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Ladysmith, VA

How Safe Is Your Drinking Water in Caroline Virginia

Matthew Rathbun ABR/M, SRS, e-PRO, SFR, GRI, SRES, Brkr: Real Estate Agent in Ladysmith, VA

Water Sources

Caroline County has many different water sources in county.  Personally I’m a well-water kind of guy, but that’s not an option where I live.  I found a source from the New York Times that shows a list of the county water sources and links to the results of each water system’s latest test.  Some of the results are a bit disconcerting.

20 Water Systems in Caroline County, Virginia

Examine whether contaminants in your water supply met two standards: the legal limits established by the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the typically stricter health guidelines. The data was collected by an advocacy organization, the Environmental Working Group, who shared it with The Times.

Read More at: www.CarolineVABlog.com and wwwCarolineVirginia.com

$50,000+ For A Lender to REO a Property?

Matthew Rathbun ABR/M, SRS, e-PRO, SFR, GRI, SRES, Brkr: Real Estate Agent in Ladysmith, VA
This report released in May of 2008 by the Mortgage Broker's Association says that it costs about $50,000 for a Lender to REO a property and as much as 30-60% of the loan value. It makes you wonder why they don't put more effort in working toward approving Short Sales... Read more to find out: