homes: Why Do I Need a REALTOR: A Slice of Life....... - 11/26/11 10:22 AM
Why Do I Need a REALTOR: A Slice of Life.......
By: Elaine VonCannon ABR, SRES, REALTOR, Notary, Team Leader, Residential and Commercial Property Manager, Managing Partner VonCannon-Starke Commercial Division, Member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers, Award Winning Agent, RE/MAX Hall of Fame, Licensed in Virginia, Member of Commercial Council VAR, Director WAAR MLS Board
To all the realtors, real estate practitioners, and those who support us to do what we do…… in making the practice of real estate an honorable profession……..
Thanksgiving is the one Holiday my family eats out, as I need a … (4 comments)
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homes: Buying Real Estate: Building a Lifestyle - 11/17/11 04:54 PM
Buying Real Estate: Building a Lifestyle
In the current real estate market, both buyers and sellers have different objectives then they did five years ago. Then, many homeowners bought with the intention to hold a property for one to three years and sell it for a profit or to gain equity for the next property purchase. After the real estate and mortgage market downturn, many areas of the U.S. were flooded with short sales and foreclosed properties -- so buyers can no longer rely on this fast equity. Nowadays, most real estate professionals are recommending that homebuyers plan to hold their … (1 comments)
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homes: 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)
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homes: 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)
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homes: 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)
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homes: 10 Tips on Investing in Distressed or Foreclosed Properties - 09/07/09 11:01 AM
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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homes: I Need an Agent with a Slow Hand: Buying Luxury Real Estate in Tidewater Virginia - 08/23/09 08:33 PM
I Need an Agent with a Slow Hand: Buying Luxury Real Estate in Tidewater Virginia
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR,SRES, REALTOR, Notary, Team Leader, Property Manager, Award Winning Agen, RE/MAX Hall Of Fame
Benjamin Franklin once said, "A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body." Buying a house is just one part of purchasing a home. A home is not just the walls, pipes, wood and glass. A home is a style, a feeling, a dream. A home is an atmosphere that reflects your individual personality. It is the stage … (1 comments)
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homes: Introducing You To Your New Home: 108 Wake Robin Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185 - 06/19/09 10:52 PM
Introducing You To Your New Home: 108 Wake Robin Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Did you say location? Custom built by Joel Sheppard 4 BR, 2.5 BA Brick Colonial on .83 acre in established waterfront community. Large screened porch & deck. Wood/Gas Fireplace in great room. Walk to pool, tennis, playground, clubhouse/dock. Minutes from Colonial Williamsburg, College of William & Mary, Colonial Parkway, Busch Gardens & Water Country. Updated kitchen and hardwood fllors in entire house under the carpet. Come and view your new … (0 comments)
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homes: Home Ownership and Section 8 Mortgage? - 01/19/09 07:12 PM
Home Ownership and Section 8 Mortgage?
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER
You know I was speaking with my Broker/Owner the other day. He made a comment which caused me to pause and think.
I do property management and we were talking about landlords and tenants. The topic switched to home sales in our area, can you picture that. This is the place where you smile.
Now to the serious topic of this blog, I will proceed. My Broker said, "Elaine, I do not understand why instead of section 8 vouchers, that someone … (3 comments)
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homes: Exceptional, Elegance, Extraordinary, in Gloucester County, Virginia - 10/26/08 01:55 PM
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER
Exceptional, Elegance, Extraordinary. If this is what you are looking for in a home than this is the home for you. Transitional rancher w/open floor plan, 2600 SF, 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, trex decking, floored attic off the bonus/bedroom w/shelves, whole house generator & water purifier. Upgraded stainless kitchen appliances. BUILT IN 2007, JUST LIKE NEW!Home shares a deed drain field w/adjacent home. No one can build behind the home.
Directions: Rt 17 turn on Rt 614 (Guinea Rd) follow Till Guinea Rd turns into Kings Creek. Bear … (0 comments)
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homes: Take Me Home Country Road: Rural Living - 06/22/08 08:09 AM
In a world where the news flashes daily images of war, terrorism and crime more Americans are dreaming of a safe, quiet place to call home. They imagine moving to a small town community where safety and simplicity are easy to find. Potential homebuyers between the ages of forty and sixty are the most likely to be fed up with the fast pace of city dwelling. They are in search of a renewed sense of community and family. Relocation or purchase of a second home in a rural area can also be the perfect idea for homebuyers looking for long-term retirement … (0 comments)
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homes: SOME AGENTS ACTIONS JUST AMAZE ME! - 06/21/08 05:57 PM
This time I am writing to vent about some behavior of agents in this market. I do residential, commercial and property management. I have over the past 13 years, formed a team, built 2 web sites and kept in touch by monthly newsletters with my clients. However now I have 45 plus properties that I manage for my investors and clients. This being said the past 3 to 4 months I have agents calling me all the time to show my properties when I have listed them to rent for the 100.00 finder's fee. That in itself is alright, but what … (27 comments)
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homes: George Washington Slept Here: Historic Home Ownership - 06/21/08 08:04 AM
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 Ownership One of the major benefits of historic home ownership is the stability of resale values. Historic homes generally increase or maintain their worth over time. Historic homes sell faster when on the market because they are rare. They also attract a very particular type … (0 comments)
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homes: SERVICE WITH A SMILE: TEAM VONCANNON, CHECK US OUT! - 06/21/08 07:50 AM
Team VonCannon: Discover the Best in Hampton Roads Real Estate Team VonCannon is made up of experienced, trustworthy, handpicked real estate professionals. Elaine VonCannon oversees all daily operations, including property management and investment property sales and purchases in both residential and commercial deals. Elaine works closely with a real estate transaction coordinator who expedites all home selling and home buying in a timely and friendly manner. Team VonCannon also employs administrative staff to coordinate daily office functions and keep web site listings and content up-to-date. The team is rounded-out by several buyer's agents who are well respected in the Greater Williamsburg … (0 comments)
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