Fredericksburg City: 51 days on market – this is 55 days less than in June 2009 Sellers received, on average, 93.81% of their list price when the home sold There is 9.76 months of inventory on the market 17 homes sold in June 2010 – this is 12 less than in June 2009 The most popular price range was $250,000-$299,999.    The median sold price was $250,00000, compared to $259,900 in June 2009 Financing [...]

Short sale transactions are like snowflakes, no two deals are alike.  However, there are some parts of short sales that are the same from bank to bank and transaction to transaction.  I have updated my Short Sales Tab to reflect some of the constants in short sales.  I hope you find the information useful.  As [...]

The 4th of July is a fantastic time to be in and around the Fredericksburg area.  The rich Revolutionary War history and Fredericksburg’s part in masterminding and securing America’s freedom makes this our own special holiday.  If you are looking for something to do this weekend, here is a list I’ve compiled.         [...]

As the market changes, so does the way we handle certain transactions.  I have updated the Foreclosure section of Sarahiously Speaking to give more up-to-date information about the foreclosure process in Virginia and purchasing properties at the courthouse steps and purchasing REO properties.  I hope you find the new information useful.  And, as always, feel [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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:  [...]