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Hampton Roads Stats for area sales and closing

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:19:46 -0600

Hello local readers.

Here are the numbers:

Our Local market contiues to be a buyers playing field. There has been a steady decline of buyers as well as listings. At the end of October we had a new listing inventory of.

40,206 ( 9906 south-side) NEW LISTINGS as compared to 2007 numbers of 44552 (10700 south-side)

and a sale inventory of

16696 (4682 south-side) SETTLED SALES as compared to 2007 numbers of 21009 ( 5647 south-side)

We are much closer to the 2006 inventory levels but well below settles sales levels for 2006.

Over all with a shrinking inventory it would seem that we have a market change, buy look deeper. Buyer traffic is declining still faster than inventory.

What does this all mean ?? ITS A GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOME ! If you interested in a specific numbers for you community send me a message. Each area is moving at its own pace Id love to help you figure out how to sell your home in a timely manner. Virginia Beach Real estate is still a moving market with a lot of hot properties. If your a seller who is facing a short sale crisis call me I have a plan to help you out. Loaded with great ideas marketing and skills to let you know what is happening from a market plan as well as all the calls done on your behalf. Real Estate should not be a crisis with the right person working for you.

Virginia Beach TRICK or TREAT Celebration

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:26:41 -0500

If you missed the fun you missed a wonderful event. I attended the Virginia Beach town center Trick or treet celebration this past sunday with my sister and two nephews. My youngest nephew was a ninja and the older one ( 14) was just to cool to participate. Im in the Feather Hat. There was Magicians, Stilt Walker, Pumpkin decorating, Music. It looked like most of the Stores participates in the event. I think it was a great way to get some people to Town center that might have never come to the area before. I know my nephew garret loved it. I also was able to meet another Active rain blogger Naoma. Here are a Few pics from the event.

Why are we in this Business ? Positive reply !

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:22:26 -0500

WHY are we in this business?

We ask ourselves this on a regular basis. As I sat in my business planning session today at RE/MAX Allegiance we all pondered this question. It's a tough situation for buyers, sellers and even agents. Everywhere I look it seems someone is being affected by this crisis. We hear about layoffs, Stock Market drops and the bust of the housing bubble along with a credit crunch. As business we spend the same amount if not more in this market on advertisements, fees, dues and associations. Now we have tech tools, websites, and a multitude of other expenses to keep ahead of the competition. There are days I wanted to shut down and scream doom and gloom just like everyone else. Instead I spent my time thinking wow I should be thankful I am successful. And I have been the past few years. I never in a million years would a thought I would earn a 6-figure income. Me, yes me the average student in school who had the hardest time not typing anything with out a misspelling or a grammar issues. (I still do) I did not go to collage or business school. I just have drive and determination. I choose to be successful. YES I think you can CHOOSE what you are and are not going to do in this world. I find my self-looking at basic skills. Door knocking, Open houses, ANSWERING my phone when it rings. Its time for us to get back in the game. Put those rose colored glasses on. You know the ones you had when you got your license. It seems that all we see is doom and gloom. I want to go back to the bliss of the unknown. I don't know what is going to happen. I have no idea if Ill still be around in a year or two. I can tell you this. I’m not quitter. I have no one to blame but my self if I don't get up and make something happen everyday. I just know I’m still willing to do what I can to be successful in any market that comes our way.

I earned my license (YES EARNED) it in 2002, Heck no one gave it to me. I had to work for it. At that time I had no idea of a doom and gloom market. I was a hot tamale ready to jump in the car to every home. I was a team leaders dream. I was young aggressive and willing to soak in loads of time to make money. I knew nothing of the stress or the worries that comes with real estate. What happened to us? I think anyone who has been in this field for at least 4 years for some reason thinks we are all supposed to sit and wait for the calls to come in and the sale to just happen. I’m seeing now that was GRAVY and if you want to stay in this business its time to WORK

What are my feelings about 2009 Market? It’s going to be a crazy roller coaster. I have to be at the top of my game. Work more earn less but be 100% in it. I am not going to find the freedom of what I do anywhere else. I love my job. I love my clients. And I love the feeling of success after a closing.

