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August 2011 Market Statistics

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Sep 28th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Tweet I’m giving August a thumbs-up, but barely… just barely.  Inventory is pretty low, which is actually a good thing as we head into the fall selling season.  However, rumor has it that banks are releasing a new wave of REO properties in the next month or two.  This should create longer days on market and more months’ inventory.  Unfortunately, […]



There Are No Short Sale Experts

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Aug 22nd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetI get a ton of emails from all over the United States regarding short sales.  In most of the emails I am referred to as a “short sale expert.”  I always cringe at this term.  “Short sale expert.”  BLECH.  What is that anyway?  I also find it fascinating that any real estate agent would want […]



Furry Friday!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Aug 19th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetYou know what the best feeling in the world is?  Giving a deserving cat or dog a forever home!  This week Sarahiously Speaking is featuring two animals who have been at the Fredericksburg SPCA for over a year.  It’s time these furry friends found a permanent home! Meet Lemoncello!      Lemoncello is a 2 […]



Ferry Road Closed August 16-23

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Aug 16th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local, Stafford

TweetUpdate 08/19/2011 – Ferry Road has been reopened!  Work has been completed early and the road is now open to all traffic! This road closure will probably affect more people than one would imagine.  Ferry Road will be closed August 16-23.  The railroad tracks near the the McDonald’s just feet from the Rt3/ Ferry Road intersection […]



July 2011 Market Statistics

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Aug 12th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Tweet Fredericksburg City: 57 days on market – this is 78 days less than in July 2010 Sellers received, on average, 92.5% of their list price when the home sold There is 6.76 months of inventory on the market 17 homes sold in July 2011 – this is the same as July 2010 The most popular price range was $200,000-$299,999. The median sold price was $265,000, compared to $283,250 in July 2010. Financing […]



Fredericksburg City Business Operates Under Different Set of Rules

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Aug 11th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetI’m sitting in my family room at 8:55pm listening to construction vehicles two blocks away.  Some may wonder why I’m listening to construction vehicles at 8:55pm.  Well, the City of Fredericksburg has decided that it’s time to dig up the parking lot at the Dorothy Hart Community Center on Canal Street.  Having just renovated my […]



Is Your REALTOR(R) Missing a Few Tools?

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jul 27th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetThere are few tools of the trade that all REALTORS(R) should have in their possession in order to do their jobs effectively.  Many consumers take it for granted that their REALTOR(R) has all of these tools.  However, in today’s tough market place, many agents are skimping on services that should be part of their REALTOR(R) […]



2011 Fredericksburg Fair

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jul 26th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

Tweet It’s my favorite time of year!  It’s FAIR TIME!  Break out your wallets and pants with elastic waistbands; the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair starts Friday, July 29.  There are so many sites to be seen and events happening at this years Fair.  Here’s a small portion if the schedule. Miss Fredericksburg Fair Pageant – Miss […]



2011 Fredericksburg Fair

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jul 26th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

Tweet It’s my favorite time of year!  It’s FAIR TIME!  Break out your wallets and pants with elastic waistbands; the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair starts Friday, July 29.  There are so many sites to be seen and events happening at this years Fair.  Here’s a small portion if the schedule. Miss Fredericksburg Fair Pageant – Miss […]



June 2011 Market Statistics

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jul 19th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetFredericksburg City: 71 days on market – this is 4 days less than in June 2010 Sellers received, on average, 91.5% of their list price when the home sold There is 5.54 months of inventory on the market 22 homes sold in June 2011 – this is 1 less in June 2010 The most popular price range was $200,000-$299,999. The median sold price was $208,950, compared to $250,000 in June 2010. Financing Terms:  Conventional […]