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Tuesday, Spetember 29, 2009

09-29-09

Dan Vollmer, Lynchburg Virginia Real Estate

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Office: (434) 386-3000

Mobile: (434) 420-1238

Well we're right at the end of September, marking the close of the third quarter for 2009. While there are many reports about consumer sentiment and jobless claims, one element of our economy that continues to make headlines is our housing sector. Let's look at January through August numbers for this year in Lynchburg, and compare those with last year's numbers.

This year, from January 1 through August 31, we have closed on a total of 1240 homes. Last year, for the same time period, we closed on 1601 homes - a decline of almost 23% in the volume of homes sold. However, this year, the average sales price of the sold homes was $169,716. Last year, the average sales price was $180,781, representing a dip of just 6%.

Now lets take a closer look at some of those numbers. The average sales price of a home in Lynchburg was $158,239 in 2008 and was $148,426 for 2009 - a change of about 6%. In Bedford County, the average sales price in 2008 was $245,419. This year is was $236,379 - a change of roughly 3.75%. Finally, in Campbell County the average sales price of a home was $158,307 last year, and was down to $155,948 this year - a decline of just 1.5%.

One more thing to note - the average number of days on the market. In 2008 for our entire market, the average days on market for a sold listing from January 1-August 31 was 134 days. This year, that number was up to 156 days. In Lynchburg, the number of days on the market was 123 last year, 142 days this year. Bedford County: 145 days last year, 180 days this year. Campbell County: 130 days last year, 151 days this year.

So a quick glance at the numbers will show that homes are staying on the market longer and selling for just a bit less. However, the big factor to consider is the volume of homes sold. If you're planning to buy a home, you have a great selection and prices are very affordable. If you're planning to sell your home, discuss these figures with you REALTOR, and be wise about pricing your home to sell.

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I am so Proud of my 1st Time Home Buyers!!!!

09-16-09

Kathy Carson Lynchburg, VA, REALTOR VA HOMES - LYNCHBURG, BEDFORD, CAMPBELL

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Office: (434) 660-4025

Mobile: (434) 660-4025
Secondary: (434) 832-1100

Second Part of my blog: A Realtor's Story regarding the $8000 Tax Credit for 1st Time Home Buyers.

I forgot - Yep Me who is the "Room Mother" to all of my children - I forgot to tell about them in my story!!! I was so busy defending the Tax Credit.

I am so proud of my First Time Homebuyers!!! And I tell them that! They have and are continuing to work hard and they can afford their homes!! The are excited about their new homes! Some bought new homes, some bought older homes they will update, some bought older homes already updated...

Who are they? Well let me tell you:

A Firefighter - A State Trooper - A Teacher - A Supertindent for a Plumbing Contractor - A Floor Sales Manager - An Architect - A Marketing Specialist - An "almost" CPA - A Social Worker - A Nurse - A Supervisor at a Manufacturing Plant - A Nurse - A Supervisor for an Industrial Cleaning Co - An Orthopedic Assistant - A Dental Assist - A Chiropractic Assistant - oh and they are single, married, newly married, Mommies, Daddys, Want-To-Be Mommies & Daddys and MY FRIENDS!!!

These young people are what makes our country strong - they are our future and I love seeing my Tax Money go towards this type of strong future!!!

KATHY MYERS CARSON, ABR, GRI

"THE GARY FOSTER TEAM" - RE/MAX 1ST OLYMPIC - LYNCHBURG, VA

434-660-4025 or kcarson@jetbroadband.com or www.lynchburg-real-estate.com

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"CALL MY SELL!!"

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The team at RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg remembers 9/11. We shall never forget

09-12-09

Pat Preston

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Office: (434) 832-1100 x320

Mobile: (434) 841-9001
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The team at RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg remembers 9/11 We shall never forget

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in Va much like it was in NY on that 9/11/2001 morning 8 yrs ago. People got up and started their day just like any other. The horror of that day is something that none of us will ever forget and never should. America changed forever on that day.

We have been at war ever since. It is so sad that there are people who hate and have so much evil in them.Let this day and every day be a reminder to live life to the fullest and appreciate all we have here in America. Let us NEVER forget how we all came together on that day. Love one another as God loves us.

We placed flags all around the perimeter of the building as we paid tribute to the brave men and women who died doing their jobs and for those people on those planes, the WTC and the Pentagon who got up that morning just as we do each morning to start their day and never came home again. Always include them in your prayers but move forward and be the best person you can be and don't waste it on negative or wasteless energy.

There is a saying "Life is a gift that God gives us. What we do with our life is our gift to him"

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Great Places to Shop In Lynchburg

09-12-09

Lynchburg Campbell County Bedford County Nannette Saunders ASSOCIATE BROKER

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Office: (434) 832-1100

Mobile: (434) 546-3078
Secondary: (434) 369-4421

We have had a lot of growing going on in Lynchburg MLS area in Va the past few years. New shopping plazas and malls are Lynchburg Va Community Market popping up all over.

There is a proposed 200 acre shopping mall under construction off Lakeside Drive and also an outdoor mall in Campbell County. This will add to the wealth of shopping choices we already have.

Here is a great list of shopping venues in Lynchburg Va.

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Stuff To Do In Lynchburg Va

09-10-09

Lynchburg Campbell County Bedford County Nannette Saunders ASSOCIATE BROKER

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Office: (434) 832-1100

Mobile: (434) 546-3078
Secondary: (434) 369-4421

Always looking for something to do in Lynchburg Va? Here you go and it is perfect for the entire family and Free! Stop by the Day at the Point held Oct 10, 2009 at the historic Point of Honor. Click here for more information about Day at the Point.