If you are thinking about a new home in Fairfax County and Springfield is on your tour list then here are a few things for you to consider.If you are like most buyers you are starting your search for a new Springfield home on the internet.  The internet can offer you a great place to start.  However the internet also hides some critical information from you as well.  This is where a buyer's agent, dedicated to protecting your interests comes in.A buyer's agent not only can find the hidden comments but they also can help you understand the critical differences between a short sale, a foreclosure sale and an owner sale.  Many buyers automatically gravitate to foreclosures thinking they are the best deal in the Springfield market.  However in reality they may not be the best buy.  A buyer... 02/07/2009

  Walking and hiking are both popular and effective forms of cardio exercise.  It's more enjoyable if you can do the exercise in pleasant, outdoor surroundings. If you live in Springfield, Virginia there are two venues where those conditions come together Burke Lake Park has a 4.7 mile hiking trail around a 218 acre lake.  The American Hiking Society rates the trail among the top 10 in the US Lake Accotink Park has a 3.75 mile trail in the 493 acre park that also has a 55 acre lake. Of course, you'll probably want a comfortable Springfield home where you can relax after your exercise.  The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in the Springfield area. We invite you to try our      NO REGISTRATION SPRINGFIELD HOME FINDER and then contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703... 02/03/2009

Springfield VA Real Estate Update for Sunday February, 1 2009. As of today Sunday February 1, 2009 there are currently 227 homes for sale in Springfield VA in our MRIS MLS System. These are fee simple Springfield VA homes for sale and detached single family homes. Springfield Virginia is located just west of Washington DC in Fairfax County. Springfield 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 Springfield VA. 227 'Active' - Springfield,VA Homes 14 'Cntg/KO' - Springfield,VA Homes 90 'Cntg/NO KO' - Springfield,VA Homes 58 'Contract' - Springfield,VA Homes Springfield VA HOMES FOR SALE - ACTIVE MLS Your browser does not suppo... 01/31/2009

Searching for a new home in Springfield (VA)?  Then check out the condos, townhouses and detached homes that make up the community of Daventry in the West Springfield area of Fairfax County. 2004-2008  Sale Graph on Daventry Transportation Options:Slug line at the corner of Hunter Village and Old Keene Mill Road-walkFairfax County Connector Bus-walkFranconia-Springfield Metro within 5 milesFairfax County Parkway-within ½ mileSpringfield Interchange-within 2 milesCommunity FeaturesSwimming PoolTot LotsCommunity CenterWalking PathsCondominiums 1, 2 & 3 bedroomTownhouses 2, 3 & 4 bedroomsDetached homes 3.4 & 5 bedrooms Education OptionsWest Springfield ElementaryKey IntermediateLee High School Northern Virginia Community College-within 10 milesGeorge Mason University-within 15 miles Recrea... 01/30/2009

It doesn’t matter if you are young or old you can always find something to do at one of the nine Fairfax County Recreation Centers.Want to take a class? Then check out the “Aerobics to Zoom” list of course available. Want to work out? The each of the recreation centers offers you full work out facilities and many offer personal trainers if you need a little extra help. Want to swim? Each of the centers offers an indoor swimming pool. Three of the centers Audrey Moore, Lee District and Oak Marr have 50 meter pools to help you practice to become the next Michael Phelps. Follow these links to find out more information on each of the Fairfax County Recreation Centers: Audrey Moore RECenterCub Run RECenterLee District RECenterMount Vernon RECenterOak Marr RECenterProvidence RECenterSpring Hi... 01/30/2009

  Opened in 1987 the 24,400 square foot facility sits on the border between the Springfield and Burke areas of Fairfax Countyat 6450 Sydenstricker Road It serves both communities with over 175,000 volumes.  There are reading programs for children of all ages and three book clubs. Interestingly, the popular and well groomed grounds are maintained by a local group of gardeners.  Additionally, volunteers contribute 10,000 hours of service annually to the library.  The West Springfield Rotary Club (I'm a member) assists with a BLOOD DRIVE at the library every two months.  There is no doubt it is a loved "family member" in the Springfield - Burke region of Fairfax County, The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time real estate experience in the Springfield area. If you plan to purchase a home ... 01/29/2009

Fairfax County has a well deserved reputation for operating an excellent park system.  The rec centers are a major component of the system and used extensively. The South Run Rec Center at 7550 Reservation in Springfield is extremely popular with residents The 182 acre site has Year round swimming pool Field House Exercise facilities Racquetball courts Multi-purpose rooms that can accommodate 2 to30 people Softball and soccer fields Paved trail to Burke Lake Park and Lake Mercer Facility rental rates can be found at the rec center's web site The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in the Springfield area.  We have in-depth knowledge of the Springfield real estate market If a Springfield home purchase is in your future we invite you to try our                                 ... 01/29/2009

