hampton roads: PODCAST: Meet Bob Greeley – ASHI Certified Inspector - 01/30/17 09:44 AM
Meet Bob Greeley – ASHI Certified Inspector License number: 2012-247187-R
Home Inspections Plus, LLC (757) 677-6327
 
 
What is the most unique home inspection you have completed?
Home inspections can be done at anytime, not just when you are purchasing a home.
What are some qualities you should look for when hiring a home inspector?
How long does an average home inspection last?
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hampton roads: Hampton Roads Weather - November 1, 2016 - 10/31/16 09:00 PM
Hello November
Good Morning and Happy Tuesday!  It is a new month which brings new challenges so stay positive!  We have so much to be grateful for!  
I am grateful for the cooler fall weather this morning.  However, it is looking like it will still be a warm week!  What is the weather like where you are located?
What things get you in the fall mood?  A special movie?  Favorite recipe?  Favoite sweater?  
I hope this month is good to everyone!  
7 day weather forecast via @13NewsNow
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hampton roads: PODCAST: Requirements for flood insurance in Hampton Roads - 08/29/16 12:48 AM

Podcast with Janet McCaskey on ensuring you have the right flood insurance coverage in Hampton Roads. She also offers some great tips to possibly help reduce the cost of your flood insurance.  And just because you aren't in a flood zone doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't get flood insurance.  Janet has been in business for 10 years in the Hampton Roads area and is an expert in our area and insurance.  She offers auto, home, life, flood, business and renters insurance.  
She is a preferred vendor on Floodsmart.gov where you can check to see your flood risk and do research on resources … (2 comments)

hampton roads: PODCAST: Being frugal isn't just about clipping coupons - 08/22/16 12:04 AM

 
I had the pleasure of chatting with Laura Oliver - owner of afrugalchick.com a local blogger who is helping the community save money!  She does a weekly segment on WVEC every Sunday morning at 7:45am as well as holding local classes/workshops you can learn in person with her!  
Here is a run down of what we chatted about in this week's podcast:
- Great tips on getting started on saving money- How to save money and even get free stuff here in Hampton Roads.  - What is the greatest success story of saving money!- Holiday spending tips- Seasonal shopping tips 
 
 
I am … (0 comments)

hampton roads: PODCAST: Safety Symposium for Realtors - 07/04/16 11:55 PM
 Podcast chat with  Benjamin Smith - Senior Loan Officer- NMLS #372396 at Old Point Mortgage, LLC and MPO Allen Perry, a DCJS Certified Crime Prevention Specialist.   
In conjunction with the Virginia Beach Crime Prevention Unit, and in light of the crimes against Realtors in Hampton Roads in the past year (armed robbery and a rape), Benjamin Smith is coordinating a safety symposium with Old Point Mortgage.We want everyone to learn the best practices on how to AVOID being a victim in the course of doing your jobs as Realtors. 
They will also have on hand representatives from Colonial Shooting Academy to let you know about various … (1 comments)

hampton roads: Run, Don't Walk... To This Showing! - 04/21/16 01:25 AM
 
Spanning over 4000 square feet, this magnificent waterview residence graced by open floor plans and many windows is a haven for gazing at the bay from multiple vantage points.
 
This immaculate, professionally-designed multiple story beach house  with a private deck and patio invites comfort, and includes peaceful living and memory making. With 4 bedrooms*, 3.5 baths, generous living space and stylish finishes, you'll enjoy a perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining. The views from this home are breathtaking. Check out this video tour!
 
Entertain guests in the gorgeous kitchen or sit on the deck and catch up. This home offers many different … (8 comments)

hampton roads: Bargain Hunter Tips for Home Buyers - 04/07/16 12:55 AM
First time home buyer tips come in all shapes, sizes, and sources!. From little tricks of the trade related to the mortgage process to insider information on selecting a real estate agent, there surely is no shortage of guidance available to a first time home buyer.
 
If a home is being sold for less than what the current owner owes on the property—and the seller does not have other funds to make up the difference at closing—the sale is considered a short sale.
A short sale is different from a foreclosure, which is when the seller's lender has taken title of the … (1 comments)

hampton roads: Inground Pool Sizes: Three Questions to Ask Yourself - 03/30/16 08:43 AM
Before you even decide to install a swimming pool, you’re likely to start focusing on one key factor – size. After all, how can you even begin to envision how a new pool will look in your backyard without considering how much space it will take up? While there are certain standard inground pool sizes that many homewoners get, the truth is that a pool can be just about any size you choose.
For most rectangular pools are about twice as long on one side as they are on the other, with an average depth of around 5.5 feet. Typical swimming … (0 comments)

hampton roads: SPRING AND SUMMER ENERGY-SAVING TIPS - 03/30/16 08:38 AM
Simple and inexpensive actions can help you save energy and money during the warm spring and summer months. | Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.com/eyedias.
Here you'll find strategies to help you save energy during the spring and summer when the weather is warm and you are trying to keep your home cool. Some of the tips below are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the spring and summer. For more ways to stay cool while saving energy, check out our Energy Saver … (1 comments)

hampton roads: SF home under 122k ! Near Marina in Portsmouth Va - 01/17/14 01:45 AM
Cape Cod Doll house !



