Donna Bosze's Blog

I know I should be writing about something real estate oriented, but gosh darn, sometimes I just don't feel like it. Besides, when I've shown a heaping number of homes in the heat over the last several days, I just don't have much to say. That was, until I ran across this photo on facebook of a c...

Being a avid tennis player, I can't help but watch Wimbledon every year...this year is no different. I find the below commercial VERY inspirational.....both on and off the court!  I was an athlete for years before Billie Jean King helped get women equality in sports in the school system.  I belie...

    Power washing a house is tricky. If done incorrectly, the water can strip paint, gouge wood, and cause other damage. If you'd like to prevent costly home repairs and add to the value of your house, clean your siding. With proper care and a little regular maintenance, your home's exterior coul...

June 22 - 26 Shakespeare in the grove Tidewater community college Chesapeake Campus Bring lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic, friends and family, and enjoy Shakespeare under the stars! In the outdoor GROVE-All performances are FREE!!! June 24-25 Smith field Olden days Festival Begun in the 1980's, O...

Many of you may have read or heard about this, but today was my first time! This has really made me think about liability issues to the real estate broker and agent. It is just amazing and this family actually put this home on the market, knowing full well about the problem. Once Animal Planet ai...

Thought for the day:                                Not every prospect is a good fit for you and visa-versa. One of the best lessons to learn in real estate is when to say no, when to walk away, or when you should fire the client.  It is also one of the hardest lessons.  But when you master this,...

The equity stripping mortgage scam could leave you with a hefty mortgage balance - but no place to live. Never do business with anyone other than a nationally known bank or trusted local institution. Nobody prints "Equity Stripper" on a business card. Instead, these mortgage scam artists call th...

  Homeowners can better guard against liability claims by knowing what's covered by umbrella insurance and what isn't. Homeowners insurance protects you if, say, a fire burns your house to the ground. That's a start. But you also need to think about protecting your home against something equally ...

If you are moving to Virgnia Beach, this video comes from the Economic Development Authority, but it gives you an idea of the area as a private resident as well. Enjoy!

I have been listing and closing short sale properties for a while. I would call myself a seasoned short sale agent. I have worked with most of the larger banks in this concern. My specialty is helping military sellers who have been re-stationed, many times have never missed a payment, but are tho...