Virginia Real Estate Blog: September 2009

Moving Tips for Sellers

•1.      Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks ahead of the move.

•2.      Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address.

•3.      Develop a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notifFor Sale Signied of the move.

•4.      Arrange to have utilities disconnected at your old home and connected at your new one.

•5.      Cancel the newspaper.

•6.      Check insurance coverage for moved items. Usually movers only cover what they pack.

•7.      Clean out appliances and prepare them for moving, if applicable.

•8.      Note the weight of the goods you'll have moved, since long-distance moves are usually billed according to weight. Watch for movers that use excessive padding to add weight.

•9.      Check with your condo or co-op about restrictions on using the elevator or particular exits.

•10.  Have a "first open" box with the things you'll need most-toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks, and toothpaste.

 IF you are thinking of selling your home, or would like to have your home for sale in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, or other Hampton Roads city, I am happy to help!  Call Me!

2 commentsBethany Phillips, MBA • September 27 2009 12:32PM

Deals near the beach

I have written about this before but let me do it again - what a great time to buy an investment property, vacation home, second home, any home in Norfolk on the Bay!  This great area in Norfolk's real estate market has seen dramatic price corrections over the past few years.  Looking for a single family home?  First time home buyer in Norfolk?  How about a waterfront property with 3 bedroom 2 bath and almost 1300 square feet on Little Creek in East Ocean View?  This home is listed for just $160,000!  As a first time home buyer, you may qualify for the $8,000 credit from the government! This is a foreclosure so is being sold as is and repairs will likely be needed, but still!!!  Only $160,000.  Wow! 

Not a fan of yard work?  A condo might be right for you. If you are looking for bargains in the Norfolk homes for sale, consider another foreclosure just 2 blocks to the beach in Ocean View.  This property is 2 bedroom, 2 bath and just under 1,000 square feet.  It is one-level living with a fireplace, balcony, and looks great!  With a low condo fee of $140, the price of $121,500 may be the bargain in real estate you are looking for! 

Location of Condo:

Location of Condo in Norfolk

I would be happy to show these homes to you!  Give me a call!  I hope to hear from you!

0 commentsBethany Phillips, MBA • September 12 2009 08:11AM

Amp up your Eco-Knowledge!

Keep Norfolk Beautiful presents Eco-D.I.Y., a three-part series of classes designed to give simple energy-saving solutions to residents they can do themselves.  All three classes take place at the Ernie Morgan Center, located in Lafayette Park, next to the Virginia Zoo.
 
What is Biodiesel?
Wednesday, September 9th, 6-8pm
Topic: Biodiesel fuel
Speaker: Michelle Moraczewski, NoBullBiodiesel.com
Fee: Free for FONE members/$3 non-members
Register by September 2nd
 
Raining in the Storm
Wednesday, October 14th, 6-8pm
Topic: Rain barrel information and construction class

Speaker: Michael Minor, Mike's Rain Barrels
Fee: $50 for FONE members/$55 non-members
Register by October 7th
 
Cool Composting
Wednesday, November 11th, 6-8pm
Topic: How-to composter building demonstration
Speaker: Tom Chabi

Fee: $7 FONE members/$10 non-members
Register by November 4th. 
 
To learn more about these classes, visit us online. Space is limited, so register early to Holly Carson at 441-1347 or holly.carson@norfolk.gov.

2 commentsBethany Phillips, MBA • September 08 2009 07:44AM