roanoke county: 10 Questions to Ask Home Inspectors when buying a home in Roanoke VA.
- 02/26/11 02:14 AM
10 Questions to Ask Home Inspectors when buying a home in Roanoke VA. Before you make your final buying or selling decision, you should have the home inspected by a professional. An inspection can alert you to potential problems with a property and allow you to make an informed decision. Ask these questions to prospective home inspectors when buying a home in Roanoke VA: 1. Will your inspection meet recognized standards? Ask whether the inspection and the inspection report will meet all state requirements and comply with a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics, such as the one adopted … (1 comments)
roanoke county: 5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell in Roanoke VA.
- 02/26/11 02:06 AM
5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell in Roanoke VA. To put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips in mind.1. Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered the "mouth of chi" (chi is the "life force" of all things) and one of the most powerful aspects of the entire property. Abundance, blessings, opportunities, and good fortune enter through the front door. It's also the first impression buyers have of how well the sellers have taken care of the rest of the property. Make sure … (2 comments)
Grading Maintaining a proper grade or slope away from the home is crucial. But the South's clay-heavy soils can pose challenges to that endeavor, says Bob McDonough, a certified home inspector with Atlanta's National Property Inspections."Clay soil shrinks when it dries out, causing the earth to separate from the foundation," he explains. Water that seeps into those cavities can find its way into … (0 comments)
roanoke county: Here is the lowdown on the market in Roanoke VA.
- 01/17/11 03:42 AM
Here is the lowdown on the market in Roanoke VA. The graph belows show how many months it would take to sell all of the homes currently for sale in the Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors multiple listing service. Currently we are running at a 15 month supply, down from a 16.5 month supply in September 2010.
The graphic below shows the effect of absorption rate on home values. Making sure your home is priced correctly is extremely important is this type of market.
If your home is currently listed for sale in Roanoke VA you … (0 comments)
roanoke county: If You are Facing Foreclosure in Roanoke This is What to Do Right Now
- 12/13/10 03:05 AM
If You are Facing Foreclosure in Roanoke This is What to Do Right Now (Courtesy of HouseLogic.com) By: Jerry DeMuth Published: February 5, 2010 If you're facing foreclosure, don't panic: Take steps right now to save your home or at least lessen the blow of its loss.
Foreclosure process takes time The entire foreclosure process can take anywhere from two to 12 months, depending on how fast your lender acts and where you live. Some states allow a nonjudicial process that's speedier, while others require time-consuming judicial proceedings.Once you miss at least one mortgage payment, the steps leading up to … (0 comments)
roanoke county: Roanoke Homeowners; Tax time is drawing near! Check out these tax saving tips for 2010!
- 12/02/10 02:18 AM
(Courtesy of HouseLogic.com) Roanoke Homeowners; Tax time is drawing near! Check out these tax saving tips for 2010! Tax Tips for Homeowners Looking Ahead to 2010 Returns By: Mike DeSenne Published: February 22, 2010 From energy tax credits to vacation home deductions, check out these tax tips for homeowners looking ahead to 2010 returns.
Claim remaining energy tax credits It's time to get cracking if you didn't exhaust your full allotment of residential energy tax credits during 2009. Although tax credits for big projects like residential wind turbines and solar energy systems have no upper limit and are good through … (0 comments)
Saturday November 27th join us for the Roanoke Foreclosure Tour. We will be meeting at 10 am and tour 7 homes in the North Roanoke County / City area. These homes range in price from $103,000 - $169,000. There are ranches, split levels, and split foyers, from 3 bedrooms up to 6 bedrooms, all homes have a minimum bath and a half.
All of these are either bank owned, government owned or owned by an institution. There will be a lender onsite at … (0 comments)
roanoke county: Average listing and average sold prices in Roanoke Virginia have rebounded!
- 11/23/10 02:45 AM
Average listing and average sold prices in Roanoke Virginia have rebounded! In the last 12 months average listing prices and average sold prices in Roanoke Virginia have increased over $10,000. Real Estate is a very localized market and what is happening in other areas that is being reported by the national media is not necessarily what is occurring in our market area.
