KW Holiday Food Drive - Loudoun Interfaith Relief Program

Once again we find ourselves in the Holiday Season. Keller Williams Realty is holding a Food Drive, Community Outreach Program to benefit the Loudoun Interfaith Relief Program. We invite you to donate whatever you can.

We are collecting donations starting December 5th, 2008 through December 19th, 2008.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Please drop off your donations at our office.

50 Catoctin Circle
Suite 101
Leesburg, VA 20176

Thank you for your Donations

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Real Estate In Northern Virginia - You Have Questions? We Have Answers!

The Northern Virginia Real Estate Group, Keller Williams Realty is happy to announce the launch of its latest technological website or in this case a Forum this Friday. The Name of the Forum says it all!

REAL ESTATE IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Here visitors to the site can post their questions in categories such as, but not limited to:
Buying A Home In Northern Virginia
Selling A Home In Northern Virginia
Real Estate Market Conditions In Northern Virginia
First Time Home Buyers
Short Sales
Foreclosures
Mortgage and Lending Questions
Home De'cor
Public and Private Schools in Northern Virginia
Government Affairs and Issues in Northern Virginia
Relocating To Northern Virginia
Home Inspections
Home Assessments
Home Appraisals
Property Management
Brokers Opens
Open Houses
Curb Appeal
Northern Virginia Community Events and Entertainment
Pre-qualifications
Pre-Approval

Just To name a Few Oh And Did We Mention you can Chat Live With Us?

If you are a Keller Williams Realty Agent in Northern Virginia or more specifically Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Clarke County, Frederick County, Fauquier County, Prince William County, Arlington County, or Alexandria Virginia, and would like to participate in answering questions that people may have in the above categories please contact us

Remember if you have Questions? We Have Answers! Real Estate In Northern Virginia

Profile: Round Hill Virginia Real Estate - 20141

Round Hill Virginia, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains was incorporated in 1900. The Town Of Round Hill is located in Western Loudoun County Virginia
The Town Of Round Hill gets its name from the 910 foot high hill located 2 miles from the center of town. To look at the gallery of Historic Round Hill Photos click on the link. Round Hill Virginia has many communities from which to call home.

The Villages Of Round Hill
Lake Point Village
West Lake Village
Greenwood Commons
Upper Lakes Village
Hillwood Estates
Fallswood
Stoneleigh
Round Hill West
Creekside At Round Hill
and many more.

Round Hill Elementary School is the only Loudoun County Public School currently that resides in the Town of Round Hill. Not all children that live in will go to Round Hill VirginiaRound Hill Elementary.

Residents of the town could also see their children go to Mountain View Elementary School located just 3 mile away in Purcellville Virginia. If you have children in middle school chances are they will go to either Blue Ridge Middle School or Harmony Intermediate School depending on their grade level. Finally if you have children that are of High School age, your children will go to Loudoun Valley High School located in Purcellville Virginia. A new High School for Western Loudoun County was just approved to be built. Woodgrove High School will also be located in Purcellville Virginia.

Below are community Links of Homes Currently For Sale in Round Hill Virginia


Round Hill Virginia Real Estate

Round Hill Virginia Real Estate 20141

Round Hill

Highlands

Highlands Of Round Hill

Stoneleigh

Darling Acres

Light Ridge Manor

Woodlands At Round Hill

Ridgeview Estates

The Orchards Of Round Hill

Hillwood Oaks

Lake Point

Lake Point Round Hill

Blue Ridge Summit

Harwood

Airmont

Brookdale Farms

Hamlets Of Blue Ridge

Lodge Land Farms

White Hall Farm

Mountain Valley

FitzPatrick

If you are considering Buying or Selling A Home in Round Hill Virginia. You want a real estate agent that knows the communities of Round Hill Virginia. You need a Round Hill Real Estate Agent.

Heidi Vargas - Keller Williams Realty Realtor Of The Week - 11-07-08

Hi, I'm Heidi Vargas a Resident of Northern VA for 12 years and Loudoun County/Leesburg for 8. I relocated after graduating from the University of South Florida. I'm an enthusiastic, passionate, and consistent Top Producer for the last 7 years AND was Rookie of the Year in my first!

My commitment is to provide a higher level of values, standards and services. I strive to deliver beyond my clients expectations, resulting in world-class service and referability.

Some quotes from clients:
"...She focuses on details, without losing site of the big picture. She's innovative but also realistic. She accurately reads the market, and knows the value of homes..."
"...Heidi was professional, honest, caring, and always available. She was determined to sell our previous home in a poor market, and extremely supportive with finding a home in the area that we craved on a budget that we could afford..."

Whether you are a first time buyer or an experienced investor, you will find useful information about how to choose the "right" property, making an offer, negotiating, financing, mortgage rates, moving, and everything involved in making an informed real estate decision in todays market.

My Thoughts On The Current Market:

Ever Wonder What To Do...Should I Listen to the Media?? Should I Listen to the Blogs?? Do I have Enough Money to Buy a Home in the Current Market Conditions?????

