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Message NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK5 QUICK WEEKEND PROJECTSTHAT BOOST HOME VALUEJANUARY MARKET UPDATELOCAL SMALL BUSINESSHIGHLIGHTYOUR QUICK GUIDE TO PIEDMONT AREA REAL ESTATENEWSLETTERfollow onCandice Southard Your Guide to Real Estate & Community LifeIN THIS NEWSLETTER:JANUARY2026
New Year, New Look: 2026's MostWanted Home FeaturesSTARTING NOW COULD BE YOUR SMARTEST MOVEGONE ARE THE SUBWAY TILES AND BARNDOORS! HERE'S WHAT BUYERS AREFALLING IN LOVE WITH IN 2026:Warm, inviting kitchens with hidden appliancesZen-inspired primary bathroomsMulti-purpose rooms that work as hard as you doStatement lighting that doubles as artSmart features that actually make senseSMALL EFFORT, BIG IMPACT5 Quick WeekendProjects ThatBoost Home ValueUpdate cabinet hardware (3 hours, $200)Install smart thermostats (2 hours, $250)Add under-cabinet lighting (4 hours, $150)Refresh caulk lines (2 hours, $25)Paint your front door (4 hours, $75)Pro Tip: The front door color that's bringing thehighest offers in 2026? Slate Blue Or BlackDID YOUR HOME'SVALUE JUMP IN 2025?Contact me for a free and confidential EQUITY CHECK.....may be more thanyou realize!
LISTED AT $625,000YEAR TO DATE MARKET INFORMATION:Median Sales price increased 10.7% from 2024 to $584,636Average Days on Market increased to 46 days - 35% jump from 2024Number of listings increased from 2024 - 785 to 834 - 6.2% increaseNumber of homes sold showed a 5% decrease from 2024 to 20253 Bed3 Bath3,700 Sq FtNo HOAjanuaryHOME MAINTENANCEStart Your Year RightTest all smoke/CO detectorsCheck attic for proper insulationClean dryer vents thoroughlyInspect roof for winter damageService furnace/change filtersFeatured Listing19065 STALLION DR CULPEPER, VA Located in sought-after Cedarbrook, this DonaldGardner–style one-level home sits on 1.11 acres andfeatures a split-bedroom layout, vaulted and trayceilings, wood floors, gas fireplace, sunroom, deck,and a fully finished basement with a third full bath. Arare opportunity to own a truly special home in one ofthe area’s most desirable communities.Check windows/doors for draftsCULPEPER, VIRGINIA Market Information
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