homes: Gas Cards For Chesapeake Real Estate - 05/06/08 08:12 PM
We are thinking of using gas cards to entice prospects to come visit his homes in Westchester Estates in Chesapeake, Va. What kind of advertising do you think would work best for this sort of idea and how would you tell if the buyer came in off that advertising or was just coming in anyway. … (5 comments)
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homes: Tunnel Plan Backed - 05/03/08 05:06 PM
Regional lawmakers backed expansion of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel but have no plan to pay for it. Teh commitment to enlarge the tunnel is at least a step in the right direction. A bigger step would be for the legislature to man up and find a way to pay for … (0 comments)
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homes: Navy Wife Gets High Tech Wheelchair - 05/03/08 04:59 PM
Deanna VanHook has a high tech wheelchair that Tricare, the military insurance program, paid for. The payment came after a two year legal battle with Tricare. The battle won't set a precident and paralyzed military members won't be able have them paid for. The iBot is a $24,000 high tech wheelchair … (2 comments)
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homes: Mummichogs Is A Canary? - 05/03/08 04:49 PM
That is what they are called. Mummichogs are th canarys of the fish world. Scientists use them as an indicator of the overall environmental health in a specific waterway. In our case, the Elizabeth River. The fish are small, don't go very far and eat worms and algae. They in turn … (0 comments)
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homes: No. 14 For Small Business - 05/03/08 04:22 PM
What city in Hampton Roads is No. 14 in the top 100 list for small business? If you guessed Virginia Beach then you would be correct. Virginia Beach's small business owners benefit from low taxes, a dynamic and diverse local economy and a strong work force boosted by Navy personnel looking … (0 comments)
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homes: Spirit Gets A Facelift - 05/03/08 04:16 PM
How do the the sailors from Naval Operation Base (NOB) spend their evenings? On the Spirit of Norfolk of course. The Spirit boats are a dining and entertainment attraction for both locals and tourists. If you have not tried it yet please do as it is a super way to spend … (2 comments)
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homes: Developers Cut Costs and Features - 05/03/08 04:01 PM
What happens to new homes sites when the economy slows down? Well the developers here in Virginia Beach find ways to compete. How do they do that once the plans are drawn at the city? Very carefully. Alan Resh is selling homes at Bonnie's Quay and they are not selling. He … (0 comments)
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homes: Mahi Mah's New Chef - 04/26/08 10:38 AM
Do know who Otto Borischs is? My guess would be the new executive chef at Mahi Mah in Virginia Beach. This oceanfront eatery is the place to go for good food and Ottos' presence should only make it better. He spent time in the Navy, the Culinary Institute of America and … (1 comments)
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homes: New Voters For Chespapeake - 04/26/08 10:08 AM
Who are Chesapeake's' newest voters? Why they are high school students. The Women's Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce conducted a three day drive in the Chesapeake Hight schools to register students to vote. It seemed to work as hundreds of students signed up to vote. Hopefully they will … (0 comments)
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homes: New Method For Home Valuations On The Water - 04/26/08 10:03 AM
Some people are upset with the City Assessor Maria Kattmann. She has a new approach for assessing waterfront properties this year. Some of the assessments went up 200 percent. I bet the phone was ringing off the hook at her office. The approach seems to make sense but you would think … (0 comments)
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homes: National Essay Winner Write Here - 04/22/08 04:24 PM
Recently a Rosemont Middle School teacher was selected by internet users as a grand prize winner in a national essay contest. The teacher is Lillie Lindsay. The contest is the first Dove Self-Esteem Contest for the most inspiring story of a woman building the self-esteem of herself or others. The $5,000 … (1 comments)
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homes: Craigslist Not Just For Real Esate - 04/22/08 04:18 PM
I put my listings on Cragslist and I am sure you do to but if you use Craigslist for anything other than real estate be careful of the police in Suffolk, Va. The police there used Cragslist as a directory and and set up a phony bachelor pad. You know where … (6 comments)
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homes: Little Creek Sailors Love Aragona - 04/22/08 04:06 PM
Where do sailors from Little Creek Amphibious Base in Norfolk/Virginia Beach want to live? Why in Aragona of course? Where is Aragona? It is right about there on the map? Only minutes from the front gate and close to the Bay, Pembroke Mall and the interstates. What is Aragona? It is the original … (2 comments)
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homes: Draught Conditions Improving - 04/14/08 10:52 AM
Recent rains have improved draught conditions in the area. The topsoil moisture and stream flows have benefited as as as the longer term hydro-logic impacts. That is not say the worst is behind us as the area is still 3.28 inches behind normal so far this year.
