WILLIAMSBURG REAL ESTATE BLOG

   Traditionally, one of the steps of the settlement process is the property survey.  A professional surveyor diagrams the property to be purchased, and notes features which may not otherwise be discovered prior to closing.  For instance, a recorded easement by a public utility would be detected ...

 1.    What methods should be used to accurately pinpoint the value of myhome? In this fast-paced market, how can I be certain that I'm getting topdollar? How often are low appraisals encountered?2.    What repair issues might I face as a result of a home or termite andmoisture inspection perform...

I am often asked..."What improvements should I make to make to my home that would yield he most value when it's time to sell?"  What a great question!  The least expensive investments with the greatest returns are undoubtedly the following:    1.  Fresh paint.  Choose a neutral color, and give th...

  The following are the residential tax rates for various cities in Hampton Roads Virginia.  The rates are per $100 of assessed value. Not bad...  Chesapeake$1.04http://www.chesapeake.va.usFranklin$0.90http://www.franklinva.com/Gloucester County$0.57http://www.co.gloucester.va.us/Hampton$1.06http...

 Moving day can be very stressful...here are a few tips to make it go more smoothly: Prepare for a good night's sleep!  Designate one or two drawers of a piece of furniture for sheets and towels so that you won't have to rummage through boxes to make up your bed for your first night in your new h...

Very, very few people are qualified to sell their home without the help of a real estate professional.  And, unfortunately, many people who believe they are saving money... aren't.  In fact, they may be surprised at just how much it's costing them to go it alone. Here are some of the reasons that...

Last week, the Daily Press front page boasted a headline "Area Home Sales Down 23%!"  Reporter Chris Flores went on to regale the grim declining housing market.  If you read the article carefully, you could pick out the nuggets that should have made the headlines...such as Hampton Roads Makes Top...

CALLING ALL HAMPTON ROADS MILITARY SPOUSES!As a MILITARY SPOUSE, you need a career that you can take with you...each time you relocate.  I know first hand what that's like!  That is why I chose to be a REALTOR® This gives me the flexibility of being able to do what I love doing and do it know mat...

 That's what you'll say after you see 207 THOMAS NELSON DRIVE in WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA!!!Positioned perfectly on .46 meticulously landscaped acres. This brick ranch home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths! Yes, 3 FULL baths, now you won't find that anywhere in the colonial neighborhood of Skipwith Farms....

The following report is a statistical view of the homes bought and sold in Williamsburg, VA from MARCH 1, 2008 TO APRIL 1, 2008.  This includes Residential property only and it is broken down into the 3 counties that make up Williamsburg, VA.                                                       ...