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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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No predictions: The ripple effect

September 23, 2021 Ruby Conn 0

I recently enjoyed lunch with several ladies from my neighborhood. Before I could unfold my napkin, I was showered with questions I get everywhere I go; “Are you still crazy busy? How much longer will [Read More…]

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Are you stuck in too much space?

August 13, 2021 Michael Shapiro 0

As we slowly crawl out of our home offices, remove our masks and return to our shops and workplaces, many of us are trying to decide what to do next. For some, the realization of [Read More…]

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Navigating the real estate market

April 26, 2021 Ruby Conn 0

I have been a REALTOR® on the Virginia Peninsula almost 45 years. I have experienced every kind of market — good and bad — ever changing. Then came 2020. After the real estate market crash that began in 2008 [Read More…]

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Why do you need a REALTOR® in a seller’s market?

March 15, 2021 Kaera Mims 0

I get it. Homes are selling within weeks, days and sometimes even hours. So why do you need a REALTOR® in a seller’s market? I am glad you asked! First, let us define a seller’s [Read More…]

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Rightsizing in a rough economy

February 12, 2021 Michael Shapiro 0

Should I look for smaller space; what should I consider before making the move? We have all experienced 2020 as a challenging year. Among government mandated closings, furloughs, sporadic re-openings, working from home and social [Read More…]

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7.5 smart, inexpensive recommendations to help sell your home

October 16, 2020 Pete Hurst 0

Regularly homeowners ask me what they might do to help in the sale of their home. This could range from major updating to the bare minimum. Occasionally a homeowner will be upset with me. Even [Read More…]

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Ready to make a move?

September 25, 2020 John Brooks 0

Housing prices on the Virginia Peninsula are definitely in a modest uptrend. Some of us may tend to think of rising housing prices with some concern, because two of the most prominent periods of rising [Read More…]

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Lease vs. buy: Is it time to buy a building?

August 19, 2020 Michael Shapiro 0

For experienced business owners, the decision to buy a property or continue leasing comes with a briefcase full of “what if” questions and an even greater number of “it depends” answers. There are several good [Read More…]

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Commercial leasing for the novice

June 30, 2020 Michael Shapiro 0

Imagine this: You’ve left your job of 20 years to pursue your dream of starting a new business and you need to lease space in which to operate. You picked an ideal location and there [Read More…]

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Can you trust a real estate agent?

February 26, 2020 Pete Hurst 0

Some real estate agents may not like me posing this question as a title, but only a few, if any. Those of us with experience know that this is a fundamental question that is asked [Read More…]

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An annual housing audit

January 27, 2020 John Brooks 0

Winter is an excellent time for what I call an annual personal “housing audit.” For many folks, winter provides the breathing space between the holiday season and spring’s arrival. Tax filing deadlines and busier outdoor [Read More…]

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