Touring Central Virginia - Blending History and Scenery - 03/30/08 06:49 AM
Central Virginia is a real find for history buffs.  Much of the area's heritage and tradition are preserved and ready for you to explore.  The natural beauty of the area also draws people from throughout the country.
Lynchburg is located in the heart of Central Virginia, so it's a natural place to begin seeing the area.  Starting in downtown, we see the Old Court House, the heart of the Lynchburg Museum System.  It is an outstanding example of Green Revival architecture.  The Hustings Courtroom has been restored to its original 1885 appearance.  Other rooms house exhibits tracing Lynchburg's history from the time … (9 comments)

Community Market Is Over 200 Years Old - 03/29/08 12:07 PM
Local farmers have been bringing their fresh grown produce up to the community market here on Saturday morning since 1783.
The location and hours have changed, but the vegetable selection and neighborhood camaraderie have remained constant.
Mae Evans Coleman remembers Friday nights in the late 20's, loading up her grandfaters's new Ford truck in preparation for the 4 a.m. ride to the market.  The children helped pick the vegetables the day before.  They also helped load the truck and weigh and sell produce.  The trip from hat Creek in Campbell County took her family about an hour.
The merchandise consisted of whatever was in … (3 comments)

Lynch Law of Legend Isn't Accurate Reflection - 03/29/08 07:47 AM
Half way up the driveway leading to the Avoca Estate in Altavista stands ancient black walnut tree that ranks as one of Virginia's most misconstrued Revolutionary War landmarks.
Under this tree in 1780, Col. Charles Lynch, a self-appointed magistrate, administered his "rude justice" upon Tory conspirators and patriot turncoats.  The corporal punishment consisted of 39 lashes with a whip or until the malefactors cried the patriots' motto, "Liberty," and pledged their fidelity to the Republic. 
From these floggings, "Lynch's Law" was added to the legal vernacular.
Much to the consternation of Lynch's descendants, Lynch Law was erroneously linked by some historians to the … (8 comments)

Many Faces of Death Visted Early Lynchburg - 03/28/08 07:12 AM
Death came early in live for many, in the first years of Lynchburg's history.  The cities of the dead in Lynchburg grew just as fast as the town.
Mothers frequently died in childbirth.  Infant mortality was very high, and if disease and fever didn't carry away the children, they would often succumb to accidents or infections.
Funerals served to bury the dead, but also a gathering time for friends.
Some had some aspects of a festive event, however decorously conducted.  As soon as the ceremony was finished, as a means of consoling themselves in the liveliest fashion, at least temporarily ... eating and drinking … (7 comments)

Lynchburg- Area- Fun In Every Season - 03/26/08 01:32 PM
The natural contours of the land give Central Virginians recreational opportunities of which most communities can only dream.  If you're not an outdoor lover yet, it's very likely you can be on the Blue Ridge Parkway hiking the trails or enjoying picnicking or camping by a mountain stream.  Tow of the most popular trails are Sharp Top and Flat Top at the Peaks of Otter, which provide a view of the surrounding countryside for many miles.
Canoeists and kayakers will find the rivers that cut through the region have enough water to make a trip exciting.  There is abundant wildlife in the … (1 comments)

The Colors of the Kaleidoscope - Lynchburg Community - 03/25/08 03:10 PM
Lynchburg's community spirit is especially evident during the annual Kaleidoscope Festival each fall.  Thousands of people join together for ten days of activities.  The days are packed with evens and activities for all ages, including "Day in the Park" festivities, an air fair, high school and collegiate sporting events, exhibits and tours of many local historical sites, churches and industries.
The highlight of the festival is the Virginia Ten-Miler, rapidly becoming recognized as one of the best ten miles footraces in the country.  Lynchburg's hilly terrain makes it a challenging course.  It is truly a community event for both runners and spectators.  … (0 comments)

We're Glad You Are Here! - 03/25/08 02:37 PM
Welcome to Central Virginia!  Whether you are a new resident, or considering moving or contemplating investing, we are glad you are here.
So relax and take a few minutes to learn about Central Virginia.  You'll discover the many special aspects that make its residents proud to call it home. 
Once of the first things you'll notice in Central Virginia is the friendliness of the people.  Like most areas of the South, newcomers don't stay strangers very long.  People in our community are anxious to make you feel at home.  Fortunately, there are so many ways to get involved and be an active … (0 comments)

