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The Chesapeake Bay Act & Lake Anna, Virginia

If you know me, you know I love relaxing with family and friends at Lake Anna!  When I was asked to attend a recent meeting on The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and residential development on Lake Anna hosted by the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS, I...

Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks & Home Sales- UST’s

What happens when we find Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks (UST) at a home for sale?  Sometimes nothing; sometimes a lot!  Some lenders don't care while other want the tanks tested for leaks and any soil contamination cleaned up prior to funding the loan. Let's say...

To much e-coli bacteria in the water, what to do?

When we have a loan involved with the purchase of the property, the lender usually requires the water to be tested for various contaminates.   Often the owner/seller will "shock the well" prior to an independent party taking the water sample for testing in a local...

Mold Remediation & the Real Estate Transaction

During the last six months I've seen a few challenges to selling real estate in Central Virginia (baby copperhead snakes in the closet; after providing loan approval, lender deciding not to fund the loan on the day scheduled for closing; out of town appraisers going...

Can your home be more energy efficient?

Does your home (old or new) need improvements to make it more energy efficient?  If so, you might want to consider the Power Saver Loan offered by the UVA Community Credit Union.  The Credit Union has also partnered with Local Energy Alliance Program LEAP to offer...

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BuilderFish

Had a great meeting with Todd and Johathan of BuilderFish.  They remodel and build using green building, againing in place and universal design for  sustainable lifetime living.  Check out and follow BuilderFish.  They brining an interesting option to construction in...

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Moving Recources in Central Virginia

Many of the companies listed below give discounts to James Friend Dickerson's, RE/MAX, and/or RE/MAX Assured Properties customers & clients.  Please don't hesitate to name drop when contacting these resources to see if you can get better pricing for your move!...

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Home Inspectors in Central Virginia

With new construction or  an existing home, getting a home inspection remains an important step in the home buying process.  No home is perfect and the home inspector will identify deficiencies while helping you develop seasonal maintenance plans for your new home.  A...

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Lender/Mortgage Partners in Central Virginia

Whether buying a home, farm, land or commercial property, the loan remains an important part of the process.  From 1st time homebuyers to investors owning multiple properties, being pre-approved for your loan early in the process continues to be a key step in the...

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