When: Friday, October 10th from 3-11Saturday, October 11th from 3-11 Where:Reston Town Center Pavillion  This once cherished Restonian tradition is back, this time as a Chamber sponsored event featuring the best in fall brews with delicious traditional Oktoberfest fare from area restaurants.  Join us October 10th and 11th in the main pavilion at Reston Town Center to enjoy live entertainment and new culinary experiences.  A limited number of restaurant participation and sponsorship opportunities are available.  Don't miss two very special days of fall fun! 10/10/2008

This week I have a rental listed in Alexandria. 191 Somervelle Street #105 in Cameron Station, Alexandria. It is an elegant 2 BR/2BA Condo and is available for a 6-9 month lease. Coming Soon are 3 new properties. A SFH in Clifton and Townhouses in Chantilly and Ashburn. Please call me for more information on any of these fine properties at 703-864-4894. UNDER CONTRACT 6313 Field Flower TrailTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths1,840 sqft $320,000 Centreville, VA 5650 Lick River LaneSingle Family House 7 bedrooms5 full/1 partial baths5,390 sqft $679,000 Gainesville, VA 2968 Cyrandall Valley RoadTownhouse 3 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths1,400 sqft $349,900 Oakton, VA UNDER CONTRACT 43443 Katling SquareSingle Family House 4 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths2,609 sqft $439,999 South Ridin... 10/10/2008

  JUST SOLD 6328 Field Flower TrailTownhouse 3 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths1,840 sqft $324,900 Centreville, VA   I've just sold 6328 Field Flower Trail in Centreville. This beautiful  3 BR townhouse was listed for $324,900. Please visit my site www.dmsamson.com to see other properties in the Centre Ridge, Centreville, VA area.       Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-864-48944 - 4 1/2% Full Service ListingsCash Back to my homebuyershttp://www.dmsamson.com/         09/15/2008

The Buyers are out there... Ratified Buyers this week: 191 Somervelle Street in Alexandria, VA was listed for $409,990. This luxurious 2 BR Condo is located in Cameron Station and has stunning finishes. 25472 Crossfield Drive in South Riding was listed for $395,000. This 4 BR Single family home includes a finished LL, HW floors and more. Closed Buyers: 25303 Justice Drive in South Riding Closed last week. This beautiful new construction single family home located in the Glenn at South Riding Station featured 4 BR, 4.5 BA and included many upgrades. I recently closed with a Buyer in Centreville. 5105A Travis Edward Way closed for $310,000. This 2 Level, 2 BR, 1 Car Garage condo is located in the Stonegate at Faircrest. A great community close to Fair Lakes, 29, 66 and 28. If you are inte... 09/15/2008

Below are my featured homes for sale in Fairfax County. For more information on any of these fine properties please call me directly at 703-864-4894 or visit my website www.dmsamson.com.   6313 Field Flower TrailTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths1,840 sqft $320,000 Centreville, VA 5650 Lick River LaneSingle Family House 7 bedrooms5 full/1 partial baths5,390 sqft $699,000 Gainesville, VA 2968 Cyrandall Valley RoadTownhouse 3 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths1,400 sqft $349,900 Oakton, VA UNDER CONTRACT 6328 Field Flower TrailTownhouse 3 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths1,840 sqft $324,900 Centreville, VA UNDER CONTRACT 43443 Katling SquareSingle Family House4 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths2,609 sqft $439,999 South Riding, VA     Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVA... 09/11/2008

 Below are my featured listings for the week of Aug 14th. This week 2995 Borge Street in Oakton went under contract after being on the market for only 4 days! This 3 BR Townhouse was listed for $384,999. For more information on any of these properties please visit my website www.dmsamson.com or call me directly at 703-864-4894.   UNDER CONTRACT IN 4 DAYS 2995 Borge StreetTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths2,268 sqft $384,999 Oakton, VA 2968 Cyrandall Valley RoadTownhouse 3 bedrooms1 full/1 partial baths1,400 sqft $359,000 Oakton, VA 6328 Field Flower TrailTownhouse 3 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths1,840 sqft $324,900 $1,750/MonthCentreville, VA 43443 Katling SquareSingle Family House 4 bedrooms3 full/1 partial baths2,609 sqft $449,999 South Riding, VA     Donny and Meredith Samson... 08/14/2008

Konnie McKee | Konnie McKee Manassas Realty Direct | 703 407 7088 42848 Esther Court, Chantilly, VA Gorgeous Stucco Home..... 4BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $499,453 Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 3,374 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .24 acres HOA/Maint $69 per month DESCRIPTION **BANK OWNED** Gorgeous Stucco Home..Great Location, Kitchen with granite, wood floor, breakfast room, large 2 story family room with fire place, Loft over looking family room, Spacious Master bedroom, Master bath with separate tub, shower... see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace Hardwood floor Family room Living room Office/Den Dining room Breakfast nook Stove/Oven Microwave Granite countertop Yard ADDITIONAL PHOTOS... 08/13/2008

