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Convey Real Estate Community Forum
2007-01-31 15:31:01 Join the most valuable forum in Virginia Beach, VA! This is a forum built by myself and it's finally ready to go! Come on in to Convey Real Estate and get yourself an identity today! More About: Real Estate , Community , Muni , Forum
North End Virginia Beach, VA
2007-01-05 09:11:03 Article 1.1: North End LuxuryFeaturing upscale neighborhoods, landmarks, and market value.Tucked away into the northeastern corner of Virgin ia Beach , the North End speaks highly of "Beach living at its finest." Secretly hidden from the tourist atmosphere at the "strip," protected from commercialization, and miles of relaxing beaches, only partially describe this prestigious Virginia Beach Zip Code (23451). What can you find while you cruise the North End at Virginia Beach? From old charming beach homes to contemporary oceanfront mansions, the North End establishes the true Virginia Beach lifestyle. North End ResortThe Cavalier Hotel: Since the opening in 1927, The Cavalier Hotel has been a Virginia Beach landmark for 80 years. Located at the beginning of the North End and intersection of Atlantic and Pacific Ave., this resort promises luxury entertainment and remains historically prominent. The Princess Anne Country Club: This country club plays host to wond...
Virginia Beach, VA Series
2007-01-04 21:10:07 Article 1.0: Introduction to Virgin ia Beach , VirginiaFeaturing a brief history and introduction to well known neighborhoods.It?s time to go hunting, so lace your boots up and get ready to breathe some Virginia Beach, VA Lifestyle! Virginia Beach is staged in the heart of Hampton Roads, which is located in South Eastern Virginia. Rapped around North Carolina, the Atlantic Oceanfront, Chesapeake, and Norfolk, Virginia Beach continues to be an enticing tourist attraction through the summer seasons and plays a key role in the rapid expansion of the Greater Hampton Roads region. Providing a rich historic past, lavish lifestyle?s, highly respectable neighborhoods, Oceana Naval Air Station, and numerous other features, Virginia Beach VA has the ability to cater to visitors and locals 365 days a year.History dates back before 1607, when the first colonists discovered Cape Henry and the surrounding areas were populated with fewer than one hundred people. By 1690 the first courthouse was... More About: Series , Serie
Virginia/Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach/????
2007-01-03 03:07:02 The upcoming days hold a bright future to start the 2007 year off with a bang! I will be posting a series of articles regarding the above title and the rest of the Seven Cities in Hampton Road s, Virgin ia . I haven?t decided which neighborhood locations I will be targeting as of yet, but by tomorrow I?ll have to determine my plot. Why am I kicking off the New Year with a ?If I were to describe sections of Hampton Roads to a buyer client? series? Pat from the Transparent Real Estate Blog put it like this in an email I received this morning. ?Speaking on behalf of our team cc:d here, we'd like to run a New Year idea by you... I know you're just starting a blog so I'm hoping this will put you on the Virginia Beach map with us... we hope you'll like the idea...?ObjectiveMHK?s objective is to help overcome a problem that many real estate bloggers are facing: How do we attract real estate consumers, and not just other real estate professionals, to our blogs? By aggregating our cont...
My 2007 New Year Resolutions
2007-01-02 09:05:01 I can?t believe it?s already 2007! What better way to kick off the New Year than to post a little New Years Resolution. Looking back over the past few years, I can safely say that I have accomplished most of what I was imagining back in 2002. Obtaining my real estate license in New York and selling some Binghamton Real Estate, moving to Virginia Beach and activating my license, building a network of past clients, learning what works on the internet, developing a website, and adding a blog were just a few of the goals I decided to accomplish?not to mention, loosing 50 pounds! This year promises to be a great opportunity for me to capitalize on the internet some more. I?ve finally generated a decent system and I have established some credibility here and there. My New Years Resolution:1. BlogoshpereI will devote enough time to post quality entries to my blog. Monthly goals are set and I am finding that one post a day is a realistic accomplishment. Providing more real life example... More About: Solutions , Solution , Resolutions
Home Selling Question?
