Live and Play in Your Own Backyard: Golf Communities in Williamsburg - 10/26/09 08:24 PM
Live and Play in Your Own Backyard: Golf Communities in Williamsburg
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Golf has long been one of the favorite leisure activities of professional and retired individuals. In Williamsburg, Virginia and surrounding areas, the professional and retiree can play golf on many renowned golf courses. The devoted golf enthusiast may desire even more than this. For some golfers, the ultimate immersion in the sport means moving to a golf community. In and around Williamsburg, Virginia a concentration of great courses and elegant golf communities make … (0 comments)

Williamsburg, Virginia: A Mecca for Retirement - 10/26/09 08:15 PM
Williamsburg, Virginia: A Mecca for Retirement
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame

Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, Notary Public, Team Manager
Williamsburg Virginia is a familiar name for many because it is steeped in colonial history. In the 1920s, Rockefeller sunk millions into the renovation of historic homes, pubs, and properties. Today, Williamsburg is an early American gem, as well as a mecca for retirement.
A Temperate ClimateThe greater Williamsburg area includes James City and York Counties, and these areas are also steeped in early American history. Many retirees … (2 comments)

Clouds on the Horizon: Property Title Issues Which Affect Sale - 10/26/09 08:01 PM

By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
When buying or selling a home, proof of ownership, or the property title, and issues affecting it, are critical. If you have a cloud or lien on your title, this means somebody or some business entity has laid claim to a portion of the equity in your home. There are different types of liens that affect the marketability of your home.
For this article, I interviewed Deborah Wagner, an attorney in Williamsburg, Virginia, whom I utilize for my real estate transactions. Ms. Wagner commented … (1 comments)

Tax Assessment/Appraisal: How Do I Know What My Home is Worth? - 10/26/09 07:25 PM
Tax Assessment/Appraisal: How Do I Know What My Home is Worth?
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame

Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, Notary Public, Team Manager
If you are in the home buying or selling market, it's important to understand the difference between tax assessment and appraisal value. Concentrate on the appraisal value because this determines your asking price.
Understanding Tax AssessmentThe tax assessment is a tool local governments use to exact a property tax rate on residents. The local government determines your home's worth by reassessing the homes … (2 comments)

This famous and beloved Deli is a respected Williamsburg full service catering in dine in restaurant! - 10/24/09 09:11 AM
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame

This famous and beloved Deli is a respected Williamsburg full service catering in dine in restaurant that has earned the reputation as serving some of the finest foods in the area. Their catering operation, which constitutes approximately 40%  of its annual revenues can handle a company luncheon to a the most lavish wedding reception with several hundred guests in attendance. 
Every dish served at this deli contains only the freshest and finest foods, ensuring unparallel quality. The overstuffed, fresh Deli Sandwiches are … (2 comments)

OWNER FINANCING, Even lease purchase, Excellent investment to own your own historic resturant in Virginia - 10/24/09 08:56 AM
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Virginia: Historic Restaurant and Owners cottage for sale. Located 30 minutes from Richmond toward Charlottesville. Priced to sale, this is a business which is only open a few days a week, so you can get in on the bottom floor and grow your business! Owner will do a lease purchase price on the restaurant only or owner financing on both the cottage and the restaurant. The Restaurant has been written up in newspapers and Gourmet Magazines. Present owners serve family style as well as … (0 comments)

Mathews, Gwyn's Island, Deltaville, Urbanna: Scenic Chesapeake Bay Cruising - 10/18/09 05:29 PM
Mathews, Gwyn's Island, Deltaville, Urbanna: Scenic Chesapeake Bay Cruising
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Cruising the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia from the Peninsula where Gloucester begins northward to Mathews, Gwynn's Island, Deltaville, Urbanna and Kilmarnock is scenic and filled with solitude. Enjoy the peaceful marshes, quiet rural and plantation lifestyles along the shoreline, and abundant wildlife and natural surroundings. The mouth of Mobjack Bay is about 4 miles wide and and the bay spans 7 miles. The bay has four main tributaries: the East, North, Ware and Severn Rivers. … (0 comments)