A Beautiful Place To Call Home - 03/25/08 02:34 PM
When selecting a community there are so many things to consider; the educational system, religious heritage, health care, cultural and recreational governments and natural beauty.  The people of Central Virginia are very fortunate.
Convenient, stable, family-oriented, scenic, religious - these are all adjectives that come quickly to mind when asked to describe Central Virginia.
If you put your finger in the center of a Virginia state map you'll find the cities and counties of Central Virginia.  This excellent location benefits residents, travelers and industries.  We are close to the state capitol in Richmond, the nation's capitol in Washington and within 500 miles of … (0 comments)

What is that counter offer going to cost? - 03/17/08 03:16 PM
You have made an offer on the property and the seller counters back with an offer higher than yours.   If you're working with a 30-years loan each additional thousand dollars of the loan amount in increase your monthly investment by the following:
As we continue the example, let's assume a 6 percent interest rate and a counteroffer difference of $3,000.
You may be able to spread that difference of $3,000 to $18.00 more per month.  As, you consider this counteroffer, the effective figure to keep in mind is $18.00.
This is not a gimmick; it really is the effective, important figure to … (3 comments)

1616 Buchanan Street - Seller is considering all offers! - 03/17/08 11:41 AM
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1104 Wise Street Lynchburg Historical 19th Century Home For Sale - 03/17/08 10:27 AM
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Are we selling a house or are we selling a zoo? - 03/16/08 03:31 PM
One listings had a houseful of pets.  You went through the entry sideways because of the rabbit hutch.  The living room was a zoo - literally.  Every little creature had contributed to the unusual aroma in the house.  I suggested they take one of two actions:  reduce the price substantially or move the zoo.  They moved the zoo.  But the house still smelled like a zoo - to everyone except the owners.  They wouldn't accept the truth about the sense of smell being our most easily fatigued sense.  We simply can't smell an odor we are exposed to for several hours … (15 comments)

Nonexistent St. Patty's Day Parade-Why In The Name Of All That Is Green! - 03/16/08 12:39 PM
I married an Irishman.  Somewhere along the way the "O" was left off, for whatever reason. 
But the town of Lynchburg was founded by an Irish immigrant named Charles Lynch, yet we don't have a St. Patrick's Day Parade.  It was Charles' son, John who laid out the plot for the city and his other sons started the ferry business. 
We have more Irish history than just our founders, as it was mostly the Irish who built the James River & Kanawha Canal.  Without these Lynchburg would have not gotten on the map. 
These labors established the catholic church Holy Cross downtown.  … (2 comments)

I believe in Real Estate like some people believe in Fairy Tales - 03/16/08 03:17 AM
I guess I'm just a hopeless romantic.  I am always looking for the good in everything.  If I search hard enough I will find it.  I don't believe in the big bad wolf and I don't believe the rhetoric the sky is falling.  But I do believe in real estate, very similar to Peter Pan believing he can fly. 
Passion is not invisible.  It is transparent.  You can see in it in someones eyes.  You can see it by the way the walk or stand.  You can feel it when they walk in a room, from across the room.
My passion for … (14 comments)

Market Report February 2008 Bedford County - 03/14/08 06:59 AM
The Bedford County Area Rea Estate is very appealing to the Buyer. There are plenty of deals to be made.
From February 1, 2008 to February 29, 2008, there were 49 Single Home Residential Units Sold in Bedford County
The Average home in Bedford County
List Price was $294,345, Sold Price was $284,926 and it took 116 days for the average home to sell. 5 sold in less than 30 days, 12 sold between 31-60 days, 5 sold between 61-90, 7 sold between 91-120 and 20 sold in more than 121 days.
House prices are down in many parts of the country - in our area we have seen some price … (2 comments)

Selling Real Estate - It is so easy a cave man can do it - 03/13/08 12:43 PM
A for sale by owner web site suggests by pricing your home lower than market you will be able to sell it faster than if you used an professional agent.  And since you are not using an agent you are saving a ton of money.
It also said if you priced your home 5-10 % above market value you are likely to end up with an offer close to your home's true value.
How does this make sense?  How can you do both?
This site did recommend that you hire an attorney.  (How much is that going to cost?)  I'm not seeing the savings … (10 comments)

Ain't Nothing Like The First Time Baby - 03/12/08 07:14 AM
I am working with a young couple that were referred to me.  They are expecting their first child in six months and are currently hoping to become first time home buyers soon.  I absolutely love working with them! 
Yesterday I was having lunch with a friend and I got several text messages of questions regarding a property I had showed them.  We probably text back and forth for 45 minutes to an hour during my lunch and finally made arrangements to meet later that day to discuss making an offer.
They are really appreciative and excited.  I remember the first home I … (13 comments)

