Capital Ale House of Fredericksburg held their first Oktoberfest last Saturday, October 3, and it was a success!  Capacity crowds were reached by about 1pm causing a bit of a line to form outside the picket fence around the event.  As people left, new Oktoberfest attendees were allowed in.  The free beer steins were available until about […]

As many of you already know, I am a huge fan of any type of Fair.  It doesn’t really matter what type of Fair it is, small town Fair, County Fair, State Fair; I like them all.  I’m not quite sure what it is, maybe it’s the people-watching, maybe it’s the food, maybe it’s the […]

Meet Odette!
Odette is a very sweet beagle mix who is in desperate need of a loving home.  She is looking for a second chance at life that will include lots of hugs and baths!  Odette is about 4 years old and seems to get along with other dogs.  She is very good with adults and […]

The Home Valuation Code of Conduct continues to be a hot topic in real estate across the country.  In case you haven’t heard, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) was enacted May 1, 2009 for all conventional, single-family 1-4 unit loans that will be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.   HVCC is meant […]

There are currently 90 cats and 26 dogs in the Fredericksburg SPCA.  If you know anyone looking to add a new member to their family, be sure to remind them that there are cute kitties and doggies in local shelters.  Let’s see who is available for adoption this week!
Meet Benny
Benny is a shy boy who […]

In May a few of my readers talked about a new Mexican restaurant near Southpoint in my Cinco De Mayo post.  I am a tried and true El Charro fan.  My husband and I have been going there since we moved to Fredericksburg in 2003.  However, we are always up for a new restaurant experience and […]

Fredericksburg City:

114 days on market – this is 6 days more than in August 2008
Sellers received, on average, 92.0% of their list price when the home sold
There is 12.77 months of inventory on the market
13 homes sold in July 2009 – this is 1 less than in August 2008
The most popular price range was $300,000-$349,999.   
The median sold price was $230,000, compared to $306,200 in August 2008
Financing Terms:  Conventional – 3, FHA […]

Well, banks are at it again.  Let me clarify, banks with a well documented history of predatory lending are at it again.  They have come up with new ways to hold the unsuspecting consumer down.  Let me rephrase that, these banks have come up with new ways to manipulate the system and get defaulting borrowers […]

 As we have gotten deeper into this changing economy and real estate market, I’ve noticed that the need for educating the consumer on the basics of real estate transactions is alive and well.   So, I’ve decided to stick with real estate basics for a few posts.  We’ve already addressed CMAs, BPOs, and Appraisals.  Now let’s […]

It’s that time again!  Let’s see what furry friends the Fredericksburg SPCA has up for adoption this week! 

 
Meet Felipe!
Felipe is a orange and white striped male kitten.  He is full of energy and loves to play with toys.  He is 4 months old.  He loves to explore and is great with kids.  He is also […]