lynchburg: Should I rent or should I buy?
- 03/26/09 01:19 AM
Many people are wondering these days. There is much to consider in home ownership. There are closing costs and down payment and even after you purchase a home there is home maintenance costs. Taking a hard look at the whole picture to make sure the benefits out way the costs requires a plan. I love how the Internet now gives us the resources to figure some of the answers to the questions out. To learn more where to find these tools visit my blog at http://www.NannetteSaunders.com . … (6 comments)
lynchburg: Foreclosures at Smith Mountain Lake
- 03/01/09 07:08 AM
Many homes at Smith Mountain Lake are primary residences but many are vacation and second homes. The President's plan is structured to only help those struggling with the payments on their primary homes. Homes at Smith Mountain Lake are no exception. It is unforturnate for the current homeowners as they watch their property values decrease. However, it is a great opportunity for anyone who ever dreamed of owning a home at the lake. Learn more about how you can own your dream home click here. … (0 comments)
lynchburg: Lynchburg Virginia 2008 Market Report
- 01/08/09 12:13 AM
The Lynchburg Virginia market report for the month of November was record breaking, until the Market Report for the month of December came along. Nearly twice as many homes were listed between the month of November and the month of December yet approximately the same amount of homes actually sold. This increased the inventory in this area quite a bit. Absorption rate is very high in some areas of Central Virginia. Specifically in Lynchburg City limits only, in the month of December 41 properties sold and 34 of these homes sold were single family homes. This was a decrease in the … (7 comments)
lynchburg: I'll see you at the top!
- 01/06/09 09:36 PM
It is 2009. The year is different. And I hate to say this…guess what? We’re still in a recession. I hope that we recover and I hope it is soon but I am not counting on it. Counting on it would mean I am expecting those in D.C. to look out for my financial future. Historically that has not worked out so well. No one has ever looked out for my financial future better than I could do it myself. The fact that it may not get better anytime soon for the rest of the country does mean it has to … (9 comments)
lynchburg: Serious Buyers Make Serious Offers
- 12/22/08 06:39 AM
Since the market has slowed down I have been asked much more often to make a verbal low ball offer. Our state of Virginia like many others do not recognize verbal offers as offers that are enforceable. Even if you are serious a verbal offer just does not sound serious. A verbal offer just sounds - less than a real offer. And I am not talking about price. I don't have a big problem presenting a low ball offer but I have a problem presenting an offer that is less than serious. I am just sayin' that a seller is very … (15 comments)
lynchburg: I'm Calling to Eliminate This House
- 08/28/08 11:29 PM
Why do you think a buyer prospect is calling on your ad? Do you think they are calling because the need a Realtor? Some may be. Do you think they are calling to schedule an appointment? Some may be. But more than likely they are calling to eliminate this particular house from their search. The likelihood that folks are calling on the ad because they have just realized that they need a Realtor to effectively find the home of their dreams is remote. Most folks look at real estate purchases like the common cold. There is no need to call in … (10 comments)
lynchburg: Referrals Are the Bottom Line.
- 08/28/08 06:29 AM
It's been said that a cold lead is afraid of being taken advantage of, while a referral is afraid of being taken for granted. Referrals present a viable and lucrative revenue stream to real estate professionals. The key is to cultivate and communicate with your client base and other referral sources and harvest the referrals you want. Bottom line is not the money - it is the referrals. The only way to get the referral is to develop relationships. You develop relationships by giving value over and over. There are several ways to make money in real estate. There are FSBOs, … (3 comments)
lynchburg: Lynchburg Has The Right To One Fifth The Water That Flows In The James River
- 07/29/08 07:15 AM
It is a little complicated. Water rights in the eastern half of the country are normally divvied up based on what is known as riparian rights. Riparian rights means that the owner has the right to a reasonable amount of water that flows next to or through their land. In a land grant from the British Crown, the King gave Virginia the rights to the James River. It has become an intrical part of the history and the success of Lynchburg. The General Assembly created the James River Company and later the James River and Kanawha Company to build a canal in … (2 comments)
lynchburg: Selling Your Home - Isn't that what is suppose to happen?
- 04/13/08 10:03 AM
Two weeks ago, really ten days ago, I put out the humming bird feeder. The first week of April is when the "scouts" are out. I've never been successful with a hummingbird feeder, but I've never really tried either. I just put in a 1/2 effort and put it out too late probably for the scouts to get wind of it and by then they had found their favorite places to feed. Hummingbirds are territorial so they won't usually venture out of their territory. This morning when I saw a hummingbird feeding at the hummingbird feeder I got excited. It was cool to watch … (6 comments)
lynchburg: Spring Inspiration and Positive Views Outside My Home Office Window
- 04/04/08 08:54 AM
Earlier this week I decided to hang out the humming bird feeders and fill up the bird feeders. The first week of April the "scouts" are out to find the feeding places. I have "feeding stations" strategically planted around my house. One on the deck. One just outside the bay window in the kitchen and another outside the window of my home office. Each station has different kinds of seeds to attract different types of birds and to hopefully provide a wide variety so they don't fight so much.
One of the true signs of spring is to watch as the male golden finch … (20 comments)
lynchburg: Lynch Law of Legend Isn't Accurate Reflection
- 03/29/08 12:47 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)
lynchburg: Many Faces of Death Visted Early Lynchburg
- 03/28/08 12:12 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: Lynchburg- Area- Fun In Every Season
- 03/26/08 06:32 AM
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)
lynchburg: The Colors of the Kaleidoscope - Lynchburg Community
- 03/25/08 08:10 AM
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. … (1 comments)
lynchburg: We're Glad You Are Here!
- 03/25/08 07:37 AM
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)
lynchburg: A Beautiful Place To Call Home
- 03/25/08 07:34 AM
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)
lynchburg: Nonexistent St. Patty's Day Parade-Why In The Name Of All That Is Green!
- 03/16/08 05:39 AM
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)
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