Brittany is a lovely community of detached homes only minutes from I-95 at Route 234   Brittany Dumfries Detached Home Market Report Homes Sold & Settled Total Year 2011 Versus Year To Date 2012   2011 2012 +/-% Number of Homes 7 5 0% Average List Price $434,951 $475,560 +9% Average Sales Price $431,124 $469,360 +9% Seller Contibution -$8,475 $9,311 +10% Net Sales Price $422,649 $460,049 +9% Days on Market 26 27 +1 As of 10/20/2012 The information above is a community average provided by MRIS® and should not be considered an indication of your homes' value. Contact me at 703-499-9279 for a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine the potential market value of your property. COMMUTING Pentagon and Washington, DC bus stop at the Brittany Commuter lot. The link shows the scheduled ti... 10/20/2012

About Montclair, Dumfries VA Montclair is one of the most popular residential subdivisions in Prince William County and Northern Virginia. Montclair is, as the community's website says, "When you recall your hometown, you are bound to think of tree-lined streets, blooming flowers, ample yards, parks for playing and friendly neighbors. For the nostalgic feeling that brings you home, there is no place like the Prince William County neighborhood of Montclair." COMMUNITY Montclair was established in 1968. There are approximately 3,800 homes surrounding a 108 acre lake, with a broad central boulevard separated by exquisite flowering trees, attractive landscaping and bordered by wide sidewalks perfect for walking, jogging or cycling. Another major attraction is the Montclair Golf Tennis and ... 10/20/2012

It looks innocent enough.  A small house located just off the main road through Dumfries Virginia. If you ask local historians and ghost hunters they will tell you the Weems-Bott Museum is not for the faint of heart.  The museum is listed as the 2nd most haunted spot in Virginia.    Lets start with a little history.  The town of Dumfries is the oldest charter city in Virginia.  At one point it was a bustling seaport but silt from the Potomac River eventually closed the port.  The museum is named after two of the owners.  The first was Mason Weems, George Washington's biographer.  He is credited with the stories about George Washington chopping down the cherry tree and throwing a silver dollar across the Rappahanock River.  He also wrote biographies of other famous people during colonial... 10/05/2012

Whether its' winter ice skating, farmer's market, chili cook offs, railway festivals, community service events, summertime dancing or concerts Harris Pavilion in Historic Manassas has earned a reputation as one of the leading family oriented public recreation facilities in Prince William County.Harris Pavilion may be a modern facility, but it specializes in old fashioned outdoor entertainment that was so prevalent in America's small towns in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The bluegrass performance by Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition is an excellent example of the exciting and professional entertainment we've come to expect at Harris Pavilion.Bluegrass roots go back to the 18th century when English, Irish and Scottish immigrants settled in Appalachia with their fiddles, reels and clogg... 10/04/2012

Are you headed to Quantico MCB with PCS orders? Are you coming to the FBI Academy located at Quantico? With the expansion of Quantico MCB there are a lot of new organizations now calling Quantico MCB home. If you are one of the active duty military or civilians headed to the area then you should check out the Montclair neighborhood as a place to call home. Money Magazine named Montclair #35 on it's Top Ten List of Best Places to live in the US in 2011. There are plenty of reasons why Montclair would make the list. You can start with the 107 acre lake residents have access to. Montclair is one of a handful of neighborhoods in Northern Virginia that offers a private lake and beaches for residents to enjoy.With over 5200 homes Monclair is one of the larger planned communities in the area b... 10/02/2012

  The recently opened Smart Car Wash at 13589 Minnieville Road in Woodbridge is on the cutting edge of eco-friendly service in the car wash industry.The original business plan called for providing the best car wash at the best price. However, it turned into a search to combine green technology with the best car wash. The design and implementation took a dedicated team of professionals years to finalize and obtain the necessary approvals.One of the unique features is the slanted design of the roof which will capture and provide the Smart Car Wash with 100,000 gallons of rain water annually. Recognition will come in the form of Smart Car Wash becoming the first LEED Certified Car Wash in Virginia. For more information about the company, hours, services and pricing see the Smart Car Wash W... 10/02/2012