As of August 10, 2008, there are 261 active residential listings in Chantilly and the average number of days on market is 116. The list prices range from $112,900 to $1,795,000; the average list price is $505,573 and the median is $449,999 The current market absorption rate is 4.75. 55 residential sales in Chantilly closed during the month of July 2008 (down from 64 in June). These sales ranged in price from $118,000 to $966,038. The average list price was $398,438 (down from $440,893 in June) and the average net sales price (less seller concessions) was $383,326 (down from $422,289 in June). The median list price was $349,950 (down from $409,950 in June) and the median net sales price was $336,900 (down from $398,500 in June). For sales closed in July, the number of days on market rang... 08/10/2008

August 23 - 24   Location: North Hall   Show Hours: Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pmSunday 11:00am - 5:00pm   Admission: Grand Tasting Admission $25 in advance / $35 at the doorNon-Tasting Admission $15 Virginia Wine & Gourmet Showcase   Enjoy unlimited tastings of over 300 of Virginia's award-winning artisan wines - all in one comfortable, indoor location. Get the best tips on tasting, storing, serving and pairing wines in continuous seminars hosted by the Washington Wine Academy for both the novice and the connoisseur. Shop ‘til you drop for the finer things in life, including artisan wines, gourmet accessories, fancy foods, fine arts and all the best really big toys!   Phone: 703.823.1868   Website: www.vawineshowcase.org 08/06/2008

By now, most of you have heard that the New Housing and Economic Recovery Bill, which has just passed the House and the Senate, eliminates seller-funded down payment assistance with FHA transactions (Nehemiah, AmeriDream, Genesis) - effective October 1st, 2008.  The new bill also includes an available tax refund of $7500 for first-time home buyers, who purchase by July 1, 2009. The refund, however, is really an interest-free loan, which must be paid back over 15 years in equal installments. It's not yet clear to us exactly when the buyer can get the money (prior to purchase? After filing tax return for year of purchase?). FYI, there is some confusion over exactly when the door will officially be closed on the Down Payment Assistance Program. People are asking: "Must the transaction be f... 07/31/2008

 42693 Sandman Terrace, South Riding, VA 20152 Just Listed for Rent and For Sale $419,900/$2,100 month Gorgeous 2 car garage, 3 BR, 2.5 BA Brick Front End Unit! Gourmet Kitchen featuring granite counters, bay window & wall oven. Wood floors throughout most main level,. Faux wood blinds & recessed lights throughout. 42" plasma mounted above gas fireplace in Family Room conveys. 20 x 12 Deck off Living Room. Master Bedroom w/ vaulted ceiling, huge walk in closet. Luxurious master bath w/soaking tub, sep shower. Walkout Basement. Owner will consider fence w/sale! Great South Riding Location! Walk to Giant, Restaurants and Shopping. For more information please call me directly at 703-864-4894 or visit my website www.dmsamson.com REQUEST MORE INFOVIRTUAL TOURSCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT     Donny... 07/02/2008

INTRODUCTIONAs of today, June 30, 2008, there are 112 active listings in MLS and 29 homes that went under contract in the past 30 days. This gives us a current absorption rate of 3.9 , which is higher than last week's rate of 3.6.NEW LISTINGSAccording to MLS, there were 8 new listings during the period of 6/23/08 to 6/30/08. 4 are town homes and 4 are detached homes. 3 are distressed sales:25223 Larks Ter town home (foreclosure)25211 Larks Ter town home (short sale)42602 Pelican Dr detached home (short sale)This is 5 more homes that came on to the market last week and 1 more distressed sales.Contact me if you would like to see any of these homes in South Riding.UNDER CONTRACTAccording to MLS, there were 6 homes that went under contract during this period, 1 less than last week. 3 were d... 07/01/2008

Donny Samson | Samson Realty | donnysamson@hotmail.com | 703-864-4894 43443 Katling Square, South Riding, VA JUST LISTED 4BR/3.5BA Single Family House offered at $474,999 Year Built 1998 Sq Footage 2,609 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .13 acres HOA/Maint $71 per month DESCRIPTION Former Model Brick Front Home! 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage on a quiet cul-de-sac. 2 Level Bumpout. Luxurious Master Bedroom Suite with vaulted ceilings. Bright Family Room w/gas FP and Palladian windows. Upgraded Gourmet Kitchen with breakfast nook. Fully Finished LL. Custom Deck & Patio on Private treed lot w/ in-ground sprinkler system. This is a beauty at a great price, don't miss it. Call Donny Samson at Samson Realty at 703-864-4894. E-mail at donnysams... 06/26/2008

