Williamsburg Real Estate and Homes Guide

Sold! Your House in Williamsburg

Some things are hard to measure, and others are easy. Success in a real estate sale is easy. It occurs when the “SOLD” sign is in your front yard. And having that occur as quickly as possible is the goal of every real estate agent and every home seller.
You have undoubtedly [...]

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I recently posted the following on a real estate website in answer to the question: Is buying a home in Williamsburg in the 23185 zipcode a good idea?

Written 6/24/2009:  Williamsburg VA:
I completely agree that lending practices were far to easy before the economic problems. Overcorrection and making it very, very difficult to get a mortgage [...]

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Time To Buy?
Buying a home for the first time is a major decision that requires planning and preparation. Becoming a homeowner is an exciting process with many complexities that real estate agents are trained to manage.
We are experienced in working with first-time buyers and are well-versed in the creative financing that can make dreams become [...]

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A Realistic Evaluation
Your real estate agent’s job is to find you the perfect home, in the right location, with all the amenities you want–and at the right price. It is the home inspector’s job to find any skeletons in the closet — or in the plumbing, wiring, roof, basement and beams.
The inspector won’t pass or [...]

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Clean Offers
You have found a house that makes your heart skip a beat–it is in the right location and has all the amenities you want. The price is the only thing that is keeping you from making an offer, because you feel that it is more than you can afford. How can you maximize the [...]

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Credit Card Mania
Most people know that a checkered credit history can disqualify you for a home loan, and maxed-out credit cards can do the same thing. But what most people don’t know is that merely having a large number of credit cards, even with low balances and a history of timely payments, can disqualify you [...]

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2008 saw many changes and challenges in the Williamsburg real estate market.  Many agents have left the business, which has been  cathartic.   The industry became bloated with to many “licensed” but poorly trained agents who really didn’t take the business seriously.  While training, support and talent have allowed some brokerages to flourish (like EXIT [...]

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Real Estate Agents’ Questions : Williamsburg Real Estate Guide
Real estate agents should begin their professional relationship with client buyers by asking numerous questions about the buyer’s personal and financial situation. The answers to these questions will give the real estate agent a clear idea about the buyer’s housing needs and price range. It is a [...]

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LOCATION IS KEY IN LUXURY MARKET
Valuation of any home takes into account its size, features, condition and location. Of these factors, location is the one element that cannot be altered. A home in a high demand location will always represent a greater market value than a comparable home in a less desirable location. [...]

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NEW HOME ENVIRONMENT STRESSES “QUALITY OF LIFE”
If you are tired of big city traffic, crime, and smog, you may be among the increasing number of families who are relocating to small towns or rural settings without the loss of economic status!  Although location has long been considered the key factor in determining a home’s salability [...]

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