2007-01-01 03:02:01 What can we do Mr. Realtor? To make a long story short, my husband and I have been trying to sell our home without the help of any real estate agents (For Sale by Owner). After about 4 months and three price reductions, we received and accepted an offer from a buyer who is being represented by one of the local real estate firms in our area. We have a home inspection contingency in the contract as well. The agent representing the buyer called us the other day and stated that the buyer was conflicted with purchasing our home and is thinking about walking from the deal, followed by the remarks "Mr. Buyer told me to tell you this as soon as possible." We have reduced our asking price from $375,000 to $355,000 and have also accepted the buyer?s offer of $347,000, while agreeing to pay $6,000 for the buyers closing cost assistance. My husband and I feel like we are being taken advantage of and would like to know if there is anything we can do as sellers to help our situatio... More About: Selling , Question , Home , Sell , Quest
Virginia Beach Condominiums For Sale
2006-12-30 15:00:02 Directions: From the Virginia Beach , Virginia Oceanfront, take 264 towards Norfolk. Exit on First Colonial Road and turn right at the end of the off ramp. Cross over Laskin Road and continue to the Sentera Virginia Beach General Hospital. Pass the hospital on the right and take second right onto Camelot Drive. Continue and make third left onto Vintage Quay, first left onto Noble Walk Court. The Condo minium is located directly to the right of Honorary Court. Address: 1112 Noble Walk CourtBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.5Square Feet: 2008Year Built: 2002Price: Call Vince @ (757) 630-4547Subdivision: Chancellor Walk Features: SENSATIONAL 3 BEDOOM BRICK CONDO IN MINT CONDITION! THIS LUXURY TOWNHOME STYLE CONDO SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME. UPGRADED HARDWOOD FLOORS IN KITCHEN, FOYER, & HALF BATH. FULLY FENCED & PATIO AREA WITH CUSTOM RETRACTABLE AWNING. $2,000 CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE ON FULL PRICE OFFER! Extraordinary value located just minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Quite n... More About: For Sale , Sale , Mini
Virginia Real Estate Agency Continued
2006-12-29 14:59:01 (Posting 2 of 2 for Virginia Real Estate Agency )I ended the last entry with the typical real estate transaction involving a listing agent, selling agent, and a potential duel agent. What do these three situations establish for you (client)? Remember, in many cases real estate agency can be created without any written contract, therefore implied real estate agency can be established through words and actions of the real estate agent. Fiduciary duties are established when an agency relationship is created. Keep in mind, the fiduciary owes complete allegiance to the client (you). Among the obligations that a fiduciary owes to his or her principle are the duties of loyalty, obedience and full disclosure, the duty to use skill, care, and diligence, and finally, the duty to account for all monies involved within the transaction. Because of the close relationship between the agent and the principle, confidential information is often learned. This information cannot be disclosed even a... More About: A Real Estate , Real Estate
Virginia Real Estate Agency
2006-12-20 02:53:01 (Posting 1 of 2 for Virginia Real Estate Agency )Lately, I have been finding that the topic of real estate agency needs to be explained over and over to my clients. It seems somewhat complicated at first, but after all the pieces are put in place, determining agency is actually fairly easy. What is agency and how is it created? Agency: The relationship created when one person, the principle, delegates to another, the agent, the right to act on his or her behalf in real estate transactions while exercising some degree of discretion while doing so, is agency. An agency gives rise to a fiduciary or statutory relationship and imposes on the agent, as the representative of you (principle), certain duties, obligations, and high standards of good faith and loyalty. Virginia state real estate licensing laws directly affect the agency relationship among real estate licensees, their clients and the public. Even though agency law is separate from contract law, the two frequently come toget... More About: A Real Estate , Real Estate
Virginia Beach Real Estate: Appraisal Issues?
