How do we handle the current foreclosures - let alone the millions that we are told are coming?  Give me your thoughts at: Sandy's Snipets 09/26/2009

There has been a high level of activity in Woodburn Village this year. Unfortunately, a majority of the sales are foreclosures and short sales. In the few regular re-sales that did take place the prices and appraisals were heavily influenced by the distressed sales. 19 homes sold to date this year. 3 were regular re-sales, 11 were bank sales and 5 were short sales.  Homes on average sell for 95.4% of the original list price. They sell for 97.4% of the final list price. So, if you are looking to purchase in Woodburn odds are that you will be paying close to the current asking price. Woodburn Village Sold YTD: http://matrix.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Email.aspx?ID=32375742559 If we look at the number of pending home sales in Woodburn Village as of 08/10/2009 we get a number of 10. They range ... 08/17/2009

The Pinecrest is a community of houses, townhouses and condominiums located just off Little River Turnpike in Annandale VA. The Pinecrest occupies 35 acres of manicured grounds that abut a The Pinecrest golf course, a Fairfax County public course. The Pinecrest very close to the shops and restaurants of Annandale and Alexandria. The Pinecrest is also very close to Green Springs Gardens.   I recently toured the Pinecrest and snapped a few pictures. The condos here feel spacious with a very smart floor plan that brings light and nature into the living space. The fire place is perfectly situated between long tall windows. The decks feel private and rustit providing a nice piece of nature for residents. Located just off the kitchen, the porch is a nice place to have a morning coffee or a s... 08/12/2009

Moving to Annandale Virginia or selling a home in Annandale VA?  If you are planning  on buying or selling a home, condo, town home  or real estate in Annandale VA contact us!  We're your Annandale VA Realtors and Annandale real estate agents!  The national and Annandale real estate market have changed recently.  It's taking longer to sell a home, and yes there are price reductions, but as you will notice below that homes are still selling in Annandale VA.  It takes more than a sign in the ground to sell a home in Annandale VA, it takes experience.  You will need an expert to guide you in your quest to buy or sell a home these days.   I've put together a snapshot view of the current MRIS MLS activity that is taking place in Annandale VA for single family detached homes - fee simple Anna... 07/26/2009

Moving to Annandale Virginia or selling a home in Annandale VA?  If you are planning  on buying or selling a home, condo, town home  or real estate in Annandale VA contact us!  We are your Annandale VA Realtors and Annandale real estate agents!  The national and Annandale real estate market have changed recently.  It is taking longer to sell a home, and yes there are price reductions, but homes are still selling in Annandale VA.  It takes more than a sign in the ground to sell a home in Annandale VA, it takes experience.  You will need an expert to guide you in your quest to buy or sell a home these days.  You'll need the counsel of an experienced and seasoned agent to guide you through the minefields.   Since over 85% of our business is directly Internet related, we can market homes 2... 04/04/2009

Annandale VA Real Estate Update for Saturday March 7, 2009. As of today Saturday March 7, 2009 there are currently 132 Active MLS listed homes for sale in Annandale VA in our MRIS System. These are fee simple Annandale VA homes for sale detached single family homes. Annandale VA is located close to Washington DC in Fairfax County. Annandale VA has great homes, neighborhoods, and some great subdivisions with reasonably priced single family detached fee simple homes for sale. Below is a current list of activity on single family homes for sale in Annandale VA. 132 'Active' - Annandale,VA Homes 8 'Cntg/KO' - Annandale,VA Homes 46 'Cntg/NO KO' - Annandale,VA Homes 31 'Contract' - Annandale,VA Homes High Price Listed $1,399,000 Low Price Listed $237,000 03/07/2009

Fairfax County has a number of RECenters throughout the county. One of these is the Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park. The park is located in Annandale just outside the Capitol Beltway. The center features swimming, fitness and racquetball facilities as well as other recreational activities such as crafts and dancing. The center is ADA accessible with curb ramps, automatic doors, ample parking, an elevator, and a wheelchair accessible unisex bathroom and dressing stalls. The Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park has a natatorium (inside pool). The pool and natatorium is accessed via locker rooms containing saunas and showers. At the natatorium one will find a large 50 meter by 25 yard pool with one 3 meter and two 1 meter diving boards. The pool also has a Super Slide. The natat... 02/09/2009

