Please visit this link to learn about the efforts to bring more bats to the Shore Drive area in Virginia Beach, VA, just outside First Landing State Park.  Our good friend Marty Schuman can be seen at -0:44. http://www.wvec.com/my-city/vabeach/Bat-colony-planned-for-Virginia-Beach-neighborhood-117544193.html   Last Spring I found this very tiny baby bat in my yard. He climbed up and got between 2 chunks of bark on my large Live Oak.  He hooked his claws into the tree, swung upside down, and hung out until dark. Click above to visit our Shore Drive Blog. 03/07/2011

 Virginia Beach... Vacation or Full Time Living I attended a training for EXiT Realty agents on blogging last week in Baltimore, MD and met a fellow Exit Realtor Rick Sterling from Virginia Beach. We were also privledged to see some of his videos of  homes for sale in the area aptly named Rick's Picks. If you have any interest in buying or sellling a home in the Virgina Beach area I highly recommend contacting Rick Sterling. I am posting his biography below.   Your Virginia Beach Waterfront Real Estate Resource My name is Rick Sterling and I specialize in helping buyer’s and sellers with their coastal waterfront area property investments in real estate in the Virginia Beach and surrounding area’s of Hampton Roads, also know as the Tidewater area of Virginia; including the Old Beach Reso... 02/24/2011

With such windy conditions on 19 February, 2011, this was a dangerous situation.  The fire traveled from behind Long Creek Cove Condos, east to Maple Street, then south toward the east end of Marina Shores boat docks. This has happened before but this time the blaze seemed quite substantial. Those Pines are approx. 20-25 feet tall. Fortunately the wind blew the best possible direction to avoid our homes.  The VBFD responded quickly and got the job done.   Saw my old friend Van Rutherford in the middle of the action.  Much thanks to Van and his fellow firemen. 02/19/2011

 Virginia Beach VA First Time Home buyer VHDA 100% Financing Mortgage Program    ph# 301-943-1049 The Best Deal in Town:  First time home buyers now qualify for a 4%, 30 year fixed rate, 100% Financing with a minimum credit score of 620. You can buy a house worth $450,000, depending on where you are buying, with a VHDA first time home buyer no down payment program!   VHDA (Virginia Housing Development Authority) offers special mortgage programs for buyers who have had no prior ownership in any residence during the previous 3 years.    The VHDA first time home buyer program is the only 100% financing loan that you can get a 4%, 30 year fixed mortgage with a 620 credit score. Very few lenders actually have access to this program.   Closing Costs Help:  We offer a Grant (you don't have to... 01/04/2011

Tyson Bradley You know, it's one thing to brag on yourself, your accomplishments, your car, your house, your listings, your sales, ect...(ad nauseam). Today, however, I felt I should introduce you to one of my close personal friends, Tyson K. Bradley - Team Lead of The Bradley Team at Keller Williams Hilltop in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Years ago, I met Tyson while living in Northern Virginia.  His character and charisma were infectious; and, as a mortgage lender with BB&T Bank at the time, Tyson was one of the largest influential persons to persuade me to consider a career in Real Estate.  Later I would discover that his talent and ability caused him to become one of the top Realtors in Virginia Beach with several millions of dollars in production.  It would only be about a year later... 12/29/2010

I have a new camera, Panasonic DMC FZ 100) for xmas but couldn't wait to open it.  It is an upgrade to my FZ 18 but has a new CMOS sensor.  The main thing this sensor does over a CCD type is that it allows for auto focusing during burst modes.  The camera can take 11 FPS at a 14 mpeg size.  Quite a feat.  The other big item especially for me is that now I can mount an aux flash on the camera.  This is important because my add on wide angle lens interfered with the camera flash and left a big shadow.  I am not sure it takes any better pictures then my FZ 18 but I will find out.  It also has a 25 mm lens that goes out to 600 mm.  Here are a few pictures taken with the camera.  Keep in mind these were taken without changing the lens on the camera.  My big thing with the camera is that if y... 12/18/2010

Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Update is a weekly report of real estate market statistics. This information is for buyers and sellers that are currently in the real estate market or are thinking about getting in to the market. Since Virginia Beach contains multiple zip codes this analysis may or may not be specific to your subdivision and should only be used as a tool to determine trend lines and a look at Virginia Beach as a whole.The median list price in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 this week is $239,900. The asking price per square foot $151.00. An average day on market is 167 days. With inventory and days-on-market basically unchanged and the Market Action Index decreasing, the market is not sending strong directional signal for the near-term outlook. The Market Action Index has bee... 12/07/2010

