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VRE COMING TO HAYMARKET!

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:18:00 +0000

Gainesville-Haymarket Feasibility Study and
Alternatives Analysis

VRE is conducting a Feasibility Study/Alternatives Analysis for a proposed new branch of service, approximately eleven (11) miles in length. This new service may run from the existing VRE Manassas Station in the City of Manassas to the Town of Haymarket, in Prince William County, Virginia, along Norfolk Southern’s “B” line and may include up to three new stations/stops.

Specifically, the study includes:

An alternative analysis
An engineering feasibility analysis
A preliminary environmental review
An order of magnitude capital cost estimate, and
Identification of potential locations for:
- Stations/stops
- Layover/maintenance facilities
- Supporting rail infrastructure improvements

A previous study, the Gainesville-Haymarket Implementation Plan, was completed in 2005. The Feasibility Study/Alternatives Analysis will build upon the results of that plan and provide a more detailed analysis of station locations, rail infrastructure needs and potential costs.

Home Buyers - watch out for Admin fees!

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:09:00 +0000

From RedTape.com

Sneaky fee alert: Agents ding home buyers

Posted: Friday, July 11 at 05:00 am CT by Bob Sullivan

Traditionally, buying a home has been "free," at least with regard to real estate agents. Sellers pay steep commissions -- usually around 6 percent – which are split with the shoppers’ agent. That allows home buyers to focus their energy on hunting for hidden fees from their mortgage provider.

But a disturbing trend that has emerged recently threatens this tidy arrangement. Some buyers' agents are now slipping junk fees into their contracts. Usually labeled "administrative fees," they range from $195 to $500. While their legality is in dispute, they have become commonplace. Virginia real estate broker Frank Llosa, who exposes real estate agent tricks on his blog "FranklyRealty," says perhaps 40 percent of buyer contracts now have administrative fees tucked inside.

"I don't think it’s right," Llosa says. "I don't believe in administrative fees and I don't think any buyer should pay them."

These new junk fees are even more disturbing when they are not properly disclosed. Many buyers work with agents on a fairly informal basis and only sign an agency agreement when making an offer on a house. Then, they sign dozens of forms, making an agency contract with an administrative fee easy to miss – particularly since most have the expectation that the agent is working for free for them.

Sometimes the fees aren't disclosed until closing day. They don’t appear on the Good Faith Estimates provided by banks when pricing mortgages, for example. Instead, buyers’ agent fees first appear on the complex HUD-1 settlement form given to both parties at the closing table. At that point, it's difficult for a buyer to stop the proceedings and argue about the fee. That's why it's always best to ask for a preliminary HUD-1 draft estimate, which is often available 48 to 72 hours before closing.

The fees began appearing about five years ago, Llosa said. But now, say other experts, they seem to be in vogue as brokers struggle to stay afloat during the housing market bust. He said a few real estate brokerage firms are trying to attract talented agents by promising that deals will include administrative fees that they can keep.

When compared to the purchase of a $250,000 home, which could generate a $15,000 commission, a $250 junk administrative fee might seem trivial. But by the time agents split commissions with each other and their brokerage agency, commission checks could be whittled down to $3,000 to $4,000, so $250 is a sizable tack-on.

That doesn't mean you should pay it. Many buyers have simply refused to pay it, crossing it off the agency agreement, said New York-based real estate attorney Jeff Arouh.

"A sophisticated buyer may say, 'I'm not going to pay that fee,'” he said. But if the issue is unresolved until closing day, that's another matter, he said. “You might get angry, but are you going to lose a deal because of $250”

Against the law?
There is another critical question to be answered about administrative fees: Are they legal? A buyer named Vicki Busby, of Alabama, is suing her real estate agency over a $149 administrative fee she was forced to pay, and seeking class action status for the case. Believe it or not, there are laws against unfair fees.

The Real Estate Settlement Practices Act of 1974, which governs home purchases, includes provisions designed to prevent junk fees. Silly as it may sound, the law dictates that fees can only be collected for services actually provided. That means junk fees levied simply for the heck of it are not allowed.

When challenged, some real estate agents argue that administrative fees are office-related charges -- document preparation, and the like – that traditionally have been covered by the sizable commission checks. But Arouh said agents may be able to stay on the right side of the law if they simply itemize their services in a way that links the administrative fee to a particular service, such as assistance in mortgage application preparation.

