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Blog How To Sell Your House Fast [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Ever wonder why some homes sell faster than others? There are plenty of examples of similarly priced homes that had drastically different days on market! Here are our 5 best tips […]
Blog 3 Energy Upgrades That Appeal to Buyers  Most sellers (wrongly) assume that upgrading your home before putting it on the market is a waste of money. Today’s savvy buyers may take a second look or even end up paying more for a home with energy-efficient features! With all of the smart home tech coming out nowadays, it’s easier and cheaper than ever […]
Blog 9 Overlooked Items to Prep Your Home For Sale You’ve prepped your home for sale in every imaginable way–fresh paint, a deep cleaning, new landscaping, decluttered closets, even tidying up the garage!  Your house looks better than it ever has and you’re ready to hit the market! Before you stick that “For Sale” sign in the ground, consider gathering these key pieces of information […]
Blog Home of the Brave: 2018 Veterans & Active Military Home Buyers Profile We’re lucky to be located near several military bases and government contractors so serving veterans and active duty military members is one of our top priorities. We’ve taken a closer look at the 2018 Veterans & Active Military Home Buyers Profile report to analyze the differences between recent active-duty and veteran homebuyers and sellers versus […]
Blog Celebrate the Fourth of July in Fredericksburg! *UPDATED JULY 2019* It’s almost Independence Day! Even though it falls on a weekday this year, there’s plenty of celebrations going on around the greater Fredericksburg area! We’ve compiled all the firework shows and festivals happening near Fredericksburg and a couple that are just a short drive away so you can start planning how you’ll […]
Blog Marketing Your Listings with CBx Marketing your listings doesn’t have to feel like a shot in the dark—what if you could pinpoint exactly who was most likely to buy your  listing, where they’re likely to move from and speak directly to them? Coldwell Banker has done exactly that and given our agents a huge leg-up on the competition with the CBx […]
Blog CBx: Your Agent’s Secret Weapon Selling your home can feel like a shot in the dark sometimes—who should my agent be advertising my home to? What type of person is most likely to want to live in my area? How does my home stack up against the other homes in the neighborhood? What if you could pinpoint exactly who was […]
Blog 4 Essential Home Upgrades for 2018 Keeping up with the latest home trends and decor styles can be exhausting! Here’s our picks for the most essential home upgrades for 2018–bonus: most are cheap and can easily be completed in a weekend! Smarten Up! Smart home gadgets have never been cheaper or more accessible! It’s time to jump on the smart home […]
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Blog This Weekend in Fredericksburg: June 2-3 SATURDAY Rock the River Old Mill Park – 11am-8pm Join us at Old Mill Park in Downtown Fredericksburg for the fourth annual Rock the River FXBG celebration. Our fourth event is shaping up to be our biggest yet, featuring live musical performances from Karen Jonas, The Feathered Fish and Swift Technique. Rock the River 2018 […]
Blog This Weekend in Fredericksburg: May 26-28 SATURDAY May 26-27:12th Annual Tattoos for Community Jack Brown’s Tattoo Revival This year’s Tattoos For Community will be raising funds for Hazelwild Farm’s Therapeutic Riding Program. This program offers specialized lessons for all ages of riders with a wide range of physical, intellectual and emotional disabilities . These lessons provide invaluable physical and emotional benefits […]
Blog Open House Weekend – May 19 & 20, 2018 Sign in for a chance to win! This coming weekend, we’re excited to announce we have 28 homes being held open! Every visitor that signs in to one of our open houses on May 19th or 20th will have a chance to win one of three Amazon smart voice assistants: the Amazon Echo, Amazon Spot […]
Blog Why You Really Need A Home Inspection Thinking about skipping the home inspection in order to save a little money? You could end up costing yourself WAY more in the long run! Here’s why we always recommend buyers get a very thorough home inspection done: Protect Your Investment Buying a house is probably the single largest investment you’ll ever make and throughout […]
Blog This Weekend in Fredericksburg: April 28-29 SATURDAY James Monroe’s 260th Birthday Open House 2-5pm Join President James Monroe for a celebration of the 260th anniversary of his birth! There will be photo opportunities with the president, music, and refreshments, including birthday cake! Visitors will also have the opportunity to sit for an individual or family silhouette portrait. There will be a fee […]
Blog Fredericksburg Area Market Update for March 2018 Fredericksburg-Stafford-Spotsylvania The Fredericksburg area’s real estate market remains strong this February with year-over-year increases in total sold dollar volume, median price, and units sold as well as a decrease in average days on market. Inventory is still quite low but that’s good news for sellers, as properties spend fewer days on market and get higher sales […]
Blog Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Burg! As many of you may know, our CEO, Kevin Breen, is Irish so we love celebrating all things Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day! It’s almost here so pick out your best all-green outfits, grab some friends and make your weekend plans! Here are our picks for the best St. Patty’s Day events in the Fredericksburg […]
Blog This Weekend in Fredericksburg: March 10-11 SATURDAY 9:30am: Plant-Based Brunch, Film & Discussion: “What the Health” Central Rappahannock Regional Library: Salem Church Branch What the Health is a groundbreaking film that exposes the collusion and corruption in government and big business that is costing us trillions of healthcare dollars, and keeping us sick. The film is a surprising investigative documentary that […]
Blog This Weekend in Fredericksburg: March 3-4 SATURDAY 9am: 11th Annual Polar Bear Plunge City Dock Park Are you ready to brave the frigid temperatures of the Rappahannock River?? Register NOW for the annual Polar Bear Plunge benefiting the EOD Warrior Foundation. Check in opens at 9:00 AM and the plunge begins at 11:00 AM. Early Registration (until 2/15): $25 Registration after 2/15: $35 […]
Blog How To Make Your Home Look Like A Million Bucks Everyone knows that first impressions are important but when it comes to selling your home, it makes even more of a difference! We’ll go into our top 3 tips for making your home look like a million bucks (without spending a ton!). Get Spiffy It might be cliche but it’s true—buyers will appreciate (and pay […]
Blog 5 Things To Do Before You Buy A Home So you’re finally ready to buy your own home, congrats! It’s a big decision that can really impact your life and your finances. Here are our top five things to do before you take the leap to make sure you’re completely prepared! Strengthen your credit score Don’t know your credit score? If you’re thinking about […]
Blog 3 Signs You’re Not Ready to Buy A Home Scrolling through your Facebook timeline in your twenties and thirties can feel like a never-ending slideshow of #adulting milestones. Why is everyone engaged all of a sudden? When did so-and-so have a baby? Chances are, you’ve seen quite a few “We just bought a home!” posts, too. If you’re one of the 80% of millennials […]