Williamsburg Real Estate and Homes Guide

Sometimes you need to get ready in a hurry for a showing.  Here’s how to maximize your impact in a short amount of time.
1.    Turn on all lights, even during the day.
2.    Open all drapes and shades to let in the natural light.
3.    Pick up the rooms.  Hide clutter.
4.    Put dirty dishes in the dishwasher.  [...]

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I know that some of these scams are going on in our area and across the country.  One of my investor clients was approached with one of the ‘cash back’ scenarios below when he was given a years rent up front in the form of a cashiers check.  Fortunately, he suspected something was up and [...]

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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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Your Tax-Free Profits
Significant tax reform legislation was signed into law with the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. This legislation replaced both the one-time $125,000 tax-free exclusion for homeowners aged 55 and older, and the “rollover” deferment of capital gains tax requiring the purchase of a replacement home of higher or equal cost within two years [...]

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Making Your Williamsburg Dream Home Come True
Is it time to initiate the purchase of your first Williamsburg home? You may be starting a family and outgrowing your small apartment. If the time seems right to seriously consider buying a house in Williamsburg, but you are afraid you don’t you have enough cash, don’t worry!   A [...]

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If you are a new home buyer or have not owned a home in the past 3 years, we have good news.
The Federal Government is offering an $8000 tax rebate to first time home buyers.  The 8K is received after closing and filing a form with the IRS.
Here’s where it gets good!  The Virginia Housing [...]

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Financial Help
Home prices often cause many first-time buyers to seek help from their families for the down payment on a new home. If your parents are providing financial assistance for the purchase of a home, it is important that you have very clear agreements with them about the conditions under which their help will be [...]

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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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Credit Card Mania & Home Buying
Credit availability has tightened up. Federal guidelines are pushing for higher credit scores.
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 home buyers don’t know is that merely having a large [...]

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