Denise's Blog

Recently the Jewish Chapel at the Norfolk Naval Station was rededicated.  This Jewish Chapel is the oldest land based chapel in the Navy and was rededicated to Commodore Uriah P. Levy almost 50 years after it was named for him.  The Commodore had quite a career: he chased pirates, wrote books, sp...

New home sales unexpectedly fell 7.6 percent last month,  the industry's weakest year on record. Housing remains one of the weakest links for the economic recovery, and is weighing on the minds of Federal Reserve officials. Officials are going to meet to discuss what needs to happen next.  No maj...

New home sales unexpectedly fell 7.6 percent last month,  the industry's weakest year on record. Housing remains one of the weakest links for the economic recovery, and is weighing on the minds of Federal Reserve officials. Officials are going to meet to discuss what needs to happen next.  No maj...

Condo communities are offering a variety of social activities for residents that might be the deciding factor for drawing new residents, according to a recent article on NBCWashington.com. Condo buyers will likely choose their new residence based on a variety of reasons.  Some of the important fa...

No phone at any speed in Chesapeake is a safe way to drive but how do you accomplish it?  Use the off button of course.  What if you don't want your teenagers driving and talking when you are not there.  What if you aren't disciplined enough.  What would your insurance company think when you are ...

Do you know where yard sales are in Chesapeake?   I know where most of them are because I go to www.YardSaleTreasureMap.com .  The site takes information from Craigs list and posts them.  You enter a starting address, how many miles you want to drive, the day of the week and click search.  You ar...

The sales of new homes and buiking permits have fallen to the lowest point in over 2 decades.  This is despite the low interest rates and tax credit for first time buyers. The number of new homes sales fell to 2,735 in 2009.  That is a decline of 17.4 percent decline over 2008. The prices for sin...

Why not warm up your open house in Chesapeake this weekend with some great Mulled Cider with Butter. 2 quarts fresh ciderr                                 3 cinnamon sticks (broke up) plus 10 for garnish 4 Tablespoons butter                               1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup firmly ...

The latest environmentally friendly home features aren't just good for the planet - they look great and are a huge draw for conscientious buyers, too. From energy-efficient light bulbs to solar-paneled roofs, consumers have gravitated to the idea that they can help the earth by making smarter pu...

Do you have stinky water in Chesapeake?  Do you have well water?  What causes the smell and how can the typical homeowner in Chesapeake fix it?  Often water pipes are contaminated during construction with soil and the soil is deposited in the bottom of the tank. The soil contains Sulfate Reducing...