Chantilly Virginia homes?  Yep!  Chantilly makes sense!  Chantilly Virginia is a great location if you are looking to live in the northern Virginia area.  Chantilly is located in western Fairfax County Virginia but has great access to roads, 66, 50, 28, Dulles Airport, Loudoun County, the Fair Oaks Mall and more!  Homes are newer in the Chantilly area relative to older homes closer in.  The location is so great, I designed a custom map of Chantilly for you to check out!  You will not be disappointed!  There are currently 69 Chantilly homes for sale in Fairfax County Virginia  (Single Family Detached Homes Fee Simple.*) Chantilly Zip Codes: 20151 Chantilly Virginia Single Family Homes for Sale MRIS DATA 6/21/2008 06/20/2008

Looking to buy or sell a home in Chantilly Virginia in Fairfax County?  Do you want to know that the recent home sales were, or price trends / days on market, seller concessions?  We can help!  The most recent statistics for Chantilly homes sales were just issued by MRIS* on June 10, 2008 for the Chantilly area.  As if today in MRIS there are 69 single family homes for sale in Chantilly Virginia 20151. (Single family detached fee simple homes.) *MRIS Public Stats Zip Codes 6/21/2008 06/20/2008

Moving can be very exciting...but it can also be a bit of a pain as well. Besides packing and unpacking, there is a long list of details to be handled. Things like choosing a mover, connecting utilities, getting Internet and cable service, or subscribing to newspapers or magazines in a new area can be quite a chore. And if you forget to connect one of the utilities you could be stuck in your new home for several days without that much needed service. To ease the stress of moving and schedule new connections for all of the utilities in one convenient location, simply logon to www.whitefence.com. You can quickly compare prices for movers, phone, electricity, television, or high-speed Internet. Just select the service you wish to compare--for example, phone, cable, and electric. Or, enter ... 06/09/2008

Don't Become an Identity Theft Victim... According to recent statistics released by the U.S. Department of Justice, about 1.6 million households experience theft of existing accounts other than a credit card (such as a banking account), and 1.1 million households discover misuse of personal information (such as their social security number) annually. In addition, a recent poll revealed that "sixteen percent of adults say they have had their credit or debit card used by someone they don't know without their permission" and that "substantial numbers" of people have taken specific steps to help prevent identity theft from happening to them. Here are some important tips for keeping your information safe and sound: Give it to me in writing. While many of us have limited our exposure to telem... 05/21/2008

THE FORECLOSURE BUS TOUR! MAY 31, 2008 & JUNE 14, 2008 Want to look at up to 10 houses in one day with no effort and maybe win tickets to a Redskins game or a 3-day stay in an Ocean City condo too?  Join us on Saturday, May 31 or Saturday, June 14 for a bus tour of prime real estate in the area. A chauffeured bus will take you door to door to tour each home and Mona Ferrigno, your qualified personal real estate consultant from Re/Max Gateway and the Virginia Realty Group, will provide details and answer your questions along the way.  In addition, a complimentary boxed lunch and drinks will be served throughout the day. Are you interested in buying a new home or seeking a prudent investment property?  Well, now's a good time to look at what's available in the Northern Prince William are... 05/17/2008

Don't live in NOVA? Check your local SPCA for a similar event. SPCA of NOVA Yard Sale Annual Yard Sale - Saturday, May 17The SPCA of Northern VA is holding our annual yardsale on Sat, May 17 from 9am until 2pm in Fairfax, Virginia.Are you doing...or thinking about doing your Spring Cleaning? Remember the SPCA when you are going through your stuff and find that lamp your aunt Mable gave you that you never liked. Well someone might like it! Donate it to the SPCA yardsale. We'd love to have that stuff you don't really need anymore. Just please be sure the things you donate are clean, unbroken, and in working order. Baby and kid's clothing is good, but please don't donate adult clothing. It doesn't sell very well.You'll get a donation receipt for your 2008 tax returns! DROP-OFF DATES:Sun, M... 05/06/2008

A written proposal is the foundation of a real estate transaction. Oral promises are not legally enforceable when it comes to the sale of real estate. Therefore, you need to enter into a written contract, which starts with your written proposal. This proposal not only specifies price, but also all the terms and conditions of the purchase. For example, if the seller offered to help with $2,000 toward your closing costs, make sure that's included in your written offer and in the final completed contract, or you won't have grounds for collecting it later. REALTORS® have standard purchase agreements and will help you put together a written, legally binding offer that reflects the price as well as terms and conditions that are right for you.  Your REALTOR® will guide you through the offer, c... 04/15/2008