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Looking Back on 2008
A look in the rearview mirror at the real estate market for 2008. | 0 comments ›› more ...
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Real Estate Market Update
November numbers show some signs of hope but a few areas of concern, one of those being Rappahannock County. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Another Bailout?
The National Association of Homebuilders is next up to ask for government help. Just say no! | 0 comments ›› more ...
VA Homeowners Alliance
A new voice for Virginia Homeowners! | 0 comments ›› more ...
October Local Market Numbers
A look at the October numbers for Rappahannock County and some of our neighbors. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Distorted Inventory Numbers?
Falling housing inventory numbers the last few months have been viewed as good news. What if that's only part of the picture? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Ten Cents
"For want of a nail the shoe was lost..." Ten cents and the story it tells in the foreclosure crisis. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Self-Contained?
How is it possible we're on the verge of risking $700 billion of taxpayer money without addressing the root cause of the current mess? | 0 comments ›› more ...
The Right House
How to find the perfect home for your family where all your dreams come true! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Poplar Springs Goes Green
Poplar Springs Inn & Spa goes greener! | 0 comments ›› more ...
10% Foreclosures in Rappahannock
10% of the current real estate inventory in Rappahannock are foreclosures or short sales. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Green Olympics?
The Beijing Olympics may not be quite as green as advertised, but get a load of these buildings! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Housing Bill's Impacts
The housing bill looks likely to finally pass next week. How will it affect our local real estate market? | 0 comments ›› more ...
June Real Estate Statistics
The June statistics are up and there's quite a bit of good news! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Ben Stein Takes the Long View
Ben Stein says it's a great time to be investing in real estate. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Who's Protecting Who?
The real estate industry needs to work on its public perception. Here's a good place to start! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Short Sale Story
Short sales just don't seem to be getting any easier. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Selling Agent Bonuses
Selling agent bonuses are appearing everywhere and they're a really bad idea! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Too Much Inventory
May's numbers are out. The good news: Sales are up! Bad news: Inventory remains stubbornly high. | 0 comments ›› more ...
The Buyer's MLS
Need more information on properties that are short sales, foreclosures or just vacant? Here's a source with comments and photos taken from the buyers perspective. | 0 comments ›› more ...
It's a Great Time to Buy
I haven't lost my mind! And I didn't "drink the Kool-Aid". I'm just taking the longer view. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Tougher Lending Standards
Apparently someone thinks there are too many buyers out there. Already tough lending standards are poised to get even tougher. | 0 comments ›› more ...
The End of Cathedral Ceilings
Be careful what you buy now! You just might want to sell it in the future! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Local Reps Vote No!
The "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008" came up for a vote in Congress last week. So how come local Congressmen all voted "no"? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Where Are The Move Up Buyers?
First time home buyers start the chain. But where is the next rung? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Odds and Ends
A few things in the real estate world I'm mulling over. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Getting It Wrong
Real estate agents who provide inaccurate information or who leave important info out do potential buyers a disservice. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Rappahannock County March Numbers
The March, 2008 real estate statistics for Rappahannock County. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Three Media Outlooks on Real Estate
The VAR CEO points out some interesting media coverage of the real estate market. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Sub Prime Mortgage Map
The New York Branch of the Federal Reserve has an interesting map tool. How bad is the sub prime crisis in this area? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Rural Connectivity
High speed internet is available in rural areas, but expect limited choices and/or higher costs. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Rappahannock County Land Sales
A look at 2008 land sales in Rappahannock County. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Dual Agency Discussion
Dual Agency has outlived its usefulness, if it every had any! | 0 comments ›› more ...
House in Amissville
Here's how one local home fared in the current real estate market. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Financial Markets - Local Real Estate
What are the short and long term impacts of the latest financial turmoil on our local real estate market? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Three Boxes
Appraisals have always had the ability to wreck a perfectly good deal. Now they're even trickier. | 0 comments ›› more ...
KB Leaves and More
All real estate is local, but sometimes national developments do affect our local market. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Attending a Real Estate Auction
Last night I went to see local properties being auctioned off. It was an interesting experience. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Squatting in Your Own Home
Foreclosure news from other parts of the country. | 0 comments ›› more ...
What's New in Richmond
The legislature and the courts made decisions this week that impact the local real estate market. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Remodel With Less Waste
Save yourself some money while remodeling and help save the planet too! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Days on Market Change
The local Multiple Listing Service is changing how they calculate days on market. It's a bad idea! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Rapp County Real Estate Numbers
Here are the January Rappahannock County real estate statistics. | 0 comments ›› more ...
A Chance to Help
Brian Breeden has a long hard road ahead. Here's how you can help. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Rappahannock Real Estate Market
An overview of the real estate market in Rappahannock County. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Choosing A Real Estate Agent
There's a lot at stake when you choose a real estate agent. Being prepared can help you make a smart decision. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Wrong Focus
Panic in Washington and in the financial markets has lead to some quick action. Too bad they aren't taking time to find a thoughtful solution! | 0 comments ›› more ...
It's Time - Smoking or Not?
It's time to tell prospective buyers whether a property is occupied by smokers or not. Disclosure will actually be better for everyone! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Rappahannock Real Estate Market
The December numbers are out! Take a look at the specifics on the Rappahannock County real estate market. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Fair Tax and Real Estate
With Mike Huckabee's win in Iowa it's a good time to take a look at the real estate implications of the fair tax proposal. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Ban Plastic Bags
Rappahannock County has the chance to shake things up a little. Those ubiquitous, flimsy, ugly plastic shopping bags are a blight in more ways than one. What if getting rid of them also provided economic and PR benefits to the county? | 1 comment ›› more ...
Stealing Copper
With copper thefts on the rise up and down the east coast, real estate agents need to think about how the protect properties and clients. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Good News - Tax Relief
There's finally a little good real estate news from Washington, DC as the Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief Act gets passed by the house and awaits the President's signature. | 1 comment ›› more ...
Real Estate's Conflict of Interest
Whether you're buying or selling a home, make sure your real estate agent represents your interests only. Having an agent playing both sides of a deal can cost you money and peace of mind. | 0 comments ›› more ...