3761 Fieldstone Vbch Va Open 2-4pm today !

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:42:33 -0500

Ill be holding open an Open House today. 2pm - 4pm 3761 Fieldstone in Amblerly Forest, Green Run

Dont be fooled this home has it all. Walk in to a 2-story foyer with an open staircase the 2nd floor. With all the rooms serving a needed function youll have plenty of room to find a home for everyone and everything. A beautiful formal den greats you just past the foyer. This spacious room has a unique fireplace with a custom brick mantel. To the right of the entry a large eat in updated kitchen with bay window. Adjacent to the kitchen is a full sized family room and heated and cooled sunroom.

Following the stairs to the 2nd floor will lead you to 3 bedrooms. The first room is a sub master with a private entrance to the upstairs bathroom. Traditional layout and very roomy.

Dont miss the additional 1st floor master suite down stairs complete with walk in closet.

Recent improvements in this home include windows, water heater, fresh paint and carpet.
Seller feels home sq footage is closer to 2100 however we have not measured.
Home warranty will convey with home.

Alison Creamer
REMAX Allegiance
www.Bzibee.com
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3761 Fieldstone Open 10-19-2008 2pm-4pm

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:21:46 -0500

Don't be fooled this home has it all. Walk in to a 2-story foyer with an open staircase to the 2nd floor. With all the rooms serving a function you'll have plenty of room to find space for everyone and everything. A beautiful formal den greats you just past the foyer. This spacious room has a unique fireplace with a custom brick mantel. To the right of the entry a large-eat in & updated kitchen with bay window. Adjacent to the kitchen is a full sized family room with and attached heated and cooled sunroom. Following the stairs to the 2nd floor will lead you to 3 bedrooms. The first room is a sub master with a private entrance to the upstairs bathroom. Traditional layout and very roomy. Don't miss the additional 1st floor master suite down stairs complete with walk in closet. Recent improvements in this home include windows, water heater, fresh paint and carpet.

Twilight Open house !

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:02:37 -0500

4741 Lind Street !!! Look for the REMAX BALLOONS and the Spot light on the home. Need alate showing no worries I can make it happen !!!! Seller says make this home GO AWAY!!!!

Still not enough choice ?

3050 Sherwood Forest Lane is just around the corner I can show you two homes in the same night !!!

Alison Creamer
RE/MAX Allegiance
www.Bzibee.com

RE/MAX Allegiance Virginia Beach Client Event

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:33:55 -0500

Do you reward your best clients with a gift ? I spent a few hours today with 4 other Realtors getting all the details worked out. We have 740 seats at a local theater and will play three movies. We have snacks drinks, Santa, goodies bags, photos, and of course we will be collecting for toys for tots. Im so excited to offer my clients a free day . Some where they can get away and have some fun. I love these events. It offers me a chance to give back. I get so many people passing my name around and this is just one way to give them and their family a thank you.

Thanks to all my GREAT clients !!! Love to you all !!!!

What do you do for you clients ? DO you give them anything special ? Id love to hear some comments about it all.

Alison Creamer

RE/MAX Allegiance

www.Bzibee.com

Stock Market

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:13:21 -0500

Hello Readers,

I just need some insight ! Are you worried about the stock market ? Or are you worried about what others are worried about ? I see some changes here in Virginia Beach. I see $2.89 gas and A gallon of 2% milk at 2.88 at Kroger. Im trying to see what is all the fuss. I know I to have talked with my husband about the economy. I see my own income drop 50% this year but expenses are up. We are doing things like lowering the water heater, not wasting any food, and my all time favorite we will be using the wood stove a lot more this winter. Im concerned but I have to say I think Im more worried about things that are not really hurting me right now. Yes I have lost savings in the stock market and Im experiencing a shortage in the my wallet each month but its not so bad that if I tried to live a more simple life I would have plenty to live on . I think we are so lazy I think we expect so much excess !

Thats my 2 cents today

Alison Creamer

RE/MAX Realtor

www.bzibee.com

Sunday Random blog

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:54:40 -0500

Sunday 10-12-2008 Blog

Weekend blog for Virginia Beach Real Estate Agent Alison Creamer.

