505 Lord Dunmore Dr Virginia Beach, VA Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour Welcome home to Fairfield. This home is centrally located in the Kempsville school district. One can be at the beach, military bases, malls, or downtown Norfolk within 15 to 20 minutes. One can access resturants, grocery stores, or gas stations within 5 minutes. This home only gets better when you walk inside. This gorgeous home has original hard wood floors in terrific condition. This home is over 3,000 square feet. It has 4 bedrooms plus a family room over the garage which can serve as a 5th bedroom. You will have plenty of room to spread out in the living room, den, dining room, or insulated sunroom. The gourmet kitchen is a dream with granite countertops, center island, eat in breakfast ar... 07/30/2009

5329 Canterford Ln Virginia Beach, VA Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour What a great location! One can walk to shopping and restaurants and access interstate 64 within 5 minutes. This townhouse is over 2,000 square feet with 3 levels of living space. The second floor is the main floor with an eat in kitchen, formal dining room, half bathroom, and huge family room. The third floor contains 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The bottom floor contains the utility closet, half bathroom, and another family room that could also serve as a 4th bedroom. The backyard is large with new fencing and extensive decking leading up to the second floor. MLS# 0931339 $239,900 3 Bed, 4 Bath 5329 Canterford LnVirginia Beach VA, 23464 Robin Gauthier EXIT REALTY SPECIALISTS 757-739-7754 R... 07/30/2009

Courthouse Estates - Virginia Beach - Virginia -  Market Report Map of Active Listing in Courthouse Estates - Virginia Beach - Virginia                                                                                                     The Courthouse Estates - Virginia Beach - Virginia Market Report shows what we have seen in the region.  Houses are selling, as long as they are moderately priced and in great condition.  Above you can see the Active listings in Courthouse Estates as of July 24 of 2009   Blue: Days on the Market       Green: List Price           Red:  Sale Price Notice that houses have been selling under the asking price, but this doesn't take in to consideration prior price reductions.  It olny takes in to account the asking price at the time of the offer.               ... 07/24/2009

                                                  The homes for sale in Courthouse Estates: Virginia Beach, VA are centrally located to South Hampton Roads.  Courthouse Estates is within 20 minute driving distance to the Oceanfront, or to my favorite beach Sandbridge Located on North Landing Road, it's close proximity to Oceana Naval Air Station, the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, the Chesapeake Municipal Center to name a few localities make the Homes for sale in Courthouse Estates: Virginia Beach, VA fit the description of Location, location, location when considering the purchase of real estate. The neighborhood started in 1995 on what used to be farm land and homes are still being built today. Courthouse Estates consists of fifteen (15) villages with over 1100 single family homes. ... 07/23/2009

Tidewater Community College is breaking ground and making moves in the health care industry.  The ground breaking ceremony for the new 65,000 square foot Regional Health Professions Center was on July 22 at the Virginia Beach Campus.  According to Forbes Magazine, 17 of the 30 fastest growing professions are in the health care industry.  The new regional center will advance TCC's Healthcare Degree and Certificate Programs which currently offers 13 programs including Nursing, Radiology Technician and Nurse Aide to name a few.  The building will include 15 labs with clinical settings featuring the latest digital imaging, 15 simulation rooms and six computer labs with specialized software.  If you are interested in health care training in the Hampton Roads area, click here to attend the Ti... 07/23/2009

Whew it has been a whirlwind the past few months and I can't complain.  I started with New American Mortgage in the beginning of March and had more successes in the past few months I think than in my whole career as a mortgage consultant in the past 6 years.  I am so greatful for the quick success but sad for the amount of time it has taken me from my young and growing family. As most of you know I have a 4 yr old and a 1 yr old little boys. I have spent many evenings lately working and doing events with my referral partners. I work so hard now so I won't have to in a few years.  Last night I went to an event and made some great connections in the community but didn't get home until 9:30 and my 4yr old was still awake waiting for me.  I will be away from them Wed, Thurs and probably Fri... 07/21/2009

