virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Report - July 2008 - 08/28/08 08:42 AM
Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Report
Existing-home sales rose from the first quarter in 13 states, largely from buyers responding to discounted home prices, according to the latest quarterly survey by the National Association of Realtors®. Nearly one-quarter of metropolitan areas showed rising home prices in the second quarter from a … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Real Estate and Vacation Home? - 08/22/08 10:04 AM
Been vacationing in Virginia Beach, Va this year and/or previous years? Ever thought about maybe purchasing a vacation home or second home? You might want to consider the Virginia Beach area.
Lot's of reasons to give Virginia Beach consideration for a vacation/second home. Location is key, located in the Mid Atlantic Area on the … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Real Estate: Second-Home Sellers Pay For Tax Credits - 08/15/08 09:49 AM
Virginia Beach Second-home Sellers Pay For Tax Credits
You have probably heard, last week President signed into law the Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act. This is the most comprehensive housing bill to be enacted in over a decade. The bill is designed to help more buyers of Virginia beach real … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Real Estate: Should You Rent Your Unsold Virginia Beach Home - 08/11/08 01:27 PM
With Virginia Beach real estate sales slowing a bit for the summer, many sellers are left wondering if they may be better off renting their home out for the time being until market activity picks back up. If you have already purchased another home, this option is especially attractive as it … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Trends June 2008 Sales Statistics - 08/08/08 08:40 AM
Virginia Beach June 2008 Sales Statistics
Residential sales in Virginia Beach dropped by 23 percent in June compared to June 2007, causing the average market time to increase 18 percent, from 55 days to 65 days. The median sales price decreased 7 percent, while the average sale price decreased 7 percent to $318,784.
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virginia beach real estate: Beautifully Renovated Home in Virginia Beach! - 08/04/08 08:54 PM
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virginia beach real estate: L. M. Sandler and Sons Inc. Miss Tax Deadline - 08/01/08 06:40 PM
In a continuing trend for new home builders, L. M. Sandler and Sons, Inc missed the June tax deadline in Virginia Beach. The company now owes Virginia Beach over $558,000 in back real estate taxes. The city Treasurer, John Atkinson is not worried. Everyone has the right to be late and … (3 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Who Doesn't Store My Words? - 07/22/08 07:07 PM
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I thought that was pretty nifty but now I found out almost everyone stores my words. That is good isf someone is looking for Virginia Beach real estate but bad if they are looking for dirt on me … (2 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Success With Blogging - Thanks Active Rain - 07/22/08 08:43 AM
Last week I closed my first transaction representing a client that found me as a direct result of my blogging here on Active Rain. I have had some transactions where my blogging efforts helped as one piece of the process, but for this transaction I credit this site 100%.
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virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Real Estate Tip: Questions To Expect From Your Lender - 07/21/08 10:37 AM
Before lending you a large sum of money to purchase a piece
of Virginia Beach real estate, it is understandable that your
lender will want to know a little bit about you and your ability to pay back the
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virginia beach real estate: Good Cropping Or!!! - 07/18/08 03:04 PM
This is my latest real estate listing in the Brandon section of Virginia Beach. The houses are mixed with homes that are attached and homes that are detached. Most of the homes are attached only at the garage so no living space is shared. I think it actually works out pretty … (4 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Laurel Cove Market Update - 1st 1/2 2008 - 07/16/08 06:37 AM
Wow! 9 houses on the market in Laurel Cove! It has been years since we have seen this much activity in the neighborhood! As one of the most affordable communities in Great Neck, Laurel Cove still can boast of low market times and good list price/sales price ratios. Renovated and … (3 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Recyling At The Beach - 07/12/08 07:52 PM
When you see the big blue cans at the beach, recycle. Not the used sand but just about everything else can go in the cans. Virginia Beach is trying its first full season of recycling. This is just a trial period and isn't costing the city anything yet. Lets hope that … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Know What Your Closing Costs May Be - 07/10/08 06:24 PM
Most people in the market to buy real estate in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, or Hampton Roads generally do not have the whole scoop on what closing costs are, how much they will be, and what they are paying for.