He also said that's splitting hairs.

"The services of a real estate broker are those of a professional, and they agree to be compensated for providing a bundle of services and that bundle is reflected in commissions," he said. "I think administrative fees are inappropriate, but that’s my opinion. I come from the school of thought that if you are a professional you deal with (consumers) as a professional and you don't nickel and dime them."

That school, apparently, is suffering from severely reduced enrollment at the moment.

RED TAPE WRESTLING TIPS
• It's nice to go shopping with an agent without having a signed agreement, as that keeps you a free agent. But when the time comes to make an offer on a property, don't just gloss over the agency agreement because your agent now seems like a friend. Look specifically for the words "administrative fee." If you find them, refuse to pay it. No agent will lose a deal over the administrative fee.
• If you feel the agent was deceptive in communicating the fee to you -- you have the sense that her or she tried to sneak it by you while signing other papers, for example -- give that some thought. If your agent operates with that m/o, what else might he or she hide from you? Consider changing agents.
• Get a preliminary HUD-1 form as early as possible, and look for the words "administrative fee." If you see it before you get to the closing table, you'll have a much easier time fighting it.
• Remember, no matter whose relative the agent is, he or she has a strong incentive to persuade you to buy something -- anything. Agents make money by closing deals, period. So maintain an arm’s-length relationship.

Golf at Dominion Valley

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:49:00 +0000

I am playing golf tomorrow at Dominion Valley. I will let you know the condition of the course afterwards! It is usually in good shape with somewhat slowish greens.

Golf at Piedmont Golf Club, Piedmont, Haymarket VA

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:38:00 +0000

Piedmont Golf Club, in Haymarket, VA, is having their Member-Guest tournament this weekend.

Last year's winners, Chris Fallia and Joe Murphy, are not able to defend their title this year.

The golf course at Piedmont is in wonderful shape. It should be a great time! Good luck to everyone!!

Travel Soccer Tryouts in Haymarket

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:36:00 +0000

Anyone children in Dominion Dalley, Piedmont, the Parks at Piedmont or any of the other great communities in Haymarket who are interested in trying out for Travel Soccer, please see below!

The VSA travel teams will be holding tryouts the first two weeks in June. If your son/daughter is interested or ready to play at a higher level you may want to check out the schedule. Players must tryout for their age appropriate team. You can find a listing of birthdates on the site to determine the correct team to tryout for. If you do not see a schedule for your age group at this time continue to check back. Also, please check again on Sunday and right before the tryouts for any updates. The tryout dates and times for the U8 crossover teams (8/1/00-7/31/01) have not been set as of yet. VSA is still looking for a coach for a U8 girls crossover team. If you are interested, please contact Karen Klumpp at travel@vsaonline.org.

If your child will be playing in the rec league next season there are no tryouts ~ all players are placed on teams.

To view the schedules, birthdates, field information and general information go to www.vsaonline.org. On the left side click on Travel Teams, then choose Tryouts on the left.

Good luck to all players trying out.

Haymarket Posting is back!

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:32:00 +0000

Sorry for the absence!

For anyone in Piedmont, Dominion Valley, the Parks at Piedmont or any of the other great communities in Haymarket, Fall registration for Recreation soccer is now open!

See below.

Registration for the fall season is now open and will run through July 10. Anyone who registers during this time frame will be placed on a team. If you would like to volunteer with your child's team please indicate so during registration as it is difficult to recruit volunteers during the summer due to vacations. Players must be three by 8/1/08 in order to play this soccer year (fall 2008 and spring 2009). You may visit FAQ for answers to most questions including which division will my child be in for the fall. See the link in the center article on the webpage, www.vsaonline.org to register. Practices will start the week of Sept 1. If you have a practice night preference please list it during registration. If you need to change it after you register, send an email to registrar@vsaonline.org. VSA will not be able to make changes after the teams are set.

DC United will be out at Long Park on Saturday, May 31 from noon- 4PM on the grass field near the turf fields. Please come down and meet Talon, the mascot and enjoy the inflatables and giveaways. Between 2:00 and 3:30 a player will be available for photos and autographs.

