support a minor league team to our area which will bring much needed jobs and revenue for the county. 11:00 am - 2:00pm is reserved for Games and Food...There are plenty of opportunities to play games, win prizes and have a great lunch. For more information, visit:  http://www.dulleslittleleague.org/   To search for Homes in VA visit:  WWW.MyVADreamHome.com 04/16/2009

Ashburn, Virginia, has had a rough go at it... the March 2009 stats show, a decrease across the board, a decrease in amount sold, median sold price....and the good news is days on market has decreased...translation....fewer homes are sellling for less.but are selling faster.. :) It's even more important to have a Real Estate Agent who knows the market in your area....For more information on real estate in Gainesville, Virginia,  call me Konnie McKee 703 407 7088                                                       2009              2008     % Change Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 19,218,448 $ 26,424,600 - 27.27 % Average Sold Price: $ 355,897 $ 382,965 - 7.07 % Median Sold Price: $ 311,000 $ 325,000 - 4.31 % Total Units Sold: 54 69 - 21.74 % Average Days on Market: 86 129 - 33.33 % Averag... 04/11/2009

Brambleton real estate market is down exactly 13.5%. How do I know? Something unique happend.  On 3/12/09,  this home sold for $610,000.  The seller actually bought this home a year ago (1/15/08) for $705,000 ($715,000 sold price - $10,000 subsidy).  That's 13.5% decrease.  This is the ulitmate apple to apple comparison.   Another interesting observation is that over 80% of resales in 2009 Q1 were distressed sale.  Short sales led the way with 43% of all resale market.  Due to strong interest in short sales, I'll be posting more short sale related blogs on my new short sale blog.   Number of Resale Homes Sold in 2008 Q1: 25Number of Resale Homes Sold in 2009 Q1: 21Change: 16% decrease  Average List Price in 2008 Q1: $464,659Average List Price in 2009 Q1: $418,914Change: 9.8% decrease  ... 04/06/2009

There once was a man who lived in Sterling (on Holly Avenue).  His mortgage company would not lower his rate (he had negative equity so it would not appriase at the new, improved, lower price).  Mr Holly Avenue, decided he wanted a nicer house (in Ashburn).  He purchased the new house, moved to Ashburn and stopped paying on the old house (on Holly). Shame on you mortgate company for being greedy and not refinancing your own loan (after all, you were dumb enough to do the loan in the first place....even though you knew the value was inflated). Shame on you Mr. Holly Avenue, for walking away from a house you promised to pay for and sticking the tax payers with the bill.  Hope you enjoy your new house in Ashburn. Remember, what goes around, comes around.  So, WHEN are we going to close thi... 03/28/2009