The two interactive graphs below are updated automatically monthly and reflect real estate market conditions in such popular subdivisions in Dumfries ZIP Code 22025 as Brittany and Montclair For the past 5 months detached homes in Dumfries 22025 have been, on average, selling at 97% of the original list price while town homes have been selling at 100% of the original list price. The reason is easy to explain - inventory shortage!! Active Listings At the end of September 2011 there were 60 detached homes for sale. The number of homes available declined until December 2011. Since then the number of homes has increased to 45 in August 2012 to 75% of the 2011 level, but the number of listings has declined over the past three monthsConversely, there were 11 town homes for sale in September 2... 09/27/2012

Brittany is a lovely community of detached homes only minutes from I-95 at Route 234 Brittany Dumfries, VA Detached Home Market Report Homes Sold & Settled Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011 2011 2012 +/-% Number of Homes 7 5 NA Average List Price $434,951 $475,560 +9% Average Sales Price $431,124 $469,360 +9% Seller Contribution -$8,475 -$9,311 +10% Net Sales Price $422,649 $460,049 +9% Days on Market 26 27 +1 As of 9/25/2012The information above is a community average provided by MRIS® and should not be considered an indication of your homes' value. Contact me at 703-499-9279 for a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine the potential market value of your property. COMMUTING Pentagon and Washington, DC bus stop at the Brittany Commuter lot. The link shows the scheduled time ... 09/24/2012

About Montclair, Dumfries VA Montclair is one of the most popular residential subdivisions in Prince William County and Northern Virginia. Montclair is, as the community's website says, "When you recall your hometown, you are bound to think of tree-lined streets, blooming flowers, ample yards, parks for playing and friendly neighbors. For the nostalgic feeling that brings you home, there is no place like the Prince William County neighborhood of Montclair." COMMUNITY Montclair was established in 1968. There are approximately 3,800 homes surrounding a 108 acre lake, with a broad central boulevard separated by exquisite flowering trees, attractive landscaping and bordered by wide sidewalks perfect for walking, jogging or cycling. Another major attraction is the Montclair Golf Tennis and ... 09/24/2012

At a Yoo-Hoo convention a woman asked me, "Is Yoo-Hoo hyphenated"?"No ma'am, it isn't even carbonated".- Yogi Berra ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 36 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket.Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area. < Popular Prince Wi... 09/03/2012

It's a new game in real estate.  Who's smarter, the home inspector of the licensed contractor? A home inspector finds an issue with a property and the buyer asks the seller to make the repair.  The seller hires,  let's say a licensed electrician to come and replace the "faulty" circuit breaker the home.  Upon arrival and examination the electrician finds no problem with the circuit breaker.  It is functioning properly, there are no signs of damage, no frayed wires, nothing to indicate a current or past concern.  The electrician writes up a report and it's passed to the buyer.The buyer calls their home inspector who stands by their report that the breaker is faulty.   The buyer insists the electrician is trying to pull one over on them and the breaker needs to be replaced.  Who wins?  To... 09/02/2012

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 36 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket.Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area. < Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe, Wellington, River Falls, Saratoga Hunt, Potomac Club, Winding Creek, Hope ... 08/28/2012

The two interactive graphs below are updated automatically monthly and reflect real estate market conditions in such popular subdivisions in Dumfries ZIP Code 22025 as Brittany and Montclair Active Listings At the end of August 2011 there were 68 detached homes for sale. The number of homes available declined until December 2011. Since then the number of homes has increased to 48 in July 2012 to 71% of the 2011 levelConversely, there were 15 town homes for sale in August 2011. The number of town homes for sale has continued a decline to 12 in July 2012 or 80% of the level one year ago. Average Sold Price To Original List Price RatioSince July 2011 the ratio of sold price to original list price has, with the exception of 4 months at the end of 2011, ranged from 96 to 97% for detached hom... 08/16/2012

