Buyer Info – Caroline

In my effort to be THE real estate source in Caroline, Virginia I have put together this list of resources for you, as the Purchaser.

There are some things I think agents should have on their webpages or blogs.  This is list is not exhaustive, but is setup to stimulate ideas.  A good litmus test to see if your web presences is effective is to see if visitors return.

• Search for Homes and Land for Sale
• HomeBuying Guide
• State and Federal Fair Housing Guidelines
• What Does Virginia Require of an Agent?
• Caroline County Ordinances and Regulations
• Regional Information
• Required Property Disclosure Document
• EPA Lead Based Paint Disclosure (This is the one required by Federal Law)
• EPA Radon Consumer Information
• EPA Mold Information and Disclosures for Consumers
• Consumer’s Guide to Radon
• Green Remodeling Values and Guidelines
• Walkability Score for a given neighborhood
• School Information and Evaluation
• Free Credit Information
• Consumer Explanation and Information Regarding Shortsales
• Crime Statistics
• Weather Information and Patterns
• Workforce and Labor Statistics
• Tract and Block Information
• Locally Issued Permits according to HUD
• Census Information
• Renting Versus Buying Calculator
• Local Marketing Information
• Remodeling Cost versus Value
• CLUE Insurance Reporting Information
• Your Local Planning Commission
• Caroline County’s Webpage
• Caroline County Public Schools
• Caroline County Public Transportation / FRED Schedule
• Hospitals Near Caroline Virginia
• Area Libraries
  • Central Rappahannock Regional Library system, primary facility in downtown Fredericksburg (210,000 volumes)
  • Caroline County Library : The main public library carries a total of 35,000 volumes in the system, head quartered in Bowling Green and serves branches in Dawn, Ladysmith and Port Royal.
• LOCAL TAXES – 2006 Tax Year Real Estate
  • Caroline County:Nominal Tax Rate/$100-$.53; Assessment Ratio-100%
  • Town of Bowling Green:Nominal Tax Rate/$100-$.l7; Assessment Ratio-100%
  • Town of Port Royal: No separate tax imposed
• Personal Property/Automobile and Trucks
  • Caroline County: Nominal Tax Rate/$100-$6.25; Assessment Ratio-40%
  • Town of Bowling Green: Nominal Tax Rate/$100-$1.20; Assessment Ratio-40%
  • Town of Port Royal: No separate tax imposed
• Sales and Use Tax
  • Caroline County: 1%
  • State of Virginia: 4%
• Zip codes by region
  • Bowling Green 22427, 633-5651
  • Corbin 22446, (540) 373-1513
  • Hanover 23069, (540) 537-5365
  • Ladysmith 22501, 448-3316
  • Milford 22514, 633-5413
  • Port Royal 22535, 742-5759
  • Rappahannock Academy 22538, 742-5604
  • Ruther Glen 22546, 448-3900
  • Sparta 22552, 633-9742
  • Woodford 22580, 633-6923

If you’re considering buying a Short Sale listing in Caroline or Spotsylvania, Virginia please review the information below:

Information was obtained from the various sources in May 2009.  All information should be verified with appropriate sources prior to making any decisions utilizing www.CarolineVABLog.com