http://www.denisesellschesapeake.com/ Come and see … (1 comments)
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homes: Portsmouth Naval Hospital - 04/14/08 10:44 AM
The city of Portsmouth is trying to get the employees of Portsmouth Naval Hospital to spend their stimulus check from Uncle Sam in the city. The city wants them to buy local. The city has a campaign going to encourage employees of the city, all business employees and residents to spend … (0 comments)
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homes: GEOCACHE In Virginia Beach Schools? - 04/08/08 12:28 PM
What does Geocaching and third graders at Princess Anne Elementary school in Virginia Beach have in common? Well for starters, their teacher, Sarah D'Amato. She put together an interesting project by purchasing some GPS units with her own money and the help of the PTA. She then organized a pirate style … (2 comments)
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homes: 1 Million Dollars An Acre - 04/08/08 11:58 AM
Now we finally know how much the Giant Square Shopping Center at the corner of Independence Blvd and Witchduck Rd is worth. The 12 acre lot in Virginia Beach was recently sold to Lowes for $13.5 million dollars. Merchants still in the center have until Aug. 31, 2008 to find a … (0 comments)
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homes: New Police Chief Named - 04/08/08 11:47 AM
Finally Chesapeake gets a new police chief. His name is Kevin Webster and he is a 26 year veteran of the force right here in Chesapeake. Yes he is home grown so to speak. He is also the first black police chief and some say that couldn't have come to soon. … (0 comments)
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homes: First Landing State Park - 04/07/08 07:14 PM
Virginia Beach has a Master Jet Base called Oceana Naval Jet Base in the middle of the city. Go figure. Well down the road a bit is a piece of quiet serenity that is just outside Ft Story, which is an operating army base. On your next visit come and check … (3 comments)
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homes: Appraisals Half Price - 04/07/08 04:44 PM
I received this in my email and thought I would share it. I xxx out the names and phone numbers. It was sent on a new homes listing in Chesapeake.
Sellers-Set Yourself Apart From the Rest ) 1/2 Price
How long has this listing been on the market ? What can you … (3 comments)
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homes: Tax Rate May Go Down - 04/04/08 08:34 AM
Homeowners in Portsmouth may get a bit of a treat in their stockings this year as the city council is weighing a 5-cent reduction in the tax rate. That is because the assessments have risen an average of 5.5%. The tax reduction would still mean that the city has the highest … (3 comments)
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homes: Assessments Higher - 04/04/08 08:23 AM
It looks like Suffolk will have a higher tax assessment this year as will all the cities in the surrounding area. Suffolk overall tax increase will be 4.4%. This is the smallest increase in years and the city is scrambling to deal with the fallout from a smaller tax increase.http://www.deniseallen.com/ Come … (0 comments)
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homes: Assessments Higher - 04/04/08 08:21 AM
It looks like Portsmouth will have a higher tax assessment this year as will all the cities in the surrounding area. Portsmouth overall tax increase will be 5.0%. This is the smallest increase in years and the city is scrambling to deal with the fallout from a smaller tax increase.
http://www.deniseallen.com/ Come … (0 comments)
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homes: Assessments Higher - 04/04/08 08:20 AM
It looks like Norfolk will have a higher tax assessment this year as will all the cities in the surrounding area. Norfolk's overall tax increase will be 3.6%. This is the smallest increase in years and the city is scrambling to deal with the fallout from a smaller tax increase.
