The growth of the suburbs might eliminate a government no-down-payment loan option in some areas of Virginia, pricing some buyers out of those markets. With all the hubbub about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the FHA, one zero-down-payment government … [Read more...]
4 Mistakes Home Owners Often Make With Their House
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine When it comes to taking care of a home or remodeling, home owners can make some unwise decisions. ServiceMagic, a Web site that features a network of nationwide service professionals–including in … [Read more...]
5 Top Do-it-Yourself Home Projects
Submitted by Case Design/Remodeling Do-it-yourself projects are all the rage right now, between home owners looking to save money and eco-friendly trends in repurposing used household items and materials. But what are the top DIY projects that home … [Read more...]
The Secret to Supersizing a Listing
By Myra Nourmand Photo credit: Myra Nourmand From cabinets and closets to attics and garages—when a home’s storage spaces seem like they’re ready to burst at the hinges, listings look cluttered and messy, and they risk losing the interest of … [Read more...]
3rd Quarter Award Winners
CENTURION CANDIDATES Evelyn Thomas Chesapeake office Chris Pray York County office Tina Dubois Norfolk office Kathleen … [Read more...]
Are These Home Projects Really Worth It?
A recent article at The Street lists 10 common home projects that drain home owners’ budgets and offer little return on investment, in citing findings from Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value survey. Do you agree with some of the projects … [Read more...]