The first Fair Housing laws passed in 1866 with  the Civil Rights Act; which prohibits all racial discrimination in the sale and rental of property.  It took another 102 years (1968) for the government to add color, religion, and national origin to the list of protected classes.  Always on the cutting edge of controversial legislation, Virginia did […]

Fredericksburg City: 47 days on market – this is 103 days less than in February 2010 Sellers received, on average, 87.8% of their list price when the home sold There is 9.54 months of inventory on the market 13 homes sold in February 2011 – this is 1 more in February 2010 The most popular price range was $50,000-$149,999 and $200,000-$299,999. The median sold price was $155,000, compared to $217,450 in February 2010. Financing […]

Well,a week after a tornado ripped through the real estate social media world, Daniel Rothamel has responded.  I’m gonna give some link love and let you read it by clicking In Which I Explain My Decision to Retire the Stripes.  I mentioned in my first post regarding this situation that Daniel doesn’t need the stripes.  […]

The Lones Group Sues The Real Estate Zebra I’ve spent the past few days mulling over a situation that has come to light through social media.  On Friday, February 25, Inman News reported that The Lones Group is suing Virginia REALTOR(R) and real estate blogger, Daniel Rothamel, and the Strong Team REALTORS(R)for Daniel’s use of […]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!  Why not give the gift of a loving home to an animal in need this year?  Here are three adorable pets up for adoption at the Fredericksburg SPCA.  Meet Bear and Buster!             Bear is 9 years old Golden Retriever/ Austrailian Sheppard mix.  She […]

It’s the beginning of 2011, but let’s look back at the 10 most expensive homes sold in 2010 in the Fredericksburg area.  The Fredericksburg area includes Fredericksburg City, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, Caroline County, Orange County, and King George County.  All information and photos are courtesy of the Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc, the local […]

Fredericksburg City: 94 days on market – this is 36 days more than in December 2009 Sellers received, on average, 89.61% of their list price when the home sold There is 11.23 months of inventory on the market 13 homes sold in December 2010 – this is 5 less in December 2009 The most popular price range was $250,000-$299,999.    The median sold price was $265,000, compared to $251,756 in December 2009 Financing Terms:  […]

  Some of you may have noticed my lack of posts the last few months.  Well, there’s a very good reason for it.  My husband and I welcomed our first child into the world on November 30, 2010.  I took a few months off to prepare for his arrival and have been on maternity leave […]

Looking for something to do this Halloween weekend?  Here’s a list of activities that may just fit the bill. The Fredericksburg Jaycees Haunted House This is the 35th year of the Fredericksburg Jaycees Haunted House.  This year’s event is conveniently located in Central Park at the old Bogey’s near the old Ice Park (new go-cart […]

Fredericksburg City: 59 days on market – this is 74 days less than in September 2009 Sellers received, on average, 92.95% of their list price when the home sold There is 7.29 months of inventory on the market 21 homes sold in September 2010 – this is 2 more in September 2009 The most popular price range was $250,000-$299,999.    The median sold price was $270,000, compared to $250,000 in September 2009 Financing […]