Traffic Reports

If you live in Loudoun, you know how hard it is to find a good traffic report. It seems like we are always forgotten in the radio and TV traffic reports. This has frustrated me for many years now and I finally found a reasonable solution. There are two websites that I can recommend to all you motorist who bang your head against the steering wheel everyday.

www.loudouncountytraffic.com- you can get automatic emails send to your phone with updates and they also share the cheapest gas information.

www.traffic.com- will allow you to set your normal commute route and will send you notifications about any traffic issues.

Happy commuting!

Eating Chocolates For A Good Cause

On February 20th, you have every reason to bring out your sweet tooth in support of The Loudoun County YMCA. All proceeds go to benefit the Building Bridges program that provides financial assistance for those who can't afford to enjoy all the wonderful programs that our YMCA has to offer.

There will be a special wine tasting featuring Tarara Wines. Please fill up on the all the chocolates and hors d'oeuvres you can handled while swinging to the music. There will be live and silent auctions at the event that are sure to bring in some extra dollars. Remember even your attendance is tax deductible!

Check out their website for all the details- www.chocolatesgalore.com.

January Market Statistics for Loudoun

There is more good news on the real estate front for Loudoun County. Our homes sales increased 31 percent from January of last year. Loudoun County closed 284 transactions this month compared to 216 in January of 2008. Our inventory is down from 3234 in January of 2008 to 2288 current active listings. The average sales price in 2008 was $431,811.00 compared to today's sales price of $328,254.00. The decline in sales prices is difficult news to share with those trying to sell right now but should serve as a reminder to all potential buyers that the time is now!