Friday night started out with meeting sellers at the office with price changes. I think we will not get an offer. Its a large 4 bedroom home .Master down , Sunroopm Garage corner lot . There is a lot this home has to offer and its now exreamly affordable. 3761 Fieldstone.

Saturday started off buyers tour in Woodbridge point. The home that I showed was super super sweet. Im partial to ranches so I loved it. Very well kept and showed wonderful. I also noted to my clients it was a shortsale. There is some great opertunity here to get a wonderful home in a nice neighborhood. Next home was in neghbohoord called Newcastle. No one liked this one at all. From the front you felt like you had a landing strip to the kitchen. And of course the last home in Adams Glenn. We loved this home. GREAT space tons of room to grow. I tell all my buyers you feel it at the front door. We spent some time putting the offer together and I delivered it to the Listing agent. It was prety fast we got a counter and now we are getting ready to counter back. Who knows where it will go but I m certain if we can make this work my client have found not a house but a home.

Sunday well so far this is my day to relax I spent the Moring at WAVE CHURCH in Va each. I love this place I feel so energy.

Cooking is what I also love to do on Sundays so far I have a roast in the crockpot, Getting rice made for pork fried ric for later in the week and I have started on the desserts, 7 layerd cookie and brownies.
So thats it so far. Its 4 pm and I have my laptop in my hands and Food network going . Man Sundays are wonderful. !

Reading active rain this am

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:24:49 -0500

I have taken to heart the entire request to get in the game. What game you ask? BLOGGING. I do blog but not as often as I should. I thought you have to have real meat and things that most people were looking for. I have come to the conclusion its not just that but it can be random thoughts about the economy and the RE market as we see it in our own eyes. Just like REALTOR commercials say EVERY MARKET IS DIFFERENT. Well I'm in the Hampton Roads market and I'm hearing so many mixed comments. I can only talk about my business how I'm doing. So here is it straight talk about Alison Creamer.

I spend my day brainstorming how to get an offers on my listings. I post ads, call agents, place flyers on doors of the neighbors, Plan open house's, make direct offers to interested buyers, create tours, videos, podcast and blogs. So please someone tell me where am I wasting time? Some days I think man I'm busting my tail and getting no results. Other days I just want to flop on the couch and give in. Stay positive right create positive atmospheres.

Today will be another day of pleading with a seller to listen to my advice, beg them to rethink price terms and condition of the home. Encourage them to think what is the goal EARNINGS or Not LOOSING the home.

I will spend the rest of the day recreating tours, flyers, blogging, networking with other agents and reviewing the competition so see where we can reposition the listing.

I did pick up a few news tips on marketing 101 MAKE PHONE CALLS!!!! I do plan on reaching out to each lender I have worked with and personally talking to them about what my sellers are offering to buyers if they buy the home. Who knows maybe a lender is taking loan app for someone that might want to take advantage of the offer!

Alison Creamer
www.bzibee.com
RE/MAX Allegiance

What does a virginia Beach Sales Agent/Realtor do all day ?

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:29:53 -0500

Humm now I think this is an interesting question. I hear so many answers I thought maybe I would blog about what I do all day. Or most days. I find my self always thinking I need to be doing more. I need to be making headway. Im wondering what people would say about my in ability to stick to one thing. I tracked my day back in August and thought wow. I need to stay more focused. So this we an average day for me. I wonder what your day would look like in Virginia Beach and a Realtor ?

7am- email answers

718 print out HBI from listing

725-735 look over home josh wants to see in Ocean lakes

735-745 get appointment with new listing in norfolk

8am off to curves to see what they have to offer

8-930 sign up at curves and return dog food

930 check email update plaxo file

950- answer new lead from 1800 # Kandy send field stone information and my website

1030- down load listing information for open house

1045- took time to talk with M. Underwood lender with wells fargo and open house

1110- continue getting open house stuff ready

1120 talking with sister about family issues

1125 talked with home inspector about HBI.

