Strasburg Christmas Celebrations - 11/30/07 11:01 PM
Town of StrasburgCHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!
Saturday, December 1
Activities taking place all day!!!!!!
Pancake Breakfast at the Strasburg Fire Hall - starting at 7 a.m.House Tours sponsored by the Strasburg Heritage Association - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Business Open Houses - 12 noon to 3 p.m.Parade starting at 4 p.m.Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus … (0 comments)
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Light up Woodstock - 11/30/07 10:54 PM
Ron Stead Call me today at 540-539-1200 or e-mail at rstead@shentel.net
Find me and our Teams Properties at http://www.sherrywilson.com/
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Edinburg, Virginia Christmas Calendar - 11/30/07 10:48 PM
Christmas in EdinburgCome enjoy a Victorian Christmas with us in Edinburg December 1st
4:00 pm - Line up for parade 5:00 Annual Christmas ParadeSANTA ARRIVES!!!!6:00 - Tree Lighting Ceremony...follow the luminaries to the Christmas Tree6:30 - Creekside Campground Bonfire...enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and apple cider at the creek.December 13th - 11:00 am … (1 comments)
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Frederick Co. Va Indicators - October 2007 - 11/30/07 10:40 PM
Real Estate Trend Indications
Frederick County, VA From: 10/01/2007 to 10/31/2007
Report sources reliable but not guaranteed.
I AM AT YOUR SERVICE!
Ron Stead Call me today at 540-539-1200 or e-mail at rstead@shentel.net
Find me and our Teams Properties at http://www.sherrywilson.com/
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Nov. in Shenandoah County, VA Real Estate - 11/30/07 10:30 PM
Residential Sold Monthly Report - November 2007
Shenandoah County, VA
Generated 11/30/07
I AM AT YOUR SERVICE!
Ron Stead Call me today at 540-539-1200 or e-mail at rstead@shentel.net
Find me and our Teams Properties at http://www.sherrywilson.com/
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The Real - Real Estate Picture - 11/30/07 10:08 PM
Pending home sales (houses under contract but not yet closed) rose by two tenths of a percent in the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. Although not a huge shift, this is the second month in a row of a positive direction change in many months for thissignificant real estate … (1 comments)
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Congrats to My CLients - 11/30/07 09:22 PM
Congrats to my client's the Cardoso's of Toms Brook. Today they closed on a beautiful Richmond American Home in Oxbow Estates in Strasburg, VA. It was my pleasure to serve their Real Estate needs. If you live in the area, please welcome them into the community.
Let me find you that perfect … (4 comments)
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NO SMOKING - PLEASE!! - 11/28/07 07:42 PM
Real Estate Tip: No Smoking
An issue that will always be noticed during a home showing are pervasive odors, particularly cigarette smoke. If your home is on the market, it may sell more quickly if you temporarily make it a smoke-free zone. Many non-smokers are highly sensitive to the lingering presence of smoke. … (1 comments)
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Buy A HOME.......IT's A WONDERFUL BUYERS MARKET - 11/27/07 11:15 PM
It is a great time to buy a home.
And most consumers tend to agree as discussed at the National Association of Realtors convention in Las Vegas this past week
Nine out of 10 consumers say buying a home in today's housing market remains a good deal.
The real estate association's National … (3 comments)
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Put it in Perspective - 11/27/07 10:55 PM
My fellow Realtors, a word of wisdom as taught by Mr. Brian Buffini, ...always put things in "Perspective".
The recent sub-prime lender woes we are hearing need to be put in perspective.
The present total mortgage market is roughly 9.9 trillion dollars and of that market only about 75 billion dollars of it can … (4 comments)
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Mortgage Rates - 11/23/07 11:59 PM
According to the Federal Reserve, banks have tightened their lending standards on mortgages due to the spreading mortgage crisis. This applies to traditional and non-traditional mortgages such as interest only loans and subprime mortgages.
In a Fed survey conducted in early October, 40 of the 49 banks surveyed are no longer offering subprime … (0 comments)
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The Price is Right? - 11/23/07 11:54 PM
In an era where technology seems to take over personal interaction, some things are still best trusted to your reliable real estate agent. This includes getting the best price for your home. Having the correct selling price for your home, could make or break your deal.
If you price it too … (1 comments)
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Home Inspections for Seller? - 11/23/07 11:50 PM
Oftentimes, it is recommended that buyers should have a professional home inspection done before buying a house. We don't often hear that sellers should also have their house inspected prior to selling. In a scenario where your house is really old or had been termite infested, it is advisable to have your … (4 comments)
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Shenandoah County, Virginia - October 2007 Real Estate Sold Numbers - 11/23/07 11:25 PM
Shenandoah County, VA Residential Property Sold data for October 2007.
Regards,
Ron Stead Call me today at 540-539-1200 or e-mail at rstead@shentel.net
Find me and our Teams Properties at http://www.sherrywilson.com/
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Foreclosure Thoughts to Ponder - 11/23/07 11:01 PM
Foreclosure rates continued to rise in most of the top 100 largest metropolitan areas of the country.
