stafford: The "Spin" on Real Estate - 05/15/08 08:44 AM
Earlier in the week I was asked to attend a meeting at the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors® conference room. Was told that a group was meeting to discuss a blogsite for the Association. Apparently, there were some that thought that my presence on Active Rain indicated a propensity for blogging.
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stafford: Fredericksburg Area (Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline Counties) listing updates 05/04/2008. - 05/05/08 02:01 PM
Here are the listings that were added or changed on 5/04/08
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stafford: Listing updates for Fredericksburg Area (Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline Counties) 04/30/2008. - 05/01/08 12:29 PM
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stafford: Fredericksburg area, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline County updates for 04/29/2008. - 04/30/08 11:36 PM
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stafford: Redesign gets PERSONAL! - 04/10/08 06:14 AM
Yesterday Room Revisions redesigned a living room for a young couple who just bought their first home. They had great things to work with, but the room lacked pizzazz and a pulled-together look.
The original arrangement had the sofa placed so that you had to walk all the way to the … (9 comments)
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stafford: Selling Your House Is No Different Than Selling Your Car ... Is It? - 04/07/08 09:11 PM
SELLING YOUR HOUSE IS NO DIFFERENT THAN SELLING YOUR CAR ... IS IT?
Whether it’s going to become a trade-in or whether you’re selling it yourself, you’ll want to take the time to give your car a little TLC before putting the “For Sale” sign in the window. Why? Because … (14 comments)
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stafford: BANK OWNED * BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL - STAFFORD, VA - 04/05/08 12:26 AM
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stafford: Room Revisions Wedding Registry Launches this Weekend! - 03/18/08 02:20 PM
We have created a wedding registry which we will launch this weekend at a bridal show. The bridal show will be held at Ashley Furniture in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Room Revisions serves the Fredericksburg, Stafford and the surrounding areas. Click here to view our registry website. Since we are in the pre-launch … (4 comments)
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stafford: Move Right In!! Well Maintained 3 Bed 2 Bath Ranch in Ocean Acres!! - 03/13/08 09:48 AM
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stafford: New to AR, Old dog learning a new trick - 03/09/08 07:21 PM
Well who ever said you can't teach an old dog new tricks has been proven wrong again. I have heard of blogging before, on the radio, TV shows, co workers and other sources but never ventured to find out more about it until a couple of days ago. I can assure … (5 comments)
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stafford: Year Round Waterfront Rental - 03/07/08 01:22 PM
Year Round Rental
12 Cindy Dr., Unit B, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 View Map
Beach Haven West-Great waterfront rental. This 4 bed 2 full bath is ready to be rented. Full appliances w/ eat in kitchen. Spacious bedrooms with big closets. Unit is the top floor with plenty of deck and … (3 comments)
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stafford: New Cap for FHA Backed Loans - 03/07/08 12:51 PM
The Federal Government raised the ceiling amount on government insured loans in high-cost areas, effective March 6, 2008. This was wonderful news for the Washington Metropolitan Area and folks interested in buying, or selling, a home.
Since I am licensed in Virginia, and that is where the bulk of my clients live, … (0 comments)
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stafford: Moving to Stafford County! Here is another great reason why! - 03/04/08 02:48 PM
Stafford made the list! What list? Glad you asked. In a recent article by Forbes.com, Stafford County Virginia was found to be one of the Best Places to Get Ahead. Forbes.com reported that Stafford County is one of the places that income growth and job growth are the highest. Just another … (0 comments)
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stafford: Money and Job Growth? Forbes.com Best Places to Get Ahead - 02/27/08 06:22 PM
Craig W. Barrett, Hughesville, REALTOR®
Hughesville, MD Real Estate
http://www.hughesvillehomes.com/
Six of Forbes.com “Best Places To Get Ahead” are in the Washington, DC Region with three of the Southern Maryland Region and the other four in Northern Virginia.
To determine the best places to get ahead, Forbes.com compiled income and job data from the … (14 comments)
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stafford: FOR SALE BY OWNER EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR - 02/26/08 12:47 PM
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28. INFORMATION WILL BE PRESENTED BY LOCAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS.
