Featured Property of the Week
205 Marshall Ln Carrollton, VA 23314 Live elegantly w/LR wet bar/wine frig, FP, pocket & French doors, office, Eat-in Kit w/granite & HW, Family room w/2nd FP, 2 staircases, transoms, tons of storage, formal DR, surround sound, 3rd floor flex room,...
Harry’s Monthly Real Estate Insight
The Suffolk Real Estate market had some mixed news for our area in February. According to the REIN MLS statistics, the total current listings in the Hampton Roads area (10,601) stayed steady as compared to last February, but in Suffolk we were up 13.48% over last year...
Featured Property of the Week
1530 Wilkins Dr. Suffolk, VA 23434 Immaculate brick home. Hardwood floors & carpet. Kitchen and bathrooms totally re-done. Roof, HVAC, & windows new in 2009. Large deck with furniture. Easy commute to all major cities in Tidewater area. House is...
Recipe of the Month
Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 (3.5-oz.) jar capers, drained 2 lemons, sliced 10 garlic cloves, smashed 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black...
Top Architecture Trends For 2014
New home construction has seen consistent growth in the last three years and sales of new homes are expected to increase by about 16 percent, or 580,000 homes, in 2014, according to Kiplinger’s Economic Outlooks and as more homes are built, new architecture trends...
Home Equity Loans are back. Is it safe to borrow now?
Is the home equity loan becoming a viable option again for homeowners? The housing boom led to a run on these loans against the value of a house, but recent years saw some homeowners left with little to no equity to borrow against. Now – as home values get stronger –...
Happy Holiday’s from Harry
For over sixty years with three generations, the Cross Family has been serving Suffolk and the surrounding area in real estate sales, listings and property management. We thank you for the privilege of helping so many families and friends with their real estate needs....
Recipe of the Month
Standing Rib Roast with Red Wine Mushrooms Ingredients Roast 1 (7-lb.) 4-bone prime rib roast, chine bone removed 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons olive oil 7 teaspoons kosher salt 2 1/4 teaspoons freshly...
Mortgage rule changes are coming in 2014
The world of mortgage lending has changed significantly since the housing bubble burst. Mortgage lenders have returned to traditional loan standards that require extensive documentation of income and assets for a loan approval Government regulatory agencies also...
2014 Remodeling Trends
Home remodeling may have taken a backseat during the recession, but not anymore. According to a 2013 Hanley Wood Survey, remodeling sales were up 10 percent compared to 2012, and 45 percent of remodelers surveyed expected another 10 percent growth in 2014. Home...
