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Benefits of new construction

June 21, 2023 Shannon Edwards 0

From lower upfront maintenance costs to design flexibility, new construction can provide opportunities for home buyers navigating a low inventory market.  If you’ve been in the market for a resale home, you fully understand the [Read More…]

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Surviving real estate hunger games

May 12, 2023 Kaera Mims 0

What if I told you there are strategic ways to get your offer accepted during multiple offers? As the market shifts and the spring market is in full swing, certain locations and price points are [Read More…]

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Do I really need a real estate agent?

March 20, 2023 Michael Shapiro 0

In this time of the internet, search engines and the birthing of AI, individuals are doing a lot of their “research” on their phones or computers long before making many purchasing decisions. This approach is [Read More…]

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Associations: The good, the bad and the basics!

February 21, 2023 Shannon Edwards 0

Associations often have a bad rep. You know, the reputation that they have so many rules, or how they, “tell you what you can do with your own property!” While this is the case, sometimes [Read More…]

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The magic of real estate in our current market

December 14, 2022 Kaera Mims 0

When you think of real estate, you might not think of much magic in our current real estate market. Right now, some buyers and sellers are tense with rising interest rates and low inventory, but [Read More…]

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How real estate teaches me to be thankful

October 14, 2022 Kaera Mims 0

As we begin this season of thankfulness, I’m grateful for the lessons real estate continues to teach me. Legacy. The real estate investor who secures his/her second investment property. Both are used with the investor’s [Read More…]

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Buying or building commercial property

September 21, 2022 Michael Shapiro 0

Your business has been changing, and you have made the decision to purchase your own property. Now you must decide whether to buy an existing building or build something from scratch. Here are some things [Read More…]

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10 steps to navigating the summer market as a buyer

May 23, 2022 Kaera Mims 0

It can seem bleak with historic low amounts of housing inventory, but I promise it is still a good time to buy a home. To navigate the summer market and get you in your new [Read More…]

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Investing in commercial real estate

March 23, 2022 Michael Shapiro 0

Frequently we have prospects who approach us about investing in commercial real estate. With financial institutions paying historically low interest on savings accounts, potential investors are looking for more profitable ways to grow their savings.  [Read More…]

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The new American dream

January 17, 2022 Ruby Conn 0

Several years ago, just before the Pandemic, wildfires were ravaging areas of California. Thousands of acres and hundreds of homes were destroyed. My sister-in-law, Anne, and her daughter’s family live in a small town in [Read More…]

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How to thrive in real estate

December 27, 2021 Kaera Mims 0

There is something magical about January — new month, new year, a chance for new beginnings! A fresh start to not just survive but thrive. As current president of the Virginia Peninsula REALTORS®, I am inspiring our [Read More…]

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Tips to prep for the spring market now

October 25, 2021 Kaera Mims 0

I know it’s November, but this is the perfect time to invest in home maintenance and upgrades in preparation for the Spring 2022 real estate market. Below are some helpful tips: Check your home’s heating [Read More…]

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