Tonight was my second time enjoying our community pool's adult swim.  They start at 8pm and run until 10pm on Wednesday nighs.  The water is warm from the sun heating it up all day, and dusk is a quiet time of day in the neighborhood. I snapped this shot before the handful of swimmers took to their lanes and started a peaceful night's swim.  Amazingly, tonight I was the last one to leave.  I think the "life guard social" going on in the pool was annoying to some.  To me, it sounded like I was watching Knocked Up, or some other clueless, yet entertaining band of young men.  I've never been a serious swimmer, but I actually bought a pair of goggles for the pool.   Think I'll keep up on this adult swim. Wish it were more than once a week. 07/02/2008

LANIER FARMS SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 5 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Lanier Farms subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $424,500 up to $444,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 115 days. Currently, there are 5 Single Family Homes in the Lanier Farms subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are 2 Single Family Homes available for rent priced at $2,100 up to $2,500 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If yo... 06/28/2008

DUCHARME SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 2 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Ducharme subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $398,900 up to $729,500. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 76 days. Currently, there are 2 Single Family Homes in the Ducharme subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are NO Single Family Homes available for rent at this time. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If you are not sure why it is advantageous t... 06/28/2008

CROSSMAN CREEK SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 5 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Crossman Creek subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $469,900 up to $629,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 123 days. Currently, there are 3 Single Family Homes in the Crossman Creek subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are NO Single Family Homes available for rent at this time. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If you are not sure why i... 06/28/2008

BARRETTS CROSSING SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 5 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Barretts Crossing subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $419,000 up to $606,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 87 days. Currently, there are 3 Single Family Homes in the Barretts Crossing subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are 3 Single Family Homes available for rent priced at $800 up to $3,000 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Wood... 06/28/2008

BRAEMAR TOWNHOMES There are 23 "ACTIVE" Single Family Townhomes for sale in the Braemar subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $199,900 up to $339,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 130 days. Currently, there are 11 Single Family Townhomes in the Braemar subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are 4 Single Family Townhomes available for rent ranging in price from $1,550 up to $1,750 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 29 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Braemar subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $299,900 up to $649,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 104 days. Currently, there are 23 Single Family Homes in the Braemar subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". ... 06/28/2008

PEMBROOKE TOWNHOMES There is 1 "ACTIVE" Single Family Townhome for sale in the Pembrooke subdivision of Bristow. This home is priced at $344,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 52 days. Currently, there are NO Single Family Townhomes in the Pembrooke subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are 2 Single Family Townhomes available for rent ranging in price from $1,750 up to $1,800 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 16 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Pembrooke subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $380,000 up to $619,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 106 days. Currently, there are 3 Single Family Homes in the Pembrooke subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, ... 06/28/2008

NEW BRISTOW VILLAGE TOWNHOMES There are 5 "ACTIVE" Single Family Townhomes for sale in the New Bristow Village subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $274,000 up to $369,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 68 days. Currently, there are 2 Single Family Townhomes in the New Bristow Village subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are 3 Single Family Townhomes available for rent priced at $1,800 up to $2,000 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 19 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the New Bristow Village subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $308,000 up to $585,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 120 days. Currently, there are 6 Single Family Homes in the New Br... 06/28/2008

FOXBOROUGH TOWNHOMES There are 10 "ACTIVE" Single Family Townhomes for sale in the Foxborough subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $175,000 up to $264,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 33 days. Currently, there are 5 Single Family Townhomes in the Foxborough subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are NO Single Family Townhomes available for rent at this time. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 5 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Foxborough subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $350,910 up to $489,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 176 days. Currently, there are 2 Single Family Homes in the Foxborough subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are NO S... 06/28/2008

DUNBARTON SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 10 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Dunbarton subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $265,050 up to $485,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 211 days. Currently, there are 2 Single Family Homes in the Dunbarton subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are NO Single Family Homes available for rent at this time. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, and Woodbridge If you are not sure why it is advantage... 06/28/2008

VICTORY LAKES TOWNHOMES There are 10 "ACTIVE" Single Family Townhomes for sale in the Victory Lakes subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $299,999 up to $548,270. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 103 days. Currently, there are 4 Single Family Townhomes in the Victory Lakes subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are NO Single Family Townhomes available for rent at this time. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 15 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Victory Lakes subdivision of Bristow. These homes are priced at $409,990 up to $540,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 237 days. Currently, there are 4 Single Family Homes in the Victory Lakes subdivision "UNDER CONTRACT". In additio... 06/28/2008

Tonight I tried something I haven't done in a looong time.  I went swimming.  It was adult swim at my community pool (Braemar) from 8pm-10pm.  The water is usually not as cold that time of day, so I was looking forward to it.  (That is as much as an overweight female can look forward to going out in public in a swimsuit). The lifeguards set up the swim lanes and away we went.  My fellow swimmers (the other three of them) were as happy as me to just swim back and forth. Mind you, I'm not much of a swimmer, but I did some decent exercise.  It may not have been pretty, but I was happy.  I found it super relaxing to do every other lap on my back while looking up at the planes taking off from the local airport. I got out of the pool after forty-five minutes of straight swimming, dried off, t... 06/25/2008

