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Local real estate agent Peggy James of the Twins Selling Real Estate Team shares tips about the the local Woodbridge Virginia real estate market conditions and surrounding area's. Learn how to sell your home fast, how to buy your move-up home or downsize. Learn what's happening with new homes, short sale and foreclosure home inventory. Feel free to ask questions or comment.

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2010 

I've been bitten by the Summertime Blues Bug. This is my first attempt at growing hydrangeas. When I purchased three hydrangeas at the local Lowes,  they were pink. During that time, I met a woman while showing homes in the Kingstowne area of Alexandria, Virginia last year. I admired her huge ( ...
06/30/2010
Simple. Interview a few and ask them what tools they use in their real estate business to get things done in today's world. Why? Well, back in the old days ( just ten years ago) all a  good Realtor really needed was was gas in the car, a yellow pad, a lockbox key and the heart and passion to sell...
06/29/2010
Are you looking for a luxury townhome in the Woodbridge Virginia area? Well, there are so many wonderful homes opportunities waiting to be snapped up by you if you know where to look! Luxury Townhomes in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair and the Dumfries Virginia area can be priced anywhere f...
06/25/2010
I was updating my links on my Outside Blog and my Active Rain Home Page. I haven't looked at them in awhile and thought wow, maybe I should. Now, if you are reading this and you're thinking "What links? I didn't know I needed links!" Don't panic. Adding a link to your blog is simple. Sign into y...
06/24/2010
It happens all the time. I'm out house hunting with a pre-approved buyer looking at homes and we pull up to a home that reads really well on the MRIS Listing Printout. This is the house, the buyer is saying before they even walk in the door. It is exactly where they see themselves living, it has ...
06/23/2010
This morning I saw Ralph Gorgoglione's post asking about your Social Media results over the past year. Or should we say  the lack of results!  Ralph very kindly placed his Active Rain and Social Media results up for all to read. It wasn't until  I began to read the comments, that I was surprised ...
06/22/2010
Recently, I had a client say their dream was to find a waterfront home here in Prince William County Virginia. Well, you don't have to ask me twice to go look at waterfront homes. I love them. Someday, I hope to own a sweet little home on a lake somewhere. A place where we can relax and enjoy the...
06/21/2010
 Erick Blackwelder of Exit 1st Choice Realty is offering to help anyone who needs this information.  Here at Erick and Company we work on the MLS Database full time. This is information we have at our fingertips that can help you a homeowner here in Prince William County VA. Read more below   Pr...
06/18/2010
Good News for all Prince William County Residents who are thinking,now might be a good time to sell. You're right! Average Days on market  for homes listed is down! Median Sales Price is up! Average Sales Price is up! Inventory is low.. Don't hesitate to call me at 703-851-3085 or just simply cli...
06/17/2010
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06/16/2010
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