2006-12-17 02:51:02 Let?s analyze real quick the effect a low appraisal can have on the parties to a real estate transaction. Recently, I was involved with the sale of a home that ended up with a "grant" streamlining from my commission check to my buyer clients. After searching for and showing numerous homes, spirits were raised as we stumbled upon "the one." When submitting the offer and having everything legally rapped up (binding, meeting of the minds, ratified), we had the appraisal scheduled. Now, because my clients (buyers) were purchasing their first home and needed a few extra dollars for their closing costs, we had agreed between the parties that the sellers would generously provide my clients with $5,000. This of course was the figure that would be "applied to the buyer's closing costs at settlement." Understanding that the market has slowed down and informing my clients of the potential issues at hand with the appraisal, we sat back and intensely waited fo... More About: Estate , Beach , Real Estate , Issues , Virginia
US Federal Reserve: Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke
2006-12-17 02:51:02 This past Tuesday, Fed Chair man Ben Bernanke held interest rates steady at 5.25% (federal funds rate). The Fed also noted that the real estate market has been cooling lately, which is a sign that the Fed may be slightly concerned about the US economy. Fed member Jeffrey Lacker (president of the regional Fed bank in Richmond, VA), once again voted for a rate hike, stating that inflation is the logic behind this his voting trend, for the fourth consecutive time. However, the rest of the policy committee voted to keep the remaining rates where they are for some much needed stability in the goods and service based industries. Because economic growth has slowed, industry experts expect interest rates to remain fairly stable, compared to the past 17 interest rate changes through last summer. What does all this mean for you the buyer? It's actually very good news, because the real estate market in our area (Virginia Beach, VA) has changed to a buyers market, meaning negotiating and h... More About: Hair , Federal Reserve , Chairman
The Yankee Blog Swap
2006-12-13 14:49:01 Interested? You should be! This is the first ever "Yankee Blog Swap " and is scheduled to occur on December 19th. Many issues will be discussed and commented on including the big bang Zillo machine and head to head battles between the real estate industries best blog authors.What exactly is this "Yankee Blog Swap?"The well known real estate bloggers will swap blogs for a day adding their own unique content, while trying to fill each other's shoes.Who is involved?Sellsius vs. Real Estate Tomatomlpodcast vs. FamousAgentsReal Estate Technology vs. UbertorTransparant Real Estate vs. ZilloRSSpieces vs. Future of Real EstatePhoenix Arizona Real Estate Blog vs. SnippetsSt. Paul Minnesota vs. Phoenix Real Estate GuyThree Oceans vs. SLC Real EstateChicago's Weblog vs. New York HousesIssaquahUndressed vs. Maury PropertiesThese twenty real estate bloggers sure have their work cut out for them. We will be following this Yankee Blog Swap as it plays out on the 19th and ... More About: Wap , Fakta , Doof
Online Real Estate: Realtors Needed in the Future?
2006-12-12 02:47:01 The buzz regarding this topic just escalated as one of the big timers, Zillo.com recently announced their motivation behind their new launch. What is Zillo? Zillo offers real estate consumers the ability to post or ?list? their homes for free and enhances this feature with free access for the ready, willing, and able purchaser. Why the buzz behind Zillo, there?s already numerous property listing services available to the online real estate crowd? Innovation will set this company apart from the competitors such as Realtor.com and Homes.com. The Zestimate, an online home evaluator is also available for free and can be viewed by anyone interested in their desired areas. Zillo wants you to be able to determine how, where, and when to interact with me (Real Estate Agents). They want to provide as much information as possible without you having to submit your email address and phone number. Their obvious goal is to obtain realtor listings as well and provide a free, always accessible... More About: Realtors , Real Estate , Future , The Future
Local Newspaper vs. Blog Industry
2006-12-12 02:47:01 OK. This is definitely an issue that I'm going to shed some light on. Why is it that the real estate blog industry provides more informational avenues than the "At Home" section of our Virginian Pilot? For one, industry experts working in the real estate field stay abreast of current developments and issues regarding everything that personally affects our market. As other professionals try to illustrate to their local real estate columnists the importance of hitting up and reporting the current blogging topics, they are turned down and given excuses such as "No News Here." Could it be that these guys understand we are far more advanced on reporting up to date issues that affect local real estate trends or are they just stubborn and conflicted about the potential competition we are evolving? It seems to me that the progression of the internet is something that needs to be watched and analyzed more vigorously than local print media. Go browse a few blogs and ... More About: Industry , Blog , Local , Paper
The Panama Pitch (1.0)
2006-12-10 08:44:01 Investors: Virginia Beach, Virginia? Claim your prize in Panam a !Think about it for a few minutes. Now if you can comprehend what generates the profits (supply and demand), then you will have absolutely no regrets reading this little Panama Pitch . The online real estate industry has been plowing this topic to the forefront for some time now and with the softening of the U.S. real estate market, investors are starting to plot their moves accordingly. Who invests in Panama? One of the small projects scheduled for groundbreaking construction this Christmas consists of a 65 story condominium/hotel development slimly priced around $220 million dollars. The Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower will soon feature 500 luxury condominium units with a lavishly operated 312 room hotel complex, all centered on the included casino, private beach club, and marina. An estimated completion date in the year 2009 sets these ?oceanfront condominiums? at a staggering $180,000 price tag?d...
