Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk: September 2010

My family and I saw this sign a while back.  I finally found the picture.   It still makes me laugh..

Tere Rottink    
ZipRealty
www.TereRottink.com
(757) 502-5324

Click here to check out my  Hampton Roads Real Estate  website and SEARCH for HOMES for sale.  I also have a great blog filled with tons of information regarding Hampton Roads which is composed of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg at  www.HamptonRoadsRealEstateVoice.com

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Sandbridge in Virginia Beach VA-  Neighborhood Information - Homes and lots for Sale  was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate Voice Copyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.

What is the best time to make an offer on Real Estate for Sale in Virginia Beach

Different areas in the country have different cycles for people moving in and out of the area. During the Summer is always the best time to have your real estate for sale, but it is not the best time to look for that bargain of a home in mint condition.
Hampton Roads is overwhelmingly a military area, which means young families with children in school. Starting your search in May until August means that you are competing with every family that is is being transfered in to the area. At the same time, people who have taken the time to plan the sale of their home will put the home up for sale during this time, so although this is not the best time to make an offer to buy a home in Virginia Beach, it is the time when you will find the best looking move-in ready homes.
What is the best time to make an offer on Real Estate for Sale in Virginia Beach or the Hampton Roads area. From the middle of November through the middle of January is the best time to get the best price on a home. By this time homes have been sitting on the market with no end in sight, and the budget for keeping that extra home until the market picks up, start running out. Not every seller needs to sell, and I have seen vacant homes on the market for over a year or more.
During this time the best time to write an offer is between Christmas day and New Years day. Very few people are out there looking at homes, and with the hope of starting the new year free of that "home for sale," sellers are eager and thankful for that offer.
When it comes to foreclosures the best time to get a bargain is when it has been on the market for a couple of months, and before the bank makes a major reduction to the price, as at that time you will find your self in a multi bid situation.
Short sales are not for everyone, and unless you are prepared to wait for months for a yes or no answer, I would avoid this transactions entirely. Yes, you can get a bargain, but also you may have missed the boat with the low interest rates that are available at this time.
What is the best time to make an offer on Real Estate for Sale in Virginia Beach or the Hampton Roads area. The best time to make an offer on new construction is when the builder has run out of money. Too many homes for sale, might mean that the builders quarterly projections call to sell one at a discount. Builders are savvy business people so they plan accordingly to avoid finding themselves in this situation, but it happens, and although they may not lower their prices much the buyer can walk away with a lot of extra freebies.
Back on the market homes are a good strategy for finding good deals. The seller has probably found another home, and now the seller is in no situation to pay two mortgages.
Regardless of when you need to buy, the best thing that you can do before you buy a home is to plan. Find a good Realtor, pin down what is it that you want on a home, find the general area that you want to live in, and last but not least, get preaproved with a legitimate mortgage lender. There is nothing worse to finding the perfect home to find out that you can not afford it.

To SELL or BUY Real Estate in Virginia Beach, or Hampton Roads visit my website. http://www.tererottink.com/ visit my Blog at HamptonRoadsrealEstateVoice.com

Call me at: 757-502-5324

What is the best time to make an offer on Real Estate for Sale in Virginia Beach or the Hampton Roads area. was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate VoiceCopyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.

I recently showed a home where the perfume smell was nauseating, and it alerted my buyer to an odour issue.  Valerie Zinger makes a great point about this.

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Sandbridge in Virginia Beach - Neighborhood information- Homes and lots for sale

Sandbridge in Virginia Beach - Neighborhood information- Homes and lots for sale is a semi-secluded coastal community.  Until recently it was mainly a second home beach for most of it's home owners.
Sandbridge is located South of the U.S Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dam Neck,  north and  east of the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and   west of the Atlantic Ocean. 
In it's earlier history Sandbridge had a station to assist ships in distress.  Later on, it became a duck hunters paradise with several hunting clubs along the Back Bay.  In the 1950's part of the land was purchased and developed.  Lots were platted and the first house was built in the early 1950's.  Since then there has been continues building through the decades.  Until recently there were only a couple hundred families living in Sandbridge Beach in Virginia Beach, now a days there are over 2000.  There are many McMansions that rent during the summer season creating cash flow for the lucky owners while enjoying the rest of the year for themselves.   Sandbridge in Virginia Beach - Neighborhood information- Homes and lots for sale  is a great place to live. There is a beach where the locals hang out...  a Firehouse, rescue squad, restaurants, churches, general store, and within 15 minutes you can drive to regular shopping centers.  On the south of Sandbridge Little Island Park has a pier, parking, picnic shelters,  lighted tennis courts, playground, basketball courts, showers and bathrooms. Keep on South and you are at False Cape State Park.  ( I will be writing a full blog about this park, as I go there once a year with my peeps )
Living in Sandbridge is wonderful beach living, due to it's private location people know their neighbors and meet at their favorite corner of the beach.  You can enjoy surfing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, wild nature and so much more.  To find out more about Sandbrige or any of the beach communities in Virginia Beach Call me.  757-502-5324