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virginia beach real estate: Lake Smith Condominiums - Market Report 1st 1/2 2008 - 07/10/08 09:14 AM
As you can see, there have been 5 sales in Lake Smith condos so far this year. Average market time for the sold listings is about 75 days. There are quite a few homes currently on the market which makes competitive pricing a necessity. Recent sales prices have been right … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Aeries on the Bay, Virginia Beach Market Report 1st 1/2 2008 - 07/10/08 09:00 AM
As you can see, there have been 4 sales in Aeries since January 2008. Average days on market is sitting right around 60. Sales prices have ranged from just under $300,000 to a tad over $350,000.
Aeries on the Bay is a wonderful neighborhood with spacious townhomes with garages just … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Real Estate: 3 Tips For Buying Foreclosed Homes - 07/10/08 04:40 AM
Banks are not in the business of owning Virginia Beach real estate and are motivated sellers. Often, you can get a decent price for a foreclosed property, but here is what you need to know before you shop. These tips will save you time, money and lots of headaches!
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virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Real Estate: Market Report May 2008 - 06/20/08 08:00 AM
Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Report
A modest gain in the level of home sales is possible over the next couple months, and an improvement is forecast for the second half of this year as more buyers are able to access affordable mortgages, according to the latest forecast by the National … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Harbour Group Grows - 06/14/08 07:42 PM
Harbor Group International has purchased the Runaway Bay complex in Virginia Beach. The complex has 440 units but Harboru Group also bought a bigger complex in Houston. Teh real estate investment and management group like the Runaway Bay complex because of the citys' economic strength, location and size. The Harbor Group … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Just Reduced! Condo in Virginia Beach! - 06/08/08 08:45 AM
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virginia beach real estate: Condo Just Listed in Virginia Beach! - 06/08/08 08:37 AM
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virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Duplex For Sale! - 06/03/08 10:34 AM
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virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Gets New Sports Plex - 05/22/08 01:21 PM
What is better than an outdoor sportsplex you ask? Why not an indoor sportsplex at by Dam Neck Rd and Princess Anne Rd in Virginia Beach. 7 Cities can now build the sports training and therapy center for amateur athletes after the city gave the ok for it.
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virginia beach real estate: Be Careful With Fake Names - 05/22/08 12:54 PM
Recently federal prosecutors indicted a Missouri mother on charges connected to the suicide of a 13-year old MySpace user. Prosecutors alleged that by helping create a MySpace account in the name of someone who didn't exist, she violated the terms of service an thus illegally accessed protected computers. This is a … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: ...a bunch of links to Virginia Beach Real Estate information... - 05/11/08 09:38 AM
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virginia beach real estate: RADAR VS HOTEL - 05/09/08 08:46 AM
You think you have problems building in your city? Imagine if you have a Master Jet Base in the middle of the city. Guess would what happen if Virginia Beach let a 207 foot hotel be built by the oceanfront? The city has no problems, the Navy has no problems but … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Picture size - 05/08/08 10:14 AM
When I take pictures with my Panasonic DMC FZ 18 at full resolution which is 8 megs the resulting picture is stored at between 4.6 and 5.6 meg. Yahoo only allows me to upload a 5 meg picture. How can I best get the meg below 5 and keep the picture the same … (13 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: .org - 05/06/08 09:03 AM
Is it ok to use the .org or .biz or .info to get the keywords you are looking for in a web address? All the ones I want are taken except the .org. Is there a difference in the way search engines look at a .org or will I be found … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: For Rent - 2219 Oak Street, Unit A - Virginia Beach Real Estate, Rental - 05/05/08 01:34 PM
THIS HOME HAS RENTED - 15 JUNE, 2008, @ $1,125 PER MONTH
This home is the left side of a duplex. It has two bedrooms and one bath, and has a washer and dryer.
