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 I have numerous homes and building lots for sale in the beautiful Shenandoah valley of Virginia.  If you are looking, or even thinking of looking in this area please do not hesitate to give me a call.  I have lived in and loved this area all my life and will be happy to pass on my joys to you.  ...
10/23/2007
I am proud to say that today I have received my first multiple offer on the same property in over a year.  One of the agents even discussed a possible exalation clause.  Yeah!!! Are we seeing a possible bottom and shift in the market trends or am I just experiencing a needle in a haystack?  I am ...
10/23/2007
Investments involve risk.  Whether you are talking about stocks, business, or real estate.  So the key is make informed and educated decisions to minimize those risks.  Read books, follow trends, follow what successful real estate investors are doing to become educated.Start real estate investing...
10/23/2007
Real estate remains an active topic, even in todays market.  Do you buy or not?  Do you invest or not?  The real issues being can you afford not to buy!My opinion:The real estate market in a long term scope has and will continue an upward trend. The key is to buy when the market is down and sell ...
10/23/2007
As a Realtor I like to do what I can to help with environmental issues.  With this in mind I have put together some energy saving ideas.  Mother Nature is a big factor in many real estate deals that I put together because of the shear beauty she has bestowed upon this beautiful Shenandoah valley....
10/23/2007
Real estate remains a very viable investment option even though we are experiencing a downturn in the market.  Like any other investment vehicle, real estate has and always will have its ups and its downs.  The key is to buy a property at the right price and hold it more than a few years.  If you...
10/23/2007
     New Listings BedroomsOtherTotalAvgThat SoldPrice Range: 2- 34+UnitsUnitsDOMResidentialOther120,000 - 139,999010012900140,000 - 159,9991100211500160,000 - 179,9991000126900180,000 - 199,9992000220800200,000 - 249,9991200327500250,000 - 299,9991110315700300,000 - 399,9990200224000Totals:671014...
10/22/2007
     New Listings BedroomsOtherTotalAvgThat SoldPrice Range: 2- 34+UnitsUnitsDOMResidentialOther80,000 - 89,99901001440090,000 - 99,99900000000100,000 - 119,990100015900120,000 - 139,9993100425300140,000 - 159,9992010324000160,000 - 179,9991100217910180,000 - 199,9990010137200200,000 - 249,999132...
10/22/2007
Do's and don'ts in a neighborhood by: Sherry Wilson on 10/19/07 Did you know that your type of neighborhood can increase or decrease the value of your home? Your home and neighborhood comes as a package deal.  An average home can increase in value, if it is located in a sought after neighborhood....
10/22/2007
What a beautiful day it was today (10/21/07) to cruise through the Shenandoah valley of Virgina and enjoy the colorful display of fall foliage.  I consider my self extremely lucky both live and work in this area.  It was assumed that due to the lack of moisture in the past months that the colors ...
10/21/2007
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