What does a Hampton Roads realtor do all day? STORY #1:  Monday was a wonderful and wild day.  I was thrilled to meet my new clients. Our day started at 9:30 so that we could review buyer disclosures and purchase contract information. Next, we moved onto the part every client loves, HOME SHOPPING!!! My clients chose 9 homes they wanted to see - 2 were under-contract and 2 were short-sales. I also decided that while we were in the area I might as well see what else was for sale. I pulled an additional 32 homes and we settled on 2 more to see. With the tour ready and 7 homes to see that day, we set off to Hickory. It's funny as it seems a bit like a goldilocks story. TOO BIG, TOO SMALL, JUST RIGHT! After getting to Upton Farms and viewing the homes, we narrowed it down to the best 2. We d... 07/21/2009

You're all excited!  It's a beautiful day,  you've gotten pre-approved, you've met a great Realtor!  It's 9 am on Saturday....the kids are with grandma, you and hubby meet at the Realtor's office, you hop in the car.... You drive up in front of the first of 5 homes you're going to see today.  Now what?  Are you prepared?  Will you like the home? Will it have everything you want? Everything you've been dreaming of?  ??? When going out to view properties, here are some things to keep in mind: 1. Preview homes on your Realtors website or www.VaHomeConnect.com.  Many listings have lots of pictures, virtual tours and this is a good way to know what you're going to look at for the day. 2. BEFORE the first appoinment, make a list of your must haves and cannot live withouts.  Be sure your Realt... 07/19/2009

Thanks Tina Merritt and all the volunteers and sponsors who put on a successful REbar Camp here in Virginia Beach.  Otherwise known as #REBCVB  This was my first experience - I had been able to lurk in on a few of the other ones around the country thanks to the Dakno guys Bobby and Brad Carroll.  But being able to experience the excitement, sharing and networking in person was invaluable! I got the great pleasure of meeting some great bloggers, social media, facebook friends and twitterers that I have been networking with for years and already had the connection with but meeting in person was so much fun! I was getting hugs from all of them - it didn't even bother me because I already knew so much about them and had created the relationships online.  These online connections ARE real - ... 07/16/2009

WOW,  I am at #REBCVB in Virginia Beach, this is brand new to me and it looks like it's new to just about everyone in the room.   Lots of discussion on the uses of social networking and the usage of Facebook and Twitter.  The biggest discussion so far is about personalizing your blog and discussions versus making it too much about a service you might be trying to sell.  There is a guy here they call the realestate zebra.  He has on an interesting jacket and seems to be the go to guy. Tina Merrit is here running the show and as always she is awesome.  Some other people here are in there 70's,,,good for them!  I  will let you know at the end of the day what I got out of this camp. 07/16/2009

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENT     So are you ready to be a homeowner? One thing to consider in preparing for this huge step is the added expense.  I am not trying to scare you but there is more than your mortgage payment to be prepared for.  As a renter you pay your rent $1000 a month and probably utilities.      As a homeowner you pay PITI. ( Principle, Interest, Taxes and Insurance) Principle -the amount you owe to the lender - loan amount paid out over a period of time ( usually 30 yrs) Interest -the cost of borrowing the money ( interest rate) Taxes - Property Taxes Insurance - Homeowners Insurance and sometimes flood insurance At New American Mortgage we offer a FREE Mortgage Consultation for you!       07/15/2009

Thursday July 16, 2009                                                          9:30 am - 11:30 am Keller Williams Realty Hilltop 1709 Laskin Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23454   If you are an agent planning on selling new construction homes this is a class that should be taken.  The environment and green living is the newest thing in purchasing a home now and there are so many new things on living in a eco-friendly home that you should be aware of.  He also has great tips if you are remodeling - some things that you can do to update your home.   Chuck Miller built the first "Earthcraft" home here in the area. He built the 5,350 home that he guarantees will not cost more than $92 a month to heat and cool.  He is offering a FREE class this Thursday on Anatomy Of A Green Home with 2 hours of CE ... 07/13/2009

I wanted to thank the girls at HRRA YPN that invited me out to speak at last months meeting.  It was a great success I believe with 55 participants.  I had the great opportunity to speak to them on social networking - Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin for their business.  HRRA YPN is Hampton Roads Realtors Association Young Professionals Network.  See what you missed! I hope you can make the next one!   If you are an agent looking to find out more about this topic because you weren't able to make it contact me at New American Mortgage. (757) 971-2876 naoma.doriguzzi@newamerican.com           07/10/2009