Golf Course Homes in Haymarket - Homes in Piedmont - Holes 7-9

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:03:00 +0000

Golf Course Homes in Haymarket - Homes in Piedmont - Holes 7-9
Golf Course Homes in Haymarket - Homes in Piedmont - Holes 7-9.Looking for golf course homes in Haymarket VA or Golf Homes in Piedmont? Take a look at the golf homes in Piedmont. Here you will find the home of the Piedmont Golf Club with a Tom Fazio designed 18 hole championship course. The golf homes in Piedmont offer excellent views on most of Piedmont's 18 holes. Today we will look at the golf course homes in Piedmont on holes 4-6.Hole 7, a hard par 4, WATCH OUT, FOOORE RIGHT!!! Hole 7 has golf course homes down both sides of the fairway, starting at the tee box all the way to the green, and almost all have very nice views. The golf homes on the right from about 225 yards to 130 yards to the green get hit pretty often, especially during golf seasons or large golf outings. The golf homes on the right from @ 130 yards and in are pretty safe, doesn't mean they have never been hit, but they are setback a great amount. The golf homes down the left of the 7th hole are set back a good amount and are mostly out of play. They will find an occasional ball or two in their yards in peak season though.Hole 8, a good par 5, has golf homes on the right side from tee to green. These golf course homes and golf course townhomes have great views overlooking the 8th hole and 2nd, 3rd & 9th holes, depending on where along the 8th hole their golf home is. But, being on the right side, the homes from 200-275 yards off the blue or gold tees are most in play and can get somewhat often in season. I've even see a ball or two hit OVER the homes! Golf townhomes start at about 180yards from the green While the golf townhomes are somewhat protected buy trees a number of balls do get though and hit them. The townhomes closest to the green are the safest.Hole 9, the #1 handicap hole & a par 4, offers great views of the9th holes AND holes 1 & 2 and parts of holes 3 & 8. Unfortunately these townhouses probably get hit more than any other golf homes in Piedmont. The townhouses start around 240 yards from the blue/golf tee box and run all the way to the green on the right side. The first 4 townhouses get hit most often with the first 2 being the main recipient. When playing the white or the modified blue tee boxes, the townhouses a little father up from 200 - 100 yards from the green come into play. The townhomes 100 yards and in are much safer because they are blocked by large pines, but can still be hit fairly easily with a bad 2nd shot.Stayed tuned for holes 10-12 of golf homes in Piedmont. This information should be helpful if you are looking for golf homes in Piedmont, Haymarket, VA. After golf homes in Piedmont, we will look at golf homes in Dominion Valley.

Golf Course Homes in Haymarket - Homes in Piedmont - Holes 7-9

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:28:00 +0000

Golf Course Homes in Haymarket - Homes in Piedmont - Holes 7-9.

Looking for golf course homes in Haymarket VA or Golf Homes in Piedmont? Take a look at the golf homes in Piedmont. Here you will find the home of the Piedmont Golf Club with a Tom Fazio designed 18 hole championship course. The golf homes in Piedmont offer excellent views on most of Piedmont's 18 holes. Today we will look at the golf course homes in Piedmont on holes 4-6.

Hole 7, a hard par 4, WATCH OUT, FOOORE RIGHT!!! Hole 7 has golf course homes down both sides of the fairway, starting at the tee box all the way to the green, and almost all have very nice views. The golf homes on the right from about 225 yards to 130 yards to the green get hit pretty often, especially during golf seasons or large golf outings. The golf homes on the right from @ 130 yards and in are pretty safe, doesn't mean they have never been hit, but they are setback a great amount. The golf homes down the left of the 7th hole are set back a good amount and are mostly out of play. They will find an occasional ball or two in their yards in peak season though.

Hole 8, a good par 5, has golf homes on the right side from tee to green. These golf course homes and golf course townhomes have great views overlooking the 8th hole and 2nd, 3rd & 9th holes, depending on where along the 8th hole their golf home is. But, being on the right side, the homes from 200-275 yards off the blue or gold tees are most in play and can get somewhat often in season. I've even see a ball or two hit OVER the homes! Golf townhomes start at about 180yards from the green While the golf townhomes are somewhat protected buy trees a number of balls do get though and hit them. The townhomes closest to the green are the safest.

Hole 9, the #1 handicap hole & a par 4, offers great views of the9th holes AND holes 1 & 2 and parts of holes 3 & 8. Unfortunately these townhouses probably get hit more than any other golf homes in Piedmont. The townhouses start around 240 yards from the blue/golf tee box and run all the way to the green on the right side. The first 4 townhouses get hit most often with the first 2 being the main recipient. When playing the white or the modified blue tee boxes, the townhouses a little father up from 200 - 100 yards from the green come into play. The townhomes 100 yards and in are much safer because they are blocked by large pines, but can still be hit fairly easily with a bad 2nd shot.

