Frequent Asked Short Sale Questions
One phrase that has become part of the American vocabulary is “short sale” – but what exactly is a short sale and how does it work? “What is a short sale? Homeowners are ’short’ when they owe an amount on their property that is higher than the current market value. A...
Featured Property of the Week
22420 Sundown Drive Carrollton, VA This move-in ready home is on a 3/4 of an acre lot overlooking woods and marsh with a fenced backyard for added privacy. The downstairs master has a soaker tub and separate shower with a large walk-in closet. Open floor plan,...
Mr. Peanut: making a noise after 94 years!
Did you know that Mr. Peanut has been around since 1916? Planters Peanuts actually held a contest to create a company logo which was won by a fourteen year-old schoolboy named Antonio Gentile. He won the contest with his drawing of a Peanut Man and an artist later...
DOD’s HAP Program: A Valuable Benefit for Seller’s
The Homeowner’s Assistance Program (HAP) is a selling program for military and federal civilians who face financial loss when selling their primary residence. This a wonderful program that I have found to be very helpful for my sellers, and many people don’t know that...
Freedom is not Free
Last week I was picking up my wife from the Norfolk Airport and I saw a young family waiting in the same area I was. My first thought was that they were waiting for the arrival of a Grandparent, since I am now one twice, but what I observed was that it was a good bye...
Bank Foreclosure paperwork debacle
Bank of America stopped, and then restarted its foreclosure process because of possible bad paper work. As I understand it, each state has its own foreclosure proceedings that are set by law. The process it to protect both the loan holder and the person in default....
My listing Manager – Finding a home just got easier
Searching for a home online can be a daunting and time consuming task. There are numerous websites with far too much information and no Realtor on the other end as a guide. With over 18,000 properties within the MLS - wouldn’t it be nice to get an email with only the...
Hampton Roads Trick-or-Treat Hours
Trick-or-treating hours for each city are as follows: Norfolk, until 8 p.m. Virginia Beach, dusk to 8 p.m. Portsmouth, until 8 p.m. Chesapeake, until 8 p.m. Suffolk, until 8 p.m. Hampton, dusk to 8 p.m. Newport News, until 8 p.m. James City County, 6 to 8 p.m....
Something Different for Halloween-Owl Prowl
Here’s a different idea for Halloween this year – Go on an Owl Prowl! Sponsored by the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, this walk will keep you wondering what lurks behind the next tree, and at least you can be sure it won’t be another face with fake blood...
Schooled in Home Buying
When looking to buy a house, most families put a stellar school district at the top of their list of non-negotiables. But be careful, says Yahoo! personal finance expert Laura Rowley. People pay more to live in high-ranked school districts, although the better value...
