Today is a special day for me.  Not only is it Valentines but I made it really easy for my husband Charlie because we got married on Valentines Day 4 years ago. I feel so lucky to have found someone that I can share my life with and makes me so happy! We just recently started working together and although it has been an adjustment for us I think it is also taking our relationship to another level.  The 4 years we have been married ( and 9 years total together) has been great! And most of all I am thankful to have 2 of the most beautiful boys I could have ever asked for. Hunter and Ethan Doriguzzi have really made our lives together complete. I wish everyone a great day today! I hope everyone can have that special someone to share their love with.  I know that I have!   02/14/2009

Good Morning! If you are out there today wondering where to find your next true love... I have a suggestion for you!  Beagles to the Rescueis holding an ADOPTION DAY!  Have you met a beagle before???  Most of us know Snoopy with his crazy aviator antics and penchant for sleeping.  Well, beagles have lots of personalities, primarily fabulously gentle, loving, kind, sweet, and playful. Please stop by today to meet those available through Beagles to the Rescue.  The adoption day will be at the Family Dog Farm on S. Centerville Turnpike in Chesapeake from noon to 4pm. Are you hunting for a home in Hampton Roads!  I can help you sniff out just the right one! For real estate throughout Hampton Roads including foreclosures, waterfront property or urban living, Search for homes on BuyaNorfolkho... 02/14/2009

With spring ahead my buyer business is picking up.   Once again, I get phone calls from my buyers to cancel appointments that were made to go look at houses , and get the phone calls that we can go look at houses in a couple hours, as the buyer has for some reason or other extra time. I have a three hour window.  I call 10 listings and get through to three agents on the spot;  leave 7 messages.  Two of the messages are  returned  within the hour,  two of them call me while I am already showing the houses.  Three of them never returned the call. If it is a vacant house, I have no problem showing the house, but if the agent has specified to call before you go, I make sure to make contact before I show the listing. Where I am going with this, is that if we have been lucky enough to get th... 02/13/2009

The Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is objecting to a joint hospital proposed in Virginia Beach by Sentara and Bon Secours.  The hospital will be located by the amphitheatre and will be a 200 bed facility.  Sentara has already been approved for a 120 bed facility but Bon Secours wants to add 80 beds.  The hospital will just carry the Sentara name.  Chesapeake officials are worried because they think that the hospital will impact them and damage competition.  Fully 18% of hospital admmissions come from Virginia Beach as well as 10% of outpatient procedures.  The Sentara system is a powerful draw because everyone in the system can see your records.  If you go to the foot doctor your GP can access those files.  If you go to a Sentara emergency room they can access your GP files and so o... 01/31/2009

  An agent who showed a listing of mine provided me with feedback today- he said the house showed extremely well, all the lights were turned on, the blinds were open and the music on the tv was at the right volume. In addition, he told me, the house was clean and neat. BRAVO to my sellers, they listened, and did exactly what I told them to do prior to every showing.   The agent told me his clients really like our home, and it's in their TOP 5, he said these buyers saw 13 homes and ours was one of the few homes that had the beds made... can you believe it?  In this market, sellers are not making their beds?   Shame on them!   I didn't think that was one of the points I needed to address with these sellers, since every time I was there, the beds were made.   My sellers and I are very plea... 01/28/2009

This ia  little guy from Beagles to the Rescue. His name is Oscar and he is available for adoption. We are fostering him until he finds a forever home! 01/20/2009

With the economy faltering the schools in Chesapeake are taking $14 million dollar hit.  Where will the fat come from in an already lean school system.  Bigger classes, fewer classes offered, delays in adopting new text books and much more.  The process is long and painful.  Part of the shortfall is coming from the state and part from the local economy, especially with real estate taxes coming in slower and lower then expected.  Hopefully the school board will make the right cuts. http://www.geneallen.com/ Come and see ALL the Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, as well as the rest of Hampton Roads. This site is updated daily with new real estate listings, pictures and other information vital to your home search. Google gene allen 01/03/2009

I know all the rest of you are snoozing away, but I feel like a kid going to the candy store, a felon getting out of prison, I can't explain it.  I am just more ready for the New Year than ever before.   Not sure if there resolutions, but Ideas I have for 09 1.  Quit reading the paper, it is starting to drag me down like everyone else 2.  Take 07 and 08 and act like they never happened, I'm coming off a killer 06 and running with the bulls!!!! 3.  Really work my business plan, I finally spent (Had the time unfortunately) to develop a very nice business plan for 09 and I'm going to stick to it. 4  Brush the dust off all my old Zig Ziggler, and Brian Tracy cd's and start listening to them while I drive again.   I might even buy some new ones.  Agent Mountain has free downloads of motivati... 12/30/2008

Home Sellers must be ready to make a change in 2009 to get their homes sold. 84% of home buyers make their decisions on a home online before they even speak with a realtor. If you want to increase your chances of selling your home don't forget to do the following: 1. Find an realtor that will be truthful with you. 2. Find a realtor that will market your home online with the major websites. 3. Listen to the experts, they want to sell your home as much as you do. For more tips on selling your home in 2009 call Robin with Team Prestige 757-287-3915. www.robinferebee.com Exit Realty Professionals 1932 Kempsville Road #107 Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757-287-3915 12/27/2008

