Chesapeake Virginia Real Estate Blog

Make a Difference by Giving Blood! I have to admit that I am about as squeamish as a person can be.  Sometimes, when my husband comes home and tries to tell me about something he saw at work (he is an Infectious Diseases doctor), I have to sit down because I feel light headed.  I have even put my...

The Seven Deadly Sins of MLS Photos If I see another bad MLS photo, I think I am going to burst!  By now, all agents should know that photos on the MLS have a huge impact on whether or not a buyer will want to look at your home or move on to the next listing.  Yet, I continue to see listing photo...

Familal Status is a Protected Class, Too! There are a lot of things that buyers look at when searching for their next home.  As agents, we try to develop marketing materials with words that will evoke images that will make those buyers think that our listing is just perfect for them.  And in craf...

When Buying Distressed Homes, Prepare for a Marathon, Not a Sprint The headlines proclaim on a daily basis that the presence of short sales and foreclosures continues to comprise a substantial portion of the real estate market.  That is certainly the case in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia whe...

The Hurrah Players Presents Hurrah for Broadway, May 13-15, 2011 The Hurrah Players has created another spectacular stage production that will delight your family.  On May 13 - 15, the Perry Theater in Norfolk, Virginia (485 St. Paul’s Blvd) will host this latest musical theater extravaganza.  Th...

Make Sure Your Chesapeake Virginia Real Estate Agent Understands the Power of the Web   When marketing your Chesapeake Virginia home, it is imperative that your agent believes in and utilizes the power of the internet. The statistics speak for themselves: According to the National Association of ...

If Your Tax Assessment has Decreased, Check Your Mortgage Escrow Amounts For many homeowners, the assessed value of their home has decreased over the past several years. In Chesapeake, Virginia, the new assessments will take effect on July 1. That means that the annual taxes that your mortgage co...