Here's a brief overview of our agenda:
What are the top 5 home selling preparations that yield the biggest return? Learn this and much more from professional home stagers!How do the trends … (0 comments)
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stafford: HOW TO SELL YOUR OWN HOME SEMINAR SERIES IN VIRGINIA - 2008 CALENDAR - 01/29/08 01:48 PM
2008 Seminar Schedule
"How To Sell Your Own Home In Today's MarketFebruary 20th - 7:15 p.m. - WoodbridgeMarch 19h - 7:15 p.m.. - Chantilly.April 22nd - 7:15 p.m. - WoodbridgeMay 21th - 7:15 p.m. - ChantillyJune 17th - 7:15 p.m. - WoodbridgeJuly 15th - 7:15 p.m. - WoodbridgeSept 9th - 7:15 p.m. - … (0 comments)
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stafford: Not Staging to Sell, Rather, Preparing to Sell. - 01/25/08 12:52 PM
Not Staging to Sell, Rather, Preparing to Sell.
I usually try to write a couple of helpful articles a month, but with a hectic schedule right after the holidays, I am a bit behind. I have been inspired to write about preparing a home to sell, and many home staging professionals may … (17 comments)
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stafford: Free Networking Opportunity in Virginia! - 01/21/08 10:56 AM
FreeNI is a group that was created by local business people, with "no strings attached" networking in mind. As the name suggests, there is no charge to be a part of this group. At each meeting we do a 50/50 raffle, which is optional, to raise money for promotional items. … (0 comments)
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stafford: Refinance Your Stafford, Virginia Home....Rates are Low!! - 01/14/08 08:42 PM
If you currently have an adjustable rate loan or would like to take cash out, you are in luck. It is important, when selecting a loan officer, that you work with someone that you feel will look after your best interest, yes, we have to earn a living, but we don't … (0 comments)
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stafford: Town Home For Sale - Fredericksburg/Stafford VA - $249,900 - www.fredva.com - 01/10/08 12:31 PM
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stafford: 111 Mayfair Place, Stafford, VA ... - 12/26/07 06:26 PM
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stafford: News and Events - 12/10/07 10:12 AM
Good Morning! Just 14 more days until Christmas! We're very excited and our biggest wish is for a white Christmas!
I just wanted to pass on some latest updates on the Candlelight Tour of Homes, our invitation to the Washington Hospital Center, and thank all of our greatest clients and supporters. … (1 comments)
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stafford: Holiday Greetings! - 12/05/07 04:41 AM
Happy Holidays Ya'll!
As with most people, I've been busy sending out Christmas cards, quickly unboxing and wrapping presents that arrive on my doorstep, getting the house all decorated for the holidays, planning the menus for parties and sleeping arrangements for guests, attending various cookie and ornament exchange parties, helping with school … (6 comments)
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stafford: How much time is needed for that BPO - Do the banks know? - 12/04/07 09:51 PM
I got an email the other day from the bank that I work with requesting four different BPO's. Now this wouldn't be a problem normally but, I received the email at 7:45 p.m and they wanted the BPO's back by 5 p.m the following day. Generally I call it a day by … (18 comments)
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stafford: Split Foyer Houses - HAVE A BASEMENT OR NOT. - 11/15/07 10:27 PM
Hello folks,
Today's discussion in the office - Split foyers - do you consider the lower level of the split foyer a basement? Looking through the MLS service here agents are all over the place with this. Not sure if the agents are looking for those future homeowners that are looking for … (4 comments)
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stafford: Fredericksburg VA Real Estate - The Spin Masters - 11/10/07 07:05 AM
Several years ago, while listening to a radio program, the term spin master was used. Cannot believe, today, that I did not know the meaning. When I first heard it I asked a friend, who was in local radio, if she knew the meaning; her reply was that she had not.
