The Fredericksburg Christmas parade is Saturday December 1st. It starts at 5:30 and usually lasts a few hours. It is always a lot of fun for both kids and adults alike. It starts on Caroline Street by the Visitor center, goes up Amelia Street and down Princess Anne Street (my office is on tha
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11/29/2007
After modifying my kitchen I realized that I need to change the color of my appliances. White just doesnt seem to go anymore. They are all in great condition and not even 3 years old. I researched and found a couple of ideas I would like to kick around and get advice on.I could buy all new but
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11/29/2007
We really did not need to do anything because our home is only 3 years old. It just drove me crazy that my kitchen was just like both my neighbors and probably the rest of the subdivision. I decided to replace the sink and faucet at the same time that I did the counters. I then had a contracto
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11/28/2007
Former Realtor is sentenced to 5 years. As I mentioned in a previous blog, the agent stole prescription drugs from a home in Stafford County VA. I was the co-listing agent. The article had many mistakes (lies) because of her testimony. There were never any clients in the home with the agent.
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11/26/2007
The article titled "Huge waterpark resort planned for Celebrate Va. in Fredericksburg" in the Free Lance Star today really caught my attention. http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2007/112007/11162007/334105 This is supposed to bring 1000 jobs to the area. Yes, that will be good but what will th
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11/16/2007
This Thanksgiving when you are concentrating on what you are thankful for think outside the box. Most of us are thankful for our family, friends, clients, teachers etc. What about those who never get much thanks...How about the cart pushers at the local shopping center, the custodians who keep
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11/16/2007
The Hugh Mercer Elementary School, in Fredericksburg VA second grade classes had a concert on Veterans Day. My son, Benjamin DeGroff, was one of the wonderful singers. The children did a wonderful job. I can't say the same for the camera woman. Ben has been walking around the house for sever
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11/15/2007
David Corderman is a longtime friend and client of mine. He has lived in the Fredericksburg area for over 21 years. He is running for the seat vacated by Jo Ann Davis who passed away last month after losing her battle with breast cancer. Honesty, Integrity, and Character are words that Dave li
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11/02/2007
I have been tracking the Fredericksburg, VA real estate market using excel for the past 3 years. This morning as I updated the file I was astonished at the largest jump yet.The number of months inventory of homes available for sale went from a 3 year high of 12.3 in August to a 17.4month's suppl
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10/15/2007
If you have a moment please take the time to wish my Dad (Ed DeChristopher) a Happy Birthday. I wont tell you how old he really is because that would be giving away my age too. Anyways, Happy Birthday Dad!P.S. Can I take the day off in honor of your birthday since mine was on a Sunday?
10/05/2007