TweetThere are few tools of the trade that all REALTORS(R) should have in their possession in order to do their jobs effectively.  Many consumers take it for granted that their REALTOR(R) has all of these tools.  However, in today’s tough market place, many agents are skimping on services that should be part of their REALTOR(R) [...]

Tweet It’s my favorite time of year!  It’s FAIR TIME!  Break out your wallets and pants with elastic waistbands; the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair starts Friday, July 29.  There are so many sites to be seen and events happening at this years Fair.  Here’s a small portion if the schedule. Miss Fredericksburg Fair Pageant – Miss [...]

Tweet It’s my favorite time of year!  It’s FAIR TIME!  Break out your wallets and pants with elastic waistbands; the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair starts Friday, July 29.  There are so many sites to be seen and events happening at this years Fair.  Here’s a small portion if the schedule. Miss Fredericksburg Fair Pageant – Miss [...]

TweetFredericksburg City: 71 days on market – this is 4 days less than in June 2010 Sellers received, on average, 91.5% of their list price when the home sold There is 5.54 months of inventory on the market 22 homes sold in June 2011 – this is 1 less in June 2010 The most popular price range was $200,000-$299,999. The median sold price was $208,950, compared to $250,000 in June 2010. Financing Terms:  Conventional [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]