http://www.deniseallen.com/ Come … (0 comments)
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homes: Waterside To Go? - 03/30/08 01:25 PM
Once the main attraction downtown, Waterside is a victim of redevelopment. This used to be the only safe place to go downtown. Now there is MacArthur Mall, upscale restaurants and entertainment spots to go to. The mall is still full of business's but the people aren't coming like they used to. … (5 comments)
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homes: Three Unlikely Suspects - 03/30/08 01:09 PM
What were Al Gore, Rev. Al Sharpton and Pat Robertson all doing in Virginia Beach last week? (Well, we know what Pat Robertson was doing). Well believe it or not they were making a commercial against global warning. All three got together at 57th street at the beach and made it … (6 comments)
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homes: Copper Rush In Chesapeake - 03/30/08 01:00 PM
Oh my, not quite a gold rush but there seems to be a copper rush here in Chesapeake. Copper is around $3.75 a pound. That might not sound like much but when you can just go to your local new home site and pick up coils of it sitting around, it … (3 comments)
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homes: Dolphin Deaths Not Attributed To Navy - 03/23/08 01:36 PM
We have had several dolphin strandings and deaths recently in the Virignia Beach area. The Navy says they haven't conducted sonar tests within 200 miles of shore in the last few weeks. It looks like it may have just been mother nature that caused the deaths. There are usually 100 … (0 comments)
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homes: Mortgage Insurers Cracking Down - 03/23/08 10:50 AM
I thought that maybe we had some breathing room in the lending industry when I find out that mortgage insurers are cracking down. Did you know that they have flagged over 25% of the nations zip codes where they will not do business? This includes the McMansions in Scottsdale, AZ Miami … (2 comments)
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homes: Fire and Rescue To Grow - 03/20/08 07:14 PM
Suffolk is planning Millions in fire and rescue stations over the next 10 years. The first of seven new or expanded stations is the Kings Fork Public Safety Center. It is due in 2009. Of course, the plan must still be funded and that could be a problem as revenue is … (0 comments)
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homes: No Signs Wanted - 03/20/08 07:02 PM
I really hadn't paid much attention to it until recently but did you Norfolk has banned Electronic Signs? It has been that way since about 2001 or so. There are a few signs put up after that but very very few. The city is looking into maybe making some slight changes but … (1 comments)
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homes: How To Let An Agent Go - 03/20/08 06:43 PM
I just read a blog by Jason Crouch an how the agent should exit the brokerage and it was quite good. On the other hand it would be nice as an agent to have the same courtesy extended. One brokerage I worked would box up the agents desk items and put … (6 comments)
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homes: New Home Group - 03/17/08 07:54 PM
I am looking for a group of new homes agents or a group that deals with new homes. I did a search but really didn't find a group. If anyone knows of one please point me in the right direction. Thanks guys.http://www.deniseallen.com/ Come and see ALL the Homes for Sale in … (2 comments)
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homes: Ghent Station Gets Approval - 03/16/08 04:15 PM
Ghent Station, a $30 million bank and retail complex recently won city approval. This will add 127,000 of commercial development ah the eastern end of 21st in historic Ghent. The city will sell about 3 1/2 acres to the developer. There will be about 96,000 sq ft of class A office … (0 comments)
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homes: NET = LOOP - 03/16/08 04:06 PM
The city of Norfolk has the NET, now Portsmouth has the LOOP. Starting April 7, two shuttle buses will circle downtown Portsmouth, traveling from hotels to marinas to a commuter parking and the Naval Medical Center. City leaders hope the buses will draw visitors from the waterfront farther up High Street, … (1 comments)
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homes: No Double Digit Assessments - 03/16/08 03:59 PM
Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor William Rice told city council that assessments will rise less than 1% this year. That's the good news. The bad news is that it will be more difficult to finance new projects. In 2006 assessments increased an average of 28% and the tax rate was cut by … (0 comments)
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homes: Arts Center Does Slow Burn - 03/16/08 11:02 AM
The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts was burning for days before it was noticed. Finally an alarm went on and a sprinkler went off probably saving the building. Thankfully the fire did not reach the main performance area and all of the artworks survived. The fire was in a thick wooden … (0 comments)
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homes: One Man Left On Witchduck Road - 03/16/08 10:48 AM
26 homes have been purchased and torn down on Witchduck Rd in Virginia Beach. They are making way for a new and improved road. The city is adding one lane in each direction, a median and bike path. There are 5 more waiting for the same fate.
