real estate: Proven Results, and a History of Success! - Sherry Wilson Team - 01/24/08 01:23 AM
Compare our services, and our track record! We know you will see that the clear choice for selling your home is the Sherry Wilson Team! Proven Results, and a History of Success!
In 2007:
The average Sherry Wilson listing sold for 98% of list price. The average Loudoun County listing sold for 92% of list price. The average Sherry Wilson listing sold in 81 days. The average Loudoun County listing sold in 113 days. IMPRESSIVE STATISTICS . . . YES . . . BUT WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO ME?
For example (based on the average home in Loudoun VA, according to the MLS): … (1 comments)

real estate: Hobby Realtors To Dwindle In 2009; Market Veterans Shift Focus - 01/22/08 05:25 AM
The Hobby Realtors To Dwindle In 2009; Market Veterans Shift Focus
By Alicia Biggs
(Created: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:31 AM EST)
From 2000 to 2005, the number of licensed real estate agents in the U.S. climbed from 700,000 to 1.3 million.
"There was a statistic recently from the National Association of Realtors that said by 2009, that number is expected to dwindle to the 900,000s," noted Sherry Wilson, owner of Sherry Wilson & Company, a part of RE/MAX, during a recent interview. Wilson's business serves Loudoun County and the surrounding 50 miles.
Most of the agents who entered the industry during the real estate boom … (7 comments)

real estate: Virginia: One of the 10 best states to start a business - 11/20/07 06:51 AM
Virginia: one of the 10 best states to start a businessA 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 a business. 
This was supported in a statement made by Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. She mentioned that "Virginia is a terrific state to do business". 
Here are some of the positive attributes of Virginia that she mentioned:
Geographical proximity to … (6 comments)

real estate: Avoid these common decorating mistakes - 11/12/07 05:11 AM
Avoid these common decorating mistakesAre you running out of decorating ideas for your home? Have you just bought a new home and you're confused on how to arrange your furnishings? 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. Reading through the list, I've noticed that a lot of home owners are guilty of committing these decorating mistakes without even realizing it.  HGTV's team of experts have explained and provided photos to help you identify the problems.  They've also recommended … (1 comments)

real estate: Tighter standards for mortgages - 11/08/07 12:59 AM
Tighter standards for mortgagesAccording to the Federal Reserve, many 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 mortgages. Meanwhile, 5 banks said that they tightened their subprime lending standards, while the remaining 4 did not change their lending standards.
With tighter lending standards, prospective home buyers should take a closer look at their spending patterns and financial readiness to buy.  It is … (0 comments)

real estate: Real estate investment, where to start? - 10/05/07 08:43 AM
Real estate investment, where to start?Any investment involves risk; whether in stocks, business or real estate.  It can win you some money, but it can lose you some as well.  For some successful people, investing is an acquired taste.  The more you invest, the more you become smarter in your choices.  However, for most people investing can be a luxury especially if you're talking about investing in real estate.
To get you started into real estate investment, learn what professional investors do.  Read their books, articles and advice columns.  If you have the know-how, you can jump start your career.  However, if you're not … (1 comments)

real estate: Loudoun County's housing policy changes - 10/04/07 01:47 AM
Loudoun County's housing policy changesLoudoun County has one of the highest median incomes in the nation, but housing affordability is still a problem.  Many workers in the area cannot afford to buy a house.
To address this issue,  our county's board of supervisors recently approved changes to the county's housing policies.  The existing affordable dwelling unit program will stay.  However, it only caters to those earning 30% to 70% of the median income of $94,500.  The new policy changes will target a broader range of need.  It will benefit those with a household income ranging from 0% to 100% of the median income. … (0 comments)

real estate: A closer look at Loudoun County as a place to live, work and play - 10/01/07 05:16 AM
A closer look at Loudoun County as a place to live, work and playLoudoun County is truly one of the best places to live in the nation.  It has an environment conducive to live, work and play.  Even without advertising itself, the county continues to get a lot of good publicity from being one of the fastest growing counties, one of the best places to live and where the jobs are on a nationwide scale.  
One of Loudoun's charm is having a perfect mix of natural attributes, technology, infrastructure and a great community. 
Here's a closer look at what Loudon has to offer: … (0 comments)

real estate: Top 8 indicators why Loudoun County is the place to be - 09/25/07 04:18 AM
Top 8 indicators why Loudoun County is the place to be  Loudoun County will always be a special pace to me.  Its blend of spectacular country vistas and thriving city centers, has made it an ideal place to live and work.  Loudoun County reflects the past through its beautiful scenery and rich history, while marching towards the future with its dynamic growth and development.
In the past, Loudoun County was rated as one of the best places to lives in the US as published in MSNBC:
"Virginia's top representative holds fifth place overall. Loudoun County, which is northwest of Washington, lies directly in … (0 comments)

 

Sherry Wilson

Leesburg, VA

More about me…

RE/MAX Leaders

Address: 1021 East Main Street, Purcellville, VA, 20132

Office: (540) 338-6300

Mobile: (703) 927-6500

Professionally written newsletters & a blog with current news updated DAILY! Be the first to know what is happening in the real estate market TODAY!








Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog