Market Report: October 2011 Saint Albans WV Homes - 10/31/11 10:04 PM
Saint Albans WV Homes were creeping up on home buyers in October. 26 homes found new owners and completed escrow. This was an almost 20% improvement over October 2010.
The Saint Albans market is always strong and great for resale value. While having a lower average sale price than some other communities, it certainly makes up for it with the average days on the market being only 56!
If you are thinking of buying in the Saint Albans WV area, please contact me and let me assist you in your home search!
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Market Report: October 2011 Cross Lanes WV Homes - 10/31/11 09:40 PM
Cross Lanes WV homeowners had a frightful time in October. Only 7 homes sold this month, while during the same period last year 9 homes completed escrow.
While the "largest un-incorporated city in America" saw a small decrease in sales, Cross Lanes, WV homeowners should not fear. The community is still a great place to live and the homes are always a good investment.
According to the multiple listing service, the average $166,642, or 91% of original price.
The homes also don't haunt the market, only staying on average for 81 days!
If you are looking to sale your Cross Lanes, WV … (0 comments)

Market Report: October 2011 Charleston WV Homes - 10/31/11 09:21 PM
If you are selling your Charleston, WV home the market looks to be in your favor. During this month, 44 homes sold within the city limits of Charleston. This is a 13.5% increase over October 2010.
This was quite an eclectic month. Some of the homes in Charleston sold, included one fixer upper that was 84% off the asking price for a final of $3,000. No that was not a typo!
On the other end, a $678,000 home sold for $650,000 after 143 days on the market.
Overall, October was a good month for Charleston, WV homes. The average days on the … (2 comments)

Mortgage Rates for Charleston, WV homes remain steady. - 10/27/11 06:56 PM
Mortgage Rates for your Charleston, WV home remain steady according to a Freddie Mac Weekly Primary Mortgage Rate Survey.
The 15 year fixed rate idles at 3.38% for the second week in a row. The 30 year fixed rate mortgage for Charleston, WV homes did drop from 4.11% to 4.10%.
If you are in the market for a home in the Charleston, WV area, these low rates still present a good opportunity to buy now if you are ready.
If you need help in your home search, and not currently working with a REALTOR, I would be more than happy … (0 comments)

Grass Isn't Always Greener - 10/26/11 09:54 PM
Maybe you have been looking for a home for awhile. You have found some that you like and you have found some that you love!
Then why not make an offer? Your neighbor told you that the house down the street is coming on the market and you have always admired it. What great fun it would be to live in such a beautiful home!
Maybe you should wait on that house. Maybe you should wait on another house that might come on the market soon. You can always come back to that one house you loved right? I mean no … (2 comments)

Buyer's Market doesn't mean Fire Sale. - 10/26/11 09:44 PM

A Buyer's Market doesn't mean FIRE SALE for Charleston, WV homes! As with all markets, the housing sector has it's ups and downs. Supply and demand. When there are more buyers than there are sellers, we have a Seller's Market. Housing prices head upward as more people are trying to buy fewer homes.
On the flip side, when we have more Charleston WV homes than we do buyer's, prices drop as we are in a Buyer's Market.
What this does not mean is that every single seller is desperate and will accept offers of 50% off the current list price. This … (2 comments)

Buy Low! Buy Now! Charleston WV Homes a good choice for the ready buyer. - 10/25/11 12:22 AM
Watch the news for any length of time and you are sure to be reminded that home values are falling faster than a lead balloon. If you were thinking of buying a Charleston, WV home, this current state of affairs may have you second-guessing that decision.
 
Home values may be dipping right now, but you should remember that buying a house is a long term investment and that all markets are cyclical.
 
The Charleston, WV home market is also fairly stable compared to the national average and not prone to the extreme high and lows others experience. … (0 comments)

Mortgage Rates for a Charleston WV home stay steady - 10/20/11 12:13 PM
After a jump last week in the Freddie Mac Weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the mortgage rates for your Charleston, WV home stay steady.
The 15 year fixed rate moved from 3.37% to 3.38%, while the 30 year fixed rate dropped to 4.11% down from 4.12% the week prior.
All in all, rates are still at an all time low and it is a great time to buy a Charleston, WV home if you are ready and financially able.
The rates quoted are an average of the rates locked in. Your individual rate may vary due to credit score or other factors. Please speak to a Charleston, … (1 comments)

2011 Trick or Treat Times in Charleston, WV. - 10/19/11 02:36 PM
2011 Trick or Treat Times in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Trick or Treat in The City of Charleston, WV will be Monday, October 31 between 6pm and 8pm.
If you prefer the indoor type, the Charleston Town Center Mall will be hosting a Trick or Treat on Thursday October 27th during the hours of 6pm until 7pm. At 7:15pm there will be a costume contest at Macy's Court and hosted by Electric 102.7.
The City of South Charleston, WV will be hosting their Trick or Treat times on Monday the 31st from 6pm til 8pm.
Saint Albans, WV citizens will be handing out goodies … (3 comments)

Have a scary good time at these Charleston, WV area haunted houses! - 10/19/11 02:09 PM
With a nip in the air and leaves crunching under your feet, it can only mean that we are in the fall season and that it must be time for Halloween! As the sun sets in October and the moon peaks out over the cloudy sky, the ghouls, goblins and things that go "bump" in the night come out for mischievous fun.  
If you are having a hard time locating a ghoulish place in Charleston, WV area, check the list below for some frightful fun:
What is better than crawling through a barn? Crawling through The Haunted Barn in Winfield, WV with ghouls and … (13 comments)

Should I rent or buy a Charleston, WV home? - 10/19/11 01:28 PM
 
To rent or buy a Charleston, WV home, that is the question! While it is doubtful William Shakespeare would have the answer to that question, my reply would be to buy!
 
