Understanding Agency in Real Estate Transactions By Charlie Ostlund, Ed.D., Realtor, MRS, SRS, ABR An adage in Real Estate is: Q: “What’s the most important thing you want from the Realtor who has listed your property for sale?”; A: “A buyer!”. While this may be true, when considering the many roles provided by a Realtor, if the seller’s agent also becomes the buyer’s agent for the same Continue Reading
Homeownership | THE AMERICAN DREAM?
Tax Reform and Homeownership By Charlie Ostlund, Ed.D., Realtor, MRS, SRS, ABR I would like to be clear that this article is in no way intended to suggest any definitive advice or potential outcomes regarding the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA); but to simply present a personal opinion based on the consensus of expert opinions regarding the likely impact on real estate emanating from the Continue Reading
Expert Predictions | Real Estate Trends for 2018
The 6 Real Estate Trends By Charlie Ostlund, Ed.D., Realtor, MRS, SRS, ABR Prognostication is unscientific in any field, but in the social science of economics, when human behavior is involved, it is nothing more than a best guess. What eventually plays out can often belie general economic principles, as the “greed and fear” that drive decision-making is often incongruent with Continue Reading
6 Year Snapshot of Lake of the Woods VA
Local Real Estate Market Review for Lake of the Woods By: Charles Ostlund, Ed.D, Realtor, MRP, SRS, ABR The Ostlund Team Often facts and figures dealing with real estate markets are presented with numbers that lack any comparative context, and therefore provide only a limited snapshot of a particular housing market. The following information is presented so that any interested homeowner in Lake Continue Reading
2017 Lake of the Woods VA Real Estate Review
The Ostlund Team 2017 Lake of the Woods Real Estate Review Just as the graphics depicted within this article, the housing market nationwide has experienced a steady growth in virtually every aspect over the past several years. Obviously, some regional markets have fared better than others; so, what about Lake of the Woods? Just how did the real estate market in “Virginia’s Best Kept Continue Reading
Lake of the Woods – Ostlund’s Featured Listings
Discover Why Lake of the Woods is Virginia's Best Kept Secret! By Penny Ostlund, Realtor Why live in a rat race when you can have your own Vacation Location Every Day at Lake of the Woods VA! Here are 6 of our Featured Homes ranging from below $200,000 to under $650,000 ~ 203 Birdie Drive, Lake of the Woods, VA Main Floor Bedrooms, Open Floor Continue Reading
Room to breath on your own slice of paradise!
Are you looking for Acreage? A Private Retreat? We have something for all income levels! Seller's say - "Bring Us An OFFER!" By Penny Ostlund, Realtor Indiantown Rd., Locust Grove, VA Three 18-Acre Lots, Build Your Dream Home Lot Size: 54.8More Details Aerial Tour 31130 Price Road, Lake of the Woods, VA Unique Farm House, Over Continue Reading
4th of July – Celebrate Safely!
4th of July Safety Tips By Penny & Charlie OstlundFireworks are a part of our celebration of Independence Day. Even though we enjoy their beauty and the fellowship of others, the thrill of fireworks can also bring pain and injury. On average, 230 people go the emergency room daily with fireworks-related injuries in the month surrounding 4th of July. Here is some information to keep us Continue Reading
Lake of the Woods, VA Veterans Independence Day Parade 7/2/16
Lake of the Woods, VA Celebrates 4th of July! Source: Lake Currents April 29th, pg 21 By Penny Ostlund, Realtor Veterans Independence Day Parade by Larry Eiben, LOW Veterans Club The Lake of the Woods Veterans Independence Day Parade will be held July 2. This is a special day because there is some history related to this date. Did you know that many Americans believe we should celebrate Continue Reading
Hurry Before It’s Too Late! LOW Summer Camps 2016
Lake of the Woods, VA - SUMMER CAMPS Gentle Reminder Brought To You By: Penny Ostlund, Realtor **Source - LOW Lake Currents Summer Amenity Guide 2016 Discover Virginia’s “Best Kept Secret-Lake of the Woods”! Swimming pools, two lakes, 18-Hole PGA Golf Course, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, Beaches, Parks, Equestrian Facilities and much more! Lake of the Woods (LOW), a Continue Reading