Annandale VA Real Estate Update for Sunday February, 1 2009. As of today Sunday February 1, 2009 there are currently 134 homes for sale in Annandale VA in our MRIS MLS System. These are fee simple Annandale VA homes for sale and detached single family homes. Annandale Virginia is located just west of Washington DC in Fairfax County. Annandale VA has great homes, neighborhoods, and some great subdivisions with reasonably priced single family detached fee simple homes for sale. Below is a current list of activity on single family homes for sale in Annandale VA. 134 'Active' - Annandale,VA Homes 4 'Cntg/KO' - Annandale,VA Homes 36 'Cntg/NO KO' - Annandale,VA Homes 17 'Contract' - Annandale,VA Homes Annandale VA HOMES FOR SALE - ACTIVE MLS Your browser does not support inline frames or is ... 01/31/2009

Woodburn Villageis located about where Gallows Road intersects with I-495, tucked behind Fairfax Hospital. It is convenient to major roads like I-495, I-66, Rt-29 and Rt-50. The nearest metro stop is up Gallows Road to the Dunn Loring/Merrifield metro. Metrobus is available from Gallows Road and Fairfax Hospital. Woodburn Village was built in the late 1960's and is a garden style community. Throughout the community and nestled between the buildings are landscpaed grounds with grill and picnic areas, paly areas and walking paths. There are about 600 condominium units total. Tennis courts, basketball courts and a swimming pool. The community has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units. The buildings are 4 stories with a common laundry room and individual storage units in the basement. The reasonable ... 01/13/2009

It's Halloween and the children in Sleepy Hollow Woods are on the lookout for the Headless Horseman to ride through the neighborhood tonight.  Alright that may be a bit of a stretch but perhaps the quiet as you drive through a neighborhood just minutes away from major commuting routes to DC might seem a bit eerie. First you need to know that there is more than one neighborhood with Sleepy Hollow in its name in Northern Virginia.   In fact there are a number of them in the same area with either a Falls Church or Annandale postal address.  Sleepy Hollow Woods was designed by Dewberry and Davis architects and the first of the 300+homes that make up the community were built in 1959 by Community Builders and I.L. Lewis Realtor Associates. Just like their neighbor Lake Barcroft the area which... 10/30/2008

On Saturday, September 27 at Mason District Park between 10 am and 4 pm come and enjoy the Fall Festival! There will be live entertainment, crafts and more at the festival. The kids will enjoy the clowns and puppet shows. All ages will enjoy popular local bands. There will be many crafters and craft demonstrations at the festival. There is no charge for admission but some rides may require tickets. If you'd like to sell your crafts you must register in advance by calling 703-256-7717. If the festival is rained out it will be rescheduled for the next day at September 28. For more information about the Fall Festival call 703-941-1730. The Fall Festival is hosted at MASON DISTRICT PARK which is at 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Mason District Park has  a large natural area with a hiking ... 09/17/2008

Be sure all heat-producing appliances run the way they are supposed to, including your clothes dryer    Annandale, VA-Janice Bittner, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Northern Virginia, is constantly working to increase consumer awareness of the importance of proper dryer venting systems.  Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that interferes with how the body processes oxygen; it can be dangerous and deadly.  Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, nausea and disorientation.  The dangerous gases are produced inside homes where carbon-containing fuels are incompletely burned.  The gases must be vented to the outside.   Janice advises her customers that when oil or gas furnaces, cooking appliances, water heaters and even clothes dryers are not properly vented, carbon... 08/11/2008

As midnight approached the box alarm was sounded for an apartment fire at 4014 Hallman Street with reports of fire in the basement.  Rescue Engine 433 was the first to arrive and reported a two-story apartment building with smoke from the Charlie Side.  As they stretched a line to the rear they noticed a walk out basement with a dryer on fire.  The fire was contained to dryer with minimal extension.  Units were held as the complex was charged with smoke.  Battalion 443 (Ciarrocca) has the Hallman Street Command. Engine 403 was filling Station 15 during this incident. This story could have has a very tragic ending, but all was well.  Damages can be repaired, but there is no replacing your loved ones.  There is no reason this has to happen in your community.  Dryer Vent Wizard offers free... 08/05/2008

Cameroon Cultural Night   Performers showcase the traditional music and dance of this African republic in an event that additionally includes a crafts show, providing an opportunity to take in a plethora of structures significant to the region. No culture fest would be complete without a quality spread of the nation's food; the Cameroon cuisine will get your taste buds jumping in sync with the rhythm of the night. 703-324-SHOW, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances     Ossian Hall Park7900 Heritage DriveAnnandale, VA 22003703-324-SHOWwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performancesThursday, 10th July, 2008Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m.Free 07/10/2008

