Craig Alexander's (craigster70) Blog

SOLD - 3 ACRES WITH FRONTAGE ON THE SHENANDOAH RIVER - HOMESTEAD AT THE RIVER - WOODSTOCK VIRGINIA - SHENANDOAH COUNTY Listed for $159,900 by Sager Real Estate. SOLD for $140,000 by Craig Alexander with Weichert, Realtors® on 03/29/2012. Located approximately 92 miles from Washington, DC Fantasti...

FRONT ROYAL SHORT SALE - SUCCESSFULLY CLOSED Another Successful Short Sale - 513 W. 13th Street, Front Royal, VA  22630 - Suburban Heights, Warren County Listed for $104,900 by Weichert, Realtors® Sold for $94,000 by Craig Alexander with Weichert, Realtors® on February 28, 2012!     Great all-bri...

This is a great post about preparing to sell.  You may not think that buyers pay attention to some of these "little things" but they really do.  I can't tell you how many times #8 happens and #6 is very true.Everyone has heard rumors of de-cluttering when it's time to sell your home. But, what do...

Fort Valley Real Estate Market Update For 2011 A Total of 14 Homes Sold in 2011 in Fort Valley Last Year.  Sales prices ranged from $80,000 to $468,000, with the average price being $216,250 for the year, down from 2010's average of $232,000.  The average days on the market was 193 for 2011, cons...

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SHORT SALE - 57 ELLEN DRIVE, STRASBURG, VA  22657 - MADISON HEIGHTS - SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VIRGINIA Listed for $158,000 by Sager Real Estate SOLD FOR $151,500 by Craig Alexander with Weichert, Realtors on January 6, 2012! Seller Paid $4,545.00 in Concessions Located in Madison He...

A glut of inventory???? After reviewing statistics for our area I realized something was very, very wrong.  Statistics show over 9 months of inventory currently on the market, but after showing houses I just didn't believe it.  These results make the marketplace look a little bit better after I t...

801 Spring Mountain Way, Fort Valley, Virginia  22652        Sold 06/04/2012 for $290,000 Fantastic Opportunity To Buy A Private Retreat Approximately 90 Minutes From Washington, DC in Fort Valley, Virginia!  Listed by Weichert, Realtors®.   Sited on nearly 3 wooded acres, Spring Mountain Chalet ...

A fantastic post about the importance of obtaining a building permit.  Not only to make sure the work is done correctly, but I also think about the implications of not having wiring inspected -- what if a fire breaks out due to incorrect wiring -- will the insurance company still cover the claim?...

SOLD - 197 Valley Road, Front Royal, VA 22630 - Fabulous Deck House -  Green Hill Forest - Warren County, VA Listed for $300,000 by Weichert, Realtors® SOLD FOR $296,400 by Craig Alexander with Weichert, Realtors® on 07/27/11 Seller paid $8,890 in buyer concessions. Nested among mature trees on 5...

An excellent look on the days on market -- there are so many reasons why a house may appear to have been listed for a long period of time.  Particularly in the market we are currently experiencing. Average Days On Market....Is It A True Indicator? I get this question all the time and it got me to...