Marinas and Boat Launches in James City County and Williamsburg, Virginia - 10/18/09 04:55 PM
Marinas and Boat Launches in James City County and Williamsburg, Virginia
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Williamsburg and James City County are premier locations for boating and fishing enthusiasts to live and visit in Virginia. The James River is just a short distance from the Chesapeake Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. Marinas near the James River are a wonderful, restful berth for boaters and offer the amenities, and sometimes- dining. Inlets and coves used since colonial times and perhaps longer allow the boater a pleasant respite from the busy … (0 comments)

Live and Play in Your Own Backyard: Golf Communities in Williamsburg - 10/18/09 04:50 PM
Live and Play in Your Own Backyard: Golf Communities in Williamsburg
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame

Golf has long been one of the favorite leisure activities of professional and retired individuals. In Williamsburg, Virginia and surrounding areas, the professional and retiree can play golf on many renowned golf courses. The devoted golf enthusiast may desire even more than this. For some golfers, the ultimate immersion in the sport means moving to a golf community. In and around Williamsburg, Virginia a concentration of great courses and elegant golf communities … (0 comments)

Williamsburg Virginia: Golf Capital of the East Coast - 10/18/09 04:29 PM
Williamsburg Virginia: Golf Capital of the East Coast
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame

Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, Notary Public, Team Manager
Williamsburg Virginia is widely known among golf enthusiasts as the golf capital of the East Coast. Many avid golfers retire or relocate to Williamsburg, Virginia so they can be near a wide selection of courses. Following is a sampling of golf courses in Williamsburg, with links to their web sites, where you will find virtual tours, tour packages, and descriptions of the courses.
Royal New Kent … (1 comments)

Virginia Estates: Traditonal Colonial Estates and Contemporary Estate Properties - 10/18/09 04:20 PM
Virginia Estates: Traditonal Colonial Estates and Contemporary Estate Properties
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Colonial Virginia estates are steeped in American history. For many, these large land holdings with multiple outbuildings in the rural south inspire remembrances of the American South at the height of elegant living. Even with the advent of metropolitan living and modern conveniences, the colonial Virginia estate has never quite gone out of style. Currently Virginia estates are sought after properties surging in popularity. Many Virginia estates are sought after by for their charm and … (1 comments)

George Washington Slept Here: Historic Home Ownership - 10/18/09 02:16 PM
George Washington Slept Here: Historic Home Ownership

By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Chances are George Washington did not sleep on your historic home, but in certain parts of Southeastern Virginia, your home could be as old as the dwellings he slept in. To own and restore a historic property, preparation, discernment, and sensitivity are necessary. The rewards of historical home ownership are many.
Financial Advantages of Historic Home OwnershipOne of the major benefits of historic home ownership is the stability of resale values. Historic homes generally increase or … (2 comments)

Fabulous Horse Estate with a 4 stall upscale barn in New Kent County, Virginia - 10/17/09 07:28 PM
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Fabulous Horse Estate with a 4 stall upscale barn. Your home comes with garden area, in ground pool (2 years old) circled by a stamped patio area. Gourmet kitchen w/stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Lot of hardwood flooring,open floor plan with stone fireplace in great room. All rooms on 1st floor except 3rd bedroom.4fenced areas, circle drive,much more. Come and take a look!Sellers require 2 hour notice to show.Free use of boat landing(marina which is down the road).Barn has a wash stall,paver middle,feed … (2 comments)

Come and feel the love in this beautifully maintained 3 Bedroom Ranch on a private 1.43 acre lot In James City County, Toano, Va. - 10/14/09 10:05 PM
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame

Come and feel the love in this beautifully maintained 3 Bedroom Ranch on a private 1.43 acre lot. Wonderful Eat-In Kitchen which opens to a spacious family room with fireplace. Formal Dining Room. Master Bedroom with private bath has double sink. Large front porch plus rear deck with peaceful view of Mother Nature. 1.5 car side loading garage.Bring your buyers to view this must see! The lot is gorgeous. Well and pump station in subdivision have been deeded to James City County. Two … (3 comments)

Bank owned office condo in Kingsmill. Don't miss this opportunity! - 10/13/09 10:27 PM
Bank owned office condo in Kingsmill. Don't miss this opportunity to own a lge office condo which offers 2 suites, each w/their own bath & kitchen. You may want to occupy one side & receive the rental income from the 3 long term tenants occupying 3 separate offices in the other suite. This condo has an Entrance Foyer.Being sold ''as is''. Owner pays all utilities. Copies of leases available. No other addenda needed, Use VAR contract.
Directions: Rt 60 toward Kingsmill Shops to McLaws Circle.
483 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, Va. 23185
Offered at: $179,000