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roanoke county: Want to know price ranges that are selling in Roanoke Virginia in October 2010?
- 11/23/10 02:30 AM
Want to know price ranges that are selling in Roanoke Virginia in October 2010? This chart gives you a break down of the price ranges and total sales for the month of October 2010. With mortgage rates still at historic lows and a current market invetory level of almost 14 months it is still a great opportunity for people looking to purchase a home in Roanoke Virginia. If you have any questions or want to discuss your unique situation I am always available to help.
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roanoke county: 5th Annual Stellar One Drumstick Dash to benefit the Rescue Mission in Roanoke, Va.
- 11/07/10 03:03 AM
Whether you ran or walked or watched, your Thanksgiving Day got off to a great start knowing you "moved your feet so others can eat!" move your feet so others can eat! On Thanksgiving morning in 2009, we had 7,582 runners, walkers, strollers, volunteers and well-behaved dogs participating in the StellarOne Drumstick Dash 5K Run & Family Walk. This event has quickly become Roanoke's biggest family reunion with families coming from all over the United States. Fast facts from the 2009 event: Families from 36 different states came together last year to make this the largest race in the … (1 comments)
Visit us Nov 12-13-14, 2010 Roanoke Special Events Center
Shop with merchants from around the country during this weekend of holiday shopping! General Shopping hours are: Friday, November 12th from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday, November 13th from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday, November 14th from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
General admission is $8 in advance, $9 at the door. General admission tickets include a 3-day pass to the event.
To preview the Stocked Market before the general shopping hours, … (0 comments)
roanoke county: The foreclosure story in the Roanoke Valley as of Sunday Nov. 7th 2010.
- 11/07/10 02:42 AM
Today I got on the local Multiple Listing Service that is available to all of the members of the Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors and checked out the foreclosure houses in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, Bedford County and Botetourt County. As of this morning there were 106 homes listed as foreclosures in these areas. The prices range from a $710,000, 3572 sq.ft., 3 bedroom 3.5 bath, lakefront home on Smith Mountain Lake all the way to a $14,900, 1456 sq.ft., 3 bedroom 1 bath in Southeast Roanoke. As you can imagine there is every type of home, in every level of … (3 comments)
roanoke county: Foreclosed homes offering great value and opportunities for 1st time and move up buyers in Roanoke Virginia.
- 10/17/10 04:49 AM
Foreclosed homes offering great value and opportunities for 1st time home buyers and move up buyers in Roanoke Virginia. Foreclosure sales made up a larger percentage of all home sales in the Roanoke area during the second quarter of the year, compared with the same three months of 2009, according to a report this week by RealtyTrac, an online foreclosure tracking company. In some cases, buyers are landing foreclosed homes for nearly one-quarter less than the typical average price. Typically these homes are in need of some repairs and many are lacking appliances, electrical fixtures, and need exterior maintenance … (0 comments)
roanoke county: Welcome to the 2nd Annual Wine & Unwind Wine Festival at Lewis Gale Field Salem Memorial Ballpark, Salem Va.
- 10/17/10 04:31 AM
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Wine & Unwind Wine Festival at Lewis Gale Field Salem Memorial Ballpark, Salem Va. The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Wine & Unwind Wine Festival in Salem, VA on October 23, 2010. The event will be held at Lewis Gale Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark showcasing the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains' fall colors. Come out and join local wineries and crafts vendors as they show off their latest creations. All proceeds from this event will support the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Foundation's scholarship fund and assist … (0 comments)
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center and Grandin Court Elementary are teaming up to bring attention to the increasing hunger issues facing our community and are collecting non-perishable food items in the One Can Fight Hunger Food Drive to donate to Feeding America Southwest Virginia Food Bank from October 18, … (0 comments)
A annual festival that is the 2nd Saturday in October. The event starts with a 5K Run at 8:00am. After the 5K run, you can enjoy a pancake breakfast at the VFW pn Lee Ave. The festival is held in downtown Vinton with portions of walnut Ave., Lee Ave., S. Maple St., and S. Pollard St. closed to traffic and filled with Crafters, Business Expo, Health and Safety Section, food vendors and other activities. There are two stages (one located across from the … (0 comments)
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