Location Location Location - 03/11/08 01:11 PM
The three most important factors in finding the right home is LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION.  The location of your new home is critical.  How far will you have to drive to work?  How good are the local schools, shopping centers, public transportation, senior' services and other neighborhood amenities?  Will your new neighbor be a vacant lot or a commercial property?  Even a picture-perfect dream home can be a mistake if it is in an undesirable location.  A poorly located home can be particularly a bad choice, if you anticipate selling the home within a few years.
Checklists are a great way to remember what … (0 comments)

Now Here's The Fun Part... - 03/11/08 12:54 PM
Now that so many properties are on line, you can start looking for your new home without leaving your desk.  If you do not have an opportunity to shop on the Internet another good way is start picking up home guides and magazines that often are distributed at your area grocery stores. In addition, of course, an excellent resource is often classified advertising that appears in your local paper.  You can also visit model homes that are often open on weekends for touring.  When you have decided what you like (and do not like) and you narrowed down your choices, ask … (2 comments)

Campbell County Real Estate Market Report 2008 - 03/06/08 07:54 AM
The Cambpell County Area Rea Estate is very appealing to the Buyer. There are plenty of deals to be made.
From February 1, 2008 to February 29, 2008, there were 29 Single Home Residential Units Sold in Campbell County
The Average home in Campbell County
House prices are down in many parts of the country - in our area we have seen some price reductions as sellers are not getting the prices they were getting a few years ago and the market seems to be adjusting to normal.  Our area has seen a consistent increase of 3-4% annually and this seems to be the case now.  Price declines … (4 comments)

Market Report February 2008 Lynchburg Virginia - 03/06/08 06:41 AM
The Lynchburg Area Estate is very appealing to the Buyer. There are plenty of deals to be made.
From February 1, 2008 to February 29, 2008, there were 55 Single Home Residential Units Sold in Lynchburg City!
The Average home in Lynchburg City
House prices are down in many parts of the country - in our area we have seen some price reductions as sellers are not getting the prices they were getting a few years ago and the market seems to be adjusting to normal.  Our area has seen a consistent increase of 3-4% annually and this seems to be the case now.  Price … (0 comments)

February 2008 Market Report Lynchburg Virginia - 03/06/08 06:26 AM
The Lynchburg Area Estate is very appealing to the Buyer. There are plenty of deals to be made.
From February 1, 2008 to February 29, 2008, there were 55 Single Home Residential Units Sold in Lynchburg City!
The Average home in Lynchburg City
House prices are down in many parts of the country - in our area we have seen some price reductions as sellers are not getting the prices they were getting a few years ago and the market seems to be adjusting to normal. Our area has seen a consistent increase of 3-4% annually and this seems to be the case now.  Price … (2 comments)

March 2008 Community Events Lynchburg Virginia - 03/05/08 03:07 PM
Women's Luncheon Series
Mar 12, 200811:30 AM - 1:00 PMWestminster CanterburyLynchburg, VA
The quarterly lunch theme is Healthy Choices:  Succeeding in Life and Business.The March program is "It's your choice:  Nutrition, health management & illness prevention."  The speaker is Allison Brooks, Family Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Unit, CENTRA .Statistics show that nutrition and healthy habits impact quality of life and workplace productivity.  Come to the March Luncheon to hear about tips, techniques and healthy living patterns to improve your life, both personally and professionally.  Don't miss this informational and insightful luncheon to learn how to make healthy choices, today, tomorrow and for a lifetime!
Cost includes lunch and … (0 comments)

Market value versus market price - 03/05/08 07:25 AM
Market value is an estimate based on an analysis of comparable sales and other pertinent market data.  Market price, on the other hand, is what a property has actually sold for - its sales price.  Theoretically the market price would be the same as the market value. 
The market value of a parcel is the most probable price that a property will bring in a competitive and open market, allowing a reasonable time to find a purchaser who knows all the purposes to which it can be adapted and for which it is capable of being used.  Market value is not … (11 comments)

Ask how can an orange box help you be better and do more - 03/03/08 11:26 AM
Have you ever seen the inside of an orange box?  I have. I was visiting Clarke Creative Marketing & Printing Communication last week.  They have a large variety of marketing solutions. 
A lot of printers claim they can do it all but a lot of the time your work is outsourced and there is a mark up for designers.  So you could pay 10-20% more.  But Clarke has all the equipment and talent to handle your marketing under one roof.
This means errors and delays that would typically happen when as task is handed to an outside vendor is eliminated.  We all know a chain … (3 comments)

