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January Market Statistics
January numbers show a steadily decreasing inventory and a slowing of price declines. | 0 comments ›› more ...
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Pro Bono
Pro bono help available for families in danger of losing their homes. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Day of Service Opportunities
Monday has been declared a National Day of Service. Here are some local opportunities. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Chemistry Matters
When you're choosing a real estate agent, get the facts, then consider whether you "click". | 0 comments ›› more ...
Looking Back on 2008
A look in the rearview mirror at 2008 in real estate. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Earth Craft Homes
Earth Craft homes will saving you money on energy and are also good for the environment. Golden Rule Builders right here in Fauquier is building these homes in this area! | 1 comment ›› more ...
Two Extremes
Two extremes are controlling the debate over what we do about the real estate downturn. It's time for the common sense middle to speak up. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Another Bailout?
The National Association of Homebuilders is the next group asking for the government's help. Just say no! | 0 comments ›› more ...
VA Homeowners Alliance
A new voice for Virginia Homeowners! | 0 comments ›› more ...
October Local Market Numbers
Here's how October's real estate market numbers look for Fauquier and some of the surrounding counties. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Distorted Inventory Numbers?
Dropping inventory levels have been viewed as very good news. But what if that's not the whole story? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Ten Cents
"For want of a nail the shoe was lost..." Ten cents and the story it tells in a foreclosure settlement. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Self-Contained?
How is it possible that we're on the verge of risking $700 billion of taxpayer's money without addressing the root cause of this whole mess? | 0 comments ›› more ...
The Right House
How to find the absolutely perfect house where all your dreams will come true! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Poplar Springs Goes Green
Another local business incorporates more green, more local food and hopefully, more local clientele! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Getting a Mortgage After Foreclosure
With so many families going through short sales and foreclosures the question is going to become how can they eventually get another mortgage. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Local Farmers Markets
If you live in Fauquier County you're surrounded by great farmers markets! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Buyers Never Say
Think about these now, before you buy your house! | 0 comments ›› more ...
The Fauquier Housing Market
The July statistics for the Fauquier County real estate market show reasons for optimism and, still, for caution. | 0 comments ›› more ...
All I Ask
A timeline. One that I can count on. Is that too much to ask? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Patience!
The key to most real estate deals these days is patience! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Lake Whippoorwill
How have the changes in the local real estate market affected the subdivision of Lake Whippoorwill? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Fauquier Foreclosure Sales
Sales looked pretty good in June in Fauquier County. Too bad so many of them were foreclosures. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Green Drinks Warrenton
Green Drinks International comes to Warrenton. | 0 comments ›› more ...
June Real Estate Statistics
June real estate numbers for Fauquier County show some good news! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Ben Stein Takes the Long View
Ben Stein thinks real estate is a great place to be investing now. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Who's Protecting Who?
The real estate industry has a lousy reputation, maybe some of it deserved. Here's one place to start working on that! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Short Sale Story
Short sales just don't seem to be getting any easier. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Selling Agent Bonuses
Bonuses for selling agents are turning up everywhere and they're a very bad idea. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Too Much Inventory
May's numbers out. The good news: sales are up! Bad news: Inventory remains stubbornly high. | 0 comments ›› more ...
The Buyer's MLS
Buyers now have a new source of information and realistic photos of short sales, foreclosures and vacant homes for sale. | 0 comments ›› more ...
It's a Great Time to Buy
I haven't lost my mind. And I didn't drink the Kool-Aid! I'm just taking the longer view. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Tougher Lending Standards
Apparently, someone's worried there are too many buyers! Lending standards, already tough, may be getting tougher. | 0 comments ›› more ...
The End of Cathedral Ceilings
Be careful what you're buying. Some day you may want to sell it! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Alternative Energy Expo
The 3rd annual alternative energy expo takes place in Warrenton tomorrow. Don't miss it! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Warrenton House History
This house is under contract in less than a week! What's the story? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Where Are The Move Up Buyers?