1200 working on flyers in tp for open house

1215 email matt D a new loan lead for listing

1225 check voice mail answer calls

1240 shower

100 dictate email to client about hbi progress on sherwood

110 set tour for josh c call lender to talk about rehab loans and non traditional lending for these homes

120 finish getting open house information ready /write seller offer

200 helping Autumn find homeowners insurance

210 moisture and termite inspect @ Sherwood forest

320 return check mail and try to set appoint with Sherwood seller for hbi negotiations

400 take a break grab food and drink/make dinner

430 look for signs for open house

500 prepare hbira for Johnson

525-dinner relax

625 negotiation HBI with johnson

800 home for the night

And that wrapped up my day .

Alison Creamer, REALTOR, RE/MAX Allegiance 757-652-8880

VHDA short sale experiance

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:32:59 -0500

Blogging today is a blank !

Have you ever thought what the heck am I going to blog about. I mean afterall everything I have to say is what we all know already. Bail outs, meltdowns, seller screaming , some days I just can't take it. I love what I do and when it goes smooth it goes smooth !!!!

Oh yes I know I can blog about myshort sale experiance. I have to say it was smooth as butter !!!!! Yes I mean really it did.

I listed a home in Aragona, Brick ranch with 3 beds no AC and in as is condition. I put a price of 175k on it. This was a VHDA shortsale and it was my first one. with all the short sales you would think there would be more knowledege out there. I spent hours and hours reading blogs and more blogs trying to make sure I get all the loose ends wrapped up. I asked my clients for complete access to the lender I think this was the 1st and best step I could have asked for.

VHDA set an apprasial and the value came in at 170 as it. I lowered the price and with in 2 weeks we got 2 offers both at around 154 one asked for money the other did not. VHDA was very prompt in replying. I was given instructions to the listing the offer and process. It was that simple ! The buyer did there inspections we removed the contigency and closed. It was amazing !!! As a listing agent I expected a night mare I figured the worst, it was such a surprise. The buyer was hapy the seller was happy and both agents were happy.

Now Im off to figure out how to do a shortsale with countrywide, Ocwen, and Citibank. I dont think it is going to be as easy.

Im one happy gal tonight just picked up the closing check and delivered it to the office

306 Windship Cove walking tour on YOUTUBE !

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:55:27 -0500

Video Watch in high quality for best results.

This is a fun video on my clients home. I hope you enjoy it. I love to have a way to connect you to the home. I also want you to "meet" me. Looking for comments and feed back from clients, and agents on what would make it a better video.

New video posted today. I did better not as many ummmm !!!! Pass along and tell me what you think

REMAX ALLEGIANCE
Alison Creamer
www.Bzibee.com

You Tube Video link below

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:43:37 -0500

Hey,

Okay I just made a video !!! Its a bit silly but wanted to ask take a look and tell me what you think ?

VIDEO

Are you using youtube to promote you and your homes ? I think these videos can allow you to connect with the prospect. Its all a learning experiance and I plan on doing more vidoe blogs. If you see something I can improve on let me know . I look forward to the comments and help. Its all a process of learning !

Alison Creamer

REMAX Allegiance

www.bzibee.com

Whats the forclosure buzzzzz

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:23:01 -0500

What’s the Buzz on Foreclosure stats did you Taken from realtytrack.com 1-246 notice for foreclose in VA Over half of those are in Fairfax , Louden and Stanton county so Hampton Roads is not fairing to bad even if it feels like it. Hampton Roads 1-544 each month are noticed for foreclosure. Over all compared to the nation this is not a bad statistic. Don’t plan your offers on USA Today reports its not what is going on in HAMPTON ROADS! Sellers are still holding the line on some prices. 3644 foreclosures were noticed for foreclosure in July. Only 824 actually went to sale. WHY? Sellers choose to file bankruptcy or some when in to a short sale. VA foreclosure notice YTD is 30,000 but only 4300 went to sale. The trend went down last month!! In Hampton roads Virginia Beach had the most foreclosure notices. And the average sales price was about 244k on those homes. 1st Qtr of 2008 up 112% from 2007 YTD 23% down from last 4th qtr of 2007 MTD 1 out of 194 homes was foreclosed this equal .5% that is a small number over all 94% of Homeowners are doing just fine.

