Rhonda Howlett's (rhowlett) Blog

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Part 2         Whether you’re going for a conventional loan or FHA, it costs time and money to find the perfect house.  Last week I shared a tip on how to spot asbestos siding before spending money on an inspection.  This week I’ll share a few more things to look for and...

Common Home Inspection Misconceptions      1.  Thinking that passing code means inspected— Contractors may know of all your local codes, but just because new construction on your home, an addition or otherwise, passes code doesn’t mean you should make assumptions on its quality.  In one example, ...

Pre-Inspection Home Dissection        When I first became a real estate agent, I would write offers left and right— hungry to get my clients the house they wanted.  But with experience I learned how to work smarter, not harder.  The first year I was an agent I would say that I wrote offers on abo...

Lawn Care Tips  A lush lawn is not something the average homeowner thinks about before the Spring.  But once the trees start blooming and your grass isn’t quite coming in how you imagined it; time to hit your local home store.  Here are a few tips and tricks to get the most out of your lawn while...

Seminar Recap: A Little Bit of Effort Goes a Long Way      I had a wonderful time, as always, at my marketing seminar. For those who couldn’t make it, here’s just a taste of what I went over, so you can use them in your own business practices.     Don’t stall, make the initial contact.  Follow up...

A Gem in the Heart of Henrico!       This home is a gem in the heart of Henrico County!  Live near all the      conveniences of the West End, including Short Pump, Glen Allen, and Innsbrook, but with the privacy and beauty of an acre property!  This newly renovated home has 5 bedrooms and 2 and 1...

Are Investment Properties For You? At Clocktower Realty Group, we handle a lot of investment properties.  In fact, it's how I got my start in Real Estate! We love the opportunities that investing Real Estate can bring.  Its effect the neighborhood, the block, and the property itself is really an ...

        How Basement Renovations Can Pay Off   Straight from Realtor.com comes great tips on what to do with a basement that has potential! It not only adds SO much value to your home, it creates another living space to enjoy for years to come!  8 Basement Renovations That Really Pay Off!By: Mar...

The Best Location in Ashland!         This Ashland home, 10298 Jamestown Road, features the best of both worlds when it comes to privacy and space versus convenient amenities.  Situated near Randolph-Macon University, downtown Ashland is only five minutes away.  Local dining ranges from fine to c...

Virtual Tour  OverviewMapsPhotosDescriptionOpen House $415,000 Single Family Home Description: Gorgeous fully remodeled home in Church Hill. This home has it all, the modern day upgrades, but still keeping the historic charm of the original home! Walking into the home you will notice an exposed ...