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Open House in Bear Creek on Tuesday

Hap & Liz Parsons — Tue, 17 May 2011 09:30:00 GMT

BROKER OPEN - Bear Creek, Manassas - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 6998 Grizzly Ct on May 17 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Colonial For Sale in Olde Gold Cup

Hap & Liz Parsons — Tue, 17 May 2011 09:27:00 GMT

Quiet Neighborhood in Warrenton

• 3,096 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm colonial "1/3 acre lot" - MLS® $385,000

Olde Gold Cup, Warrenton - Great 3 fully finished Colonial in sought after Gold Cup community. Open floorplan with separate living and dining rooms. Kitchen with breakfast area opens to large well-maintained deck for enjoying the quiet backyard. Family room with gas fireplace. Huge master suite with separate shower and soaking tub. Fully finished basement with rec room, den, and full bath. Enjoy the charm of Warrenton.

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Open House in Dominion Valley Country Club on Sunday

Hap & Liz Parsons — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:53:00 GMT

Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 5752 Amelia Springs Circle on October 10 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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OPEN HOUSE - Sunday 1-3pm, Dominion Valley Country Club

Hap & Liz Parsons — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:20:00 GMT

5752 AMELIA SPRINGS CIR, HAYMARKET, VA 20169

Stop by Sunday from 1-3pm to veiw this beautifully maintained Carriage Home in Domion Valley Country Club - Haymarket, VA premier address.

This is a Traditional Sale that shows like a model! The owners have taken loving care of this stunning home in the sought after gated Dominion Valley Country Club.

The Main Level boasts gleaming hardwood throughout. You'll love the Spacious Kitchen with granite countertops, separate breakfast area and beautiful 42in maple cabinets. The Formal Dining Room has been appointed with crown molding, chair railing and picture perfect bay window. Curl up with a good book or conversation in the Inviting Living Room with gas fireplace.

The Main Level Master Suite is very private with luxury bath with his and hers vanities, soaking tub, separate shower and large sitting area. The Upper Level has a loft that can be used as a family room or easily converted to a fourth bedroom. You'll also love the over-sized secondary bedrooms with a full bath. The Lower Level is ready for your ideas with over 1700SF of space with ready plumbing.

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New Improved Price $384,900 - Dominion Valley Country Club

Hap & Liz Parsons — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:18:00 GMT

Gated Golf Course Community

• 2,704 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Carriage House" - MLS® $384,900 - New Improved Price

Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket - This is a Traditional Sale that shows like a model! The owners have taken loving care of this stunning home in the sought after gated Dominion Valley Country Club.

The Main Level boasts gleaming hardwood throughout. You'll love the Spacious Kitchen with granite countertops, separate breakfast area and beautiful 42in maple cabinets.
The Formal Dining Room has been appointed with crown molding, chair railing and picture perfect bay window.

Curl up with a good book or conversation in the Inviting Living Room with gas fireplace.

The Main Level Master Suite is very private with luxury bath with his and hers vanities, soaking tub, separate shower and large sitting area.

The Upper Level has a loft that can be used as a family room or easily converted to a fourth bedroom. You'll also love the over-sized secondary bedrooms with a full bath.

The Lower Level is ready for your ideas with over 1700SF of space with rough-in plumbing.

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Price Reduced on 5752 Amelia Springs Circle in Dominion Valley Country Club

Hap & Liz Parsons — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:18:00 GMT

Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket - Announcing a price reduction on 5752 Amelia Springs Circle, a 2,704 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Carriage House". Now MLS® $384,900 - New Improved Price.

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Open House - Sunday 9/26 1-4 Dominion Valley Country Club

Hap & Liz Parsons — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:12:00 GMT

The Parsons Group of Keller Williams Realty is hosting an Open House at 5752 Amelia Springs Dr on September 26, 2010 from 1-4pm. This is a beautifully maintained carriage house style town home in the highly desired Dominion Valley Country Club community. Dominion Valley is a gated, golf course address. Stop by for refreshments.

Find free MLS listings of other fine homes for sale in Dominion Valley at http://tpgrealtors.com/Listings?operation=search&ls=MRIS&predefined=1414965972

Open House in Dominion Valley Country Club on Sunday

Hap & Liz Parsons — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:11:00 GMT

Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 5752 Amelia Springs Circle on September 26 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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10069 Cairn Mountain Way in Braemar is Sold!

Hap & Liz Parsons — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:34:00 GMT

Braemar, Bristow - The colonial at 10069 Cairn Mountain Way has been sold.

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Price Reduced on 12501 Alexander Cornell Dr in Fair Oaks Estates

Hap & Liz Parsons — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:31:00 GMT

Fair Oaks Estates, Fairfax - Announcing a price reduction on 12501 Alexander Cornell Dr, a 2,673 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm colonial "Dutch Colonial with Contemporary Feel". Now MLS®SALE PENDING$509,900 - .

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Open House in Token Valley Estates on Sunday

Hap & Liz Parsons — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:13:00 GMT

Token Valley Estates, Manassas - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 13384 Gandall Ct on August 8 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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This was a very successful open house!! We had a number of buyers out looking at great properties for sale in the Manassas and Prince William County area. We found a buyer for this beautiful home.

