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How Long Does Short Sale Approval Take?

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jan 8th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Ahhhh… the million dollar question.  It will cost us a million dollars to come close to a precise answer and I could make a million dollars by selling the secret to forcing banks to approve short sales in a timely manner.   But let’s see if I can give you a bit of an answer for this question that […]



Furry Friday!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Jan 8th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Hello Everyone!  I took a little break from posting, but I’m back and excited about the New Year!  I am especially excited about all of the pet adoptions that took place over the holidays.  I hope that each new pet brings joy and laughter to your homes! 
Let’s see who’s up for adoption this week at […]



November 2009 Market Statistics

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Dec 15th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Fredericksburg City:

116 days on market – this is 52 days less than in November 2008
Sellers received, on average, 87.9% of their list price when the home sold
There is 5.93 months of inventory on the market
27 homes sold in November 2009 – this is 16 more than in November 2008
The most popular price range was $200,000-$249,999.   
The median sold price was $242,800, compared to $94,900 in November 2008
Financing Terms:  Conventional – […]



Furry Friday!

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Dec 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

The holidays are the perfect time to open your home to a new family member.  Let’s see who is up for adoption at the Fredericksburg SPCA this week!
Meet Yogi!
Yogi is Labrador retriever, rottweiler mix.  Yogi is sweet and gentle with a little bit of a shy side, but he warms up to you very quickly.  […]



City Council Steals the Spirit of Christmas

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Dec 3rd, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events, RealEstate.Local

Small town living is always interesting and Fredericksburg, Virginia is no exception.  Fredericksburg will be holding its annual Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 5.  However, something will be noticeably different during this year’s parade.  There will be no candy thrown from floats or handed out to parade attendees.  Turkey Hill will also not be allowed […]



It’s the Season of Giving

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Dec 1st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Whose wish will you be granting this Christmas?
Please remember to donate to your favorite charity. 



Keys to Short Sale Success

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Dec 1st, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

As a short sale listing agent, I get asked a plethora of questions regarding this difficult and frustrating transaction.  One of the most popular questions is the key to success when listing a short sale.  I wish there was an easy answer.  I wish there was one thing I could tell agents and consumers that […]



Virginia’s Smoking Ban Starts Tomorrow

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Nov 30th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

There are two sides to this coin, well, maybe three.  On one side we have the non-smokers who have been anxiously awaiting December 1, 2009 to finally roll around.  One the other side we have the smokers who are upset that they will no longer be able to enjoy a cigarette with their meal.  And […]



Put It In Writing

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Nov 19th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Each market in the real estate cycle has its own nuances.  The current market is full of negotiations.  It’s like watching a ping pong match between buyers and sellers.  Each side trying to get the most out of their play.  Because of the increase in negotiations many consumers are asking their REALTOR(R) to present verbal […]



8 Questions to Ask a Potential Short Sale Listing Agent

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Nov 16th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

I never set out to become a short sale listing agent.  You would have to be absolutely crazy to purposely pursue this line of work.  However, my business partner and I have found that we are better than average at getting this type of transaction to the closing table.  However, not every REALTOR(R) is equipped […]