Market Update – March 2013
There are promising signs of positive growth in the housing market data for the City of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, Orange, King George, Rappahannock, Culpeper, and Madison Counties. Active inventory and new listings are down from March of 2012, which is causing an upward movement in sales. Fewer short sale properties on the market is keeping pending contracts lower and properties are closing sooner. The average number of days on market is down by 14 days from this time last year and the median sales price increased by 12.4%. The big question for our region now is...
Read MoreSpotsylvania Area Farmers Markets
The weather is warming up, it is starting to finally feel like spring, and the opportunity to buy local produce is here again. Virginia farmers and other local businesses will be reappearing at the Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg area farmers markets. Farmers markets are a benefit to your family’s health and nutrition, and in most cases, easier on your wallet. You have the peace of mind knowing that most, if not all, of the goods you are purchasing are Virginia grown. Most local farmers markets run regularly from May to October, and some have limited winter hours. Spotsylvania...
Read MoreSpotsy Things to do 3.15.2013
St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday and you are certainly in LUCK because Irish or not, this weekend Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg play host to several fun, family-friendly events. The forecast may call for rain but there is still plenty to do indoors. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Blu & Gray Brewing Company 3300 Dill Smith Dr Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Sunday, March 17th Begins at Noon www.fredericksburg.com The St Patrick’s Day Parade, begins at noon on Sunday, March 17th, at the Spotsylvania Business Park (located at 3321 Dill Smith Drive) and ends at The Blue & Gray...
Read More8 Ways to Work with Your Real Estate Agent
MSN Real Estate recently published an article titled “8 Ways to Tick off Your Real-Estate Agent.”(<–click on title to read the MSN article) Since I am one of these real estate agents mentioned in the title, I read the article and then read through the comments. There was about a 9 to 1 ratio of negative comments to positive ones. I understand why. There were a few good points in the article, but the tone of the article is one of arrogance, and doesn’t convey the right message to consumers. I agree there are times when a more collaborative relationship with my...
Read MoreMother’s Day Brunch – Let Someone Else Cook
There are only 4 days left until Mother’s Day. Hopefully you caught the earlier article on what to get Mom for a gift in the local area, and you are well on your way to making Sunday, May 13th a special day for her. Surely you won’t want her to have to cook for everyone that day, so here are a few local restaurants offering a special Mother’s Day Brunch. Some are menu-based and others are buffets. I would strongly suggest calling to make reservations so you aren’t disappointed by long lines when you arrive. . Bistro Bethem 309 William Street Fredericksburg,...
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