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May 2010 Market Statistics

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jun 16th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Fredericksburg City: 145 days on market – this is 21 days more than in May 2009 Sellers received, on average, 80.7% of their list price when the home sold There is 11 months of inventory on the market 16 homes sold in May 2010 – this is 4 more than in May 2009 The most popular price range was $250,000-$299,999.    The median sold price was $212,500, compared to $103,500 in May 2009 Financing […]



Furry Fridays!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jun 11th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

Nothing says a great summer like the adoption of a new pet!  Let’s see who the Fredericksburg SPCA has available today!  Meet Trixie! Trixie is a 10-12 month old female bobtail.  She is just the cutest little girl.  She loves to play and window watch.  She enjoys being the center of attention and playing with […]



Fredericksburg Soap Box Derby – June 12, 2010

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jun 11th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

It’s that time of year again!  The 14th Annual Rappahannock Regional Soap Box Derby is this Saturday.  William Street will be closed from College Ave to Washington Ave.  The sewer construction at William Street and Kenmore Ave will not impede race day.  Opening Ceremonies start at 8am and races begin at 9am.  If you would […]



April 2010 Market Statistics

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jun 9th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Fredericksburg City: 122 days on market – this is 27 days more than in April 2009 Sellers received, on average, 81.77% of their list price when the home sold There is 9.27 months of inventory on the market 18 homes sold in April 2010 – this is 5 more than in April 2009 The most popular price range was $200,000-$249,999.    The median sold price was $222,000, compared to $210,000 in April 2009 Financing […]



Mother’s Day Brunch Options

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • May 3rd, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

This weekend will be a busy one in Fredericksburg.  The University of Mary Washington graduates on Saturday and Mother’s Day is on Sunday.  If you haven’t already done so, you need to make reservations for Mother’s Day brunch now!  Here are a few of my favorite places for brunch: Jake and Mike’s – 806 William […]



March 2010 Market Statistics

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Apr 13th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Fredericksburg City: 67 days on market – this is 15 days more than in March 2009 Sellers received, on average, 87.02% of their list price when the home sold There is 13.07 months of inventory on the market 13 homes sold in March 2010 – this is 1 less than in March 2009 The most popular price range was $200,000-$249,999.    The median sold price was $218,750, compared to $185,000 in March 2009 Financing Terms:  […]



Furry Fridays!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Apr 9th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Meet Lina!
Lina is a short-haired Calico female.  She is looking for a family that enjoys cuddling and petting her.  Some may call her needy, she prefers to be called co-dependent.  Lina is vocally grateful for opening your home to her and will be a member of the family in no time.  She enjoys running and […]



Who Can Get a Loan Modification?

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Mar 23rd, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Ahhhh… the new million dollar question.  So, we’ve all heard that HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program) is supposed to save defaulting home owners from the disaster that is short sales and foreclosure.  But, you may have noticed that not many consumers who are in distress are actually being approved to modify their loans.  Well, there […]



Time to Spring Forward!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Mar 12th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

 
Just what I needed, less hours in my day.  But alas, the time has come for us to spring forward an hour this Sunday,     March 14 at 2am.   (Yes, this means I will be grumpy Monday – Thursday while my body adjusts to the time change).
 
This is also a good time  to change your smoke detector […]



February 2010 Market Statistics

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Mar 11th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Fredericksburg City:

161 days on market – this is 5 days less more in February 2009
Sellers received, on average, 89.36% of their list price when the home sold
There is 15.4 months of inventory on the market
11 homes sold in February 2010 – this is 1 less than in February 2009
The most popular price range was $150,000-$199,999 and $250,000-$299,999.   
The median sold price was $213,900, compared to $208,950 in February 2009
Financing Terms:  Conventional – 3, […]