Weekend buzzz 9-11-2008

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:48:34 -0500

Blogs Weekend Buzz......
Virginia Beach Neptune Festival is this weekend this means Food, Music,Triathlon and the Oceana Air show

At the Plaza in town center FREE MUSIC and activities to include
9-11 Felicia Barton 5pm-8pm
9-13 Michael Coghill 5pm-8pm
9-14 Bob Langston and A-1 Party Artist fun for the kids this is Face painting, balloons artist and Caricature artist
Farmers Market is having a Safety day on 9-13-200 from 11am -3pm
Town Point Park is holding the Boat Expo: tickets are $10 and under

10 tips from Warren Buffet

1. Reinvest your profits
2. Be different ( be judged by your standards)
3. Never suck your thumb ( sometimes we have to take action)
4. Spell out your deal before you write it get specific about your wants
5. Watch small expenses that can add up
6. Limit what you borrow
7. Be persistent
8.Know when to quit
9.Asses the risk ( sometimes walking away is the the right answer)
10. Know what success means to you .

While the recap is vague I think we can all take to heart some of the key items. I especially have been working through number
10 in the list. I have to realize this is a roller coaster Real Estate market and yes I think over all everyones business has dropped. I have been beating my self up with the amount of success I'm having this year while working twice as hard. I have to focus on what is success for me and my family and realize sometimes that definition changes with time.

Have a Great weekend !!!!

152k Single Family OPEN 8-31-2008 1-3 PM

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:30:57 -0500

Alison Creamer | Remax Alligence | 757-652-8880

3050 Sherwood Forest Lane, Norfolk, VA

Distressed Price NOT Distressed Home!!!

3BR/1BA Single Family House

offered at $152,000

Year Built	1956
Sq Footage	1,040
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Distressed price not distressed home. So many improvements you wonder why they moved. Newer laminate flooring over hardwood floors, tile in the kitchen and bath, newer oak cabinets and countertops, newer appliances, newer windows, recent interior paint, raised panel doors through out. Large fully fenced back yard with working koi pond, Large deck and walk in shed for storage. Seller has to move this home or lose this home. Excellent location in Norfolk near interstate access and Mall. You wont be disappointed you came to take a look. Due to the exceptionally low price this home will go fast, here is your chance to get a home for just around 150k. Its almost unheard of even in this buyer market. Recent comparables would make this home sell for 175k+. Call today to make your appointment !

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Tile floor	Living room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Stove/Oven
Attic	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Large Fenced Yard with Koi Pond!!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Alison Creamer

Remax Alligence

757-652-8880

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 5, 2008, 9:52am PDT

185k Open house 8-31-2008 1pm-2pm

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:22:57 -0500

Alison Creamer | Remax Alligence | 757-652-8880

4741 Lind Street, Norfolk, VA

OPEN HOUSE ~ SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST 1-3 PM!!! PRICE REDUCED!!!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $184,999

Year Built	1941
Sq Footage	1,565
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

OPEN HOUSE ~ SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST 1-3 PM!!!

PRICE REDUCED!! Mstr bath new from studs out. Newer windows, carpeting in living areas. Large laundry rm, upstairs suite w/office and tons of storage. Excellent get away room. Fenced lot. Hardwood flooring in most of home. Kitchen has received a face-lift over the years.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Hardwood floor	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

New Carpet in family room, hall and bedrooms

Large Fenced Yard

Close to interstates

Quick commute to bases

Master Bath updated from floor to ceiling

Updated Kitchen

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Alison Creamer

Remax Alligence

757-652-8880

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 29, 2008, 3:26am PDT

I can not get off the internet !

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:06:40 -0500

I'm officially obsessed !

I mean it I cannot get away from the web. I promised my self I would turn off the computer at a decent time. Hmmmm what is decent ? Well I was hoping for 6 pm . Its now 8 pm and I'm checking
twitter, myspace, facebok, email. Its crazy.Who here is obsessed ?

I'm always hoping Ill be the fastest to reply. Ill be the early bird and I have to tell you its not working. I mean its really not making much difference. I think its just making me more obsessed. I recently came across snapvine. SO now when I do my podcast I also post to snapvine and then Ill update my 1800 ext on my listing.

DO you think anyone knows all that we do to try to get the information out to the community. I wonder if it even makes any difference to the other agents as well.
Id rather be here !

