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Blog How Much Money Do I Need To Save To Buy A House? Exactly how much cash do you need to have on hand when buying a home? We’re going to dive into how much money you really need to save up to afford a house, the hidden expenses you may not have planned for and some tips for how to find your perfect house budget!
Blog 6 Luxury Waterfront Listings We’re Loving This Summer Owning a waterfront luxury home is a dream for many buyers and we're excited to show off SIX of our waterfront Global Luxury homes!
Blog Dog Days of Summer Summer is an awesome time to explore the great outdoors with man's best friend! Unfortunately, the high temps can really put a damper on summer fun. Here are a few ways you can make sure that Fido stays safe and cool in the dog days of summer!
Blog Home How-To: Housewarming Parties The origin of the housewarming party is unclear--some say it's rooted in the medieval tradition of literally warming the house with the community bringing gifts of firewood, while others say it stems from the idea of lighting a candle on the first night to ward off evil spirits.
Blog How to Spiff Up Your Home for Showings Is your home ready to make the best possible impression on prospective buyers? Let's look at the best ways to get your home in ship-shape for selling season!
Blog Avoiding Common Moving Day Mishaps Moving is undoubtedly stressful, but the right preparations can make it easier. When picking your moving day, take some time off for the family in the months before or after summer when rates are low. Have some extra buffer time to make sure the adjustment goes smoothly for everyone. When it comes to organization, a good cleanout can make all the difference before it is time to pack. Communicate with your movers about how to handle delicate and valuable items, and make sure everything is clearly labeled to make unpacking the house easier for all.
Blog Coldwell Banker Elite Awards Gala 2019 Every year, we look forward to celebrating and honoring those agents who have put a tremendous amount of time and effort into their business, as well as those who have gone above and beyond for the good of the company and their community. We are SO proud to once again be the #1 Coldwell Banker […]
Blog If These Walls Could Talk: Google’s New HoME Plug Lets Your Home Talk To You By just plugging the HoME into a wall outlet, homeowners can have an inside look on not only what their home's immediate maintenance needs are but also it's preferences vis-a-vis paint colors, interior feng shui, and complementary landscaping.
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Agent Education Top 3 Benefits of a Career in Real Estate I believe the top three benefits this business offers is financial independence, the freedom to manage your own time and most importantly, the ability to service and assist clients and customers to obtain one of the biggest assets of their lifetime: their home!
Blog Is It Time to Take the Next Step? Buying a Home With a Partner First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes…a nice home with room for a carriage? In terms of relationship milestones, buying a home with a partner can be an exciting and life-changing step! How do you know whether buying a home with another person (married or not) is the right decision? What are the legal […]
Blog Virginia is for Lovers: Romantic Getaways in the Commonwealth Whether you’re celebrating with your better half or living it up with your Galentines, Valentine's Day is a great time to take a fun getaway! We’ve rounded up some of the most luxurious and unique places to spend some quality time in the Commonwealth!
Blog Coldwell Banker Elite Named Platinum Award Winner By Cartus Broker Network We are so pleased to announce Coldwell Banker Elite has been named a Platinum Award winner by Cartus Broker Services for our Relocation Department’s outstanding performance during the past year! The award will be presented at the 2019 Cartus Broker Network Conference, held March 17-19 at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Cartus Corporation is […]
Blog Local Love: What Made You Fall In Love with Your Neighborhood? It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is about your hometown or favorite neighborhood that really made you fall in love with the place… Was it the charming Main Street or the easy access to awesome shopping? What about the local playground or the incredible library? Whether you’re moving to the area soon or have […]
Agent Education 5 Things To Consider Before Getting Your Real Estate License After teaching pre-licensing classes for many years, I've heard many different reasons for becoming an agent. Some students have told me they really like looking at houses so they think they would love being a Realtor. Others want to flip homes and re-sell them with dreams of getting rich quick. Some think that they can work as a Realtor part-time and double their income. Real estate is a wonderful, ever-changing field, but there are a few things that you may want to consider before getting your real estate license.
Blog The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: 2018 Fredericksburg Holiday Fun Streetlights are adorned in evergreen garlands, houses are glowing with twinkle lights--the holidays are always a magical time around here! We've rounded up our best picks for the most joyous holiday activities for the whole family!
Blog 5 Easy Ways to Brighten Up Your Home for Winter Local coffee shops are serving peppermint mochas, the sun starts to set before dinnertime and all of Fredericksburg gets bundled up to brave the chilly temps--it's officially winter! Despite all of the twinkle lights and holiday festivities, the gloomy weather can really put a damper on your home's atmosphere! Here are five ways to keep your home feeling happy and light all throughout the winter season!
Blog Four CBE Agents Elected to 2019 FAAR Leadership We’d like to congratulate all FOUR of our agents elected to the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors Leadership Team, including Drew Fristoe as 2019 FAAR President! We’re so proud of all of you and looking forward to celebrating with everyone at the Installation Ceremony on December 6th at the UMW University Center. Get to know […]
Blog We Know What It Means To Serve The greater Fredericksburg region is a hotspot for military families and defense contractors! Just a short trip away from the Nation’s Capital and only minutes from Quantico MCB, Fort AP Hill and NSF Dahlgren, we are in the perfect spot for those looking to live close to work, shopping and entertainment yet still have a […]
Blog Finding Homes for Man’s Best Friend Nothing turns a house into a home quite like man’s best friend greeting you at the front door or catching a frisbee in the yard! This Fall, we wanted to broaden the impact of our annual Homes for Dogs Project by donating Adoption Starter Kits to FOUR local shelters, promoting their adoptable pets and having […]
Blog Home Buying 101: The Appraisal You’ve spent months looking and finally settled on the house of your dreams. The seller even accepted your offer! Congrats! It’s not *quite* time to break out the bubbly yet, though! So many home buyers and sellers have questions about the appraisal process, we wanted to make sure we addressed it on our blog! For […]