Offered at $1,125 / month, yearly unfurnished rental, includes city water and sewer - Available on or around the … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: Apple Slightly Bruised - 05/03/08 04:37 PM
My friend is a user of an iMac with a 20 inch screen and his pictures of homes he took in Suffolk, Va weren't coming out quite right. We found out the problem wasn't him, it was the computer he was using. The system can only display 262,144 true colors. The other millions of … (4 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: A Little Traffic Relief in Deep Creek - 05/03/08 03:49 PM
If you travel on George Washington highway in Chesapeake during rush hour then you know it can be a hassle at Willowood Rd. It seems drivers like to drive in the right turn lane and then get back in the thru lane. Well a year from now and about $4 million … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Low Light Reading - 05/03/08 03:41 PM
As I get older I read slower and that often gets into the night. So when I am reading those all those offers I have on my listings in Virginia Beach I often need extra light. The wife doesn't like the light on, so what to do? I don my reading … (2 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Virginia Beach Condo Just Reduced! - 05/03/08 03:19 PM
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virginia beach real estate: For Rent, Virginia Beach Real Estate - Single Family Home w/ Garage, 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath, Kings Grant (Kingston), $1,750/month - 05/02/08 10:44 AM
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virginia beach real estate: Laurel Cove Market Update - 05/02/08 06:44 AM
This is the Laurel Cove market update for May, 2008. Sales are only shown for the past 6 months. Listings are shown for the past year. For more information on Laurel Cove and Virginia Beach Real Estate, please contact Tina Merritt.
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virginia beach real estate: Beautiful Virginia Beach Home for Sale! - 05/01/08 01:08 PM
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virginia beach real estate: Tornados and Value - 04/30/08 03:03 PM
Here is a real life question that the appraiser who appraised my listing didn't know at the moment but had to find out. When a tornado tears up your community is that a bad thing for value? If your comps are no longer comps does that affect value? If there aren't as … (3 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Norfolk Eagles Hatch Eaglet - 04/30/08 12:57 PM
What do the service members at Norfolk NOB do in their spare time? They go to the Norfolk Botanical Garden and check out the nesting eagles. Well this week they are in for a surprise as the eagles aren new parents. The egg they so carefully tended to for 37 days has hatched. … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Foreclosures Rise In Hampton Roads - 04/30/08 12:06 PM
The last quarter has seen a rise in foreclosures in the Hampton Roads area. They went up 22% verses 23% for other areas. While this is a healthy increase, Hampton Roads is still low being 84th out of 100 largest metro areas. The area comprises Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Nofolk, Newport News … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Tornado In Suffolk, Va - 04/28/08 07:41 PM
What do you do when you are watching tv and the weatherman breaks in with a developing story about a tornado. I moan and groan and wait for him to go away. He talks about a funnel cloud in Norfolk by the Naval Station. He shows a video of a funnel … (7 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Croatan, Virginia Beach, VA Real Estate Homes Sold last 365 days - 04/28/08 01:57 PM
The following are recent real estate sales prices for Croatan homes located in Virginia Beach, VA. The
real estate solds reflected below cover the period of one
year. There are currently 22 active real estate listings in Croatan. Eighteen real estate listings expired and most renewed. Real Estate sold prices were … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Suffolk City Market and Country Store - 04/26/08 10:42 AM
The newest addition to Suffolk is now open. The Suffolk City Market and Country Store is open for business at th corner of 162 S Main St. The Market will feature home grown spring produce and home-cooked breads and crafts. You can go from 8 a.m to 5 p. m. Tuesday … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: Strategic Plan For Schools - 04/26/08 10:24 AM
Recently over 200 people gathered in the Virginia Beach Convention Center to talk about eh direction of the public schools. There was a public meeting and then 11 focus groups. This is input for a six year strategic plan the school system is developing. Some of the themes were:
*Students need … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Can Navy SEAL's Get Fitter? - 04/26/08 10:17 AM
Apparently they can. A new lab opened at Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base is the first of its kind in the Navy and it is here in Norfolk. Of course the goal is to minimize SEAL's injuries and maximize their time in uniform. The lab comes by way of the Univesrity … (2 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: Property Tax Hike? - 04/26/08 09:54 AM
Suffolk has a pretty good financial health for the moment according to a consultant for the city. That could change if the city does not raise property taxes in the future. If the current level of services is kept the city could be looking at a 10 to 11 cent incres … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Chesapeake Song In American Idol Final - 04/26/08 09:49 AM
Where does American Idol find the songs for the finalists. "Align" is a song written by James Smithson and it is one of the 20 songs that can still be chosen to be sung by the finalists. I'll check in later and see where the song ended up and let you … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Have Power Will Travel - 04/26/08 09:42 AM
As I travel around Virginia Beach listing and selling homes I often have several battery powered devices with me. Having only one plug in the car can sometimes be a bother. Well I found a nifty device that works for me and should work for others. It is called the Power … (5 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Size It Up - 04/22/08 07:01 PM
If you are shopping online and want to know how big something is compared to someone elses big something then you wnat to go to this website http://www.sizeasy.com/page/tips and put in the products. I am looking at smartphones and this is way to cool.