Stayed tuned for holes 10-12 of golf homes in Piedmont. This information should be helpful if you are looking for golf homes in Piedmont, Haymarket, VA. After golf homes in Piedmont, we will look at golf homes in Dominion Valley.

Golf Course Homes in Haymarket - Homes in Piedmont - Holes 4-6

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:07:00 +0000

Golf Course Homes in Haymarket - Homes in Piedmont - Holes 4-6.

Looking for golf course homes in Haymarket VA or Golf Homes in Piedmont? Take a look at the golf homes in Piedmont. Here you will find the home of the Piedmont Golf Club with a Tom Fazio designed 18 hole championship course. The golf homes in Piedmont offer excellent views on most of Piedmont's 18 holes. Today we will look at the golf course homes in Piedmont on holes 4-6.

Hole 4, a par 3, has golf homes behind the tee box and along the entire left side. While the 2 or 3 golf homes closest to the green have a few balls find their house or backyard, most balls find the bunker or water to the right of the green. The golf course homes on Hole 4 have some of the best views of the Piedmont Golf Club course because of the lake behind the hole.

Hole 5, a par 4, has golf homes on the left starting at the tee box down the left fairway to about 100 yards from the green and down the entire right side. The tee box homes offer the best view as the green for the 4th hole and the lake can still be seen. The golf homes past the tee are blocked by many trees - though they can still be hit with a bad hook or snap hook of the tee. The golf course homes on the right of Hole 5 are set back a good amount and are unlikely to get hit, though their yards are in play for a wicked slice or push slice drive.

Hole 6, a par 3, has only about 4 homes on the left of it, all with very nice views of the hole. The hole only plays 158 yards from the blue tees but a wicked snap hook can hit the last 2 golf homes on the left. With the new blue and gold tee box the homes are pretty much out of play, except for, again, a very bad hook. Thank God 98% of golfers slice the ball! Another good thing about the golf homes in Piedmont on the 6th hole is that they are on a cul-de-sac.

Stayed tuned for holes 7-9 of golf homes in Piedmont. This information should be helpful if you are looking for golf homes in Piedmont, Haymarket, VA. I will follow up shortly with holes 10-18 of golf homes in Piedmont.

Golf Course Homes in Haymarket - Homes in Piedmont - Holes 1-3

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:21:00 +0000

Looking for golf course homes in Haymarket VA or Golf Homes in Piedmont?

Take a look at the golf homes in Piedmont. Here you will find the home of the Piedmont Golf Club with a Tom Fazio designed 18 hole championship course. The golf homes in Piedmont offer excellent views on most of Piedmont's 18 holes. Today we will look at the golf course homes in Piedmont on holes 1-3.

Holes 1 and 2, both short par 4's, of the Piedmont Golf Club do not have any golf homes on them. The townhouses (townhomes) on holes 8 & 9 do offer a view of holes 1, 2 and part of 3.

Hole 3, a par 5, has a few golf homes on it starting about 200 yards from the green. The homes are on the left side of the fairway and are set back a good bit from the cart path. They are basically out of play.

Stayed tuned for holes 4-6 of golf course homes in Piedmont.

This information should be helpful if you are looking for golf homes in Piedmont, Haymarket, VA. I will follow up shortly with holes 10-18 of golf homes in Piedmont.

Did they pay Golf in Haymarket?

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:07:00 +0000

Couple from Virginia plays golf in all 50 states! Did that play Piedmont Golf Club in Haymarket VA or Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket VA?

Around the U.S.A.

By Teresa Dunham
The Winchester Star

Winchester — Kaleen Baker will never forget how silly her husband looked with a golf bag on his head in the pouring rain.

She and her husband, Paul Baker, were at a golf course in Billings, Mont., in April when the downpour came.

Paul didn’t have a hood, but he wasn’t about to let that stop him from finishing the course. After all, he and Kaleen had a lofty goal — to golf in all 50 states.

Their goal sent them on quite an adventure, enduring a delay in their round in Alaska because of frost and encountering a baby alligator around the seventh hole in South Carolina.