Ron Hamilton will be … (2 comments)
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homes: Personal Trainer For Apartments - 03/12/08 04:51 PM
Apartment complexes are offering personal trainers for residents. For free. On site personal training is a perk in complexes like Pembroke Lake as well as six other complexes managed by Great Atlantic Real Estate. With all the competition for housing, amenities is what sets the complexes apart. Pools, clubhouse and tennis courts are now … (0 comments)
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homes: Intruder Gone? - 03/12/08 04:40 PM
I have been following the saga of the eagles at Norfolk Botanical Garden on the Eagle cam. Apparently an intruder has been trying to claim the nest and upsetting the nesting pair. Well the intruder has won and the resident female is out of the nest. There were two eggs in the … (0 comments)
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homes: Sawdust Bites The Dust - 03/12/08 04:20 PM
Anyone bought litter for the hamster lately? If not you may be in for a surprise at the checkout stand. Apparently sawdust is a victim of the new homes slump. No homes built = no lumber cut = no sawdust being made. What do we use sawdust for you ask? How … (1 comments)
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homes: More Sidewalks - 03/12/08 04:03 PM
Finally I almost ride over the I64 bridge on Providence Rd. I say almost because the city is making plans to replace the old dirt path with a 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk. The sidewalk will be on the southside of Providence and will include railings and guardrdrails.http://www.deniseallen.com/ Come and see … (0 comments)
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homes: Resource Bank No More? - 03/09/08 10:38 AM
Well not really but they are changing names. Apparently the Virginia Beach based Resource bank was bought by Fulton Financial Corp four years ago. Fulton is based in Lancaster, PA. The new name will be "Resource Bank, a Division of Fulton Bank" The sign-age should start going up in March. http://www.deniseallen.com/ Come and … (0 comments)
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homes: New Midtown Tunnel? - 03/09/08 10:24 AM
Will there be a new Midtown Tunnel for Portsmouth? Good question and one VDOT is looking into. Before that can happen, VDOT needs to clarify its postion with the new Hampton Roads Transportation Authority (HRTA). The new tunnel will help conjestion in the area as the Downtown tunnel is one of … (0 comments)
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homes: Back Bay Marina OK - 03/08/08 10:04 AM
It looks like the Army Corps of Engineers intends to approve a marina on Back Bay. This can't but hurt the Back Bay area. Anyone who has been around a marina knows they are like a giant gas station without toilets. The Back Bay facility will include finger piers, floating docks, … (0 comments)
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homes: Stronger Mayor? - 02/29/08 05:11 PM
No Hampton Roads city has a strong mayor. The cities have mayors but the day to day running is done by a city manager. The city manager is a full time businessman and his only job is run the city. With the strong mayor system you could end up with someone who is … (0 comments)
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homes: Grade Books Online? - 02/29/08 04:59 PM
If you are a parent of a Hickory Middle School or Oscar Smith High School student you will be able to see your child's grade book on line. This is a test project and will soon be available system wide. As a parent, you can see skipped classes and grades on … (0 comments)
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homes: Extra Teachers For Autism - 02/29/08 04:53 PM
School officials have asked for 16 new teachers to help with autism and inclusion classes. It seems the number of students with autism has more than doubled in the last five years. Because autism is a neurological disorder that affects social interactions, communication and behavior, the students require intensive services. This … (0 comments)
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homes: TodiMusicFest In Money Trouble - 02/27/08 09:09 PM
The city council has decided not to help The TodiMusicFest with an additional $174,334 for the upcoming season. This could put this years program in jeopardy. Also in trouble is funding for future years. This seems like one of those items you need to do to make the city a better … (0 comments)
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homes: Smoking Is Back On - 02/27/08 08:57 PM
Apparently no one in the legislature has much interest in letting our cities police themselves in regards to smoking. Four bills were put to sleep this sessions. Several cities in South Hampton Roads wanted to put a stop to smoking in restaurants and bars. As it is, only Norfolk has the … (0 comments)
