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Here you will find real estate news and market trends, community news, tips and advice and my favorite picks for the Haymarket and Gainesville area of Virginia.

How Much House Will $500K Buy in Northern Virginia?

How Much House Can You Buy for $500,000 in Northern Virginia?

Northern Virginia is next door to our nation's capital, yet it has a character of it's own. With a geography that ranges from world-class technology centers to historic cities and towns—urban corridors to rural countryside—Northern Virginia offers unparalleled options for jobs, education, recreation and culture. Therefore, it is a great place to live!

So, what kind of home will $500,000 buy in Northern Virginia and what are the features? For comparison, I've chosen five towns—Alexandria, Fairfax, Ashburn, Haymarket and Warrenton—and randomly picked five nice, single-family homes from each town in this price range that are currently on the market (as of 12/10/2013).

You will see there are similarities in these homes, however if you are searching in this region, you will find that the differences appear in square footage, acreage and distance to Washington, DC, so it all depends on what your priorities are. All of these cities and towns boast great school systems, amenities and have seen positive trends in the real estate market.

1. Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, Virginia is an independent city located along the Potomac River, six miles south of downtown Washington, DC. The historic center of Alexandria, known as Old Town, is the third oldest historic district in the United States. Old Town is known for it's pubs and restaurants, shopping, art scene and waterfront harbor.


3300 Battersea Lane, Alexandria, VA 22039 - $499,900
4 Beds | 2 Full, 1 Half Baths | 1,658 sq ft | .31 acres
Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate

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10 Newest Luxury Homes for Sale in Gainesville, VA

The 10 Newest Luxury Homes for Sale in Gainesville, Virginia

Each week I post the Top 10 Newest Listings for Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, Manassas and Warrenton, Virginia and the smaller, surrounding towns of Nokesville, Catharpin and Broad Run.
If you are looking for a luxury home (over $700,000) in Western Prince William County, Gainesville is a great choice. Gainesville is conveniently located near major routes (I-66, Rt. 15 and 29) and offers an array of shopping plazas, a Wegman's, a new movie complex, several restaurants and three golf courses.

Here is MY PICK for the Gainesville Luxury Home for Sale with the NICEST YARD:





4818 Strawberry Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155
$825,000 - 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full, 2 Half Bathrooms
Courtesy of our friends over at RE/MAX Gateway

 

To schedule an appoinment to view this home or any other home in Gainesville, call or text Bryan Garcia at 703-517-2574.

 

See the 10 newest LUXURY homes for sale in Gainesville, VA as of December 2, 2013

10 Most Incredible Dining Rooms in Northern Virginia Homes for Sale

10 Incredible Dining Rooms in Northern Virginia Homes for Sale

Just in time for the holidays! If you are in the market to buy a home in Northern Virginia and entertaining dinner guests is a big priority for you, here are some incredible dining rooms worth looking at! All of these homes are currently on the market in Northern Virginia as of November 22, 2013. Okay... some of these homes are a little pricey, but it's still fun to look.

I picked 10 random houses in the Northern Virginia region with dining rooms of various architectural and decorating styles. Take a peek, you'll find that the other rooms in these homes are pretty amazing as well.

Here is MY PICK for the 10 most AMAZING dining rooms in Northern Virginia Homes for Sale:


2547 Halfway Road, The Plains, VA 20198
$15,000,000 - 6 Bedrooms - 5 Full, 1 Half Bath
Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty

5 Reasons to Sell Your House Before Spring

5 Reasons to Sell Your Prince William or Fauquier County House Before Spring

REPRINT - Courtesy of The KCM Crew on November 19, 2013

Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their home on the market as buyer demand increases at that time of year. However, the fall and winter have their own advantages. Here are five reasons to sell now.

1. Only Serious Buyers Are Out

At this time of year, only those purchasers who are serious about buying a home will be in the marketplace. You and your family will not be bothered and inconvenienced by mere 'lookers'. The lookers are at the mall or online doing their holiday shopping.

5743 Pignut Mountain Drive, Warrenton, VA Real Estate and Home for Sale

5743 Pignut Mountain Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187-  $411,000

Breathtaking country roads take you home to this lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick ranch home nestled in a wooded lot on over 11 acres in the Mount Pleasant Estates. Sitting atop a Northern Fauquier County ridge, this location still provides easy access to I-66 and the Haymarket exit for shopping, entertainment and recreation. Spacious rooms, fresh paint and solid hardwood floors throughout provide a comfortable main level living floor plan.

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Bryan Garcia specializes in helping folks buy and sell real estate in Northern Virginia. His area of expertise is Prince William County — Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, Manassas,Warrenton and surrounding communities.

110 Withers Mill Rd, Huntly, VA Real Estate and Home for Sale

110 Withers Mill Rd, Huntly, VA 22640 - $250,000

 
Savor the great outdoors and MAGNIFICENT views from the wraparound porch of this quaint, two bedroom ranch home. Located on nearly four acres of land backing to the Rappanhannock River, horses are welcome, fishing is nearby and there is plenty of space to expand and spread out. Enjoy quiet living with easy access to Front Royal (under 10 minutes), Routes I-66 and 211 for shopping and entertainment. This home, less than 10 years old, provides comfort and modern amenities.
 
