Another snow storm is headed towards Northern Virginia but you have time to check out this Port Potomac townhouse before it hits.

Offered for $299,000 this home should fly off the market.

Learn more about the Port Potomac neighborhood in Prince William County.

If you are looking for a new home in Port Potomac or any other Prince William County neighborhood then give me a call at 703-346-2213. Let's talk about what you are looking for and whether now is the time for you to buy a new home. No hassle, no pressure just straight talk about the Prince William County real estate market.

In today’s internet connected world selling a home means you can work through an entire transaction and never meet face to face.  This is the case with my most recent closing in Woodbridge VA.

The sellers, active duty military had already left the area on PCS orders when they learned of the Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP). They checked the qualifications for the program and realized that selling their home with the benefits provided was a better option than becoming a landlord.

They searched the internet for a Woodbridge VA agent who had experience with the HAP program and found me.  After a few phone calls and email exchanges they decided to hire me to handle the process of selling their home.  Within a few days of going on the market we had an offer and were able to execute all the necessary paperwork with electronic signatures and forward all of the information to the USACE office in Savannah.

The sellers completed their portion of the government acquisition of the property last week and the buyers have now completed their side of the transaction as well.   All of the process has been completed without ever meeting the seller’s  face to face. 

The good news with all of the technology at our fingertips today we can easily handle a transaction for our clients without the costs associated with travel.  Though meeting face to face is always fun it isn’t always practical.

If you are a military family eligible for the Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) give me a call me at 703-346-2213.  Let me show you how to get your home SOLD whether you are still in Northern Virginia or living anywhere in the world. 

With the new National Geospatial-Intellegence Agency (NGA)being built on the old Fort Belvoir Engineering Proving Ground almost 6500 employees will be working in to the Springfield and Lorton area in the next few years.

For employees who will be moving to the new facility finding homes nearby will be important. Traffic in and out of NGA will be tough.  Let’s face it anytime you move a significant amount of employees from diverse locations to one place no matter how well the various government agencies plan commuting will be a pain.

Fortunately there are a number of terrific communities that provide a variety of housing prices and styles within a few miles of the NGA facility.

Here is a selection of Homes for Sale in Lorton & Springfield close to NGA to give you an idea of what is available.  If buying a home isn't in your plans that's okay too.  Our team handles rentals as well.

If you are relocating to the new NGA facility in Springfield in the near future give me a call at 703-346-2213 to talk about your housing needs.  Let me show you the variety of options available that will fit for your needs.  No hassle, no pressure just straight talk about whether buying a home in today’s market is right for you.

This Kings Park remodeled King model situated on a quiet corner lot has gone into the SOLD column. The owners a terrific military family were able to use the USACE Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) to assist them with the sale.  They are already at their new duty station in Okinawa and we were able to coordinate all of the final required HAP paperwork electronically.

If you are a military family and qualify for the USACE HAP program give me a call at 703-346-2213.   With muliple HAP sales already closed in 2010 I have the experience you need put your home in the SOLD column as well.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  HAP has changed the deadline for PCS orders to September 2010.  Formerly the program continued for orders until September 2012.

Port Potomac is one of the popular new Prince William County Communities designed and developed in the last few years in Prince William County.  Multiple builders including Ryan Homes, Drees Homes, NVR and Kettler Brothers have helped shape Port Potomac.

Port Potomac features easy access to the Rippon Landing VRE, I-95 and PRTC commuter lots. The neighborhood is also popular with military families stationed at Quantico, Fort Belvoir and the Pentagon. Nearby shopping includes the Potomac Mills Mall and the new Stonebridge Shopping Center with Wegmans grocery store.

If the Port Potomac neighborhood sounds like a good fit for you give Cindy Jones a call at 703-346-2213. Let me give you a tour of available homes for sale. No hassle, no pressure just straight talk as whether now is the right time for you to buy a new home in Port Potomac.

Port Potomac Homes for Sale

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If you are considering a move to Lorton or any Alexandria City or Arlington, Fairfax or Prince William County community give me a call at 703-346-2213.  Let's talk about whether now is the right time for you to buy a new home in Northern Virginia.  No hassle, no pressure, just straight talk about today's real estate market.

It's time to celebrate another military family making a PCS move from Northern Virginia to a new duty station. The good news the home was SOLD with the assistance of the US Army Corps of Engineers-Homeowers Assistance Program (HAP).  It is often said that timing is everything and in this case it was even more critical.

The owners needed to get to their new duty station immediately as the husband, an active duty Marine will be deploying to Afghanistan within a few days.  Getting the family settled before he leaves was a top priority. 

If you are a Northern Virginia military family eligible for the HAP program give me a call at 703-346-2213. If you have upcoming PCS orders for the summer of 2010 now is the time to talk about your options.  The current timeframe for HAP benefits with PCS orders expires in September 2010. Let my success in coordinating with the real estate specialists in Savanah and the local attorney's handling funds in our area work for you.

Cindy have you lost your mind? You can't walk to the Pentagon from Daventry in Springfield (VA). It's 20 miles. You will be arrested as soon as you set foot on I-395 aka Shirley Highway. What is wrong with you?

Alright already but you can walk to the direct Pentagon Slug Line at the entrance to the Daventry neighborhood. From there you will be whisked safely down the highway to the drop off point at the Pentagon. If you aren't familiar with the term "slug lines" in relation to Northern Virginia commuting don't panic. It is a unique and legal way to hitch-hike your way to the Pentagon, State Department, World Bank or many other locations in DC.

A free ride isn't the only reason that Daventry is a popular neighborhood in Springfield. The community offers a community pool, community center, tennis courts, four tot lots and access to walking paths connected to the huge Fairfax County Park Authority network of trails and access to Lake Accotink.

Daventry offers a variety of housing including 512 townhouses most with garages, 212 single family homes and Ramblewood at Daventry offers 160 condominiums. In addition to the ease of commuting to the Pentagon using the slug line, it is also within 5 miles of the Springfield Metro Station accessible by driving or taking the Metro or Fairfax County Connector Bus also located at the entrance to the community.

Multiple shopping centers are close by featuring Giant Foods, Trader Joes and Whole Foods. You can find plenty of places to eat including Mikes American Grill, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Austin Grill and Chicken Out.

If living in a neighborhood where you can "walk" to the Pentagon sounds appealing then give me a call at 703-346-2213. Let me show you how to take advantage of the slug line and all of the other great benefits of the Daventry neighborhood. If you are headed to Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon or any of the Military District of Washington installations stop by my blog Military Relocation News to learn more about a PCS move to the Northern Virginia area.

Over the last few weeks three of my listngs using the US Army Corps of Engineers Home Owners Assistance Program (HAP) have finally gone to  settlement.

There hasn’t been anything quick about the first few of these transactions.  One of the biggest reasons was due to the delay in the publishing of the final guidelines and review by Congress.  Since most PCS orders arrive in the summer it didn’t take long to figure out that a number of these transactions were going to be the length of a short sale to complete.

Fortunately every buyer involved in the transactions I was representing in Northern Virginia stayed the course.  In 4 out of the 5 current transactions we were even able to work out all of the details for a pre-occupancy settlement.  Since the HAP program offers different options on closing it was interesting to see this seller on a HUD-1 this week.

With three of my settlements now complete the process is getting smoother.  The real estate specialists at the Savannah Regional Office are easy to reach and the attorney’s representing the US Government are accommodating to work to deliver the funds when needed. 

If you are an active duty military family in Northern Virginia who is eligible for HAP give me a call at 703-346-2213.  Let my experience in working with the Savannah Regional Office and military families in your situation get your home SOLD.

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