Real Estate Language
2006-12-09 20:43:02 Nonconforming LoanThis is a loan that does not meet the standards of, or is too large to be purchased by, FNMA or FHLMC. The interest rate is at least half a percentage point higher than that of a conforming loan. Example: Mike's monthly income is $10,000; he wants to buy a house that would require monthly principle and interest payments of $4,000, which is a 40% ratio of his income. Currently, FNMA/FHLMC requires that the house payment to not exceed 28% of his monthly income. Private lenders, who examined Mike's circumstances and the appraisal report on the property being purchased in detail, are willing to make the loan possible. Because it is considered a higher-risk and less liquid investment (it can not be sold to FNMA or FHLMC) than an FNMA/FHLMC conforming loan, a nonconforming loan is obtained. It usually requires a higher interest rate and/or mortgage discount points. More About: Estate , Real Estate , Language , State , Real
Virginia Beach, VA Real Estate
2006-12-09 20:43:02 This is just a quick update for our local real estate market conditions as reported by the Real Estate Information Network. Please view the statistics below and keep in mind to reference the price ranges for each city. This is the latest data as of 12/5/06 and figures represent real estate by units. Virginia Beach , VASold in last 90 days: 256Active on market: 504Price range: $250,000-$350,000New listings in last 90 days: 567Chesapeake, VASold in last 90 days: 188Active on market: 355Price range: $250,000-$350,000New listings in last 90 days: 369Norfolk, VASold in last 90 days: 137Active on market: 273Price range: $200,000-$300,000New listings in last 90 days: 273Portsmouth, VASold in last 90 days: 151Active on market: 219Price range: $150,000-$250,000New listings in last 90 days: 230Suffolk, VASold in last 90 days: 71Active on market: 198Price range: $250,000-$350,000New listings in last 90 days: 172York/Poq, VASold in last 90 days: 31Active on market: 64Price range: $275,000-$... More About: A Real Estate , Real Estate
Norfolk, VA Transportation Guide
2006-12-09 20:43:02 There are three main forms of public transportation in Norfolk you can take: taxies, busses and the ferry. And all three transportation services are reliable and valuable for your money.Taxies are a great way for getting around Norfolk. There are many companies offering services in Norfolk but only a few are actually based in the city. Fares are standard and value for money across the board for all companies as they are government regulated, and determined by the meter. So you can go anywhere and pay for what it is worth. Hotels, restaurants, and bars are also happy to receive calls for pickups.The best way to get around the central downtown area is with the Norfolk Electric Transit. This is a free service with shuttles provided by the city of Norfolk for tourists and its citizens alike who want to travel around central downtown. The route stretches across 2.2 miles, with the shuttle making sixteen stops in between. And since it is free, traveling within central downtown with t... More About: Sport , Transport , Transportation , Port , Guide
USS Wisconsin
2006-12-09 20:43:02 The USS Wisconsin (BB-64) is an Iowa Class battleship that is docked permanently at Nauticus, The National Maritime Center permanently. The battleship is the last and largest battleship ever built by the US Navy. The USS Wisconsin BB-64 is the second ship built by the US Navy in honor of the U.S state Wisconsin. She was built in the Philadelphia Ship Yard and was launched in early Dec 1943. Wisconsin was part of the World War II Korean War and Gulf War's effort earning a total of 6 battle war stars for its service. Currently Wisconsin functions as a ship museum at Nauticus, where she attracts more than hundreds of visitors per day.Wisconsin was one of the "fast battleships" designs planned in 1938 by the Preliminary Design Branch at the Bureau of Cons truction and Repair. She was the third of the four completed ships of the Iowa class of Battleships. Although Wisconsin is numerically the highest numbered battleship built in the US, she was actually completed before US...