2 / Here are the available properties, in Green Meadow Point, Chesapeake, VA.  This is well established neighborhood in the Western Branch School district.  To look at these or any other properties feel free to call me or email any time. Brady Howard Keller Williams Elite Realtors, Chesapeake, VA. 23321 757-635-2516 bradyhoward@kw.com 12/19/2008

   Point Elizabeth in Chesapeake Virginia is a Beautiful subdivision in the Western Branch School district.  The homes range from Town homes on the left front side to million dollar waterfront properties on the bottom right.     Pictured below is a typical home in the mid range, most of the homes are all brick, lots are quite big and most are wooded.  About 30% of the homes have in ground pools and almost all have a 2 car garage, some with detached garages as well.       This is a Beautiful and safe neighborhood, if your looking to raise a family, look no further.   Here is a list of current homes for sale, for more info please call Status,List #,Att/Det,Address,U#,Ar,Div,List Price,Entered,BR,FB,HB,SqFt,Year,WF,Style,Style,Price Sale,Off Market,MT,MCACTV,0851152,ATT,2807 CARDIFF LANE, ... 12/18/2008

Chesapeake is one of the most saught after areas in Hampton Roads, Virginia. With the new rate decrease, and the market correction in price, this may be the best time to take advantage of purchasing a new home in Chesapeake. New interest rates today published in the 4% range, which is one of the most significant decreases we've seen in the last 5 decades. To view Chesapeake homes for sale, please visit my site at JoshSellsVirginia.com. 12/17/2008

Well I must say business is slow for me right now.  Doing all the things in order to attempt to aquire more business. Going after FSBO, Expired listings , and talking to potential buyers. Seems folks are  holding back due to the economy situation.  Even bragging to them about recent mortgage rates and an all time great rate, does not seem to faze them.  I am just wondering if you are finding out the same responses from your attempt to aquire more business. 12/10/2008

I wear my name badge just about everywhere I go and you know the question people ask all the time.  So, how's real estate?  I always say its a great time for buyers and sellers in this market.  They smile and say, "Oh that's great".  I don't think they really believe it when you tell them that. In all honesty with all the bad news that is thrown at us daily I can't really blame them for being "gun shy".   If they give me a chance I always let them know if you have a good credit score, the money and a great lender you can get a fantastic deal in todays market. It is possible to get great sales during November and December.  There are many agents making a great living through the holidays and the economy.  We need to reach the buyers who want to buy, but are compelled to wait and many tim... 12/03/2008

Dollar Tree and Operation Homefront are collecting gifts from Dollar Tree customers.  The gifts are for military childern across the country.  Last year over $4.5 million was donated by Dollar Tree customers.  This year the goal is $5 million.  That is a lot of $1.00 donating.   In addition, the staff at Dollar Tree's corporate headquarters in Chesapeake are adapting families for the holiday season.    http://www.geneallen.com/  Come and see ALL the Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, as well as the rest of Hampton Roads.  This site is updated daily with new real estate listings, pictures and other information vital to your home search. Google gene allen 11/24/2008

WEll it is Tuesday and have been making those calls to everyone I know.  Past Clients that I have ' done business with is number one.  Have contacted some friends for any referrals.  I am now planning to do as I do everyday, drive through neighborhoods and find those FSBO's.  My intention is to find them, drop off one of my flyers that give them information on what to do and expect as a FSBO.  I then will write down the phone number , look up the owner name on tax record, then send out a letter of introduction.  I then will wait 2 days and make a  simple phone call, to ask if they have any questions at all and if there is anything I can answer for them.  I do not push on the first call for the listing.  That is the second phone call 3 days later.  I have found this to be less intimidati... 11/11/2008

Veterns Day is a very special day to me.  Having served 10 years in the U.S. Navy, and two (2) tours of duty in Vietnam.  The day is one to reflect about fellow veterns, and those I served with through those years .  I think of the young men and women who are serving today, protecting our country .  It is a day to show our appriciation to all those who have served and those who are serving today.  Make sure you fly your American Flag from your homes on this day, to show support to all of our troops and our country.  Thank you . 11/09/2008

I did an open house last week and it was a real bust.  I am just wondering how others are doing in their open houses.  I did one for 4 hours and traffic was low only 1 couple came through and were only looking with no aspect of buying at all.   I did make use of the time by networking , and lead generation.  It just seems that the open house maket is about over done .  What do you think"? 11/09/2008

Wow what a night it was for America,  millions of people from all over the country came out to vote.  The long lines , but no one was upset.  For myself I took it all in and was proud to be an American and see the process of voting at its highest  peak. Men and women from all walks of life, voting either RED or BLUE , all taking part of such a historical event.  It is time now  whoever you may have voted for to band together as Americans to support the President elect, and pray that he succeeds in his mission to attempt to get  our great country back on the right path.  It is a great day as every day to be an American !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 11/07/2008

Greenbrier is one of the "hot" locations in Chesapeake.  Of course you have the Greenbrier Mall but there is also many other places to spend your money as well.  Three other large strip malls include stores like Target, Old Navy, Circuit City, Barnes & Noble, and Harris Teeter.  This retail hot bed also has many great places to eat along with about 6 or so hotels.  One of the newest additions to the area is the Towne Center at Greenbrier, which is located directly behind Target and can be accessed by Eden Way.  The Towne Center features shops and restaurants with a more high end feel, like Simply Culinary, Bean There Cafe, & Sterling's Steakhouse.  As far as real estate goes, there are neighborhoods in all price categories.  Within a 3 mile radius, you will find townhomes & condos start... 11/06/2008