Click here to check out my  Hampton Roads Real Estate  website and SEARCH for HOMES for sale.  I also have a great blog filled with tons of information regarding Hampton Roads which is composed of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg at  www.HamptonRoadsRealEstateVoice.com

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Sandbridge in Virginia Beach VA-  Neighborhood Information - Homes and lots for Sale  was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate Voice Copyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.

 

Ravenna  - Chesapeake Virginia -VA   Real Estate Market Report: 2010 - Ravenna  - Chesapeake Virginia -VA Homes for Sale - Neighborhood Information

 To take a look at any of  these Condos  or for more information, call me at 757-502-5324 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              757-502-5324      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

LP = Listing Price    SqFt = Square Feet    SP = Sales Price     SP/LP = Sales Price  to Listing Price     LP/SqFt = Listing price per Sqare Feet
SP/SqFt = Sales price per Square Feet     DOM = Days on the market
* Days on the market does not take in to account prior listing attempts.
* Sales Price to Listing Price does not take in to account prior price reduction.  Only the last price offered.
Information Deemed Reliable but not guaranteed.
Information courtesy of REIN Real  Estate Information Network
**Statistics are based on REIN member listings and may not represent the total number of units in this area

Contact:

Tere Rottink    
ZipRealty

www.TereRottink.com
(757) 502-5324 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (757) 502-5324      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Click here to check out my  Hampton Roads Real Estate  website and SEARCH for HOMES for sale.  I also have a great blog filled with tons of information regarding Hampton Roads which is composed of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg at  www.HamptonRoadsRealEstateVoice.com

My blog

    If so, you can find me in these places:

Ravenna  - Chesapeake Virginia -VA   Real Estate Market Report: 2010 - Ravenna  - Chesapeake Virginia -VA Homes for Sale - Neighborhood Information   was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate Voice Copyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.

 I FINISHED!!!!   Will I make the 30 blogs in 30 day challenge?  Do I share it with the world? Will I make the same mistakes of the past?    

Very few times in my life, I have finished a challenge that lasted longer than 10 - 15 days.  Hence my weight problems....  But I am so happy to tell the world that I have completed this challenge.
When I started this 30 blogs in 30 days challenge, I figured, if nothing else, I would end up with a few extra blogs to my name.  On my initial post I wrote the reasons why I thought that I had not been able to blog consistently.    During these past 30 days, I have been able to accomplish several things that I thought were hindering my blogging.  I still have to remind my self that pictures don't have to be perfect,  and I have been quick to just jump to Iclipart.com and grab a photo or clip that matches somewhat what I am writing about.
I still don't wake up one hour earlier to write blogs.  I did the first week, but by the second, writing and coming up with ideas became easier. I also missed my sleep.  I turn in to a witch past 8pm.  No kidding....
I still haven't totally identified the audience that I am writing for, and although I am using my keywords I am not making it to page one in Google on all my posts.  Some of the areas that I want to conquer in Google are very competitive, so I am aware that it will take time.
What I have accomplished is that I am accumulating good local content.  I was featured once!! oh Yeah, oh Yeah !!.  
I feel that I am finding my voice in blogging and real estate, and that I am ok with not writing these great smart posts like the serial featured bloggers that we have in Activerain!
I have commented on 10 posts per day, but I have not overstayed my half hour reading and commenting on blogs.  I read more than 10 blogs per day, but some of them, I rather watch from the sidelines.  What I would comment has already been said, or I disagree with the writer and if the time is over, I walk away.
I figured out my signature thanks to Bob Haywood have read lots of blogs from Brad Andersohn found new people to follow.  I am trying to be selective on who I follow, as there is where I keep spending more time than my day allows for.  Bob Stewart got married, Brad Anderohn is going to give us a surprise soon, Patricia Kennedy keeps on finding awesome blogs that we missed every week,  Lenn  Harley keeps on amazing me by her solid content and gorgeous art, she has an opinion and she is not afraid to use it.  
You must be good looking to work for Activerain

Claude Ross is just good looking, but he also writes a good blog.  J Phillip Faranda consistently writes good stuff... to bad he doesn't read mine.  Cindy Jones writes my blog.  ( I wish her blog was mine)  Jason Crouch lost my weight while getting just about every blog he writes featured, Sheldon Neal  always entertaining,  Jo Soss writes a good military blog along with Cindy Jones.  Katerina Gasset is still taking people to the top.  And finally, as this is getting so long, I am still waiting for Matt Stigliano to put a happy face on his profile.