Norfolk, VA- The Moses Myers House
2006-12-09 20:43:02 The stately Moses Myer s House is part of a historical identity of the Norfolk Community. The house, belonged a wealthy Jewish family, captivates the period and life of this prosperous family. Within 4 years after marrying his wife Eliza Abraham and moving to America, Moses Myers built a shipping empire fit for his export and import business. Moses Myers was an American Entrepreneur and a leading citizen who built the mansion to accommodate his growing family and prominence. Passing through several generations, the descendents of the Moses Myers family, one of them was the mayor of Norfolk decided to restore the house to its original regal in 1892. The mansion contains a remarkable number of furnishings; about 70% of it is original belongings to the family since the 1792, which was the year the house was built. The Moses Myers house was one of the first brick homes built after the Revolutionary War, during the time, the town was leveled by the British Bombardment and subsequent ... More About: Ouse
Norfolk Botanical Garden
2006-12-09 20:43:02 Norfolk Botanical Garden was started off by a young horticulturalist, Frederic Heutte and Thomas P. Thompson, Norfolk City Manager 19-35-1938. The fondness of azaleas and suitable weather for the plants was what prompted Huette and Thompson to pursue the idea of an azalea garden to rival those of Charleston in S.C., which even during the depression years drew throngs of tourists annually. The city of Norfolk then provided Huette and Thompson with a seventy five acre section of high, wooded ground and another seventy five acres of the Little Creek reservoir to establish a city garden.The idea for what would eventually become Norfolk Botanical Garden came from Frederic Heutte, a young horticulturalist, and Thomas P. Thompson, Norfolk City Manager 1935-1938. Heutte had a fondness for azaleas and thought Hampton Roads had a climate uniquely suited for growing the plants. Heutte and Thompson believed that Norfolk, VA could support an azalea garden to rival those of Charleston, S.C.,... More About: Folk , Arden
Nauticus - The National Maritime Center
2006-12-09 20:43:02 Exploring Norfolk would eventually lead you to Nauticus, America's Nation al Maritime Cent er. The facility is located near the downtown Norfolk, VA waterfront where the naval base is. It is in Nauticus, that the battleship, USS Wisconsin is located for good. Nauticus is actually a maritime science museum filled with historical artifacts during the military times and scientific findings today that are both educational and insightful.The museum is a favorite with children and school groups, naturally making it the top destination for family entertainment with a lot of educational value. Every year, Nauticus offers a variety of activities that are hands on, interactive and fun for its partaking visitors and has thus, never fail to amaze.A list of their activities includes their petting pool, which features their Shark Petting Lagoon, cool science programs and shows, digital high definition programs, arts and science exhibitions, eco explorations, summer camps, overnight camps for ... More About: Time , The N
Norfolk, VA
2006-12-09 20:43:02 There are a multitude of things to see in Norfolk , VA. It is after all one of the biggest historical region in Hampton Roads. The British colony and the native Indians planted a significant historical piece that till this very day still enchants visitors and historians alike who step foot on the land. Norfolk, VA is located on the Elizabeth River, in Hampton Roads. It is a large natural harbor located at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. Norfolk is one of seven cities that together constitute the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, officially known as Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News. Norfolk is considered to be the historic, urban and the cultural center of Hampton Roads, surrounded by the independent Virginia municipalities of Virginia Beach, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News and Chesapeake.Norfolk, VA has transformed its history rich land into cultivating the interests of locals and visitors alike, not only to enjoy but to be educated as well. The richness of its history...