The effects of foreclosure have spread beyond the delinquent borrower. The losses had a chain reaction from the defaulting borrower, to the lender and the investors. The foreclosure process costs the lenders thousands in losses … (1 comments)
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Let us Give Thanks - 11/23/07 10:49 PM
The real estate industry was not at its best this year, but that doesn't mean everything is looking gloomy. Sometimes we tend to look more on the bad side of things even if there are so many things that we should be thankful for.
If you're having a tough time right now, … (2 comments)
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Moving ON UP in the Shenandoah Valley - 11/19/07 10:22 PM
Moving can be stressful if you let it get to you. I watch people all the time get frustrated and stressed getting packed up and ready to move. Leaving your home, having to pack all you have accumulated, saying goodbye to good neighbors. All that can really wreak havoc on your nerves … (2 comments)
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BUSINESSES IN VIRGINIA - 11/19/07 10:05 PM
Doing Business in the State of Virginia
A lot of states have been getting some sort of bad publicity due to the rising mortgage woes. However, Virginia is one of the few states that continue to get good reviews. Recently, it was named by CNNMoney.com as one of the best states for starting … (2 comments)
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Sound Mortgage Advice - 11/19/07 09:58 PM
Mortgage Advice - Do Your Homework!! Buying that first home is an exciting experience, but most first time buyers are so keen to buy their home that most of their efforts are concentrated in searching, inspecting and comparing the different homes available on the market. Very few would do that type research to find … (0 comments)
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Real Estate Inspections Advice - 11/19/07 09:51 PM
Real Estate Tip:The Inspection Report
Are you looking for a home and becoming tired of house-hunting? Don't let this tempt you to buy a bargain-priced home "as is" and forego the home inspection. But without the inspection report, do you know what the "as it" refers to? Wouldn't it be better to know … (1 comments)
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Renovation Know How - Putting your $$ to work. - 11/16/07 12:05 AM
If you're planning to renovate your home to sell, it is good to consider what home buyers want nowadays. You can concentrate your renovating dollars on improvements that would give the most return. For instance, adding a new pool can be something that you want in your backyard but very few … (1 comments)
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY GEM IN EDINBURG FOR SALE! - 11/15/07 11:50 PM
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YOUR LIFESTYLE AND YOUR HOME - 11/15/07 11:43 PM
Your lifestyle doesn't only affect the type of house you can buy but also how much you can afford to buy. Recently, this article from Washington Post "Too Rich To Be Poor-Mouthing" highlighted that even couples earning just over $200,000 can still, sort of struggle financially. Money can still be a problem … (1 comments)
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT - 11/15/07 11:37 PM
With more homes on the market, selling a home nowadays can be a challenge for some home owners. It is very easy to get set aside in favor of a better looking home, even if there is a price difference.
Most buyers are looking for a house that is ready to move-in. … (0 comments)
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Home Decorating - 11/12/07 10:35 PM
Avoid these common decorating mistakes
Are your home decorating ideas running short for your home? Are you thinking of selling and plan to do some do-it-yourself home staging? Whatever your reason is, have a look first at HGTV's list of top decorating mistakes before you start any decorating job. Also, Reading through the list, … (1 comments)
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Hiring a Real Estate Agent - Fact or Fiction? - 11/12/07 10:27 PM
REAL ESTATE MYTHS
Myth #1: "Discount" brokers do an adequate job selling your property.
Truth: A complete marketing campaign is an invaluable component in the process of getting the most for your home. Promotional costs such as photos, brochures, ads, MLS inserting fees, printing, direct mail, directional signs, personal internet websites, virtual … (3 comments)
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Realtors and customer loyalty - 11/12/07 10:11 PM
The purchase or sale of real estate is a unique and detailed oriented transaction in which numerous obstacles can arise that can be utterly disconcerting to the typical homebuyer or seller. Professional real estate agents are trained to handle the many details of buying or selling a home. A good Realtor in an invaluable asset … (2 comments)
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Country Living at its Finest in the Shenandoah Valley - Edinburg, VA - 11/12/07 06:15 PM
Ron Stead Call me today at 540-539-1200 or e-mail at rstead@shentel.net
Find me and our Teams Properties at http://www.sherrywilson.com/
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Staying Positive in a trying Market - 11/12/07 06:08 PM
I read this article in the Nov. issue of Realtor magazine. It discussed the trying market we have all been experiencing and the need to stay positive thru it all. Everyone looks to us as leaders in the Real Estate industry and in keeping with our true professionalism we need to … (1 comments)
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Trusting Your Real Estate Agent - 11/09/07 08:10 PM
In choosing a Realtor you must decide whom you will trust with the single most important asset you own. Our objective is to provide you with accurate and timely information about the real estate market in our area so that you can make intelligent decisions regarding the sale of your property. We … (2 comments)
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More Shenandoah Valley Beauty - 11/09/07 07:59 PM
Here are some more Fall Foliage photos in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. I took these today while crossing the mountain. Talk about some beautiful sights. I was surprised to still see so much colorful beauty as a lot of the color has already past. Most of these colors were … (5 comments)
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Investors - Beware the MONEY PITS - BUT BY NOW!! - 11/08/07 10:49 PM
Have you invested in the Real Estate Market in an investment property in the past year or two? Is that property now costing you money to maintain it. In other words has it gone from a positive cash flow property to a negative one? Has it consumed your personal assets and … (0 comments)
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Do It Yourself Floor Plans - 11/07/07 09:00 PM
Do-it-yourself floor plans by: Ron Stead Planning to rearrange your home for the coming holiday season? Do you simply need a change in your home? Whatever your reason is, having a floor plan would definitely help you execute your do-it-yourself project.
