July 2009 
There are 8 blog entries for July 2009.
When It Pays To Get the Thumbs Up
Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 4:01pm. 128 Views, 0 Comments.
Have you ever seen that old Maxwell House commerical? It's early morning, and there's a couple sitting on their back deck, enjoying each other's company while enjoying a cup of coffee. Haven't we all enjoyed similar moments? A cool morning or evening on the deck, with our favorite beverage, enjoying the relative peace and quiet, and beauty that surrounds us.
The deck is one feature many home buyers are looking for when shopping for a home. One of the attractions of the Stafford and Fredericksburg area, and Virginia as a whole, is the temperate climate. Outside of a couple of Winter months, our climate is quite comfortable. So, spending time outside, on the deck, just makes sense, whether its lighting up the barbeque or…
New and Easy Area Home Search
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 at 5:13pm. 165 Views, 0 Comments.
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Take a look and keep coming back. If you need more information than provided, don’t hesitate to call me.
Do Fredericksburg Homeowners Have a LUST Problem?
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 at 6:43pm. 147 Views, 0 Comments.
"Approximately two-thirds of lawsuits brought against real estate brokers are filed by dissatisfied purchasers, involving allegations of misrepresentation, negligence or fraud."
Realtor Institute of Virginia
Have you ever heard the term, "buyer's remorse"? Most of us have experienced it, more than once. You pay a price, normally, a substantial price, for an item that's the apple of your eye, only to find out later, it wasn't as "cool", or neat, or necessary as you previously thought. There are some things avoidable in life, but temptation doesn't appear to be one of them. Often we purchase things we don't need, only to have regrets later.
Buying a home in Fredericksburg, Stafford, or anywhere for that matter, and doing it in a way that…
A Wallpaper Redux?
Monday, July 20th, 2009 at 8:40am. 152 Views, 0 Comments.
Last week I ran across two articles that claimed Wallpaper is making a comeback. While I’ve certainly heard stranger things, I had to wonder what sources these writers used in making this claim.
In the real estate business, at least from a Realtor’s perspective, marketing homes whose walls are plastered with wallpaper, can sometimes be challenging at best. While, from time to time, wallpaper, tastefully done, may provide a unique look to a property, more frequently, its can be an eyesore and a hurdle to overcome to successfully market a home.
The Associated Press began last week’s story by saying that this spring, Oprah declared wallpaper was back in vogue. According to their report, if a homeowner is “looking for drama, texture warmth and…
It Takes A New Village
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 at 4:25pm. 197 Views, 0 Comments.
Old Town Fredericksburg is one of the Commonwealth's most popular tourist locations. Its "quaintness" factor makes it a "must do" when visiting this region. With the historic sites, featured attractions, brick walk-ways bordered by stores and restaurants, Old Town is full of attractions for the entire family.
While reproducing the originality of Fredericksburg isn't possible, recreating its atmosphere is.
Bringing the old town atmosphere into the present is a popular trend that's manifested itself in the development of new towns across America since the 1980s. This New Urbanism, the urban planning and and real estate development movement which arose in the last couple of decades, has made its mark recently in New Town Williamsburg, and is the…
His Needs, Her Needs
Thursday, July 9th, 2009 at 8:53am. 146 Views, 0 Comments.
Have you ever heard the popular phrase, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” when discussing the differnces between men and women? Of course, as many people know, that phrase comes from the title of the best selling book by John Gray, written in 1992. While the title is often remembered, the subtitle, which is the essence of Gray’s book, is rarely, if ever cited. That is, “A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your Relationships.”
The author’s focus is on the differences between behaviors and desires of men and women. From there, the book centers on recognizing these differences and learning to communicate effectively to meet the needs of each party. Understanding the expectations of one another, and…
How Much Tax is Enough?
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 at 8:49am. 146 Views, 0 Comments.
The nationwide push to get the ear of elected officials found its way into Stafford on Independence Day. Like many local communities across the county, a T.E.A. (Taxed Enough Already) party took place at the Courthouse.
What began earlier this year, and significantly this Spring, on April 15th, that saw hundreds of thousands of citizens gather in more than 800 cities across America, to voice their opposition to what they characterize as "out of control" spending, has continued to gain traction, and is alive and well in the Stafford and Fredericksburg, VA area.
The local turnout was in the hundreds, and according to the organizer, Vince Ellis, that number was higher than expected. According to Ellis, the event was, "A celebration of the holiday as…
Short Sales - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!
Friday, July 3rd, 2009 at 7:18am. 140 Views, 0 Comments.
The term "Short Sale" has become common place in housing markets over the past few years. Yet, for many, what a short sale is, and how it becomes a reality, is still a mystery. A short sale is a sale of real estate in which the proceeds from the sale are less than, or “short of”, what’s owed on the balance of the loan securing the property being sold.
The Good
At first glimpse, one might wonder why a lender would ever entertain such an arrangment, accepting less than what's owed on a loan. In most cases, the owner(s) are "upside down" with their mortgage. In other words, they owe more than their property is currently worth. While there are various reasons why owners are in their current distressed state, the good news is that banks have begun…
Beware The Shadow
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