Get the Facts From The Experts!!! NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY...and I know that you have probably think I'm saying that becuase this is my business.....well, it's partly true :)

HOWEVER, the Government has made it so that you CAN buy...with the new guidelines within FHA lending, VHDA, Mortgage Companies Incentives to close by the end of the year and MOST of all the $7,500 Tax Credit for 1st Time Home Buyers!

FOR INVESTORS...you can get the deal of your life on some properties!!

There are plenty of homes out there, you just have to take the plunge. You don't know what is going to happen next year with the lending guidelines, so if you are considering it...JUST DO IT!! So as I said in the begining...Get The Facts!

For more information and a FREE NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION on Selling your current home or purchasing a Home....Please contact Heidi at Heidi Vargas and Associates

Heidi Vargas and her team know both the Loudoun County Real Estate Market and Fairfax County Real Estate Market

Call Us: 703 637 0610

Shannon Casper - Keller Williams Realty Realtor Of The Week - 10-31-08

As a native of Northern Virginia, my family has lived in Fairfax County and Loudoun County. My husband and I were drawn to Western Loudoun County because of the natural beauty of the countryside. The Communities we have been blessed to live in have enriched the lives of our family. My husband and I have five children. I cannot think of anywhere else I would want to raise them. We have served our communities in PTA's, Scouting, Coaching and in various positions in our Church. My family is my greatest and most important gift. I feel extraordinary blessed to be a resident of Loudoun County.

My husband and I started our investment in real estate 15 years ago when we were young married couple finishing college. We started with the purchase of a small bungalow style home. We spent almost four years renovating our little home. We sold that small bungalow for twice what we paid! Since that time we have purchased other homes, land and invested in our own personally investment properties. Real Estate has historically been a fiscally sound investment. If I did not believe in investing in real estate I would not be a Professional Real Estate Agent today.

I began my career working for a large new home builder in Fairfax County. This was a great experience and has helped me understand new home construction from the buyer and builders perspective. I also spent many years working as a paralegal. Understanding contracts is a critical part of real estate. All of my experience has helped me become the Real Estate Professional I am today. I am a Top Producing Agent with Keller Williams Realty. I am a member of the National Association of Realtors and a member of Dulles Area Association of Realtors.

Current Market Conditions:
The current market conditions create some serious challenges for the real estate industry. If you purchased your home within the past four years you are among the many home owners who may owe more than their homes current value. The important thing to remember is that the real estate market will recover! If you do not need to sell your home, wait it out. Now would be a great time to make do some updates or remodeling. Doing this will help your home be more marketable when the market rebounds.

The silver lining to our current market conditions is that we now have affordable housing in the Washington Metropolitan Area! If you are a first time homeowner, investor, are currently renting, or are ready to move up, now is a great time to buy! Interest rates are great! Home prices are great! And there is ample inventory to find the home of your choice. If you are considering a move, call me and I would be happy to assist you with your next big move!

Shannon Casper
Bringing Families Home.
Email Shannon Casper

Loudoun County Real Estate - Average vs Median Sales Prices

Below Are Charts Showing:

(1) Average VS Median Sales Price In Loudoun County Virginia
(2) The Median Sales Price In Loudoun County Virginia
(3) Average Sales Price In Loudoun County Virginia
These Numbers are only through September 2008 of this year

Whether you are currently Listing your home For Sale, or are considering selling your home in Loudoun County, Virginia, take a look at these charts

Jean Garrell - Keller Williams Realty Realtor Of The Week - 10- 24-08

As a military family, we have been residents of the Greater Washington Metropolitan area for over 2 decades. During our various assignments throughout our military career, we have been home owners and investors in Loudoun County, Fairfax County, and Prince William County. Seeing all the changes to the cities and neighborhoods here and the opportunities these changes bring, I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with you where ever your real estate goals and needs may be!
As a top producing real estate agent at the Dulles Association of Realtors and at the Keller Williams Leesburg office, I am committed to providing you with the highest level of service and results. With a degree in Marketing & Business and 10 years of experience in sales and marketing management, The Garrell Group has earned a growing business and clientele even in the most challenging real estate markets.
This is an Ideal Real Estate market for First Time Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, and Investors! Inventory, Interest Rates, and Terms are Excellent!
What are your real estate goals and needs?
Whether you are buying or selling, relocating, or investing my mission is to produce the results you are looking for by first listening to and thoroughly understanding your real estate goals and needs. I will diligently pursue your goals using a focused plan of market knowledge and negotiating skills. Always, honesty and integrity are core values of mine and my promise to you! Again, I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and to earn your business.

If you are considering buying or selling a home be-it in Loudoun County, Fairfax County, or Prince William County Virginia, contact Jean Garrell of The Garrell Group today.