You may see terms, such as Short Sales, or Preforclosure, when you do that typically means one thing.  The owner of the home is trying to sell the home for less than they the loan amount.  This process can take some time, and you need to have an agent ( hint hint ) who understands the process and can guide you through it.  There are currently 72 single family/Townhomes homes on the market in Bristow as a short sale/foreclosure.  If you are looking for a foreclosure  or preforclosure property in Bristow, call me, Konnie McKee 703 407 7088, or to search the MLS for free go to www.KonnieMac.com     Homes for sale in Manassas, Homes for Sale in Haymarket, Homes for Sale in Gainesville, Homes for Sale in Vienna, Homes for sale in McLean, Homes for sale in warrenton, Homes for Sale in Bristow... 06/25/2008

SHEFFIELD MANOR TOWNHOMES There are 22 "ACTIVE" Single Family Townhomes for sale in the Sheffield Manor community of Bristow. These townhomes are priced from $199,900 up to $325,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 132 days. Currently, there are 2 Single Family Townhomes in the Sheffield Manor community "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are 2 Single Family Townhomes available for rent ranging in price from $1,580 up to $1,595 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 7 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Sheffield Manor community of Bristow. These homes are priced from $349,000 up to $405,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 89 days. Currently, there are 4 Single Family Homes in the Sheffiel... 06/21/2008

You see them everywhere...Foreclosures!  Don't pay for lists of bank owned properties...if these homes are on the market, they will be listed with a real estate agent and you can access this information for free...There are approximately 54 REO (Bank Owned Properties) on the market in Bristow, Virginia ranging in price from $220000 to $609,000.  If you are looking for a foreclosure property in Bristow, Virginia...you can call 703 407 7088 or email me to get set up on automatic emails, listings come to you everyday...    Homes for sale in Manassas, Homes for Sale in Haymarket, Homes for Sale in Gainesville, Homes for Sale in Vienna, Homes for sale in McLean, Homes for sale in warrenton, Homes for Sale in Bristow, Homes for sale in Nokesville Homes For Sale In Virginia Homes For Sale In A... 06/17/2008

This Canterbury Model by Brookfield has been reduced for quick sale.  Previously listed at $490,000, the owners have reduced the price to $430,000! This home is one of the most popular floor plans in the community and offers over 3700 square feet of space on the first two levels!!  Formal living and dining rooms flankning a center hall, with hardwood floors.  A large gourmet kitchen opening to the family room and breakfast area.  This particular home features granite counters, a gourmet appliance package by GE Profile and a Butler's Pantry. The Master Suite upstairs is unbelievable in its amount of space.  Large bedroom walks up to his & her walk-in closets, a linen closet and a luxury bathroom featuring garden tub, separate shower, and dual vanity. Remaing three bedrooms each have thei... 06/14/2008

I've been living in my house in Bristow, VA for 3 1/2 years now.  When we first moved out here, I was totally amazed that we had so much wildlife.  I was certainly not so familiar with residential wildlife where I grew up in Fairfax City, just about 20 miles from where we live today.  We hardly had any wooded areas near us.  Ocassionally, we'd see something like a opposum or something, but it was RARE. I still get a kick out of the wildlife that is nestled in the wooded floodplain beside my home.  I am fortunate that I have a wooded area beside and behind my house.  Every evening during the Spring, Summer and Fall, we get the pleasure of seeing what we call BACKYARD BUNNIES.  It's the simple pleasures that make my day.  Seeing my cats huddled on window sills looking at their backyard bu... 06/06/2008

This picture was taken yesterday, at about 7:30pm, as a second line of powerful, tornado spawning, storm cells moved through our area.  The first cell had the tops of our twenty foot trees touching the ground as we saw 70 mph gusts.  A tornado touched down just about ten miles away. By comparision, this picture was taken today at 7:30pm.  Same view.  Is it any wonder my stomach was in knots yesterday?  Northern Virginia is not used to tornados.   06/05/2008

Barack Obama is holding his first official Presidential Candidate Rally in Bristow, VA today at our very own Nissan Pavillion.  Can you say TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE?  UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Usually the worst traffic we get is the annual Jimmy Buffet concert.  Today we are expecting twice the capacity of the OUTDOOR CONCERT PAVILLION to clog our residential byways to go see this guy give the same speech he's been giving since the beginning of time.  Dear God give me patience.  Aren't there more important things we could be doing in Prince William County today? Change I can believe in the local Prince William County loan program to help out the local REO flooded real estate market, as well as County employees.  Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it to the roll out event that explains that loan ... 06/05/2008

This is a short sale opportunity for the right buyer.  Pre-foreclosure sale of a large, Canterbury model by Brookfield, only four years old!House has a formal living and dining room flanking the center hall entrance.   Hardwood floors on main level.    Butlers pantry connects kitchen to dining room.  Gourmet kitchen is loaded with granite counters, double ovens, cooktop and a huge center island, with room to place two or three barstools. Breakfast room and family room open to kitchen:  a great contemporary feel to the everday gathering area!  Upstairs you'll find an oversized Master Suite with his & hers walk-in closets, linen closet and a luxury bathroom.  Remaining three bedrooms each have their own walk-in closets.  A total of two additional full bathrooms between the remaining three... 06/04/2008