Edwin Rucker's (edwinrucker) Blog

Closing Costs for the buyer.  As a buyer you should be cognizant of what exactly this is.  Closing costs are monetary amounts paid by the buyer to consumate a real estate purchase.  Cash sales have significantly lower closing costs.  Let' be sure we understand the difference between closing cost ...

When there was a strong sellers market, buyers could not in most cases successfully negotiate a property inspection as a part of their purchase agreement.  Now that the market has shifted in many markets to a buyers market the property inspection has become a vital part of the purchase agreement....

Military Relocation -  My specialty.  I'm retired U. S. Navy, CWO3.  I've traveled around the globe relocating many times throughout my naval career of 22.5 years.  In most of these transfers, I had to move family, household goods, pets, automobiles.  I even had the experience of looking for a ho...

If you are reading this blog, I want you to know that I work by referral offering a Client Appreciation Program for those who will refer their friends and relatives.  Service is what it all about.  Instead of standing by a telephone waiting for someone to call, I spend my time servicing those who...

Many buyers are looking for homes in this exceptional and preferred school district in the city of Chesapeake, VA.  Most homes are very pricy and out of the reach of many home buyers.  Well, I have a solution.  Take a look at my home on Mains Creek Rd.  Priced to sell at $234,000 with the seller ...

Coventry is a quaint community in the Kempsville burough of Virginia Beach.  There are no Property Owners Association and no dues to pay.  Homeowners take pride in their homes, keeping their landscaping in excellent condition.  They also maintain their homes.  It is a joy to ride through this nei...

Stonebridge Crossing is a beautiful neighborhood in Norfolk, VA near the Norfolk State University.  Easy access to I-264.  Centrally located neighborhood within minutes of the oceanfront, all area military bases, downtown Norfolk.   I have a wonderful listing priced at $495,000.  Five bedrooms wi...

It seems that everybody is in the lead generation business with the intent to sell leads to Real Estate Agents.  How do they all survive offering the same thing?  I choose to invest my monies in lead generation and lead capture, but I'm interested in anyone who has some credible information that ...

Title Insurance is a policy required by the Mortgage Company to protect their interest in a property against title defects not discovered prior to closing.  The buyer has an option not buy this policy for themselves.  The only advantage (if this is considered an advantage) is that you save a few ...

I believe having a survey completed before you close on your new home is extremely important.  There are many adantages for having this survey done.  Some of the good reasons for a survey are as follows:     -shows your property lines, where your home sits in relation to those lines.  Its a great...