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...
Featured Property of the Week
25393 Old Mill Rd Windsor, VA 23487 Huge 1st floor master, brand new paint, carpet and appliances, all on over an acre of land! Quiet country living, only minuets to 460 for an easy commute. Downstairs has a den, family room, and office. Upstairs has 2...
Featured Property of the Week
2156 Kings Hwy Suffolk, VA 23435 Brick ranch with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths on .71 acres. Large eat-in kitchen, den, & sun room. 2 car detached garage 24X28. Located next to a pond with a river view. Listed by: Marion Grigg
Harry’s Monthly Real Estate Insight
More good news! According to REIN MLS, the medium listing price is up 10.1% compared to the same time last year. The residential closed sales are also up 16.4% over last year. The market is going slowly in the right direction. We think it will continue this trend. It...
Featured Property of the Week
3045 Manning Rd Suffolk, VA 23434 Custom built traditional on 23.30 acres. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, large family room, sunroom, hardwood floors throughout. Ceramic tile in baths. 32X24 Detached barn with a 14X32 shop & 4 stalls. 2 car attached garage and a 3...
Do You Need Flood Insurance?
Major weather events such as Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy have demonstrated the devastation that sudden flooding can cause. While major storms like these thankfully don’t happen on a regular basis, even a small amount of flooding can be a major concern for a home...
Recipe of the Month
Tomato Basil Lasagna Rolls Ingredients 10 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced and divided 1 (24-oz.) jar tomato-and-basil pasta sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 cup...
What You Need To Know About Easements
As you search for a home, you may have come across the term easement in a listing and wondered what it means. An easement is a legal arrangement by the owner of the property and a non-owner to use the property in some fashion. You may see this term used in listings...