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homes: New Courthouse Victim Of The Economy - 02/25/08 07:04 PM
It's a shame but the proposed new courthouse could fall victim to the failing economy and a city overburdened with other projects. The biggest bill facing the city is the $45 million for the three story building. There are plenty of other projects that cost money including replacing the westbound lanes … (0 comments)
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homes: Chiminea Causes Fire - 02/25/08 06:57 PM
I have heard of lot of things that cause house fires but this was a new one for me. A chiminea left burning on a deck ignited a fire that burnt Skip Stiles and Margie Mulholland's home. It took but one ember that popped out of the chiminea and found some … (0 comments)
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homes: Crime Down Again - 02/25/08 06:49 PM
Virginia Beach just released its 2007 Crime Report. It shows that crime is the lowest it has been in nine years. Credit that to the police department which is apparently arresting the bad guys left and right. Virginia Beach has been ranked among the safest cities of its size based on … (1 comments)
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homes: Loose Weight, Make Money - 02/25/08 06:39 PM
Sounds like a deal to me. Loose more weight then the others and make some money. The ladies at Mount Zion elementary school got together and decided to loose some weight. They got organized into a ten week program and paid $25 apiece for the privilege. The money will go to … (0 comments)
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homes: BluWood?? - 02/25/08 06:31 PM
I have seen a lot of wood in my time, mostly brown and some green (being in new construction you see that a lot) but I have yet to see BluWood. Apparently it is wood that is processed with a chemical that not only turns it blue but protects the wood … (3 comments)
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homes: 2nd Precinct To Be Priority - 02/20/08 11:26 AM
The new chief isn't in place yet but he will have a blue-print for the cities 2nd precinct in hand when he arrives. The city manager hopes to begin interviewing candidates this month and have anew chief in March. The problems in the 2ndprecinct could boil over to the political arena … (0 comments)
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homes: Do Not Call Numbers To Expire - 02/20/08 10:14 AM
I didn't realize it but numbers placed on the Do Not Call registry in June 2003 will expire this year. The list is only good for five years. So starting in June, you will again become fodder for the telephone spammers. So what to do? Call 1-888-382-1222 or go to the … (8 comments)
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homes: Blight Bills On Hold - 02/18/08 07:41 PM
Two South Hampton Roads legislators have sponsored bills to enhance local governments' power to fine absentee owners of blighted vacant proprieties. The bills by Sen. Louise Lucas and Del. Paula Miller will not be passed this year. That is a shame and a blight on our legislature. The bills will need … (2 comments)
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homes: Norwegian Lady To Stay - 02/18/08 07:30 PM
There were plans to move the Norwegian Lady a block south of her present position but she will stay. The nine foot tall statue stands in front of the Naval Aviation Monument Park and some people felt it would make more sense to have it in front of the Old Coast … (0 comments)
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homes: Oscar Smith Middle School On Schedule - 02/18/08 07:19 PM
How is construction on the new Oscar Smith Middle School doing? Well it's on schedule and about 20% complete. The1,350 student middle school should be open for business in 2009. The original middle school was opened in 1954 and now has 31 portable classrooms and 864 students. To say it is … (4 comments)
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homes: Park Place Medical Center - 02/18/08 06:55 PM
Where do people with chronic back pain or heart failure go who don't have medical insurance. If you live in Norfolk you can go to Park Place Medical Center for care. The center is affiliated with the federally funded Portsmouth Community Heath Center and Bon Secours. The idea is to eventually … (0 comments)
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homes: ODU A Victum Of It's Own Success - 02/16/08 07:52 PM
ODU's Real Estate Foundation is finding buying real estate around its University Village is more expensive then in the past. Despite the downturn in real estate, the Norfolk area is rising in value. This means the money available to purchase homes and properties doesn't go as far. It also means that … (0 comments)
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homes: Foreclosure's Low In Hampton Roads - 02/16/08 07:45 PM