Norfolk, VA- Chrysler Museum of Art
2006-12-09 20:43:02 The Chrysler Muse um of Art is one of America's great fine art museums. The museum was founded in 1939, making it 61 years old, and was known initially as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences. It still does contain science artifacts but mostly historical science artifacts that were related to the history in Norfolk. The museum mostly holds fine arts collection today. The museum experienced explosive growth in 1971 when automobile and art collector Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. presented the city of Norfolk with his collection. Yes, Chrysler is the very same man who was behind Chrysler automobiles, today known as DaimlerChrysler. Since Chrysler's death in 1989, the Museum continued to grow and expand, building on his legacy with regular additions to its holdings.The Chrysler Museum of Art houses an encyclopedic collection of more than 30,000 objects spanning almost 4,000 years of art history. Visitors can enjoy an extensive collection of European and American paintings, sculpture,...
Norfolk, VA- "Spirit of Norfolk"
2006-12-09 20:43:02 The Spirit of Norfolk is a cruise liner that takes in more than 400 people at a time. It is the largest ship that cruises the harbor and has two climate control decks. Situated at the waterfront, the Spirit of Norfolk is one of the best ways to travel around the Elizabeth River where you can take in Norfolk's beautiful and scenic surroundings. And the cruise allows you to suspend yourself from reality for a few hours while the staffs on board pamper you with the most delectable food and fine dining. The beauty of this short cruise liner is that you can have everything for one price. The big attraction of this cruise is not just the breathtaking scenic view but also the food. Their lunch and dinner menu offers a wide selection of steaks, seafood, poultry and they even cater to vegetarians. They have four unique dining selections for their guests. 1. Norfolk Lunch Cruise2. Norfolk Early Dinner Cruise3. Norfolk Dinner Cruise4. Norfolk Midnight Moonlight CruiseNot only that, Spiri...
Virginia Beach, VA Real Estate Forum!
2006-12-09 20:43:02 With the launch of our new forum, we are hoping to stimulate some conversation on current real estate developments and issues throughout the Hampton Roads region. It is our goal to provide a beneficial discussion to the users of VirginiaBeach Estate s.com through conversations, which should turn into wonderful informative resources if we can initiate some participation from our website viewers. Our first topic is gauged around the development of the Granby Tower located in Norfolk, Virginia. If you are having trouble with any of the features in our new forum, please use the "FAQ" section located at the top of the page to provide answers to any problems you may encounter. We look forward to interacting on various Hampton Roads Real Estate issues and developments! Virginia Beach, VA Real Estate Forum !ENTER Virginia Beach, VA Real Estate FORUM
Virginia Beach, Virginia Home Appraisal
2006-12-09 20:43:02 An appraisal is a written estimate of a property's market value completed by an appraiser. The value is based upon a market analysis of the prices of recent sales of similar properties in the area and the property's physical condition. Usually, this requires an interior and exterior property inspection. Typically, the day that the Bank gets the contract for the sale of your home, they will generally order the appraisal. However, you should do everything you can to get the Lenders information to follow up and make sure this very important step happens.The ImportanceLenders use your appraisal to determine your loan amount. Your appraisal will be completed shortly after you request your mortgage. It will usually take about one week for the report to get back to the lender and anyone else involved in the transaction. If you have been pre-approved for $200,000 and you have a sale pending on a house that just appraised at $195,000, you will only get a loan for the $195,000 (assumin... More About: Beach , Home , Virginia , Virgin , Gathering
Selling Virginia Beach Homes Q and A
More articles from this author:2006-12-09 20:43:02 QUESTION:Do sellers have to disclose the terms of other offers? ANSWER:Sellers are not legally obligated to disclose the terms of other offers to prospective buyers.QUESTION:How do I prepare the house for sale?ANSWER:First and foremost, put it in the best condition possible, especially if you are in a market with few buyers and lots of homes for sale. That means taking care of any major repairs that could deter a buyer (such as replacing any broken windows or replacing a leaky roof) if you can afford it. Next, work on your home's curb appeal. Make sure your landscape is pristine. Mow the grass, clean up any debris and weed the garden beds. Plant a few annual flowers near the entrance or in pots to be placed by the door. Other quick fixes that don't cost a lot of money but can help you get top dollar for your home:- Clean the windows and make sure the paint is not chipped or flaking.- Be sure that the doorbell works.- Clean and freshen up rooms, furnishings, floors, walls and ... More About: Selling , Beach , Home , Virginia , Virgin 1, 2 |
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