The Full Monty of Dual Agency - 03/03/08 11:24 AM
Some states allow a broker to represent both the seller and the buyer in a transaction with written consent.  The state of Virginia does. This is called Disclosed Dual Agency.  This is likely to happen when a buyer client wishes to purchase a property listed with the agents office.  Because statutes generally limit the duties imposed upon an agent in this situation, both the seller and the buyer must agree to this LIMITED representation.  Compensation agreements must also be disclosed in writing if the agent is receiving payment from both parties. 
An agent in the state of Virginia still must be honest … (68 comments)

So how do real estate agents get paid? - 03/03/08 09:23 AM
A real estate brokers compensation is specified in the listing agreement.  Compensation is considered to be earned when the broker has accomplished the work for which he was hired, and it is due at closing.  Most sales commissions are payable when the sale is consummated by delivery of the seller's deed.  This provision is generally included in the listing agreement.  The broker's compensation is earned when a completed sales contract has been ratified by a ready willing and able buyer and by the seller.   So just for clarification purposes the compensation is earned at the time of a ratified contract and then payable at closing.
In … (5 comments)

Can I Have Full Representation Please? - 03/03/08 08:43 AM
To avoid the conflict of dual agency, some state laws allow designated agency, where a broker within a single real estate office representing both the buyer and seller can designate or appoint one salesperson as the "buyer's agent" and another as the "seller's agent" in a transaction. The role of the broker will vary in these instances, depending on the state statutes, from being totally removed from the transaction to being a dual agent, as both sales people are in one office  These laws are quite a departure from traditional common law.
This means simply when there is a listing in the … (4 comments)

Are you confused? Agency Disclosure - 03/02/08 07:59 PM
It is easy for anyone to be confused about whether or not they are being represented in a real estate transaction.  Many unrepresented buyers believe that the agent who shows them a property represents them in subsequent negotiations.  This natural misunderstanding may arise out of the amount of time an agent typically spends with the buyer and the professionally cordial relationship the agent properly seeks to build.  The buyer may confide confidential information to the agent and feel that he or she is being represented in the negotiations as well.  However, if the agent represents the seller, he  or she is … (7 comments)

Why I need to know if you are working with another agent - 03/02/08 04:09 PM
Buyer agency agreements are instruments used by the real estate industry in the state of Virginia in order to legally represent a buyer.  As with listing agreements, there are also three basic forms of buyer agency agreements.  These forms, which mirror the forms of listing agreements in type and meaning are, (1) open right to represent buyer, (2) exclusive agency right to represent buyer and (3) exclusive right to represent buyer.
Although a written contract of employment may be preferred in some states it is not necessary in all states.  In the state of Virginia it is preferred but not necessary.
In Virginia an … (8 comments)

Rainbow Moments in Real Estate - 03/02/08 02:49 PM
My idea of a rainbow moment is a calm after the storm.  Like in the biblical story where it rained and rained for forty days and nights and out came a rainbow - a symbol of God's promise.
We've all had them - rainbow moments in real estate. Times where you feel like you've been through hell (there is no other word for it) and finally the clouds clear and you can almost feel the weight lifting or the stress easing and you wonder 'how did I make it through that?'
Being one who hates disorganization, it seems I can be attracted to … (6 comments)

Oh by the way, I'm in love with your house and I want to sell it! - 03/02/08 07:47 AM
I am passionate about real estate.  For a very long time I've known this is what I am suppose to be doing.  I can't imagine doing anything else and would be heart broken if I could not sell real estate any more.  I don't have a choice!  I have to sell real estate.  To me it is kinda like breathing.  Or maybe its like the cup of coffee in the morning.  Some folks (including myself) have to have the cup of Java before they feel human.
Every now and then I am talking with a seller about selling their house and I … (2 comments)

What is in a crayon box of REALTORS? - 03/02/08 06:51 AM
There are as many real estate professionals out there as their are color combinations.  We come with a variety of personalities.  Yes, believe it or not all real estate agents are not the same.  We are people too.  There are good ones there are no so good ones.  They are young & old, skinny & fat.  Some are easy to talk to others are more aloof.  Some are very competitive some are a softer sale.  Some are very organized and others rely on the organization of their assistants.  Some are better listeners than others. Some are more pragmatic in their communication … (10 comments)

 
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