A bit of good news for our area. According to RealtyTrac, Hampton Roads was 87 out of 100 metro areas for foreclosures in 2007. Our rate was .36% compared with Detroit which was the highest at 4.9%. The state as a whole was about average for the nation. I think that … (1 comments)
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homes: Indoor Air Quality Counts - 02/13/08 06:37 PM
If you are looking for a new home and are worried about indoor air quality here are some things to look for. Quality building materials, ventilation and the furnishings. You can come and talk to my builder and he will explain the materials he puts in the house and how it … (0 comments)
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homes: 4.5 Miles of Light Rail Contract Awarded - 02/13/08 05:05 PM
A $40 million contract was awarded recently to start building 4.5 miles of the light rail system. The contract went to Skanska USA Southeast Inc. Work should start in march and will run from Old Dominion University to Newtown Rd. The work will take about 18 months. Hopefully Virginia Beach will … (0 comments)
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homes: Homeless Counted - 02/13/08 05:00 PM
In Suffolk recently about 20 people fanned out to count the homeless. It was part of an annual survey to count homeless people. Only two were found this year. I doubt if that is an accurate count but it is one that you have to go with. The city although small … (0 comments)
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homes: No Money No Oysters - 02/13/08 04:54 PM
State officials set aside 90 acres in hte Lynnhaven River for future oyster-restoration. The only problem is there wasn't enough money coming from the federal government to make progress. The Army Corps of Engineers will probably wait until next year to build some artificial reefs when they should have the money … (0 comments)
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homes: Tea Party Part Two - 02/09/08 07:33 PM
Norfolk City Council found itself in the middle disgruntled taxpayers once again. The complaint is the city is spending too much money on downtown and not enough on roads, schools and police. The biggest complaint is the taxes need to come down because of soaring assessments. These messages were sent to the … (0 comments)
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homes: Surf-N-Sand - 02/09/08 07:23 PM
A long standing fixture on Laskin Rd is no more. For more than 20 years the theatres, Surf-N-Sand, beckoned movie goers at the Ocean Front. Apparently there weren't enough of them or perhaps the 20 year seats didn't hold enough nostalgia for most of us. I don't live at the beach … (0 comments)
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homes: Willoughby Boat To Go - 01/23/08 03:58 PM
Finally. The eyesore will be gone. The eyesore is a capsized boat off a pier in Little Bay. It can be seen just before you go into the tunnel off I64. Of course nothing happens fast in boatland. You have to find the owner (not like looking for the owner of … (0 comments)
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homes: Virginia Beach Owes Taxes To Virginia Beach - 01/21/08 07:02 PM
What happens when the Commissioner of Revenue sends the Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) a tax bill for $14,000? Well you say you are a part of the city and don't pay taxes. That is what happened recently when the city bought the golf course and took over the running of the … (0 comments)
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homes: Ceritified Teachers Awards Reduced - 01/21/08 06:47 PM
If you are a teacher and earned your national certification and were expecting money from the state, don't spend it yet. The state is is only giving $4,311.74 out of $5,000 and $2,155.57 out of $2,500. The reason for the shortfall is that more teachers earned National Board Certification than the … (0 comments)
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homes: Virginia Beach To Go Underground - 12/07/07 07:18 PM
One of the last unsightly storm water runoffs at the Beach is about to go underground. The runoff will still be there but it will be 1800 feet offshore. The project is expected to cost $9.3 million and is the final phase of hurricane protection plan. That plan included a wider … (0 comments)
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homes: Norfolk To Flood - 12/05/07 02:56 PM
With global warming coming to be a big thing state scientists are saying that the seal level could rise 2 to 5 feet. That would cause major flooding in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Think that could affect real estate prices? Is there a way around it? Only if we get serious … (0 comments)
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homes: Portsmouth Gets New Circuit Court Building - 12/03/07 09:09 AM
