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School districts in Williamsburg, Virginia

Are you interested in the latest information about school districts in Williamsburg, Virginia area?

You probably know that the value of a home is directly affected by the school districts that are located close to the home. One of the factors that many people use to help them decide where to live is the quality of the schools in the area. So, if you are thinking of relocating to the Williamsburg Virginia area, you will probably want to be updated about the school districts in Williamsburg, Va.

If you click this link from our Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service you will have up to date information on the school districts in Williamsburg, Virginia.

REALTORS® don't have crystal balls

I read a blog today posted by Loreena Yeo. She said that people have asked her what their house would be worth in 3 to 5 years. She commented that REALTORS® don't have crystal balls.

Funny thing about that statement. I have said the same thing many times to people who ask "How's the market?" or "Are sales going up?"! In fact I recently posted a blog with a comment about crystal balls.

What most people may not realize is that the housing prices during the height of the real estate market in 2004 through 2006 were actually falsely inflated prices which had to come down at some time. You know the old saying: "What goes up must come down." Well that saying certainly applies to real estate and the best advice I can give to anyone is this:

  • Do your homework, check out the data on property sales in the area.
  • Hire a competent REALTOR® and listen to their professional opinion.
  • Remember that REALTORS® don't have crystal balls.
  • Finally if you think it's a good deal and it meets your needs, then for heaven's sake buy it!

If you need data about real estate in Williamsburg, Va, fell free to contact me and no I don't have a crystal ball, but I do know how to help a buyer find a great deal on a house in Williamsburg, Va.

I'm not moving yet, but...

I'm not moving yet, but... I should get a great buy on a house when I do move since northeast Florida currently is a buyer's market!

I posted a blog on Feb 13th about transferring my Active Rain points when I move to another state. Just for the record, I am not moving yet and really not sure exactly how soon I will move, so for the time being please keep sending your referrals to me! If you know anyone who wants to buy a home in Williamsburg, Va and or needs to sell a home in Williamsburg, Va then I will be more than happy to work with them and will provide excellent customer service!

If you know someone who would like to receive a list of homes for sale in Williamsburg, Va I'll be happy to provide that as well! There are some great deals on homes for sale in Williamsburg, Va, some are short sales, REO's or foreclosures. Some other great buys currently available are corporate relocations.

How's the market?

"How's the market?" As a REALTOR® in Williamsburg, Va, I hear that question often. My answer usually includes the phrase "Well, if I had a crystal ball..."; and I don't say that lightly. I, like most people have a vested interest in that question. After all owning property is still part of the American Dream and owning real estate over the long term usually adds substantially to one's net worth.

To shed light on the question, "How's the market?", I would like to share this recent quote from Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®: "There will be two steps forward, one step back, with sizable local market differences. The trend nevertheless will be a rise in home sale activity in the upcoming years".

The key phrase in that quote is the term "sizable local market differences".

You have no doubt heard the term that the important thing to remember about property is location, location, location!

If you find yourself asking "How's the market", keep in mind the three things that sell a house: price, condition and locaton. Since it is usually not feasible or practical to change the location of the property, then the things that can change and affect the market the most are price and condition!

So if you would like to buy or sell a home in Williamsburg, Va. feel free to contact me!

What trends the housing market will take in 2011

If you are a homeowner or would like to become a homeowner soon, you might be interested in this newsletter about what trends the housing market will take in 2011.

The local market in Williamsburg Virginia seems to be showing signs of a recovery. Many of the local homes are owned as investment property, a retirement property or as a second home. That particular market has been picking up lately possibly because investors, second home owners and retirees seem to have a little more confidence in the market.

If you would like to receive emails with more infomation on housing trends, send a request by email to sybil.realestate@gmail.com.