fredericksburg virginia: Fredericksburg Va Real Estate - 05/11/07 09:53 AM
Although I tout my blog as being "Musings about historic Fredericksburg Virginia . . ." think it is time to get back to some information about the Fredericksburg Va real estate market.
An excellent indication of the health of the real estate market is how long it takes homes to sell. There … (3 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Timing Is Everything - 05/09/07 05:56 AM
Have been in the real estate business in the Fredericksburg Virginia area since 1989. Have been trying to assist sellers and buyers in Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, King George County, Orange County, Caroline County, and the City of Fredericksburg since then.
Am not much for superstitions but . . .
Why is … (11 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: The Beauty of Virginia - 05/02/07 07:08 AM
The time is approaching, rapidly I will tell you, for you "Baby Boomers" to make an extremely important decision in your life (or lives if appropriate).
Retirement is just around the corner and you will have to decide where you want to live.
We in the real estate profession have experienced the trauma … (4 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Public Perception - 05/01/07 07:01 AM
Ladies and gentlemen of the public lend me your ears.
In spite of what your perception of what a real estat agent may be, please do not judge us by the actions of a few.
We come from many walks of life. Some of us have a past that is golden and some … (6 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Blogging Through the Night - 04/28/07 06:01 AM
It's incredible.
When I logged into Active Rain this morning I saw that there were at least 20 postings so far this morning. Folks, I am located on the right coast of the USA (in beautiful and historic Fredericksburg Virginia) and it was about 0600 (6:00am for the uninitiated). When I checked, … (5 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: I Surrender! - 04/27/07 01:53 PM
For those who do not know me well . . .
I am a competitor. I hate to lose. I will not give up without a fight. Nonetheless, the time has come that I have recognized I will not succeed in an endeavor I had just recently undertaken.
I knew at a … (11 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Fredericksburg Virginia - its quaint streets - 04/26/07 07:18 AM
Fredericksburg Virginia, an historic city located 50 miles south of Washington DC and 50 miles north of Richmond Virginia, appeals to many tourists who come to the area to visit the many Civil War battlefields within a short driving distance from the city.
There are many quaint streets within the city. Some are … (8 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: OK Folks, who's doing all of the blogging work? - 04/24/07 08:53 AM
Here I am sitting in my one person (didn't say man because it may not be politically correct in this venue) office deciding how to amass all of the points I see some of my colleagues showing. Not that points are that important (just repeating what some have written) in this blogging … (9 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: The Clock Has Started - 04/09/07 05:41 AM
Traditionally, this time of the year people start to look for their new home if moving is in their future. Believe it or not, the school year is just about to end. Those with families want to get the ball rolling so that they can get the children into the new … (7 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Holiday Activity - 04/09/07 05:34 AM
The Easter weekend has passed.
When I did my daily MLS update I saw that activity over the weekend was minimal here in the Fredericksburg Virginia area.
Went to ActiveRain as part of my morning ritual and saw that postings yesterday were also minimal. Was hoping that this subject had not been already … (6 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Bedroom Community - 03/27/07 04:37 PM
Now that's a term if ever there was one.
First time I ever heard it was when we moved (in 19710) into a community just outside the "beltway" of Washington, DC named Lake Braddock. It was the first exposure we had to the area and after overcoming "sticker shock" we settled in.
Folks, … (0 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: What's a PUD? - 03/27/07 06:37 AM
As the years go by, we are seeing more and more planned unit developments in our beautiful and historic area of Fredericksburg Virginia.
Let me digress for a moment. In 1989, the year the real estate industry welcomed me into it, there were no more than three or four of them in … (7 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: What Makes the Phone Ring? - 03/10/07 06:46 AM
A few minutes ago I was reading my friend Margaret Rome's blog about advertising. Margaret proposed that a mixture of printed advertising and was the perfect mix for her. Am sure that she is correct because she is one of the top marketers I have seen.
Nonetheless, in my seventeen years … (4 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Fredericksburg Virgina Landmark For Locals and Military Families - 02/20/07 10:44 AM
Two days ago, one of historic Fredericksburg Virginia's landmarks opened for business again. No, it's not a museum. It's not an historic shrine either. It isn't a new store in a new mall. It's Carl's.
Never heard of it? Well our friends, Jim and Ellen Crawford down in HotLanta are big fans … (5 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Tell It Like It Is - 02/16/07 02:25 PM
Somewhere out in blogosphere there is a force working to determine how the real estate market is in the United States of America.