First time home buyers start the process. But where is the next rung? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Odds and Ends
A few tidbits from the real estate world that I'm mulling over. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Getting it Wrong
Sloppy work by some real estate agents means not all listings are accurate! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Fauquier March Statistics
The March, 2008 real estate statistics for Fauquier County. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Three Media Outlooks on Real Estate
The VAR CEO points out some interesting media coverage of the real estate market. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Fauquier County Numbers
Let's look at the latest real estate statistics and compare them to last year at this time. Have we hit bottom? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Absurd!
There are an awful lot of people who are quick to call the bottom of our current real estate slump. I won't be one of them. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
The Senate is currently debating the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. There could be significant help here for our real estate market. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Corrections and a Sunnier Outlook
The article in the Fauquier Times Democrat Weekend painted a very gloomy picture. There is always hope! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Area Foreclosures
Prince William County foreclosures may be at record highs, but there's a silver lining here too! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Financial Markets - Local Real Estate
How does the turmoil in the financial markets affect our local real estate market? | 0 comments ›› more ...
Three Boxes
Appraisals have always had the potential to wreck a perfectly good deal. They're even trickier now. | 0 comments ›› more ...
KB Leaves & More
While all real estate is local, national developments can impact our local market. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Attending a Real Estate Auction
Last night I went to see local properties being auctioned off. It was an interesting experience! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Squatting in Your Own Home
Foreclosure news from other parts of the country. | 0 comments ›› more ...
What's New in Richmond
The legislature and the courts are having an impact on our real estate market. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Remodel With Less Waste
Remodeling tips to save you money and help save the planet! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Days on Market Change
The local Multiple Listing Service has changed the way days on market is calculated. Bad idea! | 2 comments ›› more ...
Fauquier January Real Estate Numbers
Here are the latest real estate statistics for Fauquier County. | 0 comments ›› more ...
A Chance to Help
Brian Breeden has a long tough road ahead of him. Here's how you can help! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Warrenton Lakes Petty Crime
There have been a rash of petty thefts recently in Warrenton Lakes. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Choosing A Real Estate Agent
Choosing your real estate agent is an important decision. Here are some important questions to ask. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Wrong Focus
Panic in Washington and in the financial markets has lead to some quick action. Too bad they didn't take time to find a thoughtful, grown up solution! | 0 comments ›› more ...
It's Time - Smoking or Not?
It's time for the local MLS system to allow disclosure to buyers of whether the current occupants of a home smoke. Disclosure will ultimately be good for both buyers and sellers. | 0 comments ›› more ...
How to Not Sell Your Home
Here's a list of all the things you can do to make sure your house never sells! | 0 comments ›› more ...
December Real Estate Numbers
December's numbers are in for the local real estate market. How did we close out the year and what might it mean for 2008? | 1 comment ›› more ...
What Not to Buy
In a tough real estate market a smart buyer will be careful about what they buy. Here are some tips to make sure that the home you buy is easy to resell down the road. | 0 comments ›› more ...
White's Mill Lots
In a sign of the real estate times, White's Mill subdivision has lots for sale, no Pulte home required. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Ban Plastic Bags
Those ubiquitous, ugly, flimsy plastic shopping bags may have outlived their usefulness. Here are some reasons the time may have come to eliminate them from Warrenton. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Suffield Meadows
By now surely everyone has seen this sign. I suppose it's a sign of the times but it's become a joke around our house. As we approach the Suffield Meadows development the questions begin. "How many do you think they have left?" "Do you think there's still time to ... | 0 comments ›› more ...
Good News - Tax Relief
There's finally a little good real estate news from Washington, DC as the Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief Act gets passed by the house. | 1 comment ›› more ...
Real Estate's Conflict of Interest
Whether you're buying or selling a home, make sure your real estate agent represents your interests only. Having an agent playing both sides of a deal can cost you money and peace of mind. | 0 comments ›› more ...