Mar 1 '13 Why are there no photos of my home in the MLS ? Have you ever noticed a photo like the one on the left when you were looking at for homes for sale ? Ever wondered why ? Two reasons: 1. Overzealous real estate agent who thinks by entering the info in the MLS the home will sell quickly. The problem with this method is thousands of […]
Mar 1 '13 2013 WARA Iron Chef & Wine/Food Expo Colonial Heritage set to host the WARA Iron Chef 3/7/2013 Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg, a 55+ active adult community in Williamsburg, Virginia is the host of this year’s “Iron Chef Competition ” In February of 2009, WARA hosted their first ever Iron Chef Competition. The success of that event prompted them to make it an […]
Mar 1 '13 Housing is Back ! t’s a fact: The housing sector continues to gain momentum. The National Association of Realtors reported in February that the national median existing single-family home price was $178,900 in the fourth quarter of 2012, up 10 percent from $162,600 in the fourth quarter of 2011. Trending Into 2013 In December home prices rose again by […]
Feb 28 '13 Dancing with the Williamsburg Stars this weekend Twelve new stars, the best pros, glitter and all the glam are back for a fourth installment of Dancing with the Williamsburg Stars. From doctors and professors to bankers and architects, these brave business people have accepted the challenge to train with a professional dancer and compete in front of a live audience and distinguished […]
Feb 27 '13 Colonial Williamsburg Announces 2013 Speakers Series The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has announced a line-up of special speakers for 2013 that showcase the foundation’s role as a center for history and citizenship. The series begins with award-winning designer, gardening and lifestyle expert P. Allen Smith, who will sign his books and deliver a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session from 4 – […]
Feb 25 '13 What is $521,700.00 ? Any idea what that number represents? It’s the total marketing expenditures for our company ( Liz Moore and Associates) in 2012. Pretty big number for a 2 office boutique real estate brokerage. And a primary reason for our success. (Number one position in the market place for our two offices both here in Williamsburg VA […]
Feb 23 '13 Why is the seller asking more than assessed value ? Most of the home buyers I work with in the Williamsburg Area will typically use the James City County, Williamsburg or York County Va assessed value as a basis when determining what price to offer on a home they are purchasing. While you would think its an accurate indicator the recent sales numbers will disagree. […]
Feb 22 '13 101 Reasons to Love Living in the Historic Triangle of VA Who knows the insider secrets of this dynamic area better than the best REALTORS in town? We’ve compiled 101 of our favorite things about living in Williamsburg, Yorktown and its surrounding areas. It’s a great opportunity to make sure that you’re not missing out on fun things to do right in your own backyard! Whether […]
Feb 20 '13 Top 10 VA Military home buyer benefits ! VA Loans are a fantastic way for Veterans, Active Duty, Retired military, Coast Guard, etc. to buy a home with zero down payment and no mortgage insurance.We get a large number of military buyers in Yorktown, Williamsburg and the surrounding areas of Hampton Roads. Did you know that buyers using a VA loan can get […]
Feb 15 '13 Who sold more Fords Colony real estate in 2012 ? Bragging Rights ! It seems there are many real estate brokers in the area that claim to be #1 this and #1 that. I felt it was time to set the record straight. Drum roll please. The NUMBER #1 Brokerage for sales and listings in Fords Colony in 2012 was Liz Moore and Associates. With […]