Prince William County Real Estate Market Conditions - Gainesville, Bristow, Manassas, Haymarket

Hap & Liz Parsons — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:48:00 GMT

The $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit has come and gone. What has happened to the Prince William County market in the past 45 days since the tax credit has expired? On the ground, it feels like sales - and interests- have slowed considerably, though the current numbers don't bear this out just yet. From each price point below; prices, days on market, and other indicators have remained relatively unchanged over the past six weeks.

A couple of things that do not jump out in these number, however, is the number of Short Sales that the banks are trying to get closed before the June 30th. They are putting foreclosures aside in an effort to liquidate Short Sales contract and perhaps get another $3,000 per sale from the HAFA fund.

So, what will happen after July 1st? Home prices in Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Woodbridge are actually up because the level of inventory over the past 6-12 months has been so low and the demand for homes was artifically stimulated by the tax credit. The one most unreported incentive for home purchases is the current mortgage interest rates - at or below 5%!!

The ability to borrow $300K-400K at 5% or less for 30 years is just amazing. In a typical economic situation, interest rates would be well north of 10% in an effort to control inflation.

Bottom line: Although the market indicators haven't changed yet, we'll likely see a slow down before the summer is over. However, even without a tax credit, this is the time to take advantage of record low interest rates while it's still possible because the savings on interest paid is worth way more than a one-time tax credit write-off.

Hap

Under Contract in past 45 days:
Sales Category	# Sales	Avg Sales Price	BR	BA	FB	HB	DOMM	DOMP	Lot SF	Year Built
Under $250K	587	$172,620	3	3	2	1	22	29	7,036	1982
$250K-$350K	247	$304,608	4	3	2	1	27	32	16,106	1992
$350K-$500K	215	$413,332	4	4	3	1	32	38	23,004	1999
$500K+	70	$635,309	5	5	4	1	45	74	100,430	2001

Under contract in previous 45 days:
Sales Category	# Sales	Avg Sales Price	BR	BA	FB	HB	DOMM	DOMP	Lot SF	Year Built
Under $250K	281	$171,851	3	3	2	1	22	26	6,249	1983
$250K-$350K	101	$303,210	4	4	3	1	37	43	18,682	1997
$350K-$500K	80	$412,578	4	4	3	1	30	38	27,171	2001
$500K+	13	$624,052	4	5	4	1	49	59	73,319	2004

Sales In the past 45 days:
Sales Category	# Sales	Avg Sales Price	BR	BA	FB	HB	DOMM	DOMP	Lot SF	Year Built
Under $250K	493	$178,404	3	3	2	1	20	26	7,252	1981
$250K-$350K	222	$296,351	4	3	3	1	27	36	12,833	1994
$350K-$500K	169	$414,243	4	4	3	1	36	46	24,821	1999
$500K+	66	$643,981	4	5	4	1	54	73	121,082	2002

Sales in previous 45 days:
Sales Category	# Sales	Avg Sales Price	BR	BA	FB	HB	DOMM	DOMP	Lot SF	Year Built
Under $250K	507	$177,646	3	3	2	1	26	32	7,713	1981
$250K-$350K	234	$296,339	4	3	3	1	25	34	11,770	1995
$350K-$500K	180	$409,749	4	4	3	1	38	50	22,650	2001
$500K+	39	$628,993	4	4	3	1	77	85	140,447	2002

Open House in Token Valley Estates on Sunday

Hap & Liz Parsons — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:48:00 GMT

Token Valley Estates, Manassas - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 13387 Gandall Ct Manassas VA 20112 on June 7 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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This is the second of 3 homes we've sold in the Token Valley Estates community. These are wonderful 3 level brick-front Colonials on an acre or more park-like lot. If you are interested in buying a home in Token Valley or the surrounding area of Prince William or Fairfax counties, let us know. We're available by phone at 703-656-4358, email at info@tpgrealtors.com, or visit us at www.tpgrealtors.com.

Open House in Cloverhill on Sunday - Pre-auction Viewing - Bring Your Investors

Hap & Liz Parsons — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:42:00 GMT

Cloverhill, Wellington - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 9305 Garst Street on April 20 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Open House in Manassas on Sunday - Pre-Auction Viewing - Bring Your Investors

Hap & Liz Parsons — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:41:00 GMT

Manassas, Virginia - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 7513 Campbell Court on April 20 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Open House in Highland Park on Sunday - Pre-auction Viewing - Bring Your Investors

Hap & Liz Parsons — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:41:00 GMT

Highland Park, Manassas - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 9654 Macgregor Way on April 20 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Open House in Cloverhill on Saturday - Pre-Auction Viewing - Bring Your Investors

Hap & Liz Parsons — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:40:00 GMT

Cloverhill, Wellington - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 9305 Garst Street on April 19 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Open House in Highland Park on Saturday - Pre-Auction Viewing - Bring Your Investors

Hap & Liz Parsons — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:39:00 GMT

