Homeowners who discover the development of Dawson Landing in Prince William County are in for a treat.  No only do they live within walking distance to a Virginia Rail Express station but they also live on part of the land once belonging to Admiral Blackburn who designed George Washington’s Mount Vernon home.



With the 270 plus homes spread out on 1/3 to ½ acre lots divided by Rippon Blvd the neighborhood doesn’t feel cramped as some of the other nearby new developments.  Some homes offer views of the Neabsco Creek that runs along the edge of the development and leads out to the Potomac River.

Nearby Rippon Lodge gives owners a sense of the history of the area and when they are looking for new they can head to Wegman’s at the new Stonebridge Shopping Center or the Potomac Mills Mall.  Not only do owners have the convenience of walking to the Rippon VRE station but the major PRTC transit center is close by for multiple commuting options to DC and points west in Prince William County.  Quantico MCB is within 10 miles to the south and Fort Belvoir is within 10 miles to the north.

If you are looking for a home with space for your summer garden, easy access to area work centers and history close by then check out Dawson Landing in Prince William County.   Give Cindy Jones a call at 703-346-2213 to talk about the Dawson Landing neighborhood and the other great options for your new home in Prince William County.

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 and the new Zoes Kitchen

If you are a military family with PCS orders out of the Northern Virginia area this summer and qualify for the DoD HAP program give me a call. With my experience with HAP sales and low inventory of resale homes in the neighborhood I can help you put the SOLD sign in the yard of your Port Potomac home.

Call today 703-346-2213 for a no hassle, no pressure talk about buying or selling your home in today's Prince William County real estate market.

Port Potomac Homes for Sale

The tree lined streets of Charlestown, combined with the brick townhouses remind anyone driving through the area of Colonial Williamsburg. With primarily three level townhouses ranging from 1700 to a supersized 2700 square foot model, the townhomes feature curved staircases, hardwood floors (some under carpet) and brick walls surrounding the backyards. The HOA takes care of all of the exterior maintenance including a three year painting cycle and a new roof when needed.

Just around the corner from the townhouses of Charlestown are the detached homes of Cardinal Forest. With ¼ acre or larger lots the homes in Cardinal Forest show the care that owners have taken since the neighborhood was originally developed in the 1960's. From two level ramblers to the largest 5 bedroom colonial you can find a home that fits your needs.






For those in the know Lake Accotink Park has a back entrance off of Carrleigh Parkway. Years ago the only way to get into the park from the neighborhood was to take a dangerous walk across the railroad tracks. Fortunately the Fairfax County Park Authority built an enclosed pedestrian bridge so now you can ride your bike or walk to the park safely. Once at the park there is a 3.75 mile trail around the 55 acre lake for you to run, bike, walk and don't forget your fishing pole.

Commuting to the Pentagon is as simple as stepping outside your door and walking to 2-3 blocks to Forrester Blvd or Carrleigh Parkway If you aren't picked up by a commuter looking for slugs then you can grab the 18G Metro Bus. If you take the 7:18 bus you will be at the Pentagon at 7:50. How great is that? If Fort Belvoir is your destination then the commute is also 30 minutes or less depending on stoplights!

Both neighborhoods are located in the West Springfield HS Pyramid and the elementary school and HS are within walking distance. Want to shop? If you want you can walk to the Giant or Whole Foods Grocery Stores and while you are at the shopping center you can stop by Starbucks, Austin Grill or Chicken Out for bite to eat. If you need a few decorating ideas then stop in Calico Corners and to find a few whimsical gifts stop next door at Wits End.

If you have orders to the area call an agent who specializes in military relocation to Northern Virginia. Let my team put our knowledge of the area to work for you. We've been in your shoes numerous times and know how to help you make a smooth transition to your new home.

There just aren't enough words that can ever describe the view of the Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC when they are in bloom. It feels like walking under huge mounds of cotton candy. The air is sweet with the smell of the blossoms and the waves of pink seem to go on for ever.  Mark your calendars now for March 27 to April 11, 2010 for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.  Peak bloom dates for 2010 are projected to be April 3rd and 4th.  However it is to early for the National Park Service to give a 100% accurate projections on the official peak bloom days.

Top off the beautiful trees with the views of the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument and you have the best of both nature and history in front of your eyes. It doesn't matter where you are from or where you may be going; everyone smiles, photos are taken and picnics are shared.

The history of the Cherry Trees in Washington DC go back to 1912 when the then First Lady and the wife of the Japanese Ambassador planted the first two trees on the north side of the Tidal Basin. In all Japan sent over 3000 trees which were planted mostly around the Tidal Basin with others in Hains Point and on the grounds of the Washington Monument. Today the city has over 3700 Cherry trees that provide the show that thousands of people from around the world come to see once a year.

Taking a few hours every year to enjoy the sight of the trees and join the throngs of people reminds me of how great living in this city can be. With everything Washington DC offers we often forget in our busy lives to take in the beauty of the day. So mark your calendars now to make sure you don't miss the spectacular display that the National Cherry Blossoms provide to the Nations Capitol.  You will be glad you did!

Are you thinking about buying a home in the Lake Ridge community in Prince William County VA?  With great community ammenities, proximity to shopping and award winning schools, buyers considering Lake Ridge have a lot to enjoy.

Enjoy this quick tour of Lake Ridge and then check out our web page dedicated to Lake Ridge with full details of homes for sale, commuting options, schools and recreation.






if buying a home in Lake Ridge or other surrounding communities in Prince William County is in your future give Cindy Jones a call at 703-346-2213 to talk about your options.  No hassle, no pressure just straight talk about whether today's real estate market is the right time for you to buy a new home.

A sure sign of spring in Northern Virginia is the steady stream of PCS orders military families are receiving to head to their new duty station.  So far this year military families I am working with are heading around the world including Okinawa, Hawaii, Thailand and the more “usual” spots of FL, GA, SC and OH.

This year’s PCS orders bring a different level of stress than in former times.  Families who purchased a home when they arrived 4 or 5 years ago now are faced with a home that has lost value.  Deciding whether to sell or rent their home becomes a difficult decision.

For military families who purchased (or contracted to buy) their home prior to July 1, 2006 the Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) is one solution that can help.  Designed to help offset the costs and loss associated with selling your Northern Virginia home in a down market the program is working well to help ease the pain of selling.

The program does have requirements and guidelines to follow including filling out the application available on the USACE website, a ratified contract and a loss of value of at least 10%.  In our area there has been no problem in meeting the loss in value criteria.  Homes MUST be sold for fair market value, no accepting low ball offers and due to a limitation of funding the deadline for PCS orders is now September 2010.

The best news would be if Congress authorized additional funding to change the dates associated with the HAP program.  However in the meantime any military member with PCS orders leaving the Northern Virginia area and selling their home needs to start the process.  With the huge influx of applications the real estate specialists in Savannah (supporting the Northern Virginia Region) are slammed with files.

If you are considering selling your home and using the DoD HAP program give me a call at 703-346-2213 to set up a time to talk through your situation.   I’ve successfully settled five transactions in 2010 and have more in process.  I understand the processing guidelines and have the latest updates from the Savannah office.    Let’s see if the HAP program can help you sell your Northern Virginia home.