I recently received some information from Kim Thagholm of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation.  The information addressed issues regarding credit scores, and was so relevant to the Fredericksburg real estate market, that I asked and received permission from her to post it here.  The following is the information in it’s entirety.  Kim’s contact information is at the […]

Every day in the Fredericksburg real estate market, people find themselves asking this question, “Should I short sale my home?”  They may be transferring to a new part of the country, maybe they have lost their job, or for some other reason, just can’t afford the payments any longer.  They need to “get out from under” […]

As of early this week, my real estate team moved from Keller Williams Realty to RE/MAX Bravo. Transitioning from company to company is a common theme for a lot of real estate agents, and some agents do it alot. This is the first time I have changed brokerages.
Some people have asked about it, so I […]

Much has been written and stated about the health and status of the current Fredericksburg real estate market.  The guessing game continues, as to whether or not we are at the bottom of the market.  And, if not, how much more will it fall.  Or, when will prices increase.
Usually, when a potential buyer approaches me, […]

I have been an owner of the iPhone for quite some time, and have enjoyed the ipod feature of the phone to a degree.  I won’t drive with the earbuds in, so have felt somewhat limited with the music capability while on the go. 
Recently, my daughter asked me to get a device that would allow […]

Early in the year in 2008, I made the statement several times, that if you want to sell your home, and cannot wait a long time, then you need to SELL NOW!  I indicated that prices would continue to fall through 2008.  I met with a TON of skepticism about my comments.  However, time has […]

A lot of information has been written about real estate investing, including some incredibly informative books on the subject.  I would classify the basics of investing…

Developing your business model (flip, rent, etc.)
Finding properties that generally fit the model you define
Leverage people and money

As real estate investing 101.
Refining your model, finding renters, refining your sales, mortgage, […]

Often, as I write information about Fredericksburg real estate, I have a dedicated blogging partner. Her name is Mylla. She is a “Chug,” half Chihuahua, and half Pug. She is pictured here with my daughter, but often assumes this exact position as I write blog articles.

We honor Kelsey Orndorff, and pray for her family.

I wanted to start offering glimpses into the everyday life of a Realtor. I felt like this was the place to begin.
Some of the greatest rewards of being a Realtor are found in the human aspect. I was reminded of this yesterday, when I walked out of a closing with my buyer client.
He walked out […]