Tina in Virginia - Real Estate and Musings from the Commonwealth

It has came to my attention that some agents and buyers are still unclear with the new condo changes that are coming up for FHA.  Deadline has been pushed from October 1st to November 1st, 2009.   In the past, you only needed to satisfy one of the following two criteria to finance a condo unit u...

  A new study looks are those who have chosen to walk away from home mortgages, and it has a few surprises. For example: Who is more likely to walk away from a house and a mortgage -- a person with super-prime credit scores or someone with lower scores?Research reported in the LA Times, drawn fro...

Spacious and Affordable Home in Norfolk! Overview Maps Photos Features Description Watch the video! $210,800 Single Family HomeSold Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 2005 sqft Location 4614 Little John Dr.Norfolk, VA 23513 Our recent listings Ranch Home for Sale in NorfolkBeautiful an...

Visit Virginia has put together easy, quick and inexpensive fall getaways throughout the Commonwealth.  This video is courtesy of Virginia.org, the official tourism site for the state of Virginia. 48 Hour Virginia Getaways - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.

  What is a Energy Efficient Mortgage? *FHA & VA Only* In simple terms, An Energy Efficient Mortgage is financing improvements for your Home that is Energy Efficient.  Becoming Energy Efficient reduces your monthly utility costs and can ultimately increase your home value. Below are some examples...

This past week, Virginia Beach City Council unanimously voted to approve residents and business owners installing windmills to generate electricity. Homeowners may only install a windmill if they own at least 1/3 of an acre of land.  In most zoning districts, one free standing windmill up to 35 f...

   There's no doubt in my mind that one of the most overused words in the world today in EXPERT. It seems that everywhere you turn there are tons of people in every field imaginable that are experts. But the truth is that it takes more than saying you are an expert to actually be one. Unless you ...

Sorry it's grainy...I shot it with my iPhone while taking a stroll on the beach last night.  We are in Carolla for a wedding and it is so quiet and peaceful now that the majority of tourists have left.  If you are not familiar with Carolla, it is located in the northern part of the Outer Banks, ...