Don’t miss the upcoming Southern Living Showcase Home Event November 7 through the 23rd…tickets are on sale now! Inspired by the pages of Southern Living magazine, the award winning team at Wayne Harbin, Builders is building “Harrison Place,” a 3,500 square foot, fully furnished and decorated show home, outside the gate on Fords Colony Drive. […]
Finding the right school and education can be an important aspect of determining where you want to live. The Virginia Peninsula public schools consistently rank above the national average in ratings. To find out more, here’s a list of local schools pre-K through college in each of our cities: Newport News Schools Yorktown Schools Hampton […]
What are the challenges today’s buyers face when looking for a home? A survey completed by the National Association of Realtors shows market trends between the United States and Canada. The biggest challenge buyers face in the USA is low inventory – buyers can’t find what they want. This challenge is followed closely by […]
The Peninsula real estate market for July 2014: Months supply of inventory is 7.0 months Median sold price has held steady at 2.0% to $295,000 Average market time has dropped to 56 days! Percentage of sold price to list price is 97.9% Closed sales down 6.1% Hampton Roads Real-e-statement is written by Alyssa Godwin, a Realtor with Liz Moore […]
Fall is coming…the season for festivals! Fill your weekends with local community events in Hampton Roads. The Peninsula offers everything from shopping to food vendors to local history. Check out these popular events: 9/5 – 9/7 Hampton Bay Days 9/11 – 9/14 Isle of Wight County Fair […]
I often hear the phrase “I’m just looking” or “we’re waiting to buy next year.” Not that waiting or looking are bad thoughts, but…what will it cost you in the end? With interest rates steadily on the rise and home prices slowly increasing, could waiting do more damage than good? There are some cases that the […]
The Peninsula real estate market for June 2014: Months supply of inventory is 5.9 months Median sold price has improved 13.4% over last June to $188,217 Average market time has dropped over the past 30 days to 102 days Percentage of sold price to list price is 98.15% Closed sales down 5%! Hampton Roads Real-e-statement is written by Alyssa Godwin, […]
Hampton Roads offers a multitude of fun things to do on the cheap. With only 2 weeks before the fall school semester begins, here are a few last minute ideas. 5 fun things in Hampton Roads for $5 or less: Ride the Hampton Carousel – For only $2, enjoy the 94 year old restored, wooden carousel. […]
Looking to purchase your first home? Investment property? Need an upgrade? As an experienced buyer’s agent, I am here to help! When beginning your home search, it’s important to consider your wants and your needs. I recommend creating a wish list with two categories – MUST HAVES and I WANT. What features should I consider when buying […]
Looking for some fun weekend/evening plans? Kids activities? Here are some local treasures: Bluebird Gap Farm – 60-acre farm with over 150 domestic and wild animals Langley Speedway – NASCAR sanctioned race track with Saturday races Miss Hampton II – Cruise on the Hampton River while touring unique and historic Hampton sites Fort Monroe – Decommissioned army base that offers events, […]
When visiting or moving to a new area, it’s great to find the local “spots.” Here’s a list of resident favorites for both dining and entertainment: Al Fresco, Newport News – Italian Belgian Waffles & Steakhouse, Newport News – Breakfast & brunch Blue Talon Bistro, Williamsburg – American Danny’s Deli, Newport News – Sandwiches/subs, vegetarian Duck Donuts, Williamsburg […]
Real estate has gone mobile! Whether you’re looking to find a home, calculate a mortgage payment, design a house, or discover a neighborhood, there’s an app for that. Here’s a list of some of the best real estate apps in 2014. Looking for a home? Start here! These apps are designed to help with your […]
In a real estate transaction, a walk through is the buyer’s final opportunity to investigate their new home prior to closing. Generally completed a day or two before settlement, the walk through serves two purposes: to ensure the home is in similar condition as first seen and to check any repairs (as requested through the […]
Buying a home could easily be one of the most expensive and important purchases you will ever make. So, wouldn’t you want to proceed with care? Hiring a trustworthy Realtor will not only make the home buying process easier to understand, but will act as a guide to get you safely to the other side […]