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Now is the time to register for the Paddle to the Border.  The event is held on May 1.  The deadline for registration is April 9.  Last year according to Parks and Recreation the spots were filled by the end of March.  The 8.5 mile journey starts in South Mills, N.C. to Ballahack Road boat ramp. ...
02/18/2010
Here are few ways to list your house the wrong way and keep it on the market for a while.   List it High Because I Know Someone Will Offer LessList the house on the high side because you know every buyer is looking for a bargain.  When a home seller interviews a Realtor® it's easy for them to get...
02/01/2010
The North Landing Bridge has reopened.  The bridge connects Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.  The bridge has been closed for more than two months for repairs.  The repairs were delayed because cold weather interfered with the concrete work according to the Army Corp of Engineers web site. The span ...
02/01/2010
Recently the Jewish Chapel at the Norfolk Naval Station was rededicated.  This Jewish Chapel is the oldest land based chapel in the Navy and was rededicated to Commodore Uriah P. Levy almost 50 years after it was named for him.  The Commodore had quite a career: he chased pirates, wrote books, sp...
01/30/2010
New home sales unexpectedly fell 7.6 percent last month,  the industry's weakest year on record. Housing remains one of the weakest links for the economic recovery, and is weighing on the minds of Federal Reserve officials. Officials are going to meet to discuss what needs to happen next.  No maj...
01/29/2010
Condo communities are offering a variety of social activities for residents that might be the deciding factor for drawing new residents, according to a recent article on NBCWashington.com. Condo buyers will likely choose their new residence based on a variety of reasons.  Some of the important fa...
01/27/2010
No phone at any speed in Chesapeake is a safe way to drive but how do you accomplish it?  Use the off button of course.  What if you don't want your teenagers driving and talking when you are not there.  What if you aren't disciplined enough.  What would your insurance company think when you are ...
01/27/2010
Do you know where yard sales are in Chesapeake?   I know where most of them are because I go to www.YardSaleTreasureMap.com .  The site takes information from Craigs list and posts them.  You enter a starting address, how many miles you want to drive, the day of the week and click search.  You ar...
01/26/2010
The sales of new homes and buiking permits have fallen to the lowest point in over 2 decades.  This is despite the low interest rates and tax credit for first time buyers. The number of new homes sales fell to 2,735 in 2009.  That is a decline of 17.4 percent decline over 2008. The prices for sin...
01/23/2010
Why not warm up your open house in Chesapeake this weekend with some great Mulled Cider with Butter. 2 quarts fresh ciderr                                 3 cinnamon sticks (broke up) plus 10 for garnish 4 Tablespoons butter                               1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup firmly ...
01/23/2010
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