Read a great piece with nice graphics by Caleb Mardini; Caleb is a great contributer (or is it contributor) to AR Network. He presented some different "spins" on the … (1 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Historic Fredericksburg Virginia - Caroline Street - 02/10/07 03:02 AM
Fredericksburg Virginia is not a very big place. It is midway between Richmond Virginia (50 miles to the south) and Washington DC (50 miles to the north) and sits astride Interstate 95. Many people come here to visit the Civil War battlefields that are located within a 15 mile radius of Fredericksburg. … (12 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Real Estate Teams - 02/08/07 03:57 PM
Back in the mid and late '70's my wife and a friend decided to work as a real estate team; Carol and Elise was formed. Both were mothers with young children and were working with the same firm. They became very productive and successful. It was much easier for them to … (2 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Believe It Or Not - 02/06/07 01:23 PM
My apologies to Mr. Ripley.
This afternoon, when returning to my home office in downtown Historic Fredericksburg, I suddenly stopped my car on Lewis Street. Am sure that my passenger thought that the old boy had lost it (again).
She asked "What are you doing?"
"Taking a picture of that tree." I replied.
"What tree?"
"The one … (7 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Interested in Civil War History? - 02/05/07 07:00 AM
The other day I was driving from my home in Fredericksburg Virginia to preview a home in Spotsylvania County. I decided to drive through the Fredericksburg Battlefield. I had driven through it several times in the past and every time I take the trip I it from a different perspective.
It was a cool day … (3 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: "Flipping" - 01/17/07 06:03 AM
Hopefully, "flipping" is a word familiar to most. At least I hope most know what I am going to write about here. And no, not flipping 'burgers!
The end of the year, and the beginning of the new, finds many agents in our area (Fredericksburg Virginia) preparing paperwork to support their proof of the … (4 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Who's To Blame? - 01/11/07 05:00 AM
Just finished reading Bryant Tutas' blog and commenting on same.
While writing my comment I started thinking (while writing) about what may have got us all into this slow real estate market (at least it's my opinion that we are in one - dispite comments by some of the talking heads) we … (7 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Being a Member of a Community - 01/10/07 09:02 AM
For over 30 years I was a member of the United States Army. Our family moved throughout the United States, Central America, and Europe. Because of the frequent moves we were not able to associate with any community other than the Army. We feared that the constant moving would have an … (4 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Christmas Day - 12/25/06 06:18 AM
Santa Claus has departed Fredericksburg Virginia and other points on the east coast. He has probably completed his trek across North America by now.
Soon little people will awaken (if they have not already) and begin urging moms and dads to join them at the Christmas tree. Oh how well, and fondly, … (10 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Diversity - 12/23/06 07:38 AM
Perhaps some of the AR community have seen the news about one of Virginia's congressmen commenting on a Muslim congressman-to-be expressing his intention to take his oath of office using the Koran rather than the Bible.
The longer I listened to commentaries on the subject, the more confused I got. The image of … (1 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Idlewild in Fredericksburg Virginia - 12/20/06 06:53 AM
A few minutes ago I read a very interesting blog posting by Sharon Simms of St Petersburg Florida. Sharon had written a very short piece on the Kenwood neighborhood in her hometown.
Sharon is a very clever writer and superior real estate professional. She is also a caring and sharing lady.
All of … (7 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Christmas Displays Worth Noting - 12/19/06 02:07 PM
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fredericksburg virginia: Today's Election Day - 11/07/06 06:05 AM
Here it is almost 7:00am in Fredericksburg Virginia and the polls have been open for just about an hour now. The weather is clear and people can go vote without worrying about rain.
Listening to the pundits last night I heard a comment about the Republicans doing better if the weather was … (2 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: How Many Bedrooms? - 11/06/06 05:49 AM
You know, it's really hard to read an ad for real estate here in the Fredericksburg Virginia area (providing, of course that it's for a home) without seeing how many bedrooms and baths the home has. BTW, on several trips out of our local area I have picked up magazines devoted … (2 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Who Came Up With This Slogan? - 11/02/06 12:35 PM
"Real estate is our life."
You know I sort of resent that notion. Granted, I am not a young person with a young family to support. Thankfully, at this point in my life very few (only one to be exact) rely on me to provide them with a roof over their head … (22 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Withdrawal - 09/01/06 05:01 AM
Even Realtors® need to take time off once in awhile!
This will be the last time I will have an opportunity to contribute to this fast growing community of real estate blogs. Tomorrow I will join three of my friends for our annual trip to Yellowstone National Park. We will spend a … (3 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Hey Waldo, Where Is . . . - 08/28/06 03:55 AM
Fredericksburg Virginia?
