Fredericksburg City:

197 days on market – this is 57 days more than in January 2008
Sellers received, on average, 81.6% of their list price when the home sold
There is 9.86 months of inventory on the market
14 homes sold in January 2009 – this is 2 more than in January 2008
The most popular price range was $100,000-149,999 and $200,000- 249,999 equally. 
The average sold price was $225,459, compared to $338,775 in January 2008

Orange […]

 
It’s time to get your frozen custard on!  Carl’s is open for the season starting today!  What better gift could you give your Valentine than a frozen treat from Fredericksburg’s favorite dessert stop!  Let’s stimulate the economy and get some sundaes!  WhooHoo!

A day dedicated to one of the greatest inventions of all time.  But, somehow I always manage to be without my umbrella on a rainy day.  I have them stashed everywhere, yet, I can never find one.

 
Here are some tips to remember when you are starting the Short Sale process and interviewing potential Listing Agents.
1.  Your first step if you are facing a possible Short Sale on your home is to contact The Homeownership Preservation Foundation.  This is a non-profit organization set up to help families facing foreclosures.  Their hotline is open […]

As I am feeling under the weather today, time to relax and read in the bathtub would be just lovely!

I am proud to be an alumna of Alpha Phi Fraternity which has promoted awareness for Cardiac Care and Research since 1946.  Being a part of an organization that has raised more than $1 million toward this cause has been a lifestyle changing experience for me.  Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.  One in four women […]

I was asked a question today, while showing houses, that I get asked frequently, “What’s the better deal, a short sale or a foreclosure?”  For the first time, I paused before answering.  My answer used to be that buying a foreclosure was definitely a better deal; and for the most part I still thinks this is true.  […]

Oh what would we do without our weatherpersons?  Funny thing about Fredericksburg area weather is that it’s not actually for Fredericksburg.  We either get Sterling, Virginia weather forecasts, Richmond, Virginia forecasts, or Washington, DC weather forecasts.  So, if a Fredericksburgian (did I just make up a word?) never looks prepared for the weather, there’s a […]

Mmmmmm!!!  Stuffed Mushrooms!  In my humble opinion the best stuffed mushrooms in Fredericksburg can be found at Old Towne Steak and Seafood.  But just becuase there’s a mushroom involved doesn’t mean it’s healthy!  These mushrooms are stuffed with crab, covered in gooey cheese, and swimming in a butter sauce.  To-DIE-FOR!

One of my most favorite people @KimWood has been requesting a vegetable holiday for quite some time.  I have not been able to find one until today.  But February 3 is National Carrot Day!  Carrots are a great vegetable!  They are more nutritious when eaten cooked than raw.  Carrots are also extremely filling and are […]