Helpful Hints for Finding the Right Lender

It makes sense to shop around when choosing the right lender. Even if you have been pre-approved by one lender you are not obligated to choose that lender. You've decided that it’s finally time to buy a home. You’re excited about the prospect and you can’t wait to...

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Four Ways To Go Green When Renovating Your Bathroom

Green homes are one of the hottest trends in real estate right now. Even a little bit of eco-friendly renovation can make a big difference in your home’s appeal on the market. Below are four ways to update your bathroom into an eco-minded retreat that sellers will...

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Recipe of the Month

Strawberry Semifreddo Shortcake Makes 16 Servings Hands on Time: 30 min Total Time: 5 hr. 45 min 2 (3 oz.) packages soft Ladyfingers 2 pt. strawberry ice cream, softened 1 pt. strawberry sorbet, softened 1 pt. fresh strawberries, hulled 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1/2 (7...

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Featured Property of the Week!

1237 Peachtree Drive  Suffolk, VA 23434 Immaculate brick/vinyl Cape Cod in Nansemond Gardens. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, large master, den with fireplace, sun room, eat-in kitchen, 2 car attached garage and large backyard. Home has been well maintained and shows great....

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Featured Property of the Week!

7608 White Marsh  Surry, VA 23846 This home is "loaded" with excellent features & expert craftsmanship. 2650 sq ft down with beautiful stairs that lead to extra 1300 sq ft floored 2nd story. Bright, open floor plan with 9' ceilings & 2 zone HVAC to cover...

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Featured Property of the Week!

543 Second Ave  Suffolk, VA 23434 Easy living with an open floor plan. Large great room, kitchen with dining area, beautiful custom cabinets, tile countertops, & lots of closet space & storage. Private fenced backyard with patio & custom shed. Home is well...

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Recipe of the Month

Spiced Peach Carrot Bread Makes: 1 Loaf Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hr. 50 minutes 3/4 cup chopped pecans 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 1/2...

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Four Ways To Set The Mood When Showing Your Home

In some ways shopping for a new home can be a little like online dating– when you go from pictures and descriptions to a real-life encounter, first impressions are everything. When you are selling your home you want the prospective buyer to walk in the door and have...

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3 Tips for the First-Time Home Seller

Today’s buyer-take-all bonanza is a bon for fence-sitters and buys with great credit and deep pockets. But sellers are steeling themselves to new realities that include paying (rather than making) money at the closing table, providing extras to sweeten the deal, and...

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Harry’s Monthly Real Estate Insight

The good news is that there were more under contract sales in June as compared to a year ago and the number of listings has decreased (-8.8%), but we still have a ten month supply. We want about a four month supply. At least it is going in the right direction. The bad...

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