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hampton roads: 3200 Eight Star Court- Old Mill Run - 11/02/13 02:08 AM
Oh my what a terriable thing this seller is having to do. This is a shortsale home but its LOADED with tons of upgrades. Granite, Wood floor, Wine fridge, MEDIA ROOM
See photos, and price here.
 


 
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hampton roads: 2313 Leckie in Shea Terrace - 11/02/13 01:55 AM
Love the charm of a cap cod ? This is a precious jewel in an a adorable community. Shea Terrace is just a few miles from Downtown Norfolk.
Photos, Address and more photos here 
 

Late 2007 gutted kitchen. All new appliances (microwave, stove, frig, dishwasher and sink), new laundry closet and washer dryer, marble counter tops and floor, new cabinets, new lighting
2007 new lighting outside both entries, main bath, and upstairs
2010 new air conditioning unit upstairs
2007 finished original hardwood floors upstairs
2007 handmade new hardwood steps
2006 some new windows
2006 fence
2010 built grill patio
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hampton roads: 4673 Miles Standish Rd Va Beach Va 23455 - 07/29/13 03:54 AM
Traditional brick ranch just listed map 4673 Miles Standish Rd Virginia Beach VA 23455 and come take a drive by. Lake Smith Terrace is a large brick community located off of Independence blvd. Surrounding communities include Governors point, Haygood point, Lake shores. Lake view shores and Thoroughgood. Most homes in the front of the community were built in the mid 1960's with some adjacent communities completed in the 1980's. Community has sidewalks and curbs throughout. The community has a few street surrounding a large community pond. A large well kept community park is available to use. Civic league is very active, as … (1 comments)

hampton roads: June 2013 HRVA market report - 07/10/13 11:07 PM
June 2013 Highlights
 Listings
Residential active listings decreased 4.53% year-over-year to 11,010 (June 2013) from 11,532 (June 2012).
 Under Contract (Pending) Residential Sales
Total residential under contract sales increased by 11.93% when compared to June 2012 (2,054 vs. 1,835).
 Sales
Total property sales and total residential sales increased when compared to June 2012, showing increases of
8.12% and 8.90% respectively.
 Inventory
There is currently a 6.47 months’ supply of inventory of residential homes on the market in all of Hampton Roads,
 
a decrease from last month (6.58) and down 13.04% from June last year when it was 7.44 months.
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hampton roads: Hampton Roads Real Estate Market stats for June 2012 - 07/12/12 11:47 PM
Number of residential homes listed for sale fell 18.61% in June 2012 when compared to the same time last year. All seven of the region’s major cities saw year-over-year decreases in active listings of 14% or more. Lower inventory suggests a stabilizing real estate market. Residential pending sales increased 12.73% when compared to June 2011. 11,376 contracts have been reported to the MLS. This is the highest number of contracts written during the same time period since 2007 when 13,483 contracts were reported. Residential settled sales for the region dropped a slight 1.82% in June 2012 when compared to the same … (0 comments)

hampton roads: Suffolk , VA Real Estate 2307 Silver Charm Ln - 03/07/12 10:38 PM
Highand Greens suffolk … (0 comments)

hampton roads: Hampton Roads Distressed Experts- 325 Deal Street - 02/10/12 08:49 AM
Big lot, Bonus room, Sweet ranch … (0 comments)

hampton roads: FIRE SALE Price DROPPED 816 22nd Street Virginia Beach Va - 12/26/11 04:15 AM
WE JUST DROPPED THIS FROM 320K TO 240K Another great beauty listed by Keller Williams Realty and Bzibee Real Estate team this week. Hope you can take sometime to take a look at this RESORT ( almost) area home. You can ride a bike to the ocean front from here. Culdesac lot
Check out the facebook album for more photos  bzibee real estate team 

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hampton roads: Hampton Roads Restaurant guide - 11/30/11 10:58 PM
Are you new to the area or just wanting to try something different for a change ? Im always scared to try out new places for fear it will be expensive and Ill hate it. Here is a great list you can check out. If you have been to any and have a comment please let me know Id love to add it to the reviews.
Restaurants: - Savor VA, Virginia Beach 1340 N. Great Neck Rd, Suite 1232 Virginia Beach, VA 23454 o Trista: This is my husbands my absolute favorite restaurant here. You cannot go wrong with this place! … (0 comments)

hampton roads: 4004 Wyant Ct , Chesapeake Va Contemp Ranch - 10/14/11 06:49 AM

The broker, seller, builder, and/or developer does not guarantee the accuracy of information such as square footage, lot size, architectural images, or other information concerning the condition or features of subject property. Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Information may have been obtained from public records and/or other sources, and all buyers are advised to independently verify the accuracy of any and all information through personal inspection with appropriate qualified professionals.
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Alison Creamer

Realtor,MRP,ABR, CDPE,IMSD,HamptonRoads

Virginia Beach, VA

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