Many REALTORS(R), and real estate industry professionals, will throw arouifnd industry jargon and just assume the consumer knows what we are talking about.  I’m going to address three words that all have to do with determining a property’s value that can be confusing to a consumer. 
First, a Comparative Market Analysis, also called a Competitive Market Analysis […]

The topic of removing fixtures in real property has become a part of my daily business.  Just a few years ago, no one would imagine removing pantry shelves, closet racks, the shelving from the refrigerator, or the towel bars from a home before closing.  Now, the market has changed and people’s mentality has changed.  Buyers […]

This economic crisis and house market turmoil hasn’t just affected the homeowner’s of America.  It has also affected their pets.  Furry Friday helps highlight these unsung victims of predatory lending.  Opening your home to a new furry family member is just one of the ways we can start the healing process.  Let’s see who’s up […]

Fredericksburg City:

64 days on market – this is 107 days less than in July 2008
Sellers received, on average, 89.65% of their list price when the home sold
There is 7.48 months of inventory on the market
23 homes sold in July 2009 – this is 1 more than in July 2008
The most popular price range was under $100,000 and $300,000-$349,999.   
The median sold price was $218,000, compared to $317,950 in July 2008
Financing Terms:  Conventional […]

Today starts the 2009 Virgina Sales Tax Holiday.  (Just in time.  Hubby needs a new laptop!) 
The following schools supplies are exempt during the holiday as long as they are priced $20 or less per item:
Binder pockets, Binders, Blackboard chalk, Book bags, Calculators, Cellophane tape, Clay and glazes, Compasses, Composition books, Crayons, Dictionaries and thesauruses, Dividers, Erasers (including […]

It’s that time again!  FURRY FRIDAY!!!!  Let’s see who is up for adoption at the Fredericksburg SPCA.

Meet Madam
Madam is an older feline, 10+ years, who needs a little special care (she’s missing some teeth – don’t laugh it happens to us all).  She is very good with adults.  She enjoys laying in sunny spots and […]

There has been a flutter of talk about the new Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC ) rules that went into effect May 1, 2009.  Much of the discussions surround the growing problem of timely and accurate appraisals.  If you have purchased a home in the last few months, you know what I’m talking about. 
Recently, […]

There has been a flutter of talk about the new Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC ) rules that went into effect May 1, 2009.  Much of the discussions surround the growing problem of timely and accurate appraisals.  If you have purchased a home in the last few months, you know what I’m talking about. 
Recently, […]

I am very pleased to announce that I have adopted a new tool for my readers to search for homes!  Yay!  The Search For Homes tab will now take you to www.franklymls.com.  This is a privately run mls database that pulls listings from MRIS and CAAR and provides the information to consumers at no charge.  […]

Let’s see who’s up for adoption this week! 
Well there’s 2 kitties that would love to be adopted together!  I mean, they’re sisters!  You can’t break up a family!  Meet Frosting and Sparkles!

Frosting
Frosting will adjust well to any home because she is so young.  She is good with adults and children.  She is also not opposed […]