Average Days On Market....Is It A True Indicator? - 08/31/11 10:56 AM
An excellent look on the days on market -- there are so many reasons why a house may appear to have been listed for a long period of time.  Particularly in the market we are currently experiencing. 
Via Rob Thomas Bristol Tn-Va Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro (Heritage Homes at Sixth Street,Inc CALL....423-341-6954):
Average Days On Market....Is It A True Indicator?
I get this question all the time and it got me to thinking...Are average days on the market a true indicator? In my opinion no!
Most people when they see that a property was on the market for 400 days that it just … (2 comments)

FRONT ROYAL VA - LOG HOME - 153 Wren Road - Point O'Woods, Warren County - 08/09/11 05:03 PM
FRONT ROYAL VA - LOG HOME - 153 Wren Road - Point O'Woods, Warren County Priced at $165,000
SOLD FOR $165,000 ON FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Commuter-Friendly 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Log Home on 1 Acre Minutes From The Town of Front Royal, Skyline Drive, Shenandoah River, Area Vineyards, and the Northern Virginia 4-H Education Center.

Open and airy interior with vaulted ceilings, skylights, exposed log beams.  Large kitchen with center island and cherry cabinetry, living room with stone fireplace and doors to wrap around deck, master bedroom with large walk-in closet, full walkout basement offers opportunity for future expansion. 

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Seven Ways To Kill Your Dryer - 08/07/11 09:02 AM
In reading Jay's blog this morning, I thought it was very important to share.  It is amazing to think that all these photos are from the same house -- one dryer venting system (if that is what you want call it!)
Via Jay Markanich - Virginia Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
One of the most dangerous appliances in the house is the dryer.  Not maintained, or incorrectly vented, it can burn the house down!  And they do, tens of thousands of times a year in this country.
Can I introduce you to seven ways to kill your dryer?
In home … (2 comments)

Bank Discounts My Short Sale Even More - Buyer Saves Almost Another $15k! - 08/03/11 09:04 PM
Bank Discounts A Short Sale Even More - Buyer Saves Almost Another $15k!
After waiting for over a month (and 2 negotiators later) my phone rings today. 

 
Listing Agent:  The new negotiator is requesting a few changes to the contract from your client.  The new price is nearly $15,000 less than what our ratified contract is for.
Me:  I'm sorry I think I my phone is not working right.  What did you say?
Listing Agent:  The bank will do the deal, but they need a new contract for almost $15,000 less that what we are currently ratified for. 
Me:  … (1 comments)

 
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