Highland Park, Manassas - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 9654 Macgregor Way on April 19 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Open House in Manassas on Saturday - Pre-Auction Viewing - Bring Your Investors

Hap & Liz Parsons — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:38:00 GMT

Manassas, Virginia - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 7513 Campbell Court on April 19 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Single Story For Sale in Spotsylvania County

Hap & Liz Parsons — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:06:00 GMT

Great Living on One Level

• 2,108 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® #SP6555554 $324,900

Spotsylvania County, Virginia - Gorgeous and elegant, this beautiful ranch style home backs to trees and is priced well and ready for new owners! Hardwood flooring grace the foyer and living room. The kitchen with breakfast bar are designed for the gourmet cook! Spacious master suite with jetted tub, separate shower and 2 closets! Entertain in the large deck! Fenced yard, too! Serene and peaceful! Looks brand new!

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Townhouse For Sale in Heritage Estates

Hap & Liz Parsons — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:25:00 GMT

• 2,056 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm townhouse "Colonial 4 level" - MLS® #FX6473524 $369,900 - Private 4-Level Town

Heritage Estates, Centreville - Wow! Light-filled and immaculate!

Contemporary style townhouse with 3 bedroom and oh, so private 4th level loft retreat with built-in bookcases for the ultimate place to relax!

Step-down formal living room and formal dining too. Spacious kitchen with new appliances and lighting leads to lovely 2-tiered deck backing to trees.

Lower level recreation room with fireplace has sliding door to patio and fenced yard. Fresh paint and carpet throughout.

This is a must have!

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Short Sales – Buyer and Seller Advantage

Hap & Liz Parsons — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:26:00 GMT

As seller’s are finally beginning to slip into acceptance that the market has truly shifted and understand competition to sell their home is fierce, other homeowners are coming to the realization that they owe too much to list their home competitively. Many are homeowners who found the low payments associated with Option ARM and negative amortization loans attractive or simply refinanced when the market was at its peak.

As sale prices come down in our neighborhood, homeowners are finding themselves “upside down”, and those with Option ARMs are now in a position where fixed payments have come to an end. Today’s payment is more often than not, too high for the homeowner to afford. In most cases, refinancing is not an option for homeowners faced with the discovery that their home is not worth what they were told it was worth as recently as 12 months ago.

Many turn to a REALTOR^® who shares neighborhood comparables and the unfortunate news that their home won’t sell for enough to pay all of the fees and real estate commissions. The seller turns away, feeling as though there are no options. Some may even try to sell their home on their own. They put up a “For Sale by Owner” sign and wait. Eventually, after months of effort, many are faced with inevitable foreclosure. There are, on the other hand, alternatives.

Banks are faced with 90 percent more foreclosures than just a year ago according to RealtyTrac, a real estate data firm. For this reason, many are willing to settle debts owed by homeowners through “Short Sales.” A “short sale” occurs when a homeowner sells their property for less than what is owed on the mortgage(s). The lender in turn accepts the lesser payment as payment in full. The seller receives no money from the sale of the home and the lender does not report as a foreclosure to the credit bureau.

A short sale benefits the homeowner as foreclosure can affect credit scores by 100-120 points for 7-10 years, while a short sale could affect the credit score by about 40-50 points. Homeowners who agree to a “short sale” settlement with their lender should be aware that the lender may send the seller a 1099 at tax time for the amount of the loan that was ”forgiven”. Homeowners should consult with a tax consultant as to their options.

To qualify for a short sale, homeowners must demonstrate a hardship and be financially insolvent. The homeowner should be able to demonstrate inability to make the loan payment. Market Value will be less than the loan or combined loan amounts owed. Most importantly, homeowners must be willing to cooperate with the process.

Short Sales offer buyers, who in many cases, couldn’t afford to buy a home just a year ago, an opportunity to get a great deal in a buyers’ market. In most cases, short sale listings are listed lower than similar properties. Buyers should know that the process can take much longer than usual, and often buyers will have to be patient for several weeks before their offer is even reviewed by the lenders. However, for the patient buyer, the reward is a great home at a great price. Buyers should know that short sale terms often require them to accept the property “as-is”.

The Parsons Group offers both buyers and sellers assistance with short sales. Liz Parsons offers free confidential consultations to homeowners to determine if they may be eligible for a “short sale”. There are no upfront fees when homeowners list their “short sale” listing with The Parsons Group, and homeowners can expect the same level of customer service guaranteed to all of Liz’s clients.

Buyers can be sure, that Liz and her staff have access to available home information and will help find the best deals out there and negotiate the best price and terms possible. Once the ideal property is found, homebuyers can be confident with the assurance that they are working with a REALTOR^® who has worked on the other side of the “short-sale” process.

To contact The Parsons Group for your confidential consultation today, call Liz at (703) 656-4358.

3 Story For Sale in Darbydale

Hap & Liz Parsons — Fri, 18 May 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Your Buyer Will Love This!

• 2,160 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Colonial Townhome" - MLS® #PW6415047 $284,900 - Original Owners

Darbydale, Dale City

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