Now, seven years after the wild idea first popped into their heads, the Winchester residents finally completed their quest in November at a little golf course in California.

*****

Kaleen decided to study up on golf after her husband retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1992.

"When he retired, I knew we needed something I could do together with him," said Kaleen, 63, a former school teacher.

They started taking their golf clubs on vacation with them — and soon they hatched the idea of golfing in all 50 states.

Kaleen and Paul Baker look over photos of their golfing trips to all 50 states. They took a picture of themselves at each of golf courses they played. They played the final round in their 50-state tour on Nov. 8 in Blythe, Calif.
(Ginger Perry)

"It was kind of a lark at first, and then we got serious when we started making a notebook," said Kaleen.

Their scrapbook contains a score card from each course, along with a picture of either Paul or Kaleen playing at every locale.

They tried to position a sign with the golf course names somewhere in the pictures to prove that they were really there.

A quick flip through the scrapbook confirms that the couple did indeed visit all 50 states — and they’ve even alphabetized their momentos, from Alabama to Wyoming.

"It really brings back neat memories," said Kaleen.

*****

The Bakers didn’t take a slap-dash approach to their golf tour.

"We didn’t just take off from the house. We did a lot of planning," said 64-year-old Paul.

They started by reading Fodor’s "Golf Digest’s Places to Play" and mapping out the appropriate Choice Hotels to stay at.

"It’s amazing how many golf courses are in the U.S.," said Paul, adding that there are about 600 courses in Michigan alone.

They focused on municipal courses to keep the cost down, and they also made the trips coincide with visits to family members out West.

"We found out there are some really nice municipal courses," said Kaleen.

The challenge of golfing in all 50 states is that Paul and Kaleen weren’t familiar with the courses beforehand.

"When you don’t know, it’s really easy to hit the ball into the water, the woods, or the sand traps," said Paul.

Of course, he and Kaleen never claimed to be great golfers.

"We’re duffers for sure. We’re not super-duper golfers," she said. "We didn’t go out there to break all records as far as score goes."

Typically, he shoots in the 90s and her score is around 115.

*****

The most inexpensive course they visited — the $8 Back Nine Golf Course in Danville, Ill. — was also the most disappointing one.

"It was the saddest-looking thing," Kaleen said, adding that they had to pull a wobbly cart around the course.

Most of the courses they saw were impressive though, especially a Scottish-style course called Highland Green in Topsham, Maine.

"The greens were the best we’d ever seen. It was like walking on an unbelievably perfect green carpet," Kaleen said.

The Canyon Springs course in Twin Falls, Idaho, was also a sight to behold.

"I kept going ohh, ahh because there’s a big waterfall coming down in one area," said Kaleen.

The wildlife was also a big highlight of certain courses.

"We had to wait for the deer to move off the fairway," Kaleen said of the Salt Fork Golf Course in Ohio, adding that the rugged terrain made cleats advisable.

As for the baby alligator that came dangerously close at the Beaufort Country Club in South Carolina, Kaleen admits that she’d been warned.

"When we left Winchester, somebody said to watch out for the alligators. I thought he was joking," she said.

Though the animals occasionally presented a challenge, the weather was generally cooperative.

They only had to play in two strong rains — but they were never rained out.

Their hottest round was on June 17, 2003, at the Kenny Rapier Golf Course in Old Kentucky Home State Park.

"That was before we went up to the Jim Beam Distillery," Paul said.

The Kentucky heat was quite a contrast to their experience at the Anchorage Moose Run Golf Course in Alaska on Sept. 3, 2002.

That’s when they experienced their frost delay.

Yet one of the most unforgettable experiences was golfing in Kaleen’s old hometown at the Shelby County Golf Course in Iowa.

She remembers helping her dad bale hay on the same land where the course now stands.

Closer to home, they chose the Williamsburg National Golf Club in Virginia right after a PGA Seniors tournament.

"We pretended we were in the tournament," Kaleen said.

*****

Amid their golf travels, the Bakers managed to pack in lots of sight-seeing.

They saw the former London Bridge from England that is now located in Arizona, and they toured the National Corvette Factory and Museum in Kentucky.

In Texas, they ate in a restaurant made out of a cotton gin.

"We’ve seen so many different things along the way," said Kaleen.

They finished all 50 states in November when they were visiting Kaleen’s sister in Phoenix.

