virginia beach: For all you beach lovers!
- 02/07/12 07:27 AM
Attention Beach Lovers! I have something of interest for your eyes! Have you ever dreamed of waking up and wandering out your door and POOF the beach awaits you...well it is possible! Check out the video for 2234 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach!
A deck is one of the most cost-effective of all home improvement projects. In fact, according to Remodeling Magazine's 2010-2011 Cost vs. Value Report, a wood deck project returns an average of nearly 73% of the investment cost-one of the highest values in the survey. You can ensure you're getting the most from this smart investment with low-cost add-ons and special features that increase your deck's appeal, and that will make your deck one of your home's most enjoyable living spaces. Hidden fasteners for decking For years now, deck screws have been the fastener of choice. (Nails, prone … (4 comments)
virginia beach: Wood Scratches-Inexpensive ways to remove
- 03/15/11 01:07 AM
Dogs chase kids, pans drop, chairs scrape, and soon you must repair wood floors and erase scratches that make a mess of your red oak or Brazilian cherry. A professional floor refinisher will charge $1 to $4 per sq. ft. to apply a new coat of finish. No worries. We've got inexpensive ways to remove wood scratches and repair deep gouges in a few easy steps. Camouflage scratches Take some artistic license to hide minor scratches in wood floors by rubbing on stain-matching crayons and Sharpie pens. Wax sticks, such as Minwax Stain Markers, are great scratch busters because they … (1 comments)
virginia beach: ENERGY AUDITS?
- 03/14/11 03:41 AM
Homes are supposed to breathe. But some inhale excessively from the outdoors and exhale too much from inside. The result: Drafty rooms, high utility bills, dirty and leaky ducts, and a bigger-than-necessary carbon footprint. If you think your home could be more energy efficient but aren't sure where its leaks live, an energy audit can diagnose your energy issues and help you decide which to tackle. Audits identify a mixture of major and minor air leaks. So if you're budget-minded, you might opt for inexpensive fixes like adding caulk or insulation at leak points and installing weather-stripping. If you're embarking … (0 comments)
virginia beach: $1000 Projects: Invest your Tax Refund into your home
- 03/11/11 11:51 PM
Getting money back from the IRS is a silver linipaying taxes, but why invest a tax refund in your home instead of, say, a weekend getaway? Because your home is probably your biggest asset, so it pays to take care of it-literally. Even modest investments such as a new washing machine or exterior door can yield surprisingly big returns. The average tax refund changes from year to year, but lately it's totaled around $3,000. That's a tidy windfall. Not everyone is so lucky, of course, but even if you only get back half that amount, there are many great ways to … (5 comments)
March 2011 Market Update Gradual progress in the housing market continues at a steady pace without government support. The market has shown remarkable improvement from the initial drop after the expiration of the home buyer tax credit this past July. Although higher-than-normal distressed sales skew the overall picture of home prices downward, inventory continues to shrink and sales continue to rise. The rock-bottom interest rates of 2010 are likely to trend upward. As economists anticipate rates at or above 6% by the end of 2012, buyers are moving off the sidelines and into the market. A good sign for … (1 comments)
virginia beach: The Worst Part of a Short Sale for a Seller
- 10/10/10 09:08 AM
As a realtor in the Tidewater area, I have helped many sellers 'short sale' their homes to avoid foreclosure and/or bankruptcy. This blog was written by a northern virginia agent that perfectly says what I've been thinking for months! Take a read if you are having financial difficulties or know someone that is.
There is no question that if you asked a room full of Northern Virginia Short Sale Agents what the worst part of a Short Sale is for the Sellers, they would answer without thought, "Waiting for the banks to answer." I have to disagree. Yes, waiting is not anyone's … (2 comments)
1. Clean and repair your home. It should go without saying, but clean your house as if you were going to eat off the floors. Also, consider making minor cosmetic repairs and upgrades such as touching up paint and planting fresh flowers. 2. De-clutter. Put away the ceramics collection, toys and things lining the bathroom and kitchen counters. A crowded house makes it look smaller and makes it harder for buyers to imagine it as their own, says Gail Mayhugh, a … (2 comments)
virginia beach: Do Open Houses Really Work?
- 08/29/10 05:19 AM
I have been a practicing realtor for a very long time. I have seen varying types of markets: Seller markets, buyer markets, crazy markets...well, you get the idea! I view open houses as 'soft marketing' and marketing that does not get immediate 'in your face' results....in other words, an open house today, a contract tomorrow. What it DOES achieve is: Visability for your home to your neighbors, friends and family. If your realtor really works really hard, they can even affect the buying public. Facebook, twitter, email and fax blast, open house sign twirlers and door hanger ads can all be utilized to bring … (5 comments)
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