I wanted to announce that we officially have a new team member Linda Snellinger to our New American Mortgage Team.  Linda brings to our team 26 years of experience specializing in Conventional, FHA, VA & VHDA mortgage loan products skilled in processing and underwriting. She has also licensed to do loans in Virginia and North Carolina. Linda helps to provide a friendly and stress free transaction with her exceptional serivce - where experience counts. She has really proven to be a great asset to our team!   I am so lucky to be working at New American Mortgage where they really offer so much support to the mortgage consultants here.  New American Mortgage Team: Naoma Doriguzzi (757) 971-2876 Charlie Doriguzzi (757) 739-7012 Paul Murdock (757) 971-2244 Linda Snellinger (757) 651-1111       07/08/2009

Thank you to Patrick Veverka for bringing this to my attention! "Amber and David Spisak Sr., a young Virginian couple were out having dinner with their two children; Molly who is four years old and David Jr., who is only two years old. During dinner, David Jr. began to develop small red spots on his arms and legs and before long, the spots had grown in size and eventually covered the young child’s entire body. The family quickly rushed their child to the Emergency Room. The doctors there told them that they thought they knew what it was, but they had to take him to Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters facility immediately. Within hours, the young couple was told that their two-year-old David Jr. had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Medical professionals immediately admitted him and ... 07/07/2009

Back in March of '09 I had written a blog regarding "have we hit bottom yet in the Housing Market?" This of  course was our local area that we were referencing. The area includes Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Hampton, Newport News, York County and all surrounding areas of Va!  My answer then was a definite Maybe??!! "Have we hit Bottom yet in our Housing market?!" On July 6th, 2009 I'm ready to announce a very definite Probably??!! The problem in determining a "for sure" knowledge that we've already hit bottom in the Housing market is when 3 things happen: 1) Prices of Homes start increasing in value. 2) Interest rates begin to move upward. 3)Inventory of Homes start decreasing. Then it's too late! Our local MLS (REIN) statistics have shown tha... 07/06/2009

We just finished tackling a bathroom remodel in our home.  It didnt sound to tough when my wife and I talked about it, that's funny.  We contracted with a plumber and a Tile Contractor, I can do the demo with my 12 year old son, how hard can it be?  Oh my Lord!  At first its not bad you kind of carefully take it apart and then quickly realize that it was built in the 60's and was not designed to come apart.  Just tear it all out, walls, floor, its all got to go.  We quickly realized the floor damage that was next to the iron bathtub, pull up all the floor, down to the beams.  When the house was originally built it had a floor furnace, this means chimney, and it's in this bathroom.  Tear out the wall and start removing the bricks.  Our plumber came in and did all his plumbing stuff, then... 07/04/2009

My daughter suffers from asthma and went undiagnosed for 4 years.  Thankfully she does not have a severe case.  Since 22 million Americans young and old suffer from this epidemic I decided to devote my spare time in helping fight it.  Asthma is not always noticeable and there is likely someone close to you that suffers.  The Hampton Roads Healthy Lungs & Air Walk is September 26, 2009 at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach, registration begins at 9 and the walk at 10.  Our goal is to raise $50,000 towards education, research, and advocacy. Come out on September 26th and support.  You can always go to www.lungusa.com to learn more about asthma and ways you can support the American Lung Association.  Please visit my personal fundraising page and help me rais money for The American Lung Asso... 07/02/2009

I just became affliated with a great company called "Homes for Heroes".  There job is to put Teachers, Nurses, Fireman, Police Officers, and the Military in touch with professional companies that provide real estate services and will discount thier fees to these groups.  Who better deseves a discount then these  professionals?    If you or someone you know is a Teacher, Nurse, Fireman , Policeman, or Military check out the great discounts  Homes for Heroes Source: www.HomesforHeroes.com | tFriends of Heroes| Foundation| Terms of Use| Logout 07/02/2009

Moving to Virginia Beach due to military orders? You just received your orders to transfer to NAS Oceana, Dam Neck, NOB or any of the other bases in Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Now you need to determine your next step. A military relocation to a new city can be very stressful, and in some cases complicate. After all you are packing up your family, your property, and saying good-bye to friends and family, then moving it to a new home possibly across the country. This is no easy task! My job, as a military relocation specialist, is to help make the entire process as easy as possible. To work with you and your family to find that PERFECT place that you can call home. As a professional Real Estate Agent helping the military members of the US Armed Forces relocate to Virginia Beach is my top... 06/29/2009