Next..........365!!!!!

One Day in Hampton Roads

It was a long day today, so I had little time for blogging.  My brain is fried.  But, I carried my camera with me, and this is what I ended up with.

To SELL or BUY  Real Estate in Virginia Beach, or Hampton Roads visit my website. http://www.tererottink.com/  visit my Blog at HamptonRoadsrealEstateVoice.com 

Call me at: 757-502-5324

One Day in Hampton Roads   was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate VoiceCopyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.

Pat Keneddy gives an example of why you should call your real estate agent when you are doing things relating to real estate.  We will save you money.

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The Oceans Condominium - Virginia Beach - VA Market 2010 Real Estate Market Report:  - Luxury condos Virginia Beach  for Sale - Neighborhood Information

 To take a look at any of  these Condos  or for more information, call me at 757-502-5324

LP = Listing Price    SqFt = Square Feet    SP = Sales Price     SP/LP = Sales Price  to Listing Price     LP/SqFt = Listing price per Sqare Feet
SP/SqFt = Sales price per Square Feet     DOM = Days on the market
* Days on the market does not take in to account prior listing attempts.
* Sales Price to Listing Price does not take in to account prior price reduction.  Only the last price offered.
Information Deemed Reliable but not guaranteed.
Information courtesy of REIN Real  Estate Information Network
**Statistics are based on REIN member listings and may not represent the total number of units in this area

Contact:

Tere Rottink    
ZipRealty

www.TereRottink.com
(757) 502-5324

Click here to check out my  Hampton Roads Real Estate  website and SEARCH for HOMES for sale.  I also have a great blog filled with tons of information regarding Hampton Roads which is composed of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg at  www.HamptonRoadsRealEstateVoice.com

My blog

    If so, you can find me in these places:

The Oceans Condominium - Virginia Beach - VA Market 2010 Real Estate Market Report:  - Luxury condos Virginia Beach  for Sale - Neighborhood Information    was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate Voice Copyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.

" The Oceans Condominiums"  Luxury High rise condo Community at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach.

The Oceans is a luxury high rise condo community right on the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach.  This is one of Virginia Beach Oceanfront  Condo Communities with the most amenities.   Once you enter this 21 story  building it feels like you have gone on permanent vacation.  Resort living at it's best.  Located on 40th street at the oceanfront the main building has a walkway to the rest of the property which is right on the beach.  
There are so many amenities in this condominium:

- Oceanfront
- Spectacular views
- Olympic size swimming pool
- Private cabanas that surround the swimming pool and others that  face the beach.
- Security front desk 24/7
- Door man
- Tennis courts
- Guest Suites
- Laundry room
- Event room
- Card Room
- Library room
- Board room
- Exercise room
- Private entrance to the beach
- Beach club with snack bar and barbecue grills
- Off street, underground private parking

Life at The Oceans is a luxury high rise condo community right on the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. is one of luxury and relaxation.  With all the amenities of resort living, and within walking distance to fine restaurants shops and the boardwalk, you don't have to deal with the tourists as the board walk ends on 40th street.  You may bike or walk along the boardwalk  and take strolls on the beach.  The views are spectacular whether you live on the ocean side or facing Atlantic Avenue, as on the land side you enjoy  the view of "The Cavalier" a historic hotel and the view of the city.
The Oceans a luxury high rise condo community on the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach was opened in 1975.  It has always been regarded as the exclusive resort condominium in town. To buy a condo you must be approved by the board.  
At this time there are units selling starting at $249,000 up to $719,000.  As the building has aged, the board has done a good job with keeping up with maintenance.  At this time the balconies are all being brought up to code and repaired when necessary.  There are several floor plans throughout the building.  Some smaller units have been attached to it's neighbor to make them more spacious.
The condo fee's at  " The Oceans Condominiums"  Luxury High rise condo Community at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach  pay for the common area maintenance, housekeeping, security, common area insurance and taxes, trash, water, parking and condo maintenance and management staff.

To SELL or BUY  a Condominium at "The Oceans" or Real Estate in Virginia Beach, or Hampton Roads visit my website. http://www.tererottink.com/  visit my Blog at HamptonRoadsrealEstateVoice.com 

Call me at: 757-502-5324

" The Oceans Condominiums"  Luxury High rise condo Community at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach.  was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate VoiceCopyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.