Chesapeake Virginia Real Estate Blog

One of the many great things about living in Hampton Roads is the incredible number of things to do and see.  A favorite place for my family is the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk.  This year, I received a birthday surprise present of a  "Behind the Scenes Tour" of the lion exhibit.  For this tour, we we...

Virginia is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July.  If you are looking for a place for you and your family and friends to celebrate our country, here is a list of some great events that will be taking place the 4th of July weekend: July 3: Event:  Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Locat...

The running joke regarding short sales is that they should be called "Long Sales" because they take so long for the bank to give approval.  Well, as Bob Dylan exclaimed all those decades ago "The times they are a-changing."   I  received an offer to purchase one of my short sale listings.  The le...

When I have a listing appointment with a potential client, I always ask the question of whether or not they are currently under contract with a termite and moisture company.  Nothing makes my heart sink like when they respond that they have never had anyone look under their house since they purch...

Identify thieves are everywhere.  They are the parasites of the world we live in with the cyber tools that can be used to hack the computers of families and corporations alike.    This has spawned a massive industry aimed at stopping the thieves.  They have very clever jingles and advertise heavi...

I was very pleased that, on June 16, 2010, the Senate approved a bill that would allow an extra 90 days for closings on homes that were bought during the frenzy of the Home Buyer Tax Credits of 2010.    This seems to be a very common sense approach to managing the bottleneck created by the wave o...

Come look at this place and you will fall in love. Nestled on the 14th Fairway of the Greenbrier Country Club golf course, this house has it all. Stunning golf and water views, fabulous floorplan, open kitchen, and easy maintenance exterior. The cozy balcony off the master suite is bordered by a ...

Get away from it all on your own estate on 3.2 acres in a secluded neighborhood which may be Great Bridge's best kept secret.  Minutes from everything yet the grounds provide a serene environment to unwind from your busy day. Sip lemonade from the comfort of your rocking chair on a beautiful wrap...

I have heard the saying "Eat the Frog First" as a directive which helps people who are procrastinators.  I guess the saying comes from the perception that frogs are not particularly pleasant to look at and perhaps not as tasty as other things that one could eat.  (I am sure there are gourmands wh...

This is a great post by Carra Riley that perfectly sums up how a buyer can maximize their relationship with their agent.Ten Best Buyer Behavior Practices Many things we read in the blogosphere inspire creative writing ideas.  I recently read a blog post about an agent who felt so abused by the ac...