Over the past six months the media has been reporting the "great opportunity" homes buyers have in purchasing a property in "short sale" status.  The message was repeated again and again.  What was missing from that drumbeat was any mention of the reality of the process, which is a far cry from the rosy picture earlier reports painted.  Now just two weeks ago, The Washington Post printed a hard hitting article that laid out the ugly truth: actually closing/settling a short sale is tough and usually doesn't happen. I've had personal experience with this.  Clients put in a contract at the end of March and didn't settle until just last week -- almost 90 days from the day they submitted the offer, compared to the 30 days is takes to settle most traditional sales.  Short sales are not for th... 06/30/2008

Annandale VA real estate.  As of this evening there are currently 200 single family detached Annandale Virginia homes for sale, 114 Annandale Va condos for sale, and 79 fee simple Annandale town homes for sale.  This is an incredible time to buy a home in Annandale VA.  There are great prices, sellers are willing to look at offers and negotiate, and there is a lot more to choose from than in recent memory.  The other item that makes Annandale such a sought after location is the rising cost of fuel and gas.  Since Annandale Virginia is inside the beltway it has great access to all of northern Virginia and DC, it is a money saver for commuters!  It's time to buy your next home in Annandale VA. Annandale VA *    2008    2007    % Change Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 23,222,940 $ 19,381,375 1... 05/30/2008

Are you thinking about buying a home?  Perhaps a townhouse, a condo, or a single family home.  You've been watching the market for a while and think now might be the right time.  Tired of writing that rent check each month, with nothing to show for it and not even being able to paint the walls in your apartment?  Maybe you're doing your taxes right now and realize that you don't have enough tax deductions. These are just a few of the reasons that now might be the right time for you to buy a home. My colleagues and I have been noticing an increased buyer demand during the last 4 weeks or so in the Northern Virginia real estate market.  The weather is starting to get a bit nicer and so are the real estate deals.  To cater to this increased demand, we're proud to offer a free homebuyer sem... 03/01/2008

Donny Samson | Samson Realty | donnysamson@hotmail.com | 703-864-4894 7208 Early Street, Annandale, VA Charming Brick Colonial Home! 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $499,900 Year Built 1953 Sq Footage 1,794 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size .32 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Great Location inside the Beltway! All Brick 3 BR, 2 BA Colonial Home. Living Room w/wood Fireplace. Separate formal Dining Room with decorative moulding. Gorgeous Hardwood floors through-out main and upper level. Spacious newly finished Recreation Room and LL Bathroom. Large 1/3 acre yard backs to Parkland. New Deck and screened-in porch. New Storage Shed. Updated double pane windows and new exterior doors. Pride of ownership shows! Commuter’s dream close ... 02/28/2008

Just Listed! $499,900! Great Annandale Location inside the Beltway! All Brick 3 BR, 2 BA Colonial Home. Living Room w/wood Fireplace. Separate formal Dining Room with decorative moulding. Gorgeous Hardwood floors through-out main and upper level. Spacious newly finished Recreation Room and LL Bathroom. Large 1/3 acre yard backs to Parkland. New Deck and screened-in porch. New Storage Shed. Updated double pane windows and new exterior doors. Pride of ownership shows! Commuter’s dream close to 495, 95, 50 and 66. For more information please visit my website www.dmsamson.com. To Schedule a private showing call 703-864-4894 or email me at donnysamson@hotmail.com 02/28/2008

Just Listed! $499,900! Check out this Charming Colonial Home! Great Location inside the Beltway! All Brick 3 BR, 2 BA Colonial Home. Living Room w/wood Fireplace. Separate formal Dining Room with decorative moulding. Gorgeous Hardwood floors through-out main and upper level. Spacious newly finished Recreation Room and LL Bathroom. Large 1/3 acre yard backs to Parkland. New Deck and screened-in porch. New Storage Shed. Updated double pane windows and new exterior doors. Pride of ownership shows! Commuter’s dream close to 495, 95, 50 and 66. For more information on this fabulous property please visit my website www.dmsamson.com. To schedule a private showing call me directly at 703-864-4894 or email me at donnysamson@hotmail.com. 02/26/2008