Wow you do not want to miss this spectacular new listing! 483 J Farmer Court in Newport News, VA is a colonial home with 6 bedrooms (or 5 plus a bonus room), 3 full baths, and 2670 square feet of living space. Located in the heart of Newport News, this home is conveniently located close […]
The word is out! FHA or the Federal Housing Administration has reduced their mortgage insurance premiums by .5%. Although a half percent may not sound like much, this means HUGE savings for FHA buyers and the ability to qualify for more house! For example…let’s say a homeowner is looking for a loan of $200,000. New FHA […]
Dine out Saturday, January 17 – Saturday, January 31, 2015 to celebrate the second annual Newport News Restaurant Week. Local restaurants will serve lunch and/or dinner at discounted pricing. Here’s a list of the participating restaurants. Key: L – Lunch for $10.15; D1 – Dinner for $20.15; D2 – Dinner for $30.15. 99 Main Restaurant […]
Lately it seems Hampton Roads investors have had tough luck finding suitable foreclosures at reasonable prices. I was intrigued to read the following blurp from the December 2014 issue of RISMedia Real Estate Magazine: According to Realty Trac’s October U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, a total of 59,869 U.S. properties were scheduled for foreclosure action during […]
The Peninsula real estate market for November 2014: Months supply of inventory is 7.4 months Median sold price over the past 12 months is $163,000 Average market time has increased to 98.5 days Percentage of sold price to list price is 97.6% Closed sales up 1% Hampton Roads Real-e-statement is written by Alyssa Godwin, a Realtor with Liz Moore […]
In this current market climate, positioning your home properly is absolutely essential. Positioning is a combination of things – it’s an effective pricing strategy, coupled with the implementation of a powerful marketing campaign that is targeted to reach out to the right audience. I believe the two most important aspects of powerful marketing are differentiation and exposure. Not […]
HAVE A BLESSED AND HAPPY NEW YEAR YA’LL! Hampton Roads Real-e-statement is written by Alyssa Godwin, a Realtor with Liz Moore and Associates. For questions regarding buying or selling contact Alyssa at 757-329-6161 or alyssagodwin@lizmoore.com. You can also find Alyssa on Facebook or on the web at www.lizmoore.com/alyssagodwin.
Have a Merry Christmas filled with laughter, joy, and the love of family and friends! Hampton Roads Real-e-statement is written by Alyssa Godwin, a Realtor with Liz Moore and Associates. For questions regarding buying or selling contact Alyssa at 757-329-6161 or alyssagodwin@lizmoore.com. You can also find Alyssa on Facebook or on the web at www.lizmoore.com/alyssagodwin.
Anyone who has struggled to save for a down payment knows that homes are expensive. This idea got a scientist at Redfin thinking … how expensive would it be to actually build a house out of money? The idea was to determine what it would cost to construct a home from dollar bills. Based on county public records, […]
Financing Before you get too far in your home search, it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage so that you understand how much home you can afford, as well as how much you want to invest in your new home. For a list of items needed throughout the loan process, check out Liz Moore’s Home […]
Fannie Mae and Freddic Mac are looking to ease their loan qualification standards. What does this mean for buyers? Watch this great video produced by Frank and Brian with the National Real Estate Post for a breakdown of the pros and cons of lender products. Not only do they explain in easy to understand increments, but are […]
Moving day can pack a ton of stress (no pun intended!) so it’s important to be prepared and ready when the day arrives. Below are some very useful tips to help you stay organized. Prepare for a good night’s sleep! Designate one or two drawers of a piece of furniture for sheets and towels so […]
The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Existing Home Sales Report revealed that home sales were up rather dramatically over last year in five of the six price ranges they measure. Only those homes priced under $100,000 showed a decline (-6%). Every other category showed a minimum increase of at least 9.7%. Here is the […]
There are a number of housing amenities that lead to extravagant living. Boat houses, elevators, his & hers bathrooms and home movie theaters are all examples of high-end upgrades. One item that fits right in is LOTS of square footage! Here are the 12 largest homes currently for sale in Hampton Roads. Check them out to see […]