Brenda Van Fossen's (brendaavf) Blog

Lynchburg VA will host its annual loft tour next Saturday February 26th.  You can get information online at www.lynchburglofttour.com.  I have not participated in the tour itself but have viewed many of the lofts searching for a couple who were interested in living in downtown Lynchburg.  Most ar...

I opened up a newsletter from the NAR this morning and found information on tax credits for certain home improvements and on common tax preparation mistakes.  One of my goals this year is to have more and better communication with past and future clients.  I thought the articles would be great to...

The January issue of Realtor magazine includes the latest data on the value of undertaking various home remodeling projects.  Data is also available at www.costvsvalue.com.  The article points out that the cost recouped over the past year was lower overall due to lower home values.  I just emaile...

Several sellers have asked me why my firm can't list for the same low amount.  What I tell them is that our commission covers both the compensation for our firm listing the property as well as the compensation to the selling broker.  I don't believe the $2995 covers both.  There seems to be a lot...