Get Represented When Buying A New Home From A Builder!
08/16/2010 05:05 AM
Even in a down real estate market there is no shortage of NEW homes being built and marketed by builders.  Many new home developments in the Richmond area have information or sales centers.  Be cautious when visiting as the builder’s sales agents are paid to represent the builder, regardless of what they may tell you. [...]

Richmond Area Foreclosures…
08/10/2010 10:24 AM
Area home sales have picked up, however prices continue to fall, although prices region-wide are down by less in the second quarter of 2010 than they were in the first quarter. The average sales price in the Central Virginia region was $229,545 in the second quarter of 2010, down four percent from the second [...]

Richmond Metro Area Experiences Accelerated Home Sales in 2nd Qtr!
08/09/2010 03:30 PM
More positive news for the Richmond area real estate market!  The Richmond Association of REALTORS and Central Virginia MLS are reporting accelerated home sales in the Months of April, May and June 2010.  Below is the report: National and Local Economic Overview The national economy slowed in the second quarter of 2010 as many indicators decelerated from [...]

Choosing The Right Richmond Area Neighborhood For You
07/27/2010 06:11 AM
Where do you want to live in the Richmond area? The answer depends on your wants and needs, and you should choose a Richmond area neighborhood accordingly. If you’re just starting out, you may want a home for investment purposes, where you can live in one part of the home and rent out the other to [...]

Time To Buy A Richmond Area Home?
07/15/2010 02:48 PM
Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Richmond area home? Given all of the drops in the Richmond area housing market in the last few years, many people are wondering whether now is the right time to buy a new house. Should you snatch up the good deals before prices start to rise or [...]

Homebuyer Tip: Look Past Paint!
06/14/2010 05:59 PM
When buying a Richmond area home don’t worry about the paint color!  It’s an easy fix and change.  Most experienced homebuyers realize this, but many new or first time homebuyers sometimes get caught up in wall colors and other aesthetic features which can be easily changed.  Check out this clip from HGTV’s Property Virgins.  Good [...]

SUMMER HOME TOUR!
06/12/2010 07:59 AM
Each summer Skye Bruce Properties has a special event called the SUMMER HOME TOUR!  This week we are kicking off the event featuring 3 great Open Houses on Sunday!  Check out our “listings page” for details by clicking HERE! Be on the lookout for more great Open Houses throughout the summer and look for [...]

Richmond Housing Shortage?
06/07/2010 07:31 AM
Lawrence Yun, the Chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS wrote this interesting article about a possible housing shortage in the future.  The lesson to keep in mind is that the real estate market is very cyclical with regards to inventory, pricing etc. Believe it or not there is actually a shortage of homes [...]

Pending home sales rise 6.7 percent
06/02/2010 12:49 PM
Biggest monthly jump in more than seven years may signal slump is ending! ASHINGTON – The number of U.S. homebuyers who agreed to purchase a previously occupied home in April posted the largest monthly jump in more than seven years, a sign that sales are finally coming to life after a long and painful slump. The National [...]

The “Keys” to Homeownership
05/12/2010 11:48 AM
(ARA) – “It’s a buyer’s market” is a popular headline right now. It’s one that’s hard to ignore, especially if you’re a young adult or even a long-time renter who has been waiting for the right time to pursue the American dream of owning your own home in Central Virginia. Buying your first home can be [...]