Real Estate on the Virginia Peninsula

I read yet another article today about homeowners wanting to just walk away from their homes and their mortgages... even if they had the money to continue making the payments.  They just want to get away from the negative equity.  The story said that when the value of the home drops below 75% of ...

So, it's been months since I've blogged.  Now I can give you all the standard excuses - not enough time, couldn't think of anything to write about, etc.  But the true reason is that I have been suffering from a serious case of self doubt.  Now I know those of you who know me are probably saying "...

What better way to celebrate your love - of each other, of travel, of nature, of adventure - than with a free vacation?  Virginia is giving away 40 FREE Vacations to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their tourism slogan "Virginia is for Lovers".  Yes that's right, FREE!!!  The grand prize even i...

The Daily Press today released their "Top Ten Virginia Attractions".  Coming in at #1 is Colonial Williamsburg followed at #3 by Virginia Beach and Busch Gardens at #4.  Of course I don't think the Daily Press was ranking these in any particular order, just making a list of 10 Attractions.  But h...

Kermit the Frog used to sing "it's not easy being green" but even he would be pleased to see how important it's become to be "green".  Green is definitely the new hot issue.  And in support of the "green movement", I would like to bring a great organization to your attention.   It's the Freecycle...

Yesterday I had the wonderful opportunity to meet NAR's Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun at the Virginia Peninsula Associate of Realtors (VPAR) General Membership Meeting. He gave an excellent presentation that I found to be rather refreshing.  It was neither the "doom and gloom" of the media in gen...

Every year my family and I visit Busch Gardens in Williamsburg Virginia.  After all, it's only a 10 minute drive for me.  We usually get season passes.  Busch Gardens has some amazing roller coasters, including Apollo's Chariot and the newest ride, the Griffin.  It also has terrific shows and spe...

Why is "bad" news so popular?  And are you guilty of perpetuating it? I was watching the news this morning and there was a short sound bite about how gas prices are going up again.  Regular is now up to $1.48/gal.  GASP!!  Horrors!  According to the reporter, who was trying to sound properly conc...

I have a challenge for you.  Every New Year people make "resolutions".  And every year, most people fail to keep their resolutions.  Admittedly the top few resolutions are very difficult to keep - lose weight, stop smoking, get out of debt.  But what makes it so difficult to achieve these lofty g...

I had forgotten the meaning of Christmas.  I don't mean the religious version or the commercial version, but the true spirit of the holidays.  As I rushed through my days trying to accomplish everything on my "to do" list, I get caught up in the hectic pace and worrying about all the things I did...