While there, they drove 160 miles to their last course — the Blythe Municipal Golf Course in Blythe, Calif. — on Nov. 8.

Now that the journey is over, the Bakers are proud of their accomplishment.

"We set a goal, and we did it," said Kaleen as she gave Paul a high-five in their kitchen recently.

They’re both a little sad that the journey is over — but they plan to keep golfing.

"We’ll probably go back. I figure we’re not going to stop," said Kaleen.

Piedmont Golf Club
Haymarket Virginia
www.piedmontclub.com

Dominion Valley Country Club
Haymarket Virginia
www.dominionvalley.com

HAYMARKET SAC Winter Program Alert

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:43:00 +0000

HAYMARKET SAC Winter Program Alert

For all parents in Haymarket and PW County - SAC (School Age Care) will operate their program for 3 days during the winter break, December 26-28. applications are available at www.pwcgov.org/sacare or call703-792-6091.

Haymarket, VA
Haymarket Virginia

Christmas Card Arrives 93 Years Late - Sent from Haymarket Virginia??

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:02:00 +0000

The new post of in Haymarket Virginia seems to be running smoothly, but just in case, you may want to send those "must arrive on time" cards by express!

Christmas Card Arrives 93 Years Late

OBERLIN, Kan. (AP) - A postcard featuring a color drawing of Santa Claus and a young girl was mailed in 1914, but its journey was slower than Christmas. It just arrived in northwest Kansas.

The Christmas card was dated Dec. 23, 1914, and mailed to Ethel Martin of Oberlin, apparently from her cousins in Alma, Neb.

It's a mystery where it spent most of the last century, Oberlin Postmaster Steve Schultz said. "It's surprising that it never got thrown away," he said. "How someone found it, I don't know."

Ethel Martin is deceased, but Schultz said the post office wanted to get the card to a relative.

That's how the 93-year-old relic ended up with Bernice Martin, Ethel's sister-in-law. She said she believed the card had been found somewhere in Illinois.

"That's all we know," she said. "But it is kind of curious. We'd like to know how it got down there."

The card was placed inside another envelope with modern postage for the trip to Oberlin - the one-cent postage of the early 20th century wouldn't have covered it, Martin said.

"We don't know much about it," she said. "But wherever they kept it, it was in perfect shape."

Haymarket Virginia Soccer Players

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:49:00 +0000

For all the soccer players in Haymarket Virginia, here are some great clips you are sure to enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzo0In6JblU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_lqMi4ykxg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODGXc2lserA

To all the soccer kids of Haymarket Virginia, the Spring season will be here before you know it. Be sure to kick the ball around a little bit so you're not too rusty when the first practice begins. Try some of the moves you see in the videos above.

Congrats from Haymarket Virginia to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons who won the 2007 NCAA Mens College Cup!

homes for sale in Haymrket Virginia Update

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:02:00 +0000

homes for sale in Haymarket Virginia Update:

As of today, there are 305 homes for sale in Haymarket Virginia. That is 3 less homes for sale in Haymarket than my previous post on the 13th. There are currently 27 homes for sale in Piedmont and 3 homes Piedmont are "Under Contract." The is 1 less home for sale in Piedmont and the same number of homes in Piedmont "Under Contract" than on my previous post on the 13th. There are currently 17 homes for sale in Dominion Valley and only 1 home in Dominion Valley "Under Contract." Of the 17 homes in Dominion Valley for sale, only 4 are listed by Realtors, the other 13 are by Toll Brothers, the builder of all homes in Dominion Valley. This is the same total of homes for sale in Dominion Valley, but 1 less by the builder and 1 more listed by a Realtor. It is also 1 less home in Dominion Valley "Under Contract."

There are currently 36 rental properties available in Haymarket, with 8 being in Piedmont and 0 in Dominion Valley.

Both Piedmont and Dominion Vally are Gated communities in Haymarket. Piedmont is home to the Piedmont Golf Club and Dominion Valley is home to the Dominion Valley Country Club.
Membership to either the Piedmont Golf Club or the Dominion Valley Country Club is not required and does not come with a purchase of a house in either community. Memberships are sold seperately.

Disclaimer:
The number for homes for sale in Haymarket are from MRIS and are deemed accuracte at the time of this post. However, sales can happen at any point and the numbers may change by the time this post is read. The number of homes for sale in Haymarket also does not reflect and FSBO's.