See more photos of Withers Mill Rd, Huntly, VA

Bryan Garcia specializes in helping folks buy and sell real estate in Northern Virginia. His area of expertise is Prince William County — Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, Manassas, Warrenton and surrounding communities.

10 Newest Luxury Homes for Sale in Nokesville, Virginia

10 Newest Luxury Homes for Sale in Nokesville, VA as of November 13, 2013

Each week I post the Top 10 Newest Listings for Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, Manassas and Warrenton, Virginia and the smaller, surrounding towns of Nokesville, Catharpin and Broad Run.
If you are looking for a luxury home (over $700,000) in Western Prince William County, Nokesville should not be overlooked. Nokesville is conveniently located near major routes and shopping —yet it offers tranquility and home lots with generally more acreage.

Learn more about the Rollins Ford/Vint Hill Extension Project

Here is MY PICK for the Nokesville Luxury Home for Sale with the MOST UNIQUE ROOMS:

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See all 10 newest LUXURY homes for sale in Nokesville, VA as of November 12, 2013

Home for Sale Under $275,000 - 16012 Tiffany Lane, Haymarket, VA - Well Maintained Ranch

Not a foreclosure or short sale! Here is a wonderful opportunity to own a well-maintained, single-family, three bedroom ranch home on a half acre+ lot in Haymarket, Virginia for under $275,000. Tiffany Lane is one of just a couple single-family detached homes for sale in Haymarket in this price range.

16012 Tiffany Lane, Haymarket, VA 20169 - $274,900

Warrenton, VA Area Colonial Home - 4 Bedrooms, 1 Acre, Hardwoods Throughout - REDUCED to $350,000!

Catlett, Virginia Home for Sale - Here is a wonderful opportunity to own a single family, four bedroom home on a one acre wooded lot in beautiful Fauquier County for under $350,000.

3305 Daffan Drive, Catlett, Virginia 20119 - $350,000

House Hunters NOVA | Best Real Estate Search Website in Northern Virginia

The Best Way to Search the Internet for Houses for Sale in Northern Virginia

Are you addicted to House Hunters and other HGTV shows?

Do you love to search real estate websites to see which houses are for sale in your neighborhood, your dream neighborhood or just to peek inside for decorating ideas?

Are you in the market to buy a home and find yourself spending way too much time online when you should be working, doing other things or even sleeping?

If you answered yes to the last two questions, you don’t need a rehab program you just need a good real estate website. If these searches are consuming your precious time, at least make sure you’re using a website that’s fast, up-to-date, allows custom local searches and best of all—provides good pictures!

If you ARE searching for a new home, you’ll want to see new, local listings the day they go on the market. Furthermore, you don’t want to waste valuable time looking at homes that may be under contract or even sold, which is often the case with many well-known web sites like Zillow and Trulia.

EXITGarcia.com is the premier real estate website for searching for homes in Northern Virginia.

HERE'S WHY

Top 10 Luxury Homes for Sale in Manassas, VA

10 Newest Luxury Homes for Sale in Manassas, Virginia as of November 1, 2013

If you are looking at Luxury Homes in the Western Prince William County area of Virginia, Manassas should be on your list. Luxury homes in Manassas range in price from $600,000 to $1 Million Dollars. There are currently 37 homes in this price range.

 

MY PICK for BEST WATERFRONT Luxury Home for sale right now in Manassas, VA:

See this Home and All 10 Newest Luxury Homes for Sale in Manassas, VA

10 Newest Homes for Sale in Warrenton, VA

The 10 Newest Homes for Sale in Warrenton, Virginia as of October 29, 2013

Here is a Warrenton, VA Home for Sale right now with FIVE FIREPLACES:

 

See this property and the the 10 NEWEST HOMES for Sale in Warrenton, VA

10 Newest Homes for Sale in Haymarket, Virginia

10 Newest Homes for Sale in Haymarket, Virginia as of October 25, 2013

Here is MY PICK for the Haymarket Home for Sale with the BEST WINE CELLAR:



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Upscale Home Sales Prices Increase in Haymarket, Virginia

Over the Past Two Years, Haymarket, VA and Surrounding Towns Have Seen a Significant Jump in Upscale Home Sales Price

In the midst of the political bickering in Washington, the rise and fall of interest rates and the uncertainties of the national economy, Haymarket, Virginia and surrounding towns have fared well over the past two years—at least in the real estate market. Haymarket and the surrounding towns of Gainesville, Bristow, and Warrenton, Virginia have seen a significant increase in home sale prices as well as in influx of new commercial and retail development.

Haymarket, VA shows a 34.4% increase in Median Sales Price for Upscale Homes

Bryan Garcia specializes in helping folks buy and sell real estate in Northern Virginia. His area of expertise is Prince William County — Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, Manassas, Warrenton and surrounding communities.

Call or text Bryan today 703-517-2574 or email BryanGarcia@exitheritage.com anytime.