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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: Motorola 9M - 04/21/08 03:40 PM
I am looking at getting a Motorola 9M from Verizon and was wondering if anyone had one and what they thought about it. I am also trying to figure out what kind of data plan to get for it. Also do you use google maps or MSN maps on them? Any … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Help Identifying a Bird - 04/20/08 03:03 PM
I saw a bunch of these sitting on top of some condos, in the trees and on light poles around my house in Virginia Beach. I have lived here a long time and never saw them before. I thought at first they were the buzzards we get around here but I … (4 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: The Death (Bottom) Of The Market Is Here - 04/20/08 02:49 PM
There is no doubt the BOTTOM OF THE MARKET is here in Virginia Beach. There may be naysayers among you but who can doubt the buzzard. They are not circling waiting, they are standing on top of the carcass. Now go forth among your clients and spread the good word and … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Female Vets and Charle Falk - 04/19/08 07:23 PM
What do female vets and Charlie Falk have in common? Probably a few vets have bought cars from his dealership in the Norfolk area but mostly he features them in car ads. Not real vets but bad portrayls of military women. Two retired Navy women have been trying to get the … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: FHA 203K Streamline Help - 04/17/08 04:12 PM
Has anybody actually done one of thiese 203K Streamline loans and would you, could you share some insight in how they actually work. I have done some research on them but have not found anyone who has actually had a buyer purchase a home and had the work done. The loan … (3 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Recently Remodeled?? - 04/16/08 02:35 PM
I was out previewing houses and came across one I thought would be a good match for my buyer. The house was remodeled in 2007. I took some pictures of what I thought added the most value to the house. Keep in mind this is a $174k duplex type house. Am … (4 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: KEEPM - 04/16/08 08:26 AM
KEEPM or fold. That is the question. I would rather KEEPM and here is a web site "KEEPM" to help you keep them also, your contacts that is. It is a free contact manager that is web based called KEEPM. I always hear people asking about contact management and this one sounds … (6 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: 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.
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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: Community Project Funds - 04/14/08 10:26 AM
What does a JumboTron screen on the Norfolk city owned science center Nauticus have to do with the Virginia Port Authority? Well it seems that the port authority is providing money, services or other help within reason for local projects. Which brings us to Nauticus. The authority gave the city $2million … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Gift Card Tracker - 04/14/08 10:05 AM
As you know gift cards are wonderful gifts. What you may not know is that they can be worthless if not used. Some business's have expiration dates and or maintenance fees on the cards. Did you know that there was 97 billion dollars in gift card value in 2007? I didn't. … (8 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Just Listed in Cape Henry Shores! - 04/11/08 10:06 PM
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virginia beach real estate: Lillian Vernon Sold Again - 04/11/08 07:58 AM
A mainstay of Virginia Beach, the Lillian Vernon company is being sold for the third time in five years. The company has not made a profit in 10 years. There must be something about the brand that keeps investors hanging on. The first time we bought anything from them in years … (6 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Open Houses In This Market? - 04/10/08 06:32 PM
Open Houses in a Buyer's Market
Is it time to reinvent the Open House in a buyer's market? I know, Open Houses' don't sell homes-but I read that 48 percent of all Virginia Beach homebuyers go to Open Houses'. The house can actually become a successful tool for building trust and connecting you … (2 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Sell Your Headset and Buy This One - 04/08/08 04:36 PM
Buy the Aliph's Jawbone and not worry about noise again. I bought one last week and they are great. In Virginia Beach we often have jets flying over from Oceana Jet base and the person on the other end of the line can not hear them. It does everything it is supposed … (12 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: ARMs, Interest Only, and the "Mortgage Crisis" - 04/07/08 04:53 PM
With all the talk of a potential government bailout for the current situation with the increase in foreclosures and short sales, I have some concerns.