The number for homes for sale in Piedmont are from MRIS and are deemed accuracte at the time of this post. However, sales can happen at any point and the numbers may change by the time this post is read. The number of homes for sale in Piedmont also does not reflect and FSBO's.

The number for homes for sale in Dominion Valley are from MRIS and are deemed accuracte at the time of this post. However, sales can happen at any point and the numbers may change by the time this post is read. The number of homes for sale in Dominion Valley also does not reflect and FSBO's.

ATTN: Superbowl fans in Haymarket & Gainesville

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:23:00 +0000

Todays' Totally Useless Fact:

In the USA - more toilets flush at the half time of the Super Bowl than at any other time of the year.

That means about 5000-7000 toilets in Haymarket will be flushing. I hope Haymarket sewage system can handle it!

It also means that most viewers actually missed Janet Jackson's breast. Oh the shame!! Then again, if they weren't going to the bathroom they were probably changing channels anyway! When will they realize nobody watches the halftime show?

Golf in Haymarket - Piedmont Golf Club, Dominion Valley and more...

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:57:00 +0000

When people think of Haymarket, Golf generally isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But in reality, there are several great golf courses in Haymarket or just a couple miles from Haymarket. First is the Piedmont Golf Club - A great Tom Fazio layout with his signature bunkers everywhere and fast greens. the other main golf course is Dominion Valley Country Club - An Arnold Palmer Signature design course with wide fairways and slowish green. A lot of great holes at Piedmont and Dominion Valley. When the wind is blowing, both courses will play 3-5 strokes harder, maybe more! A great public golf course in Haymarket is Bull Run. A great layout with AMAZING views and wonderful layout!!! Definitely the most picturesque. There are currently no homes on the golf course but they are selling 3 acres homesites. The past few years Bull Run wasn't in great shape, but there is now a new owner and he has been working to get the course back to a condition worthy of its layout and surroundings! Just a couple miles away in Gainesville are Robert Trent Jones (RTJ), the ULTRA exclusive home of The President's Cup and Stonewall, a great public course with an awesome layout just across the lake from RTJ.

Finally there is Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket and Heritage Hunt in Gainesville - both private courses worth playing.

If you are looking to buy a house of the golf course, be sure to read my article about Living on the Course at www.haymarketforsale.com.

Hit 'em straight! and 98% of putts left short do not go in!!

Money Stashed in Bathroom Walls in Haymarket??

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:42:00 +0000

Now don't go tearing down your walls just yet!!

Contractor Feuds With Homeowner Over $500k Money Find in Bathroom Wall

Another reason to move to Haymarket, besides Piedmont and Dominion Valley!

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:29:00 +0000

A good reason to move to Haymarket! - NO KILLER MYSTERY BEASTS running around!

While South Carolina is world renowned for their wonderful golf courses, they now have mystery beasts to deal with. Up until now, the main scare for South Carolinians and golfers everywhere in SC were alligators. I haven't seen anything similar in Haymarket, at least not yet!

Mystery Beast Kills Animals in S.C.

BOLIVIA, N.C. (AP) - An unknown predator mauled a pit bull and killed two puppies in Brunswick County, and residents fear it's the same animal that killed three dogs in September. No one has reported ever seeing the animal.

The county's animal control agency investigated the animal's tracks, droppings and other clues but couldn't determine what attacked the dogs. Locals call the unknown animal the Beast of Bolivia.

Some residents and experts said the predator may be a bear, a wayward panther or cougar, or even a wolf because 3-inch paw tracks were found at the scene.

Many suggest the predator came from the nearby Faircloth Zoo, which had a lion and a tiger before it closed more than a year ago. Animal control officials said the animals were sent elsewhere.

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Information from: The Star-News, http://starnewsonline.com

Homes for Sale in Haymarket

noreply@blogger.com (Haymarketforsale) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:03:00 +0000

Homes for sale in Haymarket update:

As of today, December 13, there are 308 homes in Haymarket for sale and another 18 under contract. There are 28 Homes for sale in Piedmont and 3 "Under Contract." There are 17 homes for sale in Dominion Valley, but only 3 show for sale by a Realtor, the others listed are Toll Brothers models or already built homes, and there are 2 homes in Dominion Valley "Under Contract."

There are currently 35 rental properties available in Haymarket, with 8 being in Piedmont and 0 in Dominion Valley.

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