caroline county: 34 Homes Sold in Caroline in October. What else?? - 11/11/09 09:34 PM
October stats are out!
Here’s a link to the Caroline Sales and Listings.
And here’s Spotsylvania Sales and listing statistics.
If you have any questions about these reports or need price stats for another county, feel free to ask.
This month, I thought I would focus on currently listed homes with … (2 comments)

caroline county: Caroline County Update for September - 09/13/09 02:19 PM
From the County Administrator and the Caroline County Website… (I’ve added most of the hyperlinks to make it easier for you to visit).
Contact Information: Percy Ashcraft, County Administrator   pashcraft@co.caroline.va.us        (804) 633-5380
Message from the County Administrator September, 2009
This message is the ninth in 2009 to better update our citizens … (0 comments)

caroline county: Legislation for “For Sale” Signs - 06/26/09 09:54 AM
I have been informed this week of serious concerns related to "For Sale" sign placement in Virginia.
In an effort to help Miss Utility with protecting underground pipes, we are complying with the outreach program's call to action as related to placing "for sale" signs.
The State Corporation Commission has ask … (0 comments)

caroline county: What's the Right Community for You? - 05/31/09 07:48 PM

There's so much to consider when choosing a community. And even though Caroline and Spotsylvania Counties have their own general personalities, each subdivision has it's own feel.
Caroline still tends to be more isolated and rural. The prices are lower for the square footage. But there are more HOAs with … (0 comments)

caroline county: Tax Rates, Anyone? - 04/02/09 06:26 PM

I just added the tax rates for the local communities (real estate and personal property) to my personal blog. Instead of having stagnant information that could become incorrect, I thought it would be better to give links to the websites with the current tax rates. This should last – unless … (0 comments)

caroline county: New School Year Plans for Family? - 07/24/08 07:55 PM
I guess it's time to start thinking about the new school year. Although, I must admit, I've been putting it off as long as I can.
Here are some questions I consider for the new year.
·        In what activities will the children participate?
·        Can I squeeze something special in … (0 comments)

caroline county: Anyone up for the County Fair? - 07/19/08 12:22 PM
Who is planning on attending the County Fair next week?
Here's a reminder of who is playing each day:
Thursday, Jun. 24Caroline County Agricultural Fair at the Virginia Bazaar from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. the SkyStone Bluegrass Band will perform from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.($)
Friday, Jul. 25Caroline County Agricultural Fair at … (0 comments)

caroline county: Thoughts Close to Home - 07/09/08 11:24 PM
Good evening all!
 
It's been hard to think of anything to write this week.
 
I realized that I spent a lot of time loading those visual tours all around the county (1 more to go!), and very few people in Caroline can actually watch them because of dial up! … (0 comments)

caroline county: Today's Tour - Lake Caroline in Caroline County, Virginia - 07/02/08 09:44 PM
I have a new Community Tour today...
Today's tour is of beautiful Lake Caroline! Lake Caroline is off of Route 1. Less than 30 minutes from Fredericksburg or Richmond and just a few minutes from the interstate, many retirees have decided to make Lake Caroline home. Recently, more families have begun … (1 comments)

caroline county: Every Little Bit Helps - 07/01/08 09:41 AM
I found a web page at the Caroline County Webiste that had this statement:
"Real Estate Tax Exemption for the Elderly and Handicapped Homeowner."
http://www.co.caroline.va.us/exemptionelderly.html
Ms. Irene Gray from the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office had this to say:
The $85,000 is total assets, like saving bonds, cds, savings accts, additional … (0 comments)

caroline county: Lake Land’or Community - in Caroline County, Virginia - 06/28/08 10:28 PM
Continuing my theme of community, I made a visual tour of Lake Land'or.
Lake Landor is only 5 minutes from I-95. It has 2 sections - Landor and Heritage. Both sides are available for your use when you live in or visit the community. Lake Landor is a gated community that … (0 comments)

caroline county: Foreclosed homes are not what they used to be. - 06/25/08 09:37 PM
First, let's clarify definitions. A foreclosure is when a home is auctioned on the courthouse steps. If the home is  not bought at auction, for the minimum price  that the Lender needs ,  then the bank  can purchase it thought the foreclosure process.  Once the Lender has purchased it through the auction process it is called an REO (Real Estate … (1 comments)

caroline county: Home Sweet Home - 06/23/08 09:16 PM
I have been driving around the county taking photos and collecting photos that have been emailed to me and I finally have enough photos to to put together a visual tour.
If you live in Caroline, here is a great reminder of some of the great places in our county. And … (0 comments)

caroline county: Job Opportunities in Hanover County - 06/20/08 05:33 PM
With the increase in gas prices, many in Caroline County may be considering job changes or adding a part time job. As I was traveling down I95 this week, I saw that they were building a Bass Pro Shop between Ashland and Richmond. With it being a brand new store, there are plenty … (0 comments)

caroline county: Stats for May are Out - 06/13/08 11:09 AM
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.  Real Estate Trend Indicator - $30K to  $500K Format
Caroline County, VA From: 05/01/2008 to 05/31/2008                Statistics generated on: 06/06/2008
New Stats are out for the month of May. There are a couple of issues I want to point out. Look at the area I highlighted in yellow. … (0 comments)

caroline county: Free Text Messaging - 05/17/08 03:51 PM
For those of you who do not have text messaging on your phone, but occasionally need to send a text, here's a neat little trick and it will be free to you.
First, here's an example of how this might be helpful. My husband has text messaging, but I do not. … (4 comments)

caroline county: Housing Stasticts For April 2008 in Caroline County, Virginia - 05/09/08 09:28 PM
Here are April's Statistics for Caroline County for homes on the market and what has sold. If you are interested in another local area, please contact me at Jennifer@CarolineVirginia.com .
One tidbit that I found most interesting is that there are still almost 100 homes under $200,000. This is great for … (0 comments)

caroline county: Short Sale - What all Do I have to Do? - 05/02/08 11:10 PM
If you are having trouble selling your home, you may be considering a Short Sale. A short sale is when you list your home for less than what you owe the mortgage company.
If you are considering this option, here is a list of items that you will most likely be asked … (0 comments)

caroline county: National Day of Prayer - 05/01/08 08:45 PM
Today, May 1, 2008, was the National Day of Prayer. People all over the country gathered together to pray for our nation, the military, government officials, and their community. Caroline County was no exception.
No, it was not publicized in advance, and yet about 20 people gathered in front of the courthouse … (1 comments)

caroline county: Refinancing - Is it worth it? - 04/30/08 10:19 PM
I was reading the ALQ Real Estate Intelligence Reports form January and Feburary 2008. And there are 2 points I want to reflect on.
Observation 1 - A Zillow Poll of homeowners that reveals "35 percent [of those polled] say they plan to take out a home equity loan this year and … (5 comments)

 
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