Trick-or-Treat! Who are you going to be this year? Here’s a picture of Kylie a few years back dressed as a purple dragon…the best part is that she loved to chase its tail! Happy Halloween!! Hampton Roads Real-e-statement is written by Alyssa Godwin, a Realtor with Liz Moore and Associates. For questions regarding buying […]
Here is a question recently asked on Trulia.com: Trulia Voices Question: Need real estate broker who can assist me with possibly buying a home soon. I have poor credit and I need to know how to get on the right path. Asked by Don’tKnowwheretostart, 23602 • A few hours ago My Answer: Buying your first home […]
Full of character, this ranch home features a masterful collaboration of beauty, form, and function. 211 Alberta Drive, Newport News, VA 23602 is exceptionally planned for luxurious living and gracious entertaining. A light and bright kitchen is a dream of efficiency with upgraded appliances at your fingertips. Tranquil views of your private, sizable yard is […]
Here are the real estate market snapshots and highlights for the month of September, directly from REIN data statistics. So whether you’re looking to buy or sell, be sure to contact a Realtor that’s familiar with local market trends. Don’t miss out on an opportunity! Hampton Roads Real-e-statement is written by Alyssa Godwin, a […]
During a real estate closing, your agent, settlement company, and lender will take care of just about everything behind the scenes. There are a few items that will require your attention, and only you can do: Let your agent know right away if unable to attend closing. If using a power of attorney, the lender and […]
Besides at closing, there are a few additional times money is due when purchasing a home: When writing your initial offer, an earnest money deposit is required. Amounts vary based on purchase price, but the average sale will be a $1,000 deposit. This check is ONLY cashed after a deal is ratified. Money for a […]
When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ’tis near Halloween… Virginia Living Museum‘s Night of the Living Museum – Enjoy non-scary Halloween fun for families with children ages 12 and under at the VLM. See fierce and not-so-fierce Halloween critters, learn pumpkin carving secrets from the Pumpkin Lady, conduct experiments […]
Good news. For the most part, it’s business as usual! Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (i.e., conventional loans), VHDA loans, and VA are fully functional and allowing lenders to close loans smoothly. FHA loans are also closing, however, homeownership centers are closed for condo approvals and technical questions. If you’re loan is in need of […]
As a reflection back to the busy summer, here is the August market snapshot for real estate on the Virginia Peninsula: To summarize this data from REIN, it’s a different real estate market today than it was a year ago. The number of listings have increased as compared to last August, and the number of […]
Check out these fun upcoming October fall events!! First Thursdays – Looking for something fun to do after work on the first Thursday of every month? First Thursdays is a free social event featuring live music, a 50/50 raffle and food & adult beverages for purchase. As an added bonus, there will also be a select […]
In addition to a home inspection, there are additional property inspections critical to a home purchase. Termite/Moisture Inspection – Required by your lender, the termite/moisture inspection insures there are no moisture problems or standing water beneath the house. It also ensures there are no active wood-damaging insect infestations or unrepaired damage evident. It is generally […]
Click the link above to watch this short report on the real estate market conditions. Since the housing crash 5 years ago, many lender guidelines have changed in order to prevent the re-occurrence of foreclosures in large volumes. Hampton Roads Real-e-statement is written by Alyssa Godwin, a Realtor with Liz Moore and Associates. For […]
Beside home inspections, the other common contingency within a purchase offer is a property owner’s association contingency. If a home is located in an established property owner’s association (more commonly known as homeowner’s association), the seller must provide all copies of association documents prior to closing. These documents are generally ordered through the association once […]
In 2012, Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act that is going to start affecting home buyers this October. These changes will mean rate increases for many current flood insurance policyholders and people buying and selling property in flood zones. This could drastically affect the amount of home that some buyers qualify to purchase […]