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stafford: 10 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale - 10/31/07 09:03 PM
With such a high inventory of homes on the market owners need to do everything in their power to get their home ready for sale. Just putting a house on the market DOES NOT get it sold. The more a homeowner does to prepare their home, the more chance the home would … (4 comments)
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stafford: Toys for Tots - 10/24/07 09:38 AM
It's that time of year again and the Coldwell Banker Elite offices will once again be participating in the Toys For Tots Program. This is a great program and last year we collected more than 200 toys which included bikes, sports equipment, books and many other great toys for needy children … (2 comments)
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stafford: Keeping our focus on the big prize - 10/22/07 11:24 AM
With the real estate market slow in most areas I wonder if we are keeping our focus where it should be. I have had to refocus myself because I have been expending my energy and budget on looking for buyers. It dawned on me that history has proven that we … (10 comments)
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stafford: Northern Virginia Tax Rates By County - 10/16/07 09:15 PM
House prices are very important when buying a home as well as the tax rate for the specific county. The owner will be paying taxes every year on the assessed value of the home that they own. While tax rates fluctuate through the years, here are the rates in the Northern … (2 comments)
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stafford: Great News! - 10/07/07 11:38 AM
Simply Beautiful Spaces http://www.simplybeautifulspaces.com/ Great News! We've been selected by the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation for the 37th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes on December 8th and 9th.
Our "Home" is located at 900 Barton Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Formerly the Maury School, the newly renovated Maury Commons is the location of this year's … (3 comments)
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stafford: 1173 Barnacle ,Manahawkin New Jersey 08050, Real Estate - 10/03/07 09:10 PM
Stafford Twp- Own a Piece of the Jersey Shore ,one of The fastest growing communities in Ocean County, enjoy the good life,Expanded 3 bed 2 bath ranch, open and very spacious floor plan, move in condition,center island kitchen /LR/FR/DR.Above ground pool,private decking off master bedroom. Low cost manicure stone driveway, deep lot 129 ft … (2 comments)
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stafford: OCEAN COUNTY NEW JERSEY- REAL ESTATE- Using The Internet to Sell your home. - 10/02/07 04:35 PM
Patricia " PATTIE" RomanoREALTOR AssociateRE/MAX At Barnegat Bay1364 RT 72 WestManahawkin,NJ 08050http://www.patriciaromano.remax-nj.com/609-978-4046Direct cell-609-312-9043eve: 609-978-5985 - till midnight Oh, By the way......I am never too busy for any of your referrals! … (0 comments)
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stafford: Colonial 4 Bedroom 2.5 in Desirable Manahawkin - 10/02/07 12:36 PM
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stafford: Lake Front Property- lowest Price home in Colony Lakes 3 bed 2 bath - 09/15/07 01:08 PM
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stafford: The Coves at Stafford - 09/11/07 08:15 PM
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stafford: GREAT RENTAL CLOSE TO QUANTICO WITH ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED!!!! $1200 - 08/30/07 04:29 PM
$1200 RENTAL WITH ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED!!! Fantastic 2 level home with huge finished basement and tons of storage. Rental is entire right side of SINGLE FAMILY home with separate entrance. New washer/dryer. Light, clean & bright!! Huge Rec room with walkout. Home is nestled on a one-acre lot. Enjoy a large … (0 comments)
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stafford: Paint Psychology - 08/10/07 01:52 PM
It's just paint. That's what I found myself telling my husband and our contractor when I told them I wanted the ceiling of our billiards room painted a deep amber. Well, I wanted deep oranges, reds and purples in the paint scheme as well - I could understand their fear, their uncertainty, … (0 comments)
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stafford: Business for Sale - 07/24/07 02:16 PM
Price is for Bus. Only. incl:Name/Phone#/Fixtures/POS Computer/cooler. OR Lease out the building. has 3 Rooms,& bath.This space is suitable for MANY Uses. Office/ retail/ etc. Building in Excellent condition.Lease $1450 month.
For availability and pricing, please visit http://www.myjerseyshorehome.com/3016784
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stafford: Why would you give a referral? - 06/28/07 12:03 PM
30% Referral fee is the answer! If you have a client moving to the Houston, TX area, I'd be honored to help them find the perfect home and pay you 30%.
