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                                                                                                                               Whats New In Hampton Roads Development                         10/04/07 Chesapeake - Ground has been broken on the Gateway at SoNo project.  The project on the site of th...

  Home BuyersHUD has just issued a final rule prohibiting the use of down payment assistance programs where a seller or other interested party (agent, lender, builder), places funds with a non-profit to facilitate the borrower down payment. This is effective as of October 31, 2007.  This is the e...

 Local updated 10/2/07 Chesapeake - The city is beginning its budget process and is seeking citizen input earlier than it has in any previous budget cycle.  Public comment sessions are scheduled for Mon., Oct. 1, at South Norfolk Library, 1100 Poindexter St. Tues., Oct. 2 at Russell Memorial Libr...

    Don't Miss The 2007 Air Show The 2007 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show officially kicks off at 5:30 pm Friday evening, September 7th with the stunning Twilight Air Show. Don't miss dazzling sunset and nighttime aerial performances, blazing pyrotechnics and a fireworks show. You'll be thrille...

May 11, 2007   Chesapeake - City Council voted this week on a $0.05 per $100 reduction in the real estate tax rate.  The new rate is $1.04 per $100.  Norfolk - City Council voted this week to reduce the real estate tax rate by $0.16 per $100 to $1.11 per $100.  This results in the majority of Nor...

Dont miss out on your chance to get a home that has it all.  Sparkling Transitional home with lots of upgrades. 2 story foyer. large master suite with /whirlpool tub and separate shower.  Large fenced backyard with deck, hot tub, swimming pool, extra large shed and private acces to the lake.  Til...

Information on the new google feed. Tell me what you think. Below is the Google agreement.  Please note the sections in red.  "Without attribution" means they can show the listing but not you.  Today, they allow consumers to find you.  Tomorrow, will they?  Also, the terms "Google services" and "...

1044 ANN STCOME SEE THIS NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE HEART OF PARK VIEW REVITALIZATION. THIS HOME IS A HISTORIC RECREATION THAT IS READY TO MOVE IN. OPEN FLOOR PLAN, HARDIPLANK SIDING, LARGE MASTER W/WALK  IN CLOSET & SECOND FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. CLOSE TO HWY, SHOPPING, AND NAVAL HOSPITAL.to see photos...

  A crucial step in starting your search for a new home is having a clear idea of your financial situation. By getting a handle on your income, expenses and debts, you'll have a much better idea of what you can afford and how much you'll need to borrow.For lenders to verify this information, thou...

Did you know that it is a dismissal offense for a REALTOR to recommend to a consumer that they not get owner's title insurance - no  matter who they are getting it through?  That's their decision and they should get legal advice.  Why?  Recommending to a consumer, for *any  protection*, that they...