4741 Lind Street ( Still needs a buyer)

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:34:35 -0500

4741 Lind Street

Dont miss this excellent home in Norfolk. Tons of improvements from carpet,paint,windows, updated kitchen. Take time to see the video Alison Creamer REMAX Allegiance WW.Bzibee.com

2513 Pinto Drive NEW LISTING

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:26 -0500

Recent comparable could make this home sell for much more. Are you looking for a home with pizzazz and space. Foyer is lined with cream tile with vaulted 2 story ceilings. Family room dining room and Formal Living room have rich mahogany wood flooring. A spacious eat in kitchen come complete with tile flooring a large center island and Carmel granite countertops. The blend of rich dark colors against crisp white cabinets offers a neutral pallet for any style. The family room open to the kitchen. 2 story vaulted ceilings allow tons of light through out the downstairs. 2nd floor balcony over looks family room and foyer. 4 bedrooms located upstairs each room is oversized. 2 rooms allow access to a walk in attic with storage. The Frog makes an excellent media room with surround wiring in stalled. Motived seller looking for a FAST closing. 410,000.00 5 Bedrooms Master Down
Alison Creamer
REMAX Allegiance
www.Bzibee.com

Twitter

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:16:21 -0500

Hello,

So I need to test this twitter feed for my blogs !

Hope everyone is haveing a great night

Alison Creamer

Visit me at www.bzibee.com

Twitter= BZIBEE

Friday thoughts

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:45:34 -0500

Hello,

I'm thinking do I do an OPEN HOUSE ? Its a crazy thought or do I spend money on placing on line ads, pod cast,updates, postcards, flyer's and knocking on doors. I wonder what would give the best results for the day ? If I knock on doors I could talk to someone, rather than sitting in an empty house waiting for a random person to come in. If I post to the web I might actually get more traffic as it does not cost the consumer to surf the web. Hummmmmmm, what shall it be ? I think I still will stop in at my listings maybe take some new photos rewrite some ads. After all even the grocery stores move products around to entice the consumer to try new stuff. I wonder what else I can do to make this a productive weekend Maybe I should pass out flyer's on cars with my website ? Or is that called "posting bills" and would it make me a littler bug ? With this slow market my mind is always churning for an out of the box idea. Something that stands out and the buyer and seller thinks wow that's pretty cool !

Any ideas shoot me an email Id love to hear them !

Alison Creamer
www.bzibee.com
www.myspace.com/myperfecthouse
twitter=imarealtor
Facebook
LinkedIn
Plaxo
Itunes= Alison Creamer

Pending Homes Sales ( BUZZZ)

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:19:30 -0500

Woke up this morning and started with some GREAT News . RisMedia and other sites are pushing the latest and greatest about our industry. Pending home sales are UP ! That's great National news and I hope it catches on that the bottom is here or very very near.

The National Association of Realtors' seasonally adjusted index of pending sales for existing homes rose 5.3 percent to 89 from May's reading, which was revised downward to 84.5 from an earlier reading of 84.7.The June index was 12 percent below year-ago levels. (http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880807027)

It not a huge jump and I don't think we are all going to be dancing in the streets at this news but at least I think shows we are not sinking in the pits of DOOM and GLOOM.

Local REIN reports indicate our region is still having trouble. YTD from 07 shows listings are down 10.13% and buyer traffic is down 21.21%. I think this is a slight improvement from last months report where the numbers were closer to 12% down on listing and about 24% on buyer traffic. We still see across the board longer market times and lower list price sale price ratio's. the average market time is up from 63 days to 104 days over 2007 market. Im also looking at july ending shows 1300+ homes are pending. Im thinking looking at this each month might give me an idea of how strong the month is closing at.

If your interested in knowing more about your specific area city or neighborhood just let me know.

Alison Creamer
REMAX Allegiance
www.bzibee.com

Dairy Queen

Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR Virginia Beach , Virginia (Remax Allegiance) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:00:19 -0500

Hello all,

Thursday, August 7^th, is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen. Proceeds from all Blizzards sold that day will come directly to CHKD. Where else can you go to get a cool treat...and help the kids in our community??!!

For more information, please go to www.miracletreatday.com.

Thank you for all of your support for the Children's Miracle Network!