Other cities we service include but are not limited to:
Houston, TXKaty, TXSugar Land, TXStafford, TXMissouri City, TXRichmond, TXRosenberg, TXWe will also … (8 comments)
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stafford: Waterfront beauty in the Colony Lakes - 05/07/07 12:41 PM
Stafford TWP- Waterfront beauty in the Colony Lakes section, this Lenape Model 3 Bedroom 2 Bath is sitting on the lake offer much more than the standard lake front property- Enjoy the Private beach or just row boat down the lake, great Location to it all. Watch Moon Beams Glisten on … (1 comments)
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stafford: Charming 4 Bed 2 Bath Center Hall Colonial - 05/07/07 12:16 PM
Stafford twp- Charming 4 bed 2 bath Center hall Colonial, with step down Living Room, spacious Dining Room / Eat In Kitchen. Open and bright, MOVE in condition, New kitchen cabinets, decking, on an over 154 ft deep lot. manicure lawn. 1 bedroom on main level, 3 bedroom upstairs perfect for the … (0 comments)
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stafford: STAFFORD COUNTY VA RESALE HOMES SOLD IN MARCH - A MARKET REPORT - 04/10/07 06:19 PM
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN STAFFORD COUNTY SOLD MARCH 1, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2007Number of single family detached resale homes sales closed in March - 74 Single Family resale homes in Falmouth, Fredericksburg and Stafford, towns in Stafford County.
Lowest price home sold - Listed for $213,500, Sold for $231,000. … (0 comments)
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stafford: BAYVIEWS & ONLY 1 MINUTE TO THE BAY! - 03/08/07 10:00 AM
BAYVIEWS & ONLY 1 MINUTE TO THE BAY! GORGEOUS REVERSED-LIVING CONTEMPORARY WITH GREAT VIEWS OF TWO LAGOONS & THE BAY! SUPER LOCATION! COMPLETELY REMODELED! HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW CARPETING, NEW KITCHEN & NEW BATHS W/CORIAN COUNTERTOPS! NEW REFRIGERATOR & WASHER/DRYER! SUPER LAUNDDRY ROOM! 65 FEET ON THE LAGOON WITH VINYL BULKHEAD! WOOD-BURNING … (0 comments)
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stafford: IMMACULATE TOWNHOME IN PRESTIGIOUS ISLAND GATE - 03/08/07 09:38 AM
IMMACULATE TOWNHOME IN PRESTIGIOUS ISLAND GATE, ONLY 5 MINUTES TO LONG BEACH ISLAND! PREMIUM LOT BACKING UP TO WOODS FOR PRIVACY AND OVERLOOKING THE LAKE WITH A FOUNTAIN FOR PLEASURE! HARDWOOD FLOORS ENTRY, TWO MASTER SUITES, AND YOUR OWN PRIVATE DRIVEWAY WITH ONE-CAR GARAGE! EASY IN AND OUT ACCESS FROM BAY … (0 comments)
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stafford: NEW CONSTRUCTION TOWNHOME! ENGLEWOOD MODEL! - 03/08/07 09:29 AM
NEW CONSTRUCTION TOWNHOME! ENGLEWOOD MODEL! READY FOR SEPTEMBER DELIVERY! OVER $25,000 IN UPGRADES! HARDWOOD FLOORS IN KITCHEN & FOYER! UPGRADED KITCHEN CABINETS W/GRANITE COUNTERTOP ON CENTER ISLAND! UPGRADED APPLIANCES-WHIRLPOOL GOLD PACKAGE! RECESSED LIGHTING IN GREAT ROOM! ALL BRMS WIRED FOR CEILING FANS! UPGRADED CERAMIC TILE, CARPET & PADDING! CENTRAL AIR/GAS HEAT! … (2 comments)
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stafford: A Closer Look at the Real Estate Market - 12/15/06 03:20 PM
There has been a great deal of talk in professional journals, national newspapers and on national TV about the state of the real estate market.
Just today, one of my clients told me that her friend in Northern Virginia told her that the market was getting better! My client asked me if … (2 comments)
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