Chesapeake Virginia Real Estate Blog

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...

Cindy Jones up in Northern Virginia helps a lot of military families with their real estate needs. Her information is just as applicable here in Hampton Roads.  Enjoy!My phone continues to ring and questions hit my email from military families about eligibility for the Department of Defense Homeo...

Can I Get a Mortgage If I Have Not Filed My Tax Returns? During my real estate career, I have been amazed by several buyers who did not understand the need to have their financial house in order before they apply for a mortgage. This includes having filed your taxes for the preceding two to three...

Pines of Warrick, Chesapeake Virginia Pines of Warrick in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia is a lovely, tree-studded neighborhood with curving roads and friendly neighbors. Pines of Warrick is located off of Cedar Road and has long been a favorite location for people who want to stay...

Las Gaviotas in Chesapeake, Virginia When many buyers contact me regarding their upcoming relocation to Chesapeake, Virginia, they often ask me about the neighborhood of Las Gaviotas. Las Gaviotas is a large subdivision located off of Cedar Road. Las Gaviotas is centrally located and is currently...