After asking for more than a decade, Circuit Court judges are finally going to get a new building. It should be built by 2010. The building will be three stories built with brick and a stone court. The courthouse will have updated security, more handicapped spaces and additional space for records … (0 comments)
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homes: 3rd Reactor Sought - 12/03/07 08:59 AM
Wow and I thought nuclear power was a dead issue. Dominion Virginia Power has asked the federal government for approval to build another nuclear reactor at its North Anna Power Station. This would be the first successful nuclear application in three decadesrs. Next will be to determine how expensive it would … (0 comments)
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homes: Chesapeake Spiders - 11/28/07 12:18 PM
If you live near one of Chesapeake's many rivers or streams then you already know that spiders can be a problem. Here are a few tips to help keep them out of your home. Look for gaps and crevices around your home and seal them, especially around and under a balcony. … (1 comments)
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homes: In Norfolk A Star Is Born - 11/28/07 12:11 PM
23 units at the newly built Grandy Village apartments have meant the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Portends guidelines for a energy efficiency. These are assisted rental units and are now Energy-Star certified. It is supposed ot cost $113 a month to supply water as well at to cool and … (0 comments)
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homes: Virginia Beach Loggerheads - 11/23/07 10:09 AM
I recently wrote about Crackhead Fred, a loggerhead who had recently been re-released into the wild after an injury to his head. Now it turns out that the entire species is endangered. Two environmental groups are expected to ask the federal government today to declare the loggerhead sea turtle an endangered … (0 comments)
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homes: Virginia Beach and Bluefin Tuna - 11/22/07 10:42 AM
A U.S. proposal ot ban temporarily the fishing of Bluefin Tuna was rejected at the international tuna conference in Turkey. It seems some reports are saying that they are fishing at three times the rate that is needed to sustain the tuna. At that rate it won't matter if they continue … (0 comments)
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homes: Chesapeake Wronged Landowners - 11/22/07 10:35 AM
Landowners found themselves on the right side of the law for a change. George and Margaret Osipovs sued the Chesapeake airport in 2004 over low flights they contended destroyed the tranquil, rural atmosphere of the the area. Their property sits about a mile or so from the end of the runway. … (0 comments)
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homes: Chesapeake Wronged Landowners - 11/22/07 10:33 AM
Landowners found themselves on the right side of the law for a change. George and Margaret Osipovs sued the Chesapeake airport in 2004 over low flights they contended destroyed the tranquil, rural atmosphere of the the area. Their property sits about a mile or so from the end of the runway. … (0 comments)
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homes: The Dome In Virginia Beach - 11/16/07 11:45 AM
The Dome at the Oceanfront has been gone quite a while and in its historic place sits two old parking lots. The city would like to do something with the property and is looking at options. There were soaring towers, a monorail and a Hyatt Hotel for the convention center. For … (1 comments)
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homes: Sneek a Peek in Chesapeake - 11/16/07 10:50 AM
I commented a few days ago on a new homes community in Chesapeake called Westchester. My builder decided to do a a quick Sneak A Peek. The date is Nov 17 and the time is from 1 pm to 4 pm. Please come and take a look see. These are great … (0 comments)
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homes: Puppy Mill - 11/13/07 03:57 PM
I recently became aware of a puppy mill operating in Hillsville, Va. How sad. Thank god they have been put out of business. Over 600 breeding females were found along with over 400 other dogs. A call out to PetSmart is in order as they sent a tractor trailer full of … (1 comments)
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homes: Cruise Ship in Virginia Beach? - 11/11/07 02:37 PM
Why would the captain of the Spirit of Nantucket deliberately run his ship aground on the Intercoastal Waterway near Pungo. To keep it from sinking of course. The ship was sailing from Alexandra to Charleston, SC when it started taking on water near Pungo. The ship struck something and started taking … (0 comments)
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homes: New School For Virginia Beach - 11/11/07 02:30 PM