The Virginia Association of Realtors® has launched a new site to provide members of the community with GENERAL RESOURCES At the top of this page there is an interactive map that will link to MY REGION where you will find many links to local resources Go to VIRGINIA HOMEOWNERS ALLIANCE where you can register for regular access and keep current on local events The Virginia Tourism Department has an equally informative site that is reviewed at VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS AND HOMEOWNERS developed by Team Leader Karen Kruschka Karen has also developed a complete directory of IMPORTANT NORTHERN VIRGINIA LINKS The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in Northern Virginia. If you are considering a Northern Virginia home purchase we invite you to try our                                    ... 01/29/2009

If you are driving down Rolling Road between Lake Braddock Road and the Fairfax County Parkway you will pass two communities that look very similar.  There is a reason for this similarity.  Both communities were built by Richmarr homes starting in the late 1960's and feature the same style brick homes.Kings Park is the bigger of the two communities with 1100 homes to West Springfield Village's 423 homes but the models are the same, King, Queen, Prince, Duke and Duchess.  Besides having the same model homes available in both neighborhoods, Richmarr also left many of the large trees on the quarter to one-third acre lots as well.  As a result both neighborhoods have matured with a wonderful canopy of trees for owners.  Both neighborhoods can meet in the middle at the Cardinal Plaza for gro... 01/28/2009

Greentree Village is what you might expect to see in a community in Fairfax County, Virginia.  Located in West Springfield, the neighborhood seems typical of many in the area.  With only 124 brick front townhouses backing to trees it is a one of the smaller townhouse neighborhoods in the area but it is well maintained by the HOA.  With no through streets and grassy islands in the courtyards to slow traffic down you don't have to worry about about young children going out to play. Across the street from the neighborhood is one of the 380 parks maintained by the Fairfax County Park Authority.  A Fairfax County Connector bus stop is at the entrance to the neighborhood making easy connections to the Springfield Metro.  In addition the Rolling Valley commuter lot is less than a mile away for... 01/27/2009

West Springfield Village is located on Rolling Road approximately halfway between Old Keene Mill Road and the Fairfax County Parkway. The 426 homes in the subdivision are one of the original Springfield communities built by Richmarr in the period between 1960 and 1980. Commuting It is about a 15 minute drive to the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station.  Proximity to the Franconia-Springfiled Metro makes it an ideal location for commuting to the Pentagon, Washington, DC and all National Capital Area work centers Fairfax County Commuter Bus #310  to the Franconia-Springfield Metro is available 7 DAYS A WEEK on Old Keene Mill Road at Rolling Road  The Cardinal Plaza Slug Line (on Old Keene Mill Road just east of Rolling Road) has service to all DC locations and the Pentagon Metrobus Route 1... 01/27/2009

Are you a homebuyer looking for a variety of information about your local area?  Then you might want to check out the Virginia Homeowners Alliance website.  The site was built with the cooperation of the Virginia Association of Realtors® and the regional associations to provide the latest information.With the latest local news, links to county resources, mortgage calculators and school information the site is a nice one stop resource for any buyer looking to get basic information about their local area.  Since it covers the entire Commonwealth of Virginia it has a broad range of information to appeal to a wide audience.For Northern Virginia buyers you can sign up for the site and select your county to show information specific to our area.  The site also hosts webcasts from local expert... 01/27/2009

Greentree Village is a small town home community (124 homes) very conveniently located off Old Keen Mill Road.  The entrance is just west of Huntsman Boulevard on Fieldmaster.  It is sited between Old Keene Mill and Sydenstricker surrounded by trees.  The community itself has trees throughout and several treed common areas that resemble a village square.  Two of the principal features that were standard when the homes were built are All brick construction Three finished levels Commuting  There are 628 parking spaces at the Rolling Valley Mall Commuter Lot (approximately five minutes from the homes).  All three of the options below operate from Rolling Valley Mall FAIRFAX COUNTY COMMUTER BUS #310 to the FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD METRO is available 7 DAYS A WEEK on OLD KEENE MILL ROAD. The RO... 01/26/2009

Recently I've switched from comparing 2007 to 2008 sales numbers as an indicator of trends in Northern Virginia neighborhoods.  Instead I'm posting neighborhood data for the last five years.  Not all neighborhoods trend the same way at the same time.   However a pattern of when the average prices began to fall, the days on market and seller subsidies began to climb is more apparent with a five year chart than just looking at the last two years.  There is no doubt that I'm not a statistician and rely heavily on the MLS for most of my data.  However since the data is readily available, taking a few extra moments to pull up five years worth of data is a worthwhile exercise.As an example:Orange Hunt Estates 2007-2008 Year Total Avg List Price Original List % of List Sold Price Subsidy     ... 01/25/2009