Montclair is a lovely community in Dumfries Virginia.  Constructed about 25 years ago, the community of Montclair retains it's popularity with home owners who enjoy the wonderful homes and also the amenities.  See some below. Golf at Montclair Golf Club $439,000 4628 TIMBER RIDGE DR 5 Bedrooms 3 full 1 half Baths MLS# PW7873011 DUMFRIES Zip: 22025 Subdivision: MONTCLAIR Status: ACTIVE ? Potential Short Sale Listing Agency:Jobin Realty Multiple Photos|Virtual Tour|PropertyWizard™|Email                       $435,000 4957 BREEZE WAY 4 Bedrooms 3 full 1 half Baths MLS# PW7844648 DUMFRIES Zip: 22025 Subdivision: SOUTHLAKE AT MONTCLAIR Status: ACTIVE ? Listing Agency:Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Multiple Photos|Virtual Tour|PropertyWizard™|Email                     MUCH, MUCH MORE. ... 08/09/2012

  Whether its' winter ice skating, farmer's market, chili cook offs, railway festivals, community service events or summertime dancing Harris Pavilion in Historic Manassas has earned a reputation as one of the leading family oriented public recreation facilities in Prince William County."The Navy Band Sea Chanters is the United States Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway, and contemporary music." The US Navy Band Sea Chanters video is in the public domain US Navy Sea ChantersThursday, July 26, 2012Choral Music7:00 PM to 8:00 PM9116 Center StreetManassas   For full details call 703 -361-6599 View Harris Pavilion 9116 Center St in a larger map One of the many r... 07/24/2012

The two interactive graphs below are updated automatically monthly and reflect real estate market conditions in such popular subdivisions in Dumfries ZIP Code 22025 as Brittany and Montclair Active Listings At the end of July 2011 there were 65 detached homes for sale. The number of homes available declined until December 2011. Since then the number of homes has increased to 54 in June 2012 to 83% of the 2011 levelConversely, there were 12 town homes for sale in July 2011. The number of town homes for sale has continued decline to 10 in June 2012 or 83% of the level one year ago. Average Sold Price To Original List Price RatioSince June 2011 the ratio of sold price to original list price has, with the exception of 4 months at the end of 2011, ranged from 96 to 97% for detached homes. To... 07/16/2012

Brittany is a lovely community of detached homes only minutes from I-95 at Route 234 Brittany Dumfries, VA Detached Home Market Report Homes Sold & Settled Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011 2011 2012 +/-% Number of Homes 7 2 NA Average List Price $434,951 $483,950 +11% Average Sales Price $431,124 $476,459 +11% Seller Contribution -$8,475 $6,500 -23% Net Sales Price $422,649 $469,950 +11% Days on Market 26 16 -10 As of 7/12/2012The information above is a community average provided by MRIS® and should not be considered an indication of your homes' value. Contact me at 703-499-9279 for a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine the potential market value of your property. COMMUTING Pentagon and Washington, DC bus stop at the Brittany Commuter lot. The link shows the scheduled ti... 07/11/2012

Have you been looking for a home in Forest Park Subdivision in Dumfries Virginia? RE/MAX Executives has a Fannie Mae property on Victoria Falls Drive in the Forest Park Subdivision that is coming on the market soon. In the past I have worked with a few clients that love the area. I still get calls about the subdivision but with the inventory being on the low side choices have been llimited. Contact me today and I will keep you updated about this Fannie Mae property coming soon.  07/06/2012

US Army 257th Band7:00 PMMonday July 2, 2012Connaughton PlazaBring your lawn chairs View Connaughton Plaza, Woodbridge in a larger map ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 36 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket. Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.... 07/01/2012

The two interactive graphs below are updated automatically monthly and reflect real estate market conditions in such popular subdivisions in Dumfries ZIP Code 22025 as Brittany and Montclair Active Listings At the end of June 2011 there were 58 detached homes for sale. The number of homes available declined until December 2011. Since then the number of homes has increased to 51 in May 2012 to 93% of the 2011 levelConversely, there were 11 town homes for sale in June 2011. The number of town homes for sale has continued decline to 8 in May 2012 or 73% of the level one year ago for a fairly significant town home inventory shortage Average Sold Price To Original List Price RatioSince June 2011 the ratio of sold price to original list price has, with the exception of 4 months at the end of ... 06/24/2012