UNIQUE DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY The winery is in a Mediterranean style setting with verandas and patios overlooking the vineyard and picnic grounds. The main event room can accommodate up to 250 guests. They have an in-house caterer with menu options from gourmet to comfort foods. The center courtyard is adorned with fountains.  Similar to other wineries there is a gift shop with unique items. You can also tour the 10,000 sq ft underground production area and cave. They produce three tiers of wine and are one of the many businesses in Stafford County that are fun to patronize.Potomac Point Winery is located on the historic Widewater Peninsula in the northern tip of Stafford County, Virginia at 275 Decatur Rd. From I-95, take exit 148, proceed to ramp leading to Route 1-southbou... 10/17/2007

Larry is from Northern Virginia and Madeline is from New England. We have lived in Boston and Las Vegas. We moved to the Northern Virginia area because my wife fell in love with Virginia. We now live in So of NoVa(South of Northern Virginia.) We have been happily married for 35 years We have 7 children and 10 grandchildren who have adopted us.Our Experience (Brief)Madeline and Larry worked at Stone and Webster Engineering in Boston.Larry worked on Nuclear Power Plant safety systems and earthquake analysis.Madeline worked on Nuclear Power Plant electrical and technical diagrams.Larry has held Executive (CTO, SVP) positions in the Telecommunications Industry  and negotiated multimillion dollar contracts for several companiesLarry and Madeline worked together in her Woman Owned Consulting ... 09/26/2007

Stafford Hospital Center – Finally, A Hospital of Our Own!MediCorp Health Systems Groundbreaking Ceremony - Stafford VideoFor those of you relocating to the Stafford County area, you will be pleasantly surprised by the many amenities and features it now provides.  A new addition to the many recent improvements is the county’s first hospital, the Stafford Hospital Center located conveniently off Rt 1 at exit 140 within 1 mile of Interstate 95.The hospital is a long awaited addition to the MediCorp Health Systems’ family of services in the Fredericksburg area which has been providing health care for over 106 years, when Mary Washington Hospital first opened its doors.An ever increasing population over the last decade had forced MediCorp to improve and expand the facilities at Mary Washing... 09/06/2007

Silver Companies Developing New Community in North Stafford - Hills of Aquia - Now Selling!This 244 single family home community is adjacent to Aquia Harbour to the North and direct access is from Route 1 about a ½ mile north of Garrisonville Rd (Route 610, exit 143 from I-95).  NV Homes and Augustine Homes are builders currently offering homes in this community.  Prices range from the upper $400's and will come with a variety of incentives.  **See Below**Augustine HomesFrom the Upper $400s.      Current Incentives: Enjoy $20,000 in Personal Design Choice Options, Free Gourmet Kitchen Granite Countertops AND a $7,500 Closing Cost Incentive! Certain Restrictions apply.          James                      Potomac                Carlyle                      Madison            Shenandoah   ... 08/19/2007

You know it is great to have someone bright working with you!Homes for sale in the Fredericksburg VA area continue to languish on the market.  The slowdown now is not unique to August.  It is typical with people concentrating on getting the children back into school ("Hurray" shout all of you with school age children).My daughter, Dawn DeGroff, who works with me developed some information that I think is pretty interesting.There were 213 detached/single family homes sold in the City of Fredericksburg VA, Spotsylvania County VA, and Stafford County VA during the past 30 days (as of yesterday).26% of them were priced between $200,000 and $299,999.43% of them were priced between $300,000 and $399,900.17% of them were priced between $400,000 and $499,999.12% of them were priced over $500,00... 08/14/2007

                                                                                   Life is Good in Aquia HarbourAquia Harbour has a unique quality unlike most other communities in North Stafford.  Stafford's first "gated community" comes complete with a police department, 24 hour gate security, fire and rescue squad, multiple sports fields and courts,, pools, a country club, 18 hole golf course, stables, paddocks, jogging trails, and a marina and yacht club with slips to accommodate boaters on Aquia Creek.  It's more than 2000 acres are privately located off Rt. 1 adjacent to the Aquia Towne Center and bordering Aquia Creek which expands into the Potomac River. It is conveniently located just minutes from the south gate at Quantico and has a large military presence.This community was fi... 08/11/2007

By Irene Morales Ward8/10/2007Austin Ridge has had a very bumpy market for the last 12+ months.  Prior to the spring of 2006, homes were relatively hard to come by in this popular neighborhood in North Stafford.  On the rare occassions homes were available, they were quickly scooped up - and often at or above list price.With a brand new elementary school, many amenities, including a community center, swimming pool, swim team, tennis courts, sidewalks, walking trails, and an active homeowners association.  and within minutes of Quantico, shopping and 95, this community has always been a first choice for military, government and corporate relocations.  We all realize now that the days of a seller's market and an assured quick sale are officially over.  But statistically speaking, how do w... 08/10/2007

AQUIA HARBOUR SOLD PRICES JUNE 2007SOLD HOMES - 11 homes SOLD in Aquia Harbour in June 2007.  The average price SOLD was $401,299.  1 water front homes in Aquia Harbour SOLD in June 2007 and the price was $433,000, a home with 100 feet water frontage on Aquia Creek.  AQUIA HARBOUR - A GATED COMMUNITY IN NORTHERN STAFFORD COUNTY ON AQUIA CREEK, NAVIGABLE WATER WITH ACCESS TO THE POTOMAC RIVER.SOLD PRICE COMPARED TO LIST PRICE AND BUYER SUBSIDIES FOR HOMES IN AQUIA HARBOUR CLOSED IN JUNE, 2007OrigListPrice      ClosePrice       Subsidy $464,000.00     $433,000        $6,200 Waterfront$599,900.00     $550,000        $0 $549,990.00     $460,000        $13,800 $469,900.00     $399,900        $5,000 $399,900.00     $360,000        $10,800 $399,900.00     $379,900        $8,000 $365,900.00    ... 07/19/2007