The neighborhood of Orange Hunt Estates offers residents of this West Springfield (VA) the opportunity to enjoy large treed lined lots,  easy access to multiple shopping centers and a fast track to major work centers in Northern Virginia or DC.  The active community association helps maintains an active neighborhood watch program and maintains the large grassy medians scattered throughout the community.Transportation Options: Fairfax County Parkway is 2 miles awayFranconia-Springfield Metro is 10 miles awayFort Belvoir is within 10 milesMetro Bus Service runs on Huntsman Blvd with direct buses to the PentagonCommuter Lot at Syndenstricker Road-less than 2 miles awayCommuter Lot at Rolling Valley Mall-less than 2 miles awaySchools:Orange Hunt Elementary or Sangster Elementary -within the... 01/25/2009

Showing and selling homes in Orange Hunt Estates for the past 3 decades has been a very gratifying experence for my wife and myself. The homes have continued to be popular since they were first introduced in 1967.  It is due in no small part to their superior commuting and shopping location, outstanding schools and proximity to a multitude of recreational facilities. Commuting MetrobusRoute 18H runs through the community providing both morning and evening rush hour service to the Pentagon Metro Station - it's about a 40 minute trip  Additionally, it is a relatively short drive to the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station for subway service to Washington, DC and all other stations on the subway system. It's approximately a 20 minute drive to Fort Belvoir. The Springfield Interchange of I-9... 01/25/2009

For anyone looking to buy a home in Springfield Virginia you will hear the term "school pyramid" used to describe the schools that feed into the four local high schools.West Springfield, Robert E. Lee, South County Secondary School and Lake Braddock Secondary School are the four high schools at the top of the pyramid for children living in Springfield neighborhoods.  There are multiple elementary schools that feed each of these schools.  There are also elementary schools in the Burke Centre community that also feed to Lake Braddock and South County as well. The following chart shows you the current schools assigned to each the top schools in the pyramid.  West Springfield HS Pryamid Robert E Lee HS Pryamid South County SS Pryamid Lake Braddock SS         Washington Irving MS Francis Sco... 01/24/2009

The 100 brick townhouses that make up the Rhygate neighborhood in West Springfield might  have been one of the best kept secrets in the area but no longer! Tucked just off Rolling Rd behind the Springfield Golf and Country Club the neighborhood has no through streets giving the community a great sense of privacy.  Community Map Over the last few years the sales in Rygate have risen and fallen with the rest of the Northern Virginia area.  As you can see from the chart the prices in 2008 are almost at 2003 levels.  Year Total Avg List Price Original List % of List Price Sold Price Subsidy Net DOMM                   2008 3 $389,267 $401,600 96.93 $362,667 $7,374 $353,293 72 2007 5 $511,700 $526,980 97.10 $500,060 $2,000 $498,060 40 2006 6 $523,900 $543,967 96.32 $512,650 $167 $512,483 94 2... 01/24/2009

    Springfield is not an incorporated city.  It is a geographic postal location in Fairfax County.  Students in the Springfield area attend schools in one of four Fairfax County Public School "pyramids" A "pyramid" consists of a high school and the elementary and middle schools that lead into that specific high school. LEE HIGH SCHOOL  SOUTH COUNTY   WEST SPRINGFIELD  LAKE BRADDOCK  How do I know which school my student will attend?  There is only one reliable source                                                 FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL LOCATOR It is not at all unusual for the schools shown in a multiple listing to be wrong or not even listed It is not true that all students in the Springfield area attend West Springfield High School If you plan a Springfield area home purchase ... 01/23/2009

Rhygate is a Springfield community of town homes on Rolling Road about one block south of Old Keene Mill Road adjoining the Springfield Golf and Country Club.  These Carr homes were built in the mid 1970's.  They are all brick  Several have a garage  It is immaculate and very well groomed   Commuting Metrobus Routes 18H, 18P and 18S (30 minute express to the Pentagon Metro) can be boarded at Rolling and Old Keene Mill Roads  Fairfax Connector Route 310 to the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station (a 20 minute ride) is available at Old Keene Mill and Rolling Roads Slug Lines are also available at Old Keene Mill and Rolling Roads The Fairfax County Parkway is less than 10 minutes away south on Rolling Road It's also less than 20 minutes to Fort Belvoir via Rolling Road The Springfield I... 01/23/2009