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Is Your Real Estate Advisor Licensed?

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jun 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetI spend a few hours each day answering questions and engaging on social media sites.  About 50% of what I read and write have to do with personal matters.  The other 50% deals with real estate.  Recently I’ve been paying attention to conversations across the nation regarding the distressed real estate market.  I am absolutely […]



Furry Friday!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jun 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetOh Furry Friday!  How I’ve missed you!  I’m getting back into the swing of things and have horribly neglected the already needy animals at the Fredericksburg SPCA.  So, without further ado, let’s see who’s up for adoption!    Meet Snookie! Snookie is an independent gal who likes to be loved on her own terms.  She […]



Addressing The Today Show’s “REALTORS’(R) Tricks” Segment

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jun 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetEarlier this week the Today Show aired a segment on tricks that REALTORS(R) may use in order to increase interest in a property during a down market.  After watching this segment several times, I feel the need to post a rebuttal.  First, let me disclose that I will never declare that all REALTORS(R) are honest when advertising […]



April 2011 Market Statistics

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • May 24th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetFredericksburg City: 89 days on market – this is 26 days less than in April 2010 Sellers received, on average, 91.3% of their list price when the home sold There is 5.12 months of inventory on the market 25 homes sold in April 2011 – this is 6 more in April 2010 The most popular price range was $50,000-$99,999. The median sold price was $205,000, compared to $218,000 in April 2010. Financing Terms:  Conventional […]



Sammy T’s Opens FroYo Shop!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • May 17th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetMy first real job was as a yogurt girl at I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt in Greensboro, NC.  I loved that job.  We got free samples, I could pull a 9 oz sample in a sample cup, the product was fat-free, and I always went home smelling like vanilla.  I’ve missed frozen yogurt terribly since moving […]



Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon This Sunday

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • May 10th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

TweetThe 36th Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon will be run this Sunday, May 15 in Fredericksburg City.  The race will disrupt some daily activities for city residents from 6am-12pm.  The following streets will be closed or have traffic disruption at some point during the race.  I suggest you avoid traveling on these streets all of Sunday morning. Carl D Silver […]



Sarah and the Team Join Champion Homes Realty!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • May 9th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

TweetI am blogging from a new home this morning!  After much deliberation and hours of looking at our business model, the team has decided to move to a new home.  We are now with Champion Homes Realty!  We very much enjoyed our time at Coldwell Banker Elite – Massaponax and we’ll greatly miss our office […]



Fredericksburg Easter Egg Hunt!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Apr 14th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

TweetIt’s that time again!  The Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Kenmore Memorial Park is this Saturday, April 16!   This event is sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and the Fredericksburg Jaycees.  Bring your children to find Easter eggs and take pictures with the Easter Bunny!  The Bunny will arrive at the park at approximately 12pm.  The […]



March 2011 Market Statistics

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Apr 14th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetFredericksburg City: 45 days on market – this is 17 days less than in March 2010 Sellers received, on average, 94.1% of their list price when the home sold There is 5.45 months of inventory on the market 22 homes sold in March 2011 – this is 6 more in March 2010 The most popular price range was $50,000-$99,999. The median sold price was $127,450, compared to $219,425 in March 2010. Financing Terms:  Conventional […]



What Happens During a Government Shut Down?

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Apr 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

TweetAs a government shutdown looms for the nation, many people are asking what a government shut down will mean to them.  Here is a brief overview of who will be closed and who will be open during the shut down. National Parks, museums, and monuments will be closed.  Hope you didn’t plan on visiting DC […]