UPDATE FOR MARKET CONDITIONS FOR AQUIA HARBOURAquia Harbour is a lovely water front community in Northern Stafford County Virginia.THERE are 91 active listings of homes for sale in Aquia Horbour in mid-May, 2007.The low list price is $279,900 for a 4 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Split Foyer home.The high list price is $849,000 for a 13 year old luxury Colonial Style homes with 3800 square feet,        7 Bedrooms and 5 Full Baths on 3 finished level.  The average list price for a home in Aquia Harbour is $446,743 for a 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath home.SEARCH LISTINGS OF HOMES FOR SALE IN AQUIA HARBOURThe average SOLD price for New Construction in Aquia Harbour in 2007 is about $675,000.  NEW CONSTRUCTION IN AQUIA HARBOUR OFFERS LOVELY HOMES WITH LUXURY AMENITIES FOR VERY GOOD PRICES FOR THE SQUARE FEE... 05/16/2007

TODAY, NEW HOMES IN CENTRAL STAFFORD COUNTY Continuing Series NO. 3 About New Homes in Stafford County, 22554, priced under $400,000.Featuring homes in inventory, spec homes ready for immediate delivery in Stafford County. NO. 3The homes featured today in the 3rd of this series are located in Central Stafford County, Virginia.             As with all real estate, location is very important and home prices in Stafford County are lowerand lower the farther south the home sites are located.  Major builders have been present in Central Stafford County for some time and these communities offer homes with 1,980 square feetfor just under $400,000.  The next larger home is about 2,450 square feet with a list price of $435,000.  In the Central Stafford County real estate market, you can buy a ne... 04/16/2007

Continuing Series About New Homes in Stafford County Priced Under $400,000.Featuring homes in inventory, spec homes ready for immediate delivery in Northern Stafford County.    If you have time to build a new home in Northern Stafford County, there are a number of builders offering spec homes, meaning homes that the Stafford County builder constructed before contracting with a consumer to buy that home.  It is not unusual for large builders to build a home on a lot, knowing that, sooner or later a buyer who needs a home NOW will come along and the home is ready.  The only missing link is the buyer's loan approval and the lender's appraisal.  Easy to accomplish and when we Buyers' Agents have a ready willing and able home buyer, we often search the listings for "inventory" of homes ready... 04/15/2007

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY A NEW HOME IN STAFFORD COUNTY.  Stafford County Real Estate is Priced Right.Builders are offering wonderful opportunities to buy a new home in Stafford County Virginia in the area along Garrisonville Road, , in the Town of Stafford, Falmouth or Fredericksburg in Southern Stafford County, VA.  In response to our buyer requests, we are focusing on new homes in Stafford County in the "Under $400,000Price Range".  Stafford County is home to Quantico Marine Base, Homeland Security officesand a is manageable commute to The Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia.  Homes in this price range are eligible for Veterans Administration financing with $0.00 money down.  Real estate in Stafford County Virginia is priced approximately 15% lower in price than in Prince William Cou... 04/13/2007

NEW HOMES IN STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA - READY FOR OCCUPANCY AND DRAMATICALLY REDUCED PRICINGConsumers in Northern Virginia are NOT willing to pay the price for resale homes.  Many buyers are no longer even considering buying a home in Stafford County due to the high prices for resales.  They are renting or renewing their lease.  New home builders in Stafford County are now leading the way to lower prices.  We toured new home sites this week and found many homes that are available "TO BE BUILT" or in inventoryfor prices that have been reduced as much as 10% based on prices last summer.  100% FINANCING AVAILABLE.  Builders pay $10,000 for YOUR closing costs and upgrades.  New Homes in Stafford County Virginia are priced approximately 20% lower than Prince William County new home and abou... 04/06/2007

Now that's a term if ever there was one.First time I ever heard it was when we moved (in 19710) into a community just outside the "beltway" of Washington, DC named Lake Braddock.  It was the first exposure we had to the area and after overcoming "sticker shock" we settled in.Folks, bedroom communities exist fifty miles south of Washington, DC now.  Some as far south as 65 miles!  We are not going to venture that far yet as we explore some of the communities in the vicinity of Fredericksburg Virginia.  This one is in Stafford County Virginia and it is called Leeland Station.  The community derives its name from the Virginia Railway Express station located on Leeland Road.The community of Leeland Station is gifted when it comes to location because it is less than a 10 minute drive to Hist... 03/27/2007

AQUIA HARBOUR IN NORTHERN STAFFORD COUNTY - A GATED WATERFRONT COMMUNITY ON AQUIA CREEK WITH ACCESS TO THE POTOMAC RIVERJust think, a waterfront community in Northern Stafford County.  Aquia Harbour has been a very popular community since it's development in the early 1970.  Like so many communities developed in the "outer suburbs", Aquia Harbour was originally developed as a summer or weekend retreat for folks who lived in Washington, D.C. or the close-in suburbs of D.C.  But, as has been the trend, families like the life in the more rural areas and, at this time, most home owners in Aquia Harbour are year round residents.  With significant shopping developed in the area, particular Potomac Mills in Woodbridge, living in Aquia Harbour is increasing popular because of the amenities offe... 02/06/2007