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Money Does Fall from the Sky: Harvesting Rainwater for the Home - 10/11/09 05:51 PM
Money Does Fall from the Sky: Harvesting Rainwater for the Home
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
In a world of animal extinction, melting ice caps and air pollution many people are becoming more aware of the importance of renewable resources and the power of green building. Environmentally friendly houses can equal thousands of dollars in savings for many homeowners and as the green trend grows in popularity so will the affordability of products and services related to this type of real estate. One way to conserve and live a … (3 comments)

Make Sure to Build Your Home With Some R & R -- Reusable and Recyclable Materials - 10/11/09 05:41 PM
Make Sure to Build Your Home With Some R & R -- Reusable and Recyclable Materials
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame

In the modern world of 2006, cultures across the globe feel the strain of a rapidly growing population. With the head count on planet Earth reaching six billion, five hundred and forty-two million, four hundred and ninety three thousand, two hundred and fifty people (6, 542, 493, 250) our need for renewable resources becomes more serious by the day. It has become apparent that recycled and salvaged … (0 comments)

Truck Stop IN THE FT LEE, PRINCE GEORGE VIRGINIA, WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY! - 10/11/09 05:26 PM
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
 
 
Elaine is a published author on real estate both commercial, residential and property management.  Her articles are on her web sites for you to read and enjoy.
Visit my web sites to view other listings at www.voncannonrealestate.com www.elainesrealestateinvirginia and www.estatesinvirginia.com You will also find articles and more information on homes, the Virginia real estate market and my team.
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OWNER FINANCING, Even lease purchase, Excellent investment to own your own historic resturant in Virginia! - 10/11/09 05:10 PM
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
 
 
Elaine is a published author on real estate both commercial, residential and property management.  Her articles are on her web sites for you to read and enjoy.
Visit my web sites to view other listings at www.voncannonrealestate.com www.elainesrealestateinvirginia and www.estatesinvirginia.com You will also find articles and more information on homes, the Virginia real estate market and my team.
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Designed for family living at its best, 4 bedrooms, w/1st floor master in Williamsburg/Upper James City County - 10/11/09 10:13 AM
 Designed for family living at its best, 4 bedrooms, w/1st floor master in Williamsburg/Upper James City County
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Designed for family living at its best. 4 BRs; 1 on the 1st flr, 3 full BAs, SS appliances, Corian counters, ceramic tile & hardwood flrs, 3rd flr is finished w/heating & air. Open Great Rm w/fireplace & built-ins. Formal Dining & Living Rm. Plenty of rm for your family. New roof. 1 yr home warranty. Acreage zoned A1.
Pre-qual letter with all offers. RE/MAX Capital to … (3 comments)

Need a little room to grow? This lovely 3.88 acre lot in New Kent County! - 10/11/09 09:20 AM
Need a little room to grow? This lovely 3.88 acre lot is what you have been looking for. Located in Kent Estates close to interstate, Williamsburg, Richmond & West Point. Flat, level, rectangular lot that will hold your new home. Owner will consider owner financing with 20,000 down for a short term loan. Call for deed restrictions and old perk test in 2005 for 3 bedroom home.
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Elaine is a published author on real estate both commercial, residential and property management.  Her articles are … (0 comments)

TENNESSEE LAND PARCEL WITH MINERAL RIGHTS FOR SALE - 10/11/09 08:22 AM
TENNESSEE LAND PARCEL WITH MINERAL RIGHTS FOR SALE
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
23,150-ACRE MINERAL TRACT OF LAND IN BLEDSOE AND RHEA COUNTIES OF SOUTH EASTERN TENESSEE
Locate in Appalachian Basin Area.
Land involves all mineral rights and a recent reserve study/engineering report completed in 2007, which covers 6 seams of Coal reserves.
Property has been identified to contain 155,323,530 tons of total estimated on site Coal reserves.
Coal, Oil and gas reserves undetermined from most recent engineering reports there are producing oil and gas wells in Rhea County.
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