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Sales are down down down! It has been quite slow for me the past 3 months. I currently have 1 listing under contract and 1 active listing. I have a few listings coming up and I am working with 6 active buyers. Most folks are hesitant to act right now. I hear rumors about offices around town on th...
11/08/2008
Today (Saturday 11/8) is a day off for my wife and I. We are joining 2 other couples and going on a self guided tour of the 3 wineries located within Botetourt County.   Our first stop will be Virginia Mountain Vineyards located near Fincastle a few miles off route 220. Deena and I have been ther...
11/08/2008
As of today, Friday 11/7, there are 1413 active residential real estate listings in Roanoke and Roanoke County. In all, the entire Roanoke Valley has 3938 homes available. Keep in mind that this figure does not include commercial, farm, land or multi-family homes. If this is not a buyers' market,...
11/07/2008
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On 8/25/o8, this past Monday, my wife and I celebrated our anniversary. What does that have to do with Fishing on the James River in beautiful Botetourt County? Well besides the beauty of my wife, she agreed to spend the day floating from Eagle Rock on down the river with me. Just the 2 of us alo...
08/27/2008
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Here's a first for me: Next Thursday 9/4/80 I will be hosting a REALTOR luncheon at 2405 Tillett Rd, Roanoke, VA 24015 with Robin Agee of Atlantic Bay Mortgage. We will be there from 11:30 to 1:30 to serve wrap sandwiches with sides and beverages. There will also be a prize drawing for agents who...
08/27/2008
Even most optimists in Roanoke would tell you right now that the market simply stinks. I see fewer and fewer homes go pending daily, yet the new listings keep flowing into the flooded market. Price reductions abound, there are a lot of great deals out there, it is a great time to buy a home and y...
08/02/2008
I recently distributed a flyer to promote a contest in the neighborhood. We now have 23 active members out of approximately 400 homes in the area. 5% is not a bad start, but we need to get up to at least 50% membership for the site to be truly interactive. The Fried Pickle restaurant came on boar...
08/01/2008
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I hope to organize a tour of Botetourt County wineries for local residents. I know of Fincastle Winery and 2 others, does anyone know exactly how many wineries are located in Botetourt County? I could use a little help in organizing the tour. I would like to provide a chauffured limo or bus for a...
07/30/2008
Nice 17.71 acres, 80% level, easily buildable, perc tested. Located near Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Priced at just $59,950. You must see this land. It has a great private location, double widesa are allowed, very low POA dues, can't see neighbors. 40 minutes from Roanoke. Just call Spencer C...
07/30/2008
nice little 2 br, 1 bath home built in 1965 on 38+ acres in Ferrum, great views, lots of land, very private. New heat pump/central air listed for $134,950. Home has had addition built onto it and features 1250 square feet of living space- quite large for a 2 bedroom home. Kitchen has been complet...
07/30/2008
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