Home Repairs To Do Before You Refinance
Property values have come roaring back. Many can now refinance their loans by virtue of having additional home equity. And increased property values can also put homeowners in a better financial position to sell their home without entering short sale territory. But...
Featured Property of the Week
24004 Ridley Rd, Southampton County 23837 All brick ranch on beautiful, park-like 1.57 acres, 1 mile from Rt.58 and 8 miles from Franklin. Great floor plan with large rooms, large closets, sunroom, new windows, eat-in kitchen, fireplace. Large storage shed...
Featured Property of the Week
6100 Mineral Springs Rd Suffolk, VA 23437 This country retreat boasts tons of upgrades(solid surface counter tops, tile, over-sized garage, vaulted ceilings, jetted tub, & more). Built in 2005 w/an open floor plan, all of the bedrooms including the master...
Harry’s Monthly Real Estate Insight
There is good news in our market. For the area our MLS covers, the sales were up 7.96% over August of last year and the pending sales were up 12.02%. Cross Realty has experienced even better results over last year. We had quite a good August and September has started...
Recipe of the Month
Big Easy Gumbo Ingredients1/2 cup peanut oil1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 cup chopped sweet onion1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped celery2 teaspoons Creole seasoning2 teaspoons minced garlic3 (14-oz.) cans low-sodium chicken broth4 cups shredded cooked...
Should You Buy a Home That Has Been a Rental?
Most homes on the market are owner-occupied, but that’s not always the case. In recent years, many home owners ended up renting out their homes when they could not sell but needed to move elsewhere. Now that the market is shifting, many of those accidental landlords...
Benefits and Drawbacks of Homeowners Associations
Talk to 10 different people about homeowners associations (HOAs), and you’ll likely get 10 different opinions. Some people love living in a development with an HOA, while others find it too restrictive. Depending on your lifestyle and needs, it can be a great...
Featured Property of the Week
1600 Stone Moss Reach, Unit #B Chesapeake, VA 23320 Tons of extras & upgrades done within the last year: energy efficient replacement windows w/lifetime warranty, energy efficient sliding glass patio door, new paint, plus many more. Move in ready &...
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1748 Jason Ave Norfolk, VA 23509 Motivated Seller! New construction w/lots of upgrades in Norfolk's hidden gem, Gowrie Park. Cooks will love the granite island & counter tops. Tile in kitchen, bathrooms & oversized utility room. Large backyard w/patio...
Featured Property of the Week
2257 Whaleyville Blvd Suffolk, VA 23434 Brick ranch with over-sized 2 car garage, large den, and eat-in kitchen. Roof is 5 years old, heating & air was updated 3 years ago and carpet is only a year old. Huge first floor master bedroom with walk-in closet...