First off I will say that I have true compassion for those who have had their incomes drop due to the current economic situation, and are trying … (3 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: No Billing Problems in Suffolk - 04/07/08 09:57 AM
Suffolk residents do have a problem with utility billing even though they weren't supposed to. HRSD says if there are problems then there are very few but if there is even one that is too much. The big problem is that HRSD switched billing and over 5,200 accounts were not billed. … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Golf Course Or Ecological Disaster - 04/07/08 09:45 AM
The Battlefield Golf Club at Centerville in Chesapeake is built on fly ash. 1.5 million tons of it to be exact. If you don't know what fly ashis it is the by product of burning coal. The problem with the material is that it contains heavy metals such as arsenic and … (4 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Nice Place or Not So Nice Part II - 04/05/08 07:06 PM
I started this a few weeks ago and found another set of pictures I thought was good. These are the pictures of entrances to condos in Virginia Beach that look good but then several feet away comes the ugly.
http://www.geneallen.com/ Come and see ALL the Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: This is new to me..... - 04/04/08 09:40 PM
Blogging is so new to me that I would love someone to give me a hint on what and why blogging is so highly recommended for business. I sell real estate so I am not a writer but I love to talk as many of us in real estate do so … (6 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Just Listed in Lake Smith! - 04/04/08 06:41 PM
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Tina Merritt, Realtor, ePRO, GRI, ASR, QSC, AHWD in Hampton Roads, Virginia serving the cities of: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Isle of Wight Couty and Northeast North Carolina. Long and Foster Oceanfront 317 30th Street, Virginia … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Assessments Higher - 04/04/08 08:16 AM
It looks like Chesapeake will have a higher tax assessment this year as will all the cities in the surrounding area. Chesapeake overall tax increase will be 0.7%. This is the smallest increase in years and the city is scrambling to deal with the fallout from a smaller tax increase.
http://www.geneallen.com/ Come … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Assessments Higher - 04/04/08 08:13 AM
Overall the the increase in assessments this year for Virginia Beach are 2.6%. That includes residential, commercial and industrial land. Residential assessments are up 1.3% total. The assessment is the smallest increase in a decade. That increase will mean an average tax increase of $37. Some 17% of the city will see … (3 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Just Listed in Kings Grant! - 04/02/08 09:17 PM
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View Flyer Web PageFor more information, contact Tina Merritt, Realtor in Hampton Roads serving the cities of: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Isle of Wight County and Northeast North Carolina. Long and Foster Real Estate at the Oceanfront. 317 30th Street, … (0 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: My First Active Rain Referral - 04/02/08 02:06 PM
After one month of blogging on Active Rain I received my first referral from another member, a local listing in Virginia Beach that belongs to a Maryland client of hers.
I have had a couple potential leads, but this is the first to pan out.
Thanks Lavina Samtani, a fellow RE/MAX agent.
Check it … (3 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Low Light Photos - 04/01/08 05:08 PM
I was almost enjoying breakfast when I realized I didn't have any birds chirping outside. Usually they join me for breakfast. It was dark and I really couldn't see so I got out my trusty Panasonic FZ 18 to see what the problem was. It identified the tabby cat who has … (9 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Real Estate Agent Safety Equipment - 04/01/08 01:18 PM
I ran across this gizmo looking at Field and Stream but thought it may have some application for us. In my area, Virginia Beach, I am always going to one of the five cities around here and never tell anyone. We are always going places and not telling anyone (although we should). … (1 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Sold in 21 Days, Virginia Beach, VA - 04/01/08 07:21 AM
Sold this Condo in 21 days in Tarleton Oaks. It was priced with the lowest price home the neighborhood but within 5k of the other homes. The seller came off the price 2.5k and gave 5k in closing costs. The agent said the buyer bought this one instead of the other 8 … (3 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: Smart Phones - 03/30/08 04:42 PM
Is anyone using the Verizon XV6800 or the Samsung i760 . I am looking at purchasing one of these two phones and would like feedback please. I am using just a cell phone at the moment so this would be a big step up. They seem to be about equal with … (4 comments)
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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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virginia beach real estate: 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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