team networth: Renovated all brick home in Historic Church Hill - 03/06/09 01:08 PM
WOW!! Renovated brick home in Historic Church HillLocation: Richmond, VAAWESOME VALUE for an all brick Greek Revival home in historic Church Hill. This beautifully renovated home is just a short walk from Chimborazo Park. The home has been painstakingly renovated over the past 4 years by the owner. The kitchen has IKEA cabinets and a wonderful sit-down island that's perfect for entertaining. All appliances convey(W/D, Stove and Refrigerator). The gorgeous Heart Pine floors are all original. There are 3 well apportioned bedrooms and a 4th smaller room that would make a great small bedroom or office. If youre looking for a … (0 comments)

team networth: Great value on this all brick rancher just seconds from I64 and I95 - 03/06/09 01:05 PM
Great value on this all brick rancher just seconds from I64 and I95Location: Richmond, VAAwesome value on this 3 bed brick rancher just seconds from the 64/95 interchange. This wonderful home is in great shape. The homeowner recently had a electrical service upgrade. Most rooms have been recently painted. The hardwoods throughout the house are in great shape. The master bedroom has a half bath that connects to the full bath. Bathrooms have the original vintage tile and are in great shape. The large fenced rear yard has a seperate area for offstreet parking. All appliances (W/D, Refrigerator and vintage stove) … (0 comments)

team networth: A quick tip for saving water and money... - 03/06/09 12:52 PM
Just a quick tip for saving water...
I know its been a while since I last posted... I've been incredibly busy with my latest Green Reno. I'll post pics soon of the progress.
I wanted to pass on a tip I learned recently. I've been doing a lot of research on plumbing fixtures that help us conserve water. And it's funny...the greener the toilet...the more expensive it is. It's actually kind of frustrating
So here's a way to make your own water conserving toilet... open the tank of your normal 1.6 G flush toilet. Fill a 2 liter soda bottle … (6 comments)

team networth: Stop the Car- Awesome 4 bed 2.5 bath Cape in the Near West End - 12/16/08 11:17 AM
Stop looking--you've found it! 4 Bed 2.5 Bath in the Near West EndLocation: Charles GlenBeautiful 1700 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape Cod in prime location! The home is clean, modern, and elegantly decorated, with a large master bedroom (complete with a walk in closet) and attached master bath on the first floor. The bright and spacious eat-in kitchen with plenty of cupboard and counter-space will be a favorite room of the house, and the walk-out back deck is perfect for grilling. The first floor also has a large and stylish living room with bay window, a beautiful half bath … (0 comments)

team networth: Is that light at the end of the tunnel an oncoming train? - 12/09/08 02:30 PM
"The nation’s foreclosure hemorrhage has finally slowed and 2009 should see a significant decline in foreclosures as buyers return, pushing home prices up and fueling a real estate recovery" - ForeclosureS.com 2009 Outlook
Is there really light at the end of the tunnel? Im hoping so and hoping even more that it isnt a train coming. This report from ForeclosureS.com raises very valid points. But I cant help but wonder if its nothing more than wishful thinking. I too think we'll see a mild improvement in market conditions in 2009- but I cant say I'm as optimistic as the folks at … (6 comments)

team networth: It still doesn't pay to be nice... - 10/22/08 05:07 AM
So I'm still a sucker. Way back when...when I first became a landlord I thought it would be easy to deal with tenants. But I got a quick awakening on my second property- when my new tenant paid her security deposit and first months rent...and never paid again. I kept getting excuses...I lost my job...blah blah blah. But...being the nice guy that I was- I gave her the benefit of the doubt and tried to work with her. Well that ended 5 months later after an eviction and 6 months of no rent.
I swore at that point- no more Mr. … (19 comments)

team networth: Awesome deal in King William - 10/21/08 03:03 PM
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team networth: Awesome short sale opportunity in Chesterfield County. - 10/19/08 02:57 PM
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team networth: Short Sale opportunity in Goochland- 4 Bed 2.5 Bath- +/-4 acres - 10/19/08 02:43 PM
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team networth: Great Deal in Eastern Henrico- Energy Efficient 3 bed 1 bath - 10/19/08 02:38 PM
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team networth: Affordable renovated home in Eastern Henrico 3 bed 1.5 bath - 10/19/08 02:36 PM
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team networth: How to safely dispose of your CFLs - 10/19/08 02:53 AM
Disposing of your CFLs
As a follow-up to my last post, CFLs....The Newest Environmental Hazard?, I wanted to let you know of a few options for safely disposing of your CFLs(Compact Florescent Light Bulbs).
Option 1: Contact your local trash service- they may have an option for you to dispose of your CFLs at little or no cost.
Option 2:Earth 911. This is a great website for all your recycling questions. At the top of the page- type in what you want to recycle and your zip code and the site will let you know everywhere near you that accepts recycling … (5 comments)

team networth: Why I love Real Estate - 10/13/08 01:26 PM
Why I love Real Estate
The recent market gyrations have me remembering why it is I got into RE in the first place. Throughout the nineties I was an active investor in the stock market. I also bought various rental properties. Most were small 2 and 3 bed residential properties. The mortgage payments were low and I was able to clear $200-300 cash flow per property. It was slow going but the payments were there every month.
During this time I was socking alot more away in the Nasdaq that I was in RE. I looked like a genius throughout the … (2 comments)

team networth: 10 Inexpensive gift ideas for the REALTOR or real estate investor - 10/12/08 04:28 PM
10 Inexpensive gift ideas for the REALTOR or real estate investor
Like it or not the year is quickly coming to a close. Now is the time to begin thinking about buying Christmas presents for the investor or REALTOR in your life. Here's a list of 10 inexpensive gift ideas...most can even be stocking stuffer:
GPS
There are several brands on the market. But realistically you can get a great model for around $200. You won't get all the bells and whistles but it will get your investor from one house to another. I have no clue how I ever survived … (8 comments)

team networth: What are property flippers doing in your area? - 10/08/08 02:22 PM
What are property flippers doing in your area?
Back in February I wrote a post questioning whether it’s the time to abandon house flipping. And I really wanted to revisit this topic in a different light. I’m curious what house flippers are doing in the various areas across the country. Are they retrenching? Are they still buying/selling?
Im also interested in the strategies flippers are using to get their properties sold. What are you or your clients doing to move inventory?
For example- around here in Richmond, VA- flippers are still very active. Atleast the hardcore guys are. Starter houses are popular … (9 comments)

team networth: Why I'm Pi$$ed about the "Bailout" bill/law - 10/07/08 02:06 PM
Why I’m Pi$$ed about the “Bailout” bill/law
Yea I’m pissed…Im pissed about this crappy new law…and I’m even more pissed at myself for supporting it. I went against all my convictions as a free-market supporter when I supported this bill, now law. I supported it because as a real estate professional I felt it would help my business and subsequently my wallet.
I was fine right up until the point when I actually read the new law. In that 451 pages- there is not one single thing I see helpful to our business. Sure we give a lifeline to a … (13 comments)

 
Mike Hogan, MBA (The Hogan Group at Keller Williams Realty)

Mike Hogan

MBA

Mechanicsville, VA

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Author Bio: Mike Hogan (@RVArealtor), is a Central Virginia Real Estate Broker that understands the business of real estate. Having earned his MBA with a focus on marketing, there is no better choice to help market your biggest investment. Using “old school” marketing techniques combined with cutting edge social media and electronic media marketing, Mike has developed a process for marketing your home, investment property or waterfront home.

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