Midway between Washington DC and Richmond Virginia and astride Interstate 95. Richmond Virginia, Capital of the Confederacy and Washington DC, our nation's capital. A beautiful and historic place along the Rappahannock River.
OK, I know I am a "come here" in the minds of the long-time residents, but I have lived here … (0 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Questionable MLS Entries - 08/23/06 05:01 PM
Yesterday, while making my daily check of our local MLS, a wonderful buy appeared on my update.
A listing appeared for a home in one of the Fredericksburg Virginia area's nicest communities. The price shown was $300,000 and homes there are selling for more than $500,000. My first thought was that I … (5 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: How's the Real Estate Market in Your Area? - 08/21/06 06:22 AM
Am ashamed to admit this but . . .
The other day, when I had a bit of idle time, I began to wonder when the real estate market in the Fredericksburg Virginia area began to make its turn from a seller's market to what it is now. A good friend … (7 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: What Are Your Thoughts? - 08/10/06 06:04 AM
There have been several blogs written about the state of both local and nationwide real estate markets. There are all kinds of statistics being disseminated that support the data presented. We have done this as much as anyone.
Yesterday we had a discussion about how things are so different in today's … (2 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Price Reduction Appropriate? - 08/04/06 07:01 AM
Having just read my friend Margaret Rome's blog on the state of the Baltimore Maryland real estate market, I thought it might be appropriate to ask a few questions of my colleagues around the country.
Which do you think will bring the most "action" in today's real estate market? Lower the price … (9 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth - 08/02/06 05:01 AM
Ever go on a search engine and enter "blog" as the subject?
If you have, you will find a variety of articles dealing with the vehicle in which you must have at least some interest. There are many articles dealing with accuracy in blogs and that holds a great deal of interest … (5 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: To Exercise or Not to Exercise - 08/01/06 05:58 AM
Here it is just about 7:00AM in hazy, hot and humid Fredeicksburg Virginia. Temperatures in the high nineties yesterday and about the same expected today.
Talk about hard decisions - to exercise or not to exercise this morning.
Sitting here at my laptop in a 75 degree (where is that little circle thingy … (5 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Bluemont Concert Series - 07/28/06 07:14 AM
Seems that I have been concentrating on the Fredericksburg Virginia real estate market on this blog and have forgotten to mention other things that are more important to more people than real estate.
Don't know how I have let the Bluemont Concerts go without mention on this blogsite. They are truly one … (0 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Half Empty or Half Full - 07/23/06 06:20 AM
I grew up in a small city (Peekskill) along the Hudson River of New York State. After retirement from the United States Army in 1988, my wife Carol and I moved to the Fredericksburg Virginia area. The area appealed to both of us because of its proximity to Washington DC and … (1 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Some Win, Others Lose - 07/22/06 06:39 AM
Last week the Fredericksburg Virginia area received some great news.
The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission had recommended that civilian, contract and military positions supporting the Aegis ballistic missile defense program be moved from leased office space onto a military reservation for security and economic reasons.
The Dahlgren Navy base in King … (1 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: One More Area Attraction - 07/19/06 06:09 AM
For months now, I have noted with interest, an eye-catching edifice while traveling north from my home in Fredeicksburg Virginia on Interstate 95 in Stafford County Virginia. Strangely familiar as far as architectural design is concerned, the structure is very obvious to even the most attentive driver. Slowly a building began … (2 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Summertime Gardening - 07/17/06 07:55 AM
When I was a youngster growing up in Peekskill, New York, folks planted Victory Gardens. If you remember Victory Gardens congratulations. You have lived more than 60 years! To those who do not, fresh vegetables were scarce during World War II. Equally as scarce was gasoline, sugar, rubber, and butter. Gas … (4 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Fredericksburg Virginia Real Estate Market - 07/14/06 07:16 AM
Ever wonder what the real estate market is like in some other parts of the country? Homes for sale in the Fredericksburg VA region are growing and the number of homes sold is declining. Surprised?
I have been tracking the local real estate market for over a year now. Had indications last … (0 comments)
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fredericksburg virginia: Where is Fredericksburg Virginia? - 07/10/06 05:20 AM
Fredericksburg Virginia is located midway between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA. Further, it is along the Rapahannock River and sits astride Interstate 95. It also features a railroad station that provides a stop for the AMTRAK and Virginia Railway Express (VRE); as such commuters to Washington, DC and Northern Virginia have … (1 comments)
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