buyers: Just Listed! Lovely 2 story home with open floor plan! - 11/06/18 11:24 AM
Located in Woods Edge subdivision on a quiet cul-de-sac, ½ way between Williamsburg and Richmond. This lovely 2 story home has an open floor plan with 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home with formal areas with gorgeous columns and hardwood floors, kitchen with breakfast nook that open into a large family room with gas fireplace. The master suite has a large master bath. Upgrades throughout make this home a great value for the price. Architectural shingles, dual-zoned Heat/Air, paved Driveway, front porch, and large deck in back. The home is 1902 sq.ft. on a large lot that is 0.66 Acre that … (1 comments)

buyers: Builders Contract, Should They Not Be Allowed? My Observation! - 12/11/11 04:44 AM
Builders Contract, Should They Not Be Allowed?  My Observation!
 
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
 
REALTORS beware Boone Homes in Richmond , Va, has a builders contract which looks like a cannibalize version of the VAR contract.  The appraisal clause in taken out of the builders contract.  I found when appraisal came in under contract price, Boone … (1 comments)

buyers: Why Do I Need a REALTOR: A Slice of Life....... - 11/26/11 02:22 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)

buyers: An Overview of Short Sales: - 09/26/10 04:35 AM
An Overview of Short Sales:
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 of the WAAR MLS Board
I have written a lot of articles on Short Sales and Foreclosures.  I have been on TV, I have a radio show called "Ask the Expert on Real Estate", it is produced and aired on WMBG 740 AM, here in Williamsburg, James City, New Kent and York … (2 comments)

buyers: Today's Real Estate Market: Home Buyers and Home Sellers - 08/19/10 08:40 AM
Today's Real Estate Market: Home Buyers and Home Sellers
By: Elaine VonCannon ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX HALL OF FAME
Since the economic downturn of 2008, the real estate market has been challenging for REALTORS and buyers and sellers. For those who have cash for a home purchase, or can obtain a mortgage, there has never been a better time to buy property. Real Estate is, and will remain for some time, a buyer's market.
Sellers are still adjusting to this shift, and need to be realistic about what this means when they are preparing … (1 comments)

buyers: Over Priced Listings and Bent Signs! - 07/02/10 08:57 AM
By: Elaine VonCannon ABR, SRES, REALTOR, Notary, Team Leader, Residential and Commercial Property, ManagerManaging 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
Over Priced Listings and Bent Signs!
I have not blogged about my friend for a while.  Well, she called me this week with a tale of woe.  I really did feel sorry for her, but it is so darn funny!
She had an over priced listing.  I told her to take it and maybe when the seller sees … (3 comments)

buyers: Why Buy Now? Find VA Property and Homes for Sale! - 06/03/10 08:31 AM
By:  Elaine VonCannon, RE/MAX Hall of Fame, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, Notary Public, Team Manager, NARPM, Member of the Va. Commercial Alliance
If you are in the real estate market looking for a good deal on a home or property in an area that was previously out of your price range, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. Prices have dropped in many desirable areas. In some hard hit markets, such as California and Florida, homes for sale have been reduced by 25-35% or more in the past year.
The national median existing home price in October 2009 was $173,100 which … (0 comments)

buyers: Tax Assessment/Appraisal: How Do I Know What My Home is Worth? - 10/26/09 12:25 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)

buyers: Home Ownership and Section 8 Mortgage? - 01/19/09 11:12 AM


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)

buyers: I Am Woman Hear Me Roar: The Female Homebuyer And Seller - Part 2 - 06/29/08 12:23 PM
I Am Woman Hear Me Roar: The Female Homebuyer And Seller - Part 2
By Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR
In Part 1 of this series of articles I discussed female home buying trends in the US and things women commonly consider when making an important real estate purchase. In Part 2, I would like to continue this discussion from an investment, relocation and selling perspective. Women are now beginning to invest in real estate to improve their portfolios. The purchase of a second home, rental property or rehab project are all ways to build an investment history. In recent years … (0 comments)

buyers: Agents Beware Buyers Will Go To REALTOR.com! - 06/27/08 12:21 PM
By Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, Notary, Team Manager
I was leaving my office the other afternoon when I saw a fellow agent in the parking lot.  We stopped and shot the breeze for a while and then I was told about some experiences that my friend has had recently.
It seems there is a firm in our area who's agents call and told my friend that they cannot show her listing if the commission is under 3%, that this is the policy of the whole franchise.
Now, I understand policy.  But let's take a step backwards and relook at this.  … (10 comments)

 
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