Loudoun County Sales Transactions Courtesy Of DAAR

2008 Loudoun County Monthly Sales Statistics
Month	Residential Units Sold	Average Sales Price	Median Price	Average Days on Market	Active Listings	New Listings This Month	New Pendings This Month	Average S/P as a Percentage of L/P
January	216	$431,811	$370,000	123	3234	943	379	90.97%
February	264	$426,442	$374,950	120	3321	878	420	90.14%
March	350	$408,114	$358,225	124	3427	1007	533	88.53%
April	423	$393,135	$350,000	112	3574	1083	668	90.92%
May	511	$398,041	$351,000	119	3486	978	648	91.57%
June	553	$418,038	$359,000	98	3343	864	631	91.80%
July	519	$400,134	$350,000	109	3109	785	581	92.00%
August	528	$367,149	$335,000	103	2903	681	584	92.15%
September	451	$362,360	$320,000	97	2793	664	486	92.22%
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Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. :: Last Updated on 08/11/2008

The Dulles Area Association Of Realtors Has Allowed Us To Post This Information. Thank You DAAR Our Readers Appreciate It!

Vicky Chrisner - Keller Williams Realty Realtor Of The Week - 10/11/2008

Featured Realtor
Vicky Chrisner



Short Sales. Foreclosures. REOs. Oh, My!

These buzz words abound within our real estate market today. Headlines about our economy, politics and global affairs keep you from sleeping at night. If those things are not directly impacting your daily life you, you know you're just waiting your turn. You find yourself wishing you were Warren Buffet or Donald Trump. And then, late at night, when you turn on the TV, hoping to find some mindless show that will help you drift off to sleep, you end up watching a "get rich quick" infomercial and THEN you can't sleep because you're wondering if you ARE missing your opportunity to become the world's next real estate billionaire.

So, what's the truth? Well it depends. It's true that some people take high risks and make a mint. Other people take high risks and lose, big. I recently received an email from a financial planning consultant that said his firm's recommendations in today's economy were to make no decisions based on fear, panic or greed. Good advice, I think, especially when it comes to real estate.

Real estate decisions should be based on the lifestyle you're trying to create for yourself and your family. If you're ready to settle down, buying a first home can be the best investment you'll ever make. If you're already stable in your family and financial life, and thinking of moving up, it's true that selling your current home can be daunting but you will also get an amazing deal on your next home, so it's all relative. Perhaps you're considering investing. To the true (well capitalized and long term) investor, I say "go for it". The rental market is strong right now, and properties can be purchased with positive cash flow from day one. But, with each of these tidbits of advice come warnings.

It's often said that real estate is a LOCAL business, but I feel it's a personal business. Buying or selling in any market condition can be a good decision or a bad one, and more important than timing the market, is understanding how these decisions will impact your life and your family today, tomorrow and for years to come. If you have an opportunity to buy a home for a rock bottom, absolutely fabulous, amazing deal if you can not afford the mortgage payments, then you should not buy. Even if the home you're considering is a terrible financial deal, but you can afford the mortgage payments and you will love every moment of every day of your life because of your new home, then it is well worth it.

Here at Keller Williams, our agents are trained to be a consultant to you, and help you understand the short term and long term risks and benefits of buying or selling, help you make financing choices, and to educate you on the local market place. We'll teach you all the terminology in today's market - like REOs, Short Sales and Foreclosures. If you're buying, we'll help you understand the risks and benefits of buying any of these types of properties so you can make the decision that's best for you. If you're selling, we'll help you understand if these sales are likely to impact your sale, and how; and help you evaluate the pros and cons of taking the "wait out the market" approach.

Let me, or one of my friends here at Keller Williams assist you in evaluating your options in the real estate world today.

Email Vicky Chrisner

Keller Williams Realtor Of The Week -10-03-2008

Featured Realtor
Jay Thomas

I would like to take a moment to send a warm congratulations to a fellow Agent admitted from our office into the 2009 Leadership Loudoun class. Jay Thomas was selected out of a pool of applicants that went through an extensive research process that proved his worthiness to join the relatively small number of people that is designed, to quote, "a membership network of 389 community leaders representing business, government, non-profit, education, human services, and faith-based organizations. Members serve on over 500 commissions, committees and boards and have created and/or sponsored 58 community impact projects that leave a legacy of service for the community." I am privileged to not only know the integrity and value that he will bring to that organization (and to know this man personally), but to also be in our Keller Williams Realty office in Leesburg, VA is a testement to the quality of people that Keller Williams recruits. This is not to take away from the high level of service other brokerages provide whatsoever. However, it does show that, as Realtors and Consultants (who have rec'd tarnished reputations over the the last several years as a direct result of a few bad apples in the industry), many of us really do focus on solutions rather than problems, whether for our clients or the neighborhood. Kudos to you, Jay, for your hard work, customer service that people and families can count on, and a keen awareness of issues affecting all of us both now and in the future to make Loudoun Countya place that our friends and family members can enjoy and be proud of for many generations to come. Special Thanks to Stephen Adams also a Keller Williams Realtor for allowing me to use his article