It will help you plan and evaluate what you really need. To add, … (0 comments)
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Home Cosmetic Repairs - 11/07/07 03:20 PM
Real Estate tips on Cosmetic Repairs
Make your home look great while it is on the market, and the more likely it is to sell quickly, and for the best price. During a listing appointment with a real estate agent, the agent will provide a detailed market analysis along with the advantages of … (2 comments)
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Slow Market Selling in the Shenandoah Valley - 11/05/07 11:25 AM
Do's and don'ts to selling in a slow marketSelling in a slow market is a challenge for many home owners, to say the least. It can be stressfull and can even be financially difficult. That is why you need me, a successfull real estate broker who can handle the sale in your behalf. Hire someone who is local … (1 comments)
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Your Private Retreat in the Shenandoah Valley - 11/04/07 11:58 PM
640 SCHEFFER GAP RD, MAURERTOWN, VA 22644-2067 MLS#: SH6438900
AN AMAZING HOUSE ON OVER FOR ACRES FOR JUST $399,000...EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE ACCESS!!
Style: Colonial
Yr Blt: 2003
BR: 3 FB: 2 HB: 1 Basement: Yes, Daylight, Partial,Full,Improved,Outside Entr
Const: Concrete/Block,Frame,Shingle,Vinyl Siding
Total Taxes: $1,180
Acre: 4.12
List Price: $399,000
#Lvls: 3 #Fpls: 0 Total Fin SF: 2,083
Heat/Cool/Wtr/Swr: Heat Pump(s),Wood Burn Stove/Central,Electric,Wood/Heat … (1 comments)
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Make your own Farmette in the Shenandoah Valley - 11/04/07 11:50 PM
177 HILLCREST RD, EDINBURG, VA 22824-2959 MLS#: SH6243766
ONLY $289,000
Style: ContemporaryYr Blt: 2005 - New Construction - Never Lived InBR: 3 FB: 2 HB: 0 Basement: NoList. Date: 12-Nov-2006Type: DetachedConst: Frame,Vinyl SidingHOA: $150Total Taxes: $1,474Acre: 3.01
List Price: $289,000
#Lvls: 1 #Fpls: 1 Total Fin SF: 1,780
Heat/Cool/Wtr/Swr: Forced Air/Bottled Gas/Prop/Central A/C/Electric/Well/Sept=# of BR
Adv. … (0 comments)
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Wooded Paradise in the Shenandoah Valley - 11/04/07 11:40 PM
333 HUNTER RD, MAURERTOWN, VA 22644-2053 MLS#: SH6241858
Style: Contemporary
Yr Blt: 2005 - New Construction - Never Lived In
BR: 3 FB: 2 HB: 0 Basement: Yes, Full,Improved,Partially Finished,Space For R
List. Date: 09-Nov-2006
Type: Detached
Const: Brick and Siding,Frame
HOA: $200
Total Taxes: $707
Acre: 3.01
List Price: $345,000
#Lvls: 1 #Fpls: 1 Total Fin SF: 1,860
acation: No
Heat/Cool/Wtr/Swr: Forced Air/Bottled … (0 comments)
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Beuatiful Shenandoah Valley Mountain Retreat - 11/04/07 11:29 PM
BEAUTIFUL SHENANDOAH VALLEY MOUNTAIN RETREAT
226 SEVEN FOUNTAINS RD, FORT VALLEY, VA 22652-2226 MLS#: SH6239856
Style: Rancher
Yr Blt: 2007
BR: 4 FB: 3 HB: 0 Basement: Yes, Full,Partially Finished
List. Date: 08-Nov-2006
Type: Detached Const: Vinyl Siding
Total Taxes: $510
Acre: 5.66
List Price: $379,000
Internet Remarks: Beautiful Mountain retreat in this home tucked away on the ridge. Zone A-1 … (0 comments)
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Decorating Your Home for the Holidays - 11/01/07 10:02 PM
Decorating your home
by: Ron Stead 11/01/07
Planning on selling your home during the Holduat Season? Or just looking for a sprucing up of your home decor. Either way, its a good time to do some easy decorating. It will give your home a happy atmospehere that will help you celebrate the holiday … (2 comments)
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