Golden shovels is what some students were welding this week as they turned soil for Virginia Beach's' newest school. The Renaissance Academy will be finished in about 3 years. The site is at the corner of Witchduck and Cleveland street, the site of the now defunct all-black high school. This 285,000 … (1 comments)
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homes: MM THE ALDER IN CHESAPEAKE, VA - 11/11/07 11:26 AM
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homes: MM THE DOGWOOD IN CHESAPEAKE.VA - 11/11/07 10:44 AM
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homes: Westchester in Chesapeake - 11/11/07 09:17 AM
A new community in Chesapeake is opening up soon. The community is Westchester and will be on Butt Station Road. City water will be a plus in this community as it only just became available. This community is only five minutes from Greenbrier Mall and the interstate. All of the usual … (0 comments)
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homes: Eureka in Virginia Beach - 11/09/07 09:24 AM
Does anyone know how Eureka Park gots its name? This is a little area off of Virginia Beach Blvd adn Lynnhaven Parkway. One local legend has it that L.H. Doyle was looking for clay deposits good enough to make make bricks out of. It was tough going and finally he found … (0 comments)
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homes: Arboretum In Chesapeake - 11/09/07 09:16 AM
In case you didn't know, Chesapeake does have an Arboretum. Not only does Chesapeake have an Arboretum but the city was asked to invest some money into it. The total cost is not known at this time. Some of the improvements include restoring the original farmhouse and establishing a 5-acre tree nursery … (0 comments)
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homes: Macarthur In Norfolk - 11/09/07 09:09 AM
The Macarthur Memorial in Downtown Norfolk will soon be getting a $4.5 million makeover and expansion. There will be a glass fronted great hall and a story wall that will face the street. The goal of the project is to draw more visitors to the downtown site to learn about the … (0 comments)
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homes: Norfolks Community Farm Market - 10/28/07 10:18 AM
The Five Points Community FArm Market is searching for a new home. Apparently the current location is drawing interst for a prospective tenant that wants to pay more for rent then it does. Where does a Farmers Market move to? They were looking at MacArthur Center but that has stalled for … (0 comments)
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homes: Chesapeake and Dollar Tree - 10/28/07 10:11 AM
Dollar Tree recently announced the recall of four brands of childrens's jewelery. The reason? High levels of lead of course. This seems to be a constant the last few months. Dollar Tree has pulled the products from its shelves and will no longer stock them. Parents are encouraged to take the … (0 comments)
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homes: Suffolk And the Fairgrounds - 10/24/07 02:46 PM
Suffolk's first redevelopment has a hit a bit of a snag. It seems it could take more then six years to complete the project. The latest problem is buried construction debris under half of the site. The debris comes from a Planters Peanut plant that was imploded in 1995 and left … (0 comments)
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homes: Virginia Beach Demolition Begins - 10/24/07 02:39 PM
The Witchduck Road homes are going away. 31 homes on the road between Princess Anne and I264 are scheduled for demolition. At first, several of the residents were quite unhappy but after moving the pain is not as bad as when it was first announced. These homes were here before the … (0 comments)
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homes: Delays Ahead for Belharbour - 10/08/07 07:19 PM
Conditions may be unfavorable for Belharbour to get off the ground at SoNo (South Norfolk). The developer is supposed to build the first phase of 220 condos and homes within four years. It doesn't look like that will happen in this market. City officials are pushing the issue but it doesn't … (0 comments)
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homes: African Lion Surprises Staff - 10/08/07 07:11 PM
Zola gave birth to two tiny little furry cubs this weekend. The lioness apparently kept her showgirl figure and displayed no outward signs that she was packing. The cubs have about a 50% chance of surviving the say zoo officials. This is the first large carnivore birth at the zoo in … (0 comments)
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homes: Budget Shortfall - 09/29/07 10:39 AM
An early look at the budget shows a shortfall of $30 million dollars. Thats a lot of money to come up with in 2009. Of course this is before everyone looks at the budget and decides what has to go. There is still another 5 months to go before the actual … (0 comments)
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