Phil Baysden's (philbaysden) Blog

Interest rates remain stable which is good news for all buyers.  A lot of foreclosures are being sold which is helping to reduce our large inventory of homes.  Prices for homes continue to drop which should encourage the "fence post" buyer to make an offer.  All these trends should plus the Feder...

Sorry I have not blogged in the past few days, but I have been down and could not.  I am new to the blogging game and could use some suggestions in getting out my bloggs.  For example, I am not having to many people respond to me,  My real estate co-hart is way ahead of me in the "numbers game", ...

A true all-brick home on 7+ acres, just 10 minutes from Fredericksburg and the Massaponax exit. Features include but not limited to: recycled hardwood floors on first level; granite countertops, stainless steel appliances; upgraded cabinets; built-in bookshelves; full wet bar in rec. room; screen...

Well-maintained home on almost 5 acres. Hardwood floors, upgraded cabinets, large family room, fully finished basement, and much more! Large two car garage with two bedroom apartment above the garage; dog kennels in rear of garage; large barn fenced and cross-fenced for horses. Great country livi...

Beautiful log home with full front porch, deck with jacuzzi and above ground pool. Great room with vaulted ceilings, wood stove, built in bookshelves, and hardwood floors. Kitchen with lots of cabinets, center isle, and french doors leading to private deck overlooking woods.  Home sits on a 5 acr...

Huge, well-maintained colonial with full front porch, screened-in porch, and fenced rear with patio. Over 4,000 sq.ft. of living space. Kitchen loaded with cabinets, center isle, and french doors leading to porch. Two master suites- one on the first floor with private bath. Backs to trees and off...

 Well-maintained rambler on 5 acres! Country living at its finest! Split bedroom floorplan with master suite on one end. Large country kitchen with loads of cabinets. Family room with sliding glass doors overlooking private backyard. Separate master shower/tub. Newer appliances. Has 24'x18'out bu...

Stunning brick front colonial on three+ acres in North Stafford. Home has it all-- upgraded cabinets, corian, recessed lights, hardwood and tile thoughout, screened-in porch overlooks inground pool, huge master suite.  Lower level with rec room, full bath, bedroom and exercise room.  Neutral colo...

Nice, clean rambler in location in Spotsylvania County. Includes newer roof, heat pump, and siding.  Deck overlooks private backyard.  Half acre lot! Offered at $209,900. Priced to sell quickly, call for more information!

I get tired of hearing my competitors "crying the blues" because of a soft real estate market.  I try to look on the bright side--we have buyers and lots of inventory to sell.  Interest rates remain good and now is the time to invest in ourselves with our time and money to make things happen.  I ...