I am not saying that because I am a REALTOR. There are some people that absolutely should NOT be buying a home. But if you are ready and financially able, then there is no time like the present.  Let’s review the numbers and the emotions of buying versus renting in the Charleston, WV area.
 
I reviewed some local property manager websites and found a good subject property … (0 comments)

Friday Financial: Charleston WV Homes just got slightly more expensive. - 10/14/11 01:32 PM
Charleston WV homes just got slightly more expensive due to an increase in the mortgage interest rate. According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey on October 13, 2011,
The average 30 year fixed went from below 4% to 4.12%. The 15 year fixed jumped less than 10 points to 3.37%.
The change in interest rates will have added an additional $966.60 at the end of a 15 year loan. While the increase only adds $5.37 each month, if this is an upward trend, the cost will only continue to climb higher and higher as well.
Like they say, there … (0 comments)

My Elevator Speech: Just call me Sherlock Claus the Olympian! - 10/12/11 12:38 PM
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I am Sherlock Claus The Olympian! My name is Dale Samples and I am a REALTOR serving the Charleston, WV area.
I am like Sherlock Holmes searching for the right Charleston WV home for buyers, and I am like an Olympian jumping off hurdles solving problems that arise during escrow. Lastly I am like Santa Claus when I am able to deliver the keys to the first time buyer's new home in the Charleston WV area!
If you are need of a REALTOR in the Charleston, WV area, give me a call at (304) 741 4705. I will be glad … (6 comments)

Low Mortgage Rates Equal A Great Time to Buy A Charleston, WV Home! - 10/08/11 03:23 AM
Leaves are not the only thing falling this October. Interest rates continue to slide downward. The low mortgage rates equal a great time to buy a Charleston WV home.  According to a recent Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey, a 30 year fixed rate mortgage is 3.94%, while a 15 year mortgage is 3.26%.
 
What does this mean for someone looking to buy a home in the Charleston WV area? You could save enough money to pay for a nice college for the children, or stash away a good amount for retirement. 
 
According to a recent market report from the Kanawha Valley Board of … (2 comments)

Friday Foto: How to travel between gas stations - 10/07/11 01:26 PM

At 9 MPG, this is the answer on how to get from one gas station to the next! My beloved 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. I had long wanted one exactly like this and was finally able to purchase one in late 2005. Unfortunately, because of a change in circumstances and partly due that I was no longer able to maintain the car with my skill set, I sold it in 2009.
I took this photo not long after buying the car. It is at the WV State Capitol Complex in front of the West Virginia Veteran's Memorial.
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Charleston WV Rod Run & Doo Wop - 10/07/11 01:16 PM
The Sixth Annual Charleston WV Rod Run & Doo Wop returns to the capital city this weekend. Running from Wednesday October 5 to Sunday October 9, 2011, the Charleston WV Rod Run & Doo Wop offers a step back in time when hundreds of cars from the 40's, 50's, 60', 70's and on up to modern show cars will line the Kanawha Boulevard.
There will be many exciting events such as a burnout contest, concerts, and even a ladies car maintenance seminar at the Charleston House Hotel.
Visit theRod Run official home page for a full detailed schedule. The weatherman said … (0 comments)

Jay's School of Inspectology - Fall/Winter Seasonal Chores List - 10/05/11 06:25 PM
As the leaves change their colors and eventually fall to the ground, that can only mean one thing! Fall is here, with winter not far behind.
Jay Markanich of Bristow, Virginia provides some great tips to get your Charleston, WV home ready for fall and winter.
Preventative Home Maintenance is key to protecting your biggest investment.
Via Jay Markanich - Virginia Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
It's that time of year again.  Fall and winter provide excellent opportunities to do some sprucing up and getting ready for the season ahead.  So, once again, it's time for: 
Jay's List!
Specifically, the … (0 comments)

If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you? - 10/01/11 04:29 PM
The answer is Yes! That is if it is Bridge Day at the New River Gorge Bridge, the third largest arch bridge in the world, in West Virginia.
Come October 15, 2011 people will do that as we celebrate the 32nd Annual Bridge Day.
Every year approximately 80,000 people flock to the Route 19 New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia to watch as brave folks B.A.S.E. jump and rappel off a platform almost 900 feet above the river below.
This is the only day you are legally allowed to B.A.S.E jump (parachute off fixed items) off the bridge. Surprisingly in over 30 … (5 comments)

New Listing: 312 Joseph Street, Charleston WV 25301 - 10/01/11 04:28 PM

SOLD: May 30, 2012.
Just available! 312 Joseph Street, Charleston WV is a two story home that can easily be converted back into a duplex for great rental income. I estimate once renovated, each apartment would bring $800 a month total gross income.
The home features 5 bedrooms and two full baths in over 1200 square feet.
Conveniently located only two blocks from the Charleston Town Center Mall.
312 Joseph Street has been vacant for several years but does feature beautiful wood ceilings and a very nice stone fireplace.
While this is not for the causal home buyer, 312 Joseph Street, Charleston WV … (10 comments)

 
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