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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