It always seems like a house full of out of town guests over the holidays leads to a furnace that won’t turn on, a burst pipe, or some relative that spills wine on the carpet. I thought you could use some good referrals to my favorite elves to help get you through the holiday season. […]
Celebrate the holidays with these special events! Come one come all! Busch Gardens Christmas Town – Open select days Nov 21st – Dec 31st. Tickets $27. Downtown Hampton on Ice – Nov 26th – Feb 28th. Ice skating rink. For hours, visit www.vasc.org or call 727-0900. Celebration in Lights – Nov 27th – Jan 1. 5:30-10 pm. […]
Wow – what a deal! Don’t miss this beautiful, well-cared for ranch situated in the heart of Hampton! 31 Hare Road, Hampton, VA 23666 is located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and conveniences. This home features a spectacular outdoor oasis with enhanced landscaping and fresh gardens. Retreat to covered deck space or an open patio, perfect […]
The Peninsula real estate market for October 2014: Months supply of inventory is 7.3 months Median sold price has dropped over the past 12 months to %162,000 Average market time has increased to 98.3 days Percentage of sold price to list price is 97.6% Closed sales up 3% Hampton Roads Real-e-statement is written by Alyssa Godwin, a Realtor with Liz […]
There are oodles of places to go and things to see here in Hampton Roads. Some of the top destinations are shopping centers! Peninsula Shopping Peninsula Towne Center – Outdoor shopping center with shops, boutiques, restaurants & a movie theater Port Warwick – Mixed-use urban village community featuring shops & restaurants Oyster Point City Center – Premier dining, bars, shops, and a […]
A brokerage fee can represent a lot of money, so I understand why many people consider selling on their own. For most sellers, however, the time that a Realtor can save them (in addition to the headaches!) ends up saving money in the long run! So why spend the money to hire a real estate […]
10 Things Every Seller Should Know What methods should be used to accurately pinpoint the value of my home? In this fast-paced market, how can I be certain that I’m getting top dollar? How often are low appraisals encountered? What repair issues might I face as a result of a home or termite and moisture inspection performed after […]
As your real estate expert, be first to hear the inside real estate market scoop on our local Hampton Roads real estate market. Wow! Interest rates are LOW!! Over the past week, rates have dropped a percentage, averaging between 3.25%-3.50%. The rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in Freddie Mac’s survey averaged 3.97% in […]
There are tons of nightlife opportunities in Hampton Roads. Concerts and theater play a big role in local entertainment. Listed below are some of the big concert halls close by. Check out their websites for upcoming events and ticket information! Hampton Coliseum – Event center offering a variety of activities/concerts Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts – Theater […]
Love where you live! Summerlake is located in the heart of Newport News off Boxley and Warwick Boulevard. This location offers convenient access to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, the Interstate, nightlife, schools, the City Center, and more! With over 350 homes, Summerlake is a tight-knit community with a number of waterfront houses. Low associationg dues […]
How does a lender determine what I qualify for? Every situation is different, but there are two big ticket items a lender needs for pre-qualification: credit score and debt-to-income ratio. Credit Score Your FICO credit score is the most common credit score used by lenders in determining what risk they’d take by loaning money to […]
Choose the desired city below to pull tax records for individual properties: City of Newport News York County City of Hampton City of Poquoson 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 […]
There are really two major considerations when you determine the appropriate value for your property: market value and appraised value. Market value is the value that a buyer…today…is willing to pay for your home. The most effective way to determine market value is to look through the prospective buyer’s eyes. Positioning your home properly among […]
Zillow recently launched a new series of “What If” commercials, leading to the question “What if I could get preapproved in minutes?” After clicking the “Get Pre-Approved” tab buyers can enter information about income, monthly debt, and credit score. This populates a probable loan amount estimate. Buyers then have the choice of taking it a step […]