Jody Maybush

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!
Jody Maybush, Realtor

03/11/2025

Looking for a fenced yard, space to run or even a hydrant in the yard for the dog? I can help with all of your real estate needs and truly appreciate your referrals!!

03/08/2025

UNDER CONTRACT
Happy Saturday everyone!! I’m proud to say that this amazing property ratified last night, so the scheduled Open House has been cancelled for tomorrow. Thank you all so much for staying tuned in to my journey and your support, you are truly the BEST!! Stay tuned for another great property to come. If you know of anyone in need of real estate support, please let me know. Have a fantastic weekend everyone!!

03/06/2025

Forecasted to be clear and mid to upper 50's this Sunday, it's a great time to get some Spring fresh air and view this beautiful home. OPEN HOUSE will be from noon- 3PM, I'm looking forward to seeing you!! If I may provide any information about the home or if you or someone you know have a real estate need, I'd love to help!! Open House address: 697 Federal St. Paris, Va.

03/05/2025

6 WAYS TO AVOID COMMON HOMESELLER MISTAKES:

When it comes time to list your home, you’ll no doubt have the same goal as virtually all home sellers. You’ll want to get the highest price for your home, within a reasonable timeframe, with the least amount of stress for all parties involved. When it comes to what you need to do to reach that goal, you can sometimes be your own worst enemy. Here are six ways home sellers may prevent themselves from reaching their goal and some ways to avoid them.

1. HIRE AN AGENT - You may think that if you sell your home yourself, you’ll make more money by not paying a commission. But that assumes you’ll sell the home for the same price an agent would get. However, one study found that homes listed by agents sold for an average price almost 28% higher than the average price of for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) homes—and the seller’s net profit after commission was 10%-30% higher than the FSBO’s profit. Plus, home selling is not an easy job for the inexperienced—less than 10% of FSBOs close!

2. LIST YOUR HOME AT THE CORRECT PRICE - Even though your agent shows you the prices of recent comps, and recommends a listing price, you may decide to list at a higher price, just to “test the waters.” But the truth is, the most important price is the one you first list at. Overpriced homes don’t draw interest, and lowering the price later invites buyers to offer even less. If you price your home from the start so it’s a good value in your market, it may invite multiple offers that could send your selling price higher than your listing price.

3. FIX ANY PROBLEMS - Major problems will be revealed during the buyer’s inspection. So, fix such problems, or either price the home below market value, or price normally and offer buyers a credit to fix them. If you don’t fix things, you eliminate all the buyers who want a turnkey home.

4. STAGE YOUR HOME - Staging matters. If you’re unable to hire a stager, you still should make sure your home shows at its best. Make small repairs that could be buyer red flags, declutter, remove furniture and personal items, paint spaces that need freshening, and have the home completely cleaned by professionals.

5. LEAVE EMOTIONS OUT OF IT - Your home is a place of wonderful memories, but keep your emotions in check. Once you decide to sell, think of yourself as a businessperson, and look at the task only from a financial perspective. Let your memories of how you first felt about the property motivate you to stage it so buyers will feel the same.

6. BE FLEXIBLE ON YOUR ASKING PRICE - Always list at a price that leaves room for negotiation, because if you don’t get competing buyers, the one you get will want to negotiate. So, make sure you’d be happy with a little less than your asking price.

I am honored to provide you with the highest level of care for all of your real estate needs. I hope that you think of me with all of your real estate needs and goals!!!
Jody Maybush, Agent
240-674-3180, [email protected]
Long and Foster Lake Anna / Fredericksburg, Va.

03/03/2025

Open House - Come See Me!!!!
697 Federal St. Paris, Va. 20130
This Sunday March 09, 2025 from Noon - 3:00 P.M.
If I may assist with any questions about the home prior to Sunday, please let me know. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday!!

02/28/2025

March is upon us!! As we enter the month, I hope that you find that pot of gold and the lucky leprechaun. I am hosting a coloring contest this year for our little ones. Send the colored page back to me to be added to my real estate business page and I will reward them with a sweet treat from Sweet Frog or Dairy Queen!! If you or anyone you know have any real estate needs, please call or message me to assist, I would be honored. Stay safe friends!!

02/27/2025

New listing alert! Check out this beautiful property – it won’t last long! Peggi Howell https://www.longandfoster.com/PeggiHowell/homes-for-sale/15803-Lazy-Day-Lane-Dumfries-VA-22025-399082263

02/27/2025

It’s that time of the year!!

Tax season is right around the corner. For those of you who purchased or sold a home last year, here are a few housing-related items to keep in mind.

Home interest deductions.


• Mortgages that closed before Dec. 16, 2017: A married couple filing jointly and single filers can deduct mortgage interest on a combined debt limit of $1 million.
• Mortgages that closed after Dec. 16, 2017: For both primary residences and second home loans, mortgage interest can be deducted on a combined debt limit of $750,000.

Property tax deductions.
You may be able to deduct up to $10,000 on a combination of state and local property, income and sales taxes. This applies to property taxes on your primary residence, a vacation home and undeveloped land.

Mortgage insurance premiums.
Depending on your income, you might qualify for a deduction if you paid for private mortgage insurance (PMI).

Capital gains tax exclusions.
Married-joint filers can exclude up to $500,000 and single filers can exclude up to $250,000 when selling their primary home, provided they’ve lived there two of the past five years.

Those are just a few of the housing-related tax laws. Please consult your tax advisor for more information on how these and other tax deductions may apply to you.

If you or someone you know have any real estate-related questions, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to helping you with your future real estate needs.

Jody Maybush, Realtor
Long and Foster, Lake Anna, Va.
240-674-3180
[email protected]

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02/20/2025

Hi friends, I know I'm early but I can't help but anticipate the end of winter and Spring to come SOON!! Never too early to begin our semi-annual home check-up and be ready for the Easter bunny.
Please let me know if I may assist you or anyone in your circle with any real estate needs, I'm here for you. Stay safe everyone and thank you again!!
Jody Maybush
Long and Foster -Lake Anna, VA.

02/12/2025

Thinking about a home for your Valentines? I can help with some sweet properties!!

02/08/2025

As we head into the final weeks of this wintery "stuff" and anxiously await Spring to come, I am coming right along with my new Realtor chapter. As a new Realtor, I am trying to grow my database of friends and friends to be to assist in their homebuying or selling needs. If I may be of assistance to you, you know I'll be there for you. If you know of anyone interested in real estate, please refer them to me or their name and contact and I'll be happy to reach out. You are the best and I wish each of you health and patience until Spring gets here!!! I have attached this week's link of "Market Update", which provides a snapshot of the housing economic state and some helpful information for you. Take care everyone and thank each of your very much again!!

This Market Update is written by our Capital Market specialists each week to bring you insight into what's happening in the market and how it may affect mortgage rates and real estate trends.