for sale: Real Estate Tip:Renting Your Home - 10/15/08 09:14 AM
Homeowners who don't need the equity from their home to purchase a new home may consider renting it instead of selling. Rental property is almost always a good investment, but you should understand the consequences of becoming a landlord.Tenants may not share your pride of ownership and, therefore, may not maintain … (0 comments)
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for sale: Real Estate Tip:When Your House Gets Too Big - 09/17/08 09:30 AM
Real Estate Tip:When Your House Gets Too Big
As the Baby Boomers of the 1950s send their children off to college, they join the part of the market called "empty nesters". At this point they no longer need six bedrooms and three baths, a family room and a gigantic yard. Many … (0 comments)
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for sale: FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT - 07/25/08 06:01 PM
An Attractive Approach First impressions count! Do you remember your first impressions of your present home? What made you want to buy it? The features or amenities that first attracted you are probably the same ones that will sell your home.Prospective buyers' first impression of your home is the feeling they … (1 comments)
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for sale: Real Estate Market Timing - 07/25/08 05:50 PM
Real Estate has proven to be one of the safest and most profitable types of investments available of the past 50 years. Records statistically show long periods of steady growth With brief re-adjustment periods throughout.
On the other hand, timing the market for quick profits can be a difficult strategy. It … (0 comments)
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for sale: BUY TODAY - NOT TOMORROW - 03/23/08 11:15 AM
Ignore the headlines. It is true housing is in a slow down period but there is a case for buying now!
When prices are falling few people have the discipline to buy real estate, stocks, bonds, or any other assets. But to those who do decide to pull the trigger during these … (1 comments)
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for sale: LET'S SELL YOUR HOME - TODAY! - 03/23/08 10:49 AM
Even in today's market we can sell your home quick, but here are some things you need to know.
Find a true Real Estate professional whom will thrive in any market including this one and listen to what they tell you. It is our job to make things happen and we will … (3 comments)
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for sale: CONGRATS TO MY CLIENTS - PAT AND JERRY PANGLE - 01/25/08 08:16 PM
CONGRATULATIONS PAT AND JERRY PANGLE ON THE 1/22/08 CLOSING OF YOUR "FOR SALE" HOME IN EDINBURG, VA. PAT AND JERRY WERE ABOSLUTELY GREAT TO WORK WITH AND LISTENED TO MY ADVICE EVERY STEP OF THE PROCESS. AND THE RESULT WAS A "UNDER CONTRACT" DEAL IN LESS THAN THREE WEEKS AND A … (0 comments)
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for sale: Staging Your Home to Sell Fast! - 01/25/08 08:02 PM
Often, sellers are not familiar with a little trick to the trade of selling your home called "Staging". Staging your home for sale creates many unique advantages. Most noteable of these advantages is shortening the time your home is on the market as well as increasing the potential sales price of … (0 comments)
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for sale: In the market for a Fixer Upper? - 01/12/08 10:37 PM
Just take a look, they are literally everywhere, even in wealthy enclaves. What sets them apart is price. They have lower market value than other houses in the immediate area because they have either been poorly maintained or abandoned.
To determine if a property that interests you is a wise investment will … (0 comments)
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for sale: To Buy or Not to Buy Fixer Uppers in "Bad" areas? - 01/12/08 10:33 PM
It depends and it really is a matter of choice and personal opinion. So-called "bad" areas-oftern referring to residentially unstable or poor area - have offered an affordable means of homeownership for many-particularly young, first-time buyers and low- to moderate-income families interested in a home they can call their own. Whether it is … (0 comments)
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for sale: Buying a Home in the Shenandoah Valley - Call Me - 01/12/08 12:22 AM
Be sure to call if there are any homes you are wanting to look at. In this buyers market, the great homes at great prices sell fast, so you have to be ahead of the curve! Let me help you find one of these homes! There are a lot of homes … (0 comments)
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for sale: Home Decorating - 12/21/07 09:03 PM
Are you thinking of renovating your home, to add your personal touch or maybe to get more dollar value? Whatever your reason is, this data will guide you on which project to prioritize and where to invest more of your time, money and effort. Top 15 Home Updates Average Return
1. Minor Bathroom … (1 comments)
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for sale: Shenandoah County - Shenandoah Heritage Walkway - 12/15/07 10:27 PM
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for sale: Home ownership - The Great American dream in the Sheandoah Valley - 12/14/07 11:41 AM
o make this dream a reality, most of us have to borrow money to finance it. This is where the problem starts for some buyers.
Some cannot qualify for a loan, while others are pushing their limits to qualify for a loan. Over stretching one's finances can be risky business, as what happened to most … (1 comments)
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for sale: Real Estate Tip:Working With Appraisers - 12/14/07 11:39 AM
After the Realtors, buyers and sellers negotiate to a "meeting of the minds" on the price of a house, there is one more person who must be convinced that the house is worth the selling price--the mortgage company's appraiser. The appraiser looks for three similar houses that have sold in the … (1 comments)
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for sale: More Decorating Tips - Top 10 budget decorating tips - 12/14/07 11:37 AM
Decorating on a budget doesn't mean you are limited to buying cheap products or inferior. It is about smart choices and using products that offer a good value for your money. Look for products that will give your space maximum impact for less.
To help you get started here are some tips … (0 comments)
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for sale: Don't overprice your home in the Shenandoah Valley - 12/14/07 11:34 AM
In the real estate world, a large group of people are looking to buy homes at any given time. These are the seller's best prospects. This ready group of buyers is wasted, however, if your house is overpriced.People who have been shopping around and are accustomed to comparing properties will probably … (0 comments)
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for sale: Living Large in Shenandoah Co. Va - 12/14/07 11:29 AM
Do you know how much home you can afford to buy? If your budget will only allow you to buy a smaller house, don't worry. Right now, it is best to prioritize your finances in buying a house. It will make you more resilient to foreclosures or any financial crisis. You … (0 comments)
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for sale: More Holiday Selling Advice - 12/08/07 10:13 PM
If you are truly serious and genuine about selling your home, than you must stay your course during the holiday seasons. Here are some further thoughts to add from my blog post yesterday on the same subject.
Leave a basket of candy canes or fresh fruit (apples, oranges, etc), or a plate … (0 comments)
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for sale: Lock That Rate - 12/07/07 11:42 PM
Lock That Rate
December 8th, 2007 12:39 AM - Ron Stead
Mortgage Bonds have been trading very favorably this week, and at some of the best levels in 2 years and mortgage rates continued to dip.
As well The Feds are hinting at possible further rate reductions in an attempt to spur on … (1 comments)
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for sale: Home Selling During the Holiday Season - 12/07/07 11:24 PM
Home Selling During the Holiday Season
by Ron Stead
What do you do if you have your home "For Sale" during the holiday period from November thru January 1st when many of us find our calendars filled with obligations of the season from shopping, to entertaining, decorating the house, and so much … (3 comments)
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for sale: 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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for sale: 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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for sale: 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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for sale: Prime Development For Sale in Woodstock Virginia - 10/31/07 11:25 AM
Prime Real Estate development potential - Outside Town of Woodstock - In the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Call me for details at 540-539-1200.
SH6248127 SARA ANN WOODSTOCK, VA 22664
Listing Type: Excl. Agency Status: ACTIVE Ownership: Fee Simple, Sale List Price: $1,600,000
Adv Sub: VALLEY VIEW Total Taxes: $391 Tax ID Num: 0015290
Area: … (2 comments)
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for sale: Shenandoah County MLS Sold Numbers for October as of 10/29/07 - 10/29/07 07:47 PM
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