LAUREL COVE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23454 I now manage three rental homes in the Laurel Cove subdivision of Great Neck, 2216 Parkside Court, 1309 Willowood Lane, and 2240 Laurel Cove Drive.    If you are considering renting your home instead of selling, call me for a free consultation today.  I have been managing rental property for almost 15 years and focus on the Northeast Virginia Beach area.  I utilize innovative methods to attract well qualified potential tenants, including military and NATO personnel.     Please contact REALTOR - Mark A. Moore, RE/MAX Alliance, Virginia Beach @ (757) 409-5658, specializing in Northeast Virginia Beach property management. Mark and Dede Moore are REALTORS with RE/MAX Alliance in Virginia Beach,VA Specializing in residential sales and property man... 12/05/2010

Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Update is a weekly report of real estate market statistics. This information is for buyers and sellers that are currently in the real estate market or are thinking about getting in to the market. Since Virginia Beach contains multiple zip codes this analysis may or may not be specific to your subdivision and should only be used as a tool to determine trend lines and a look at Virginia Beach as a whole. The median list price in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 this week is $239,624.  The average price per square foot is $151.00.  An average days on market is 164 days. With inventory and days-on-market basically unchanged and the Market Action Index decreasing, the market is not sending strong directional signal for the near-term outlook. The Market Action Index ... 11/30/2010

Marina Shores Aims To Rezone Wetlands for Pier Expansion The following was received by Cape Story By The Sea's Civic Association from a concerned resident.  The Planning Department has verified the information provided. There is sign posted indicating a December 20, 2010 (right before Christmas) Wetlands Board meeting to: Add 48 boat slips to Marina Shores Establish a commercial pier along the river all the way down to Wake Forest Street, starting at the Marina Shores parking lot Relocate the existing boat channel closer to Bay Island to so the new commercial pier will fit all of the new boats Destroy 1220 sf of wetlands to create a barge inlet to serve a dredge spoil site (long-term) Rezone the property from residential to commercial. This photo shows the project area. The proposed flo... 11/24/2010

Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Update is a weekly report of real estate market statistics.   This information is for buyers and sellers that are currently in the real estate market or are thinking about getting in to the market.  Since Virginia Beach contains multiple zip codes this analysis may or may not be specific to your subdivision and should only be used as a tool to determine trend lines and a look at Virginia Beach as a whole. This week in Virginia Beach the median list price remained at $239,900 with the average asking price per square foot at $150.00. An average day on market is 164 days.  Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index has been trending up.  Home sales have been exceeding new inventory for several weeks. The Market Action index has been ... 11/23/2010

2010 Cape Story By The Sea's Oysterfest A Success! This annual Oyster Roast is hosted by the good people of the Cape Story by the Sea Civic Association, as a fundraiser for various good causes and deeds relating to the Shore Drive Area.             Mark with friends, ready to shuck a few!                                    Dede and Friends              We still have a few 2010 Coozies left, contact Mark for your free one.  T Shirts are still available, too. Cape Story By The Sea - "Part of What Makes Shore Drive Great" Mark and Dede Moore are REALTORS with RE/MAX Alliance in Virginia Beach,VA Specializing in residential sales and property management. www.DedeAndMark.com Thanks for looking! Click "RENT IT" Plate above to Visit Mark's Rental Page.   Click above to visit our Shore Drive Bl... 11/19/2010

Chesapeake Real Estate Market Update is a weekly report of real estate market statistics.   This information is for buyers and sellers that are currently in the real estate market or are thinking about getting in to the market.  Since Chesapeake contains multiple zip codes this analysis may or may not be specific to your subdivision and should only be used as a tool to determine trend lines and a look at Chesapeake as a whole. This week in Chesapeake the median list price is $307,900 with the average asking price per square foot at $136.00. An average day on market is 199 days.  Inventory has been decreasing lately but the Market Action Index is falling also. With days-on-market climbing, these are relatively negative implications for the market.   The Market Action Index has been tren... 11/17/2010

Norfolk Real Estate Market Update is a weekly report of real estate market statistics.   This information is for buyers and sellers that are currently in the real estate market or are thinking about getting in to the market.  Since Norfolk contains multiple zip codes this analysis may or may not be specific to your subdivision and should only be used as a tool to determine trend lines and a look at Norfolk as a whole. This week in Norfolk the median list price remained at $149,900 with the average asking price per square foot at $114.00. An average day on market is 160 days. The Market Action Index has been trending down lately, indicating demand falling along with supply. Conditions point to mildly negative trends for the market. Since this is a Buyer's market prices are not yet movin... 11/17/2010

Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Update is a weekly report of real estate market statistics.   This information is for buyers and sellers that are currently in the real estate market or are thinking about getting in to the market.  Since Virginia Beach contains multiple zip codes this analysis may or may not be specific to your subdivision and should only be used as a tool to determine trend lines and a look at Virginia Beach as a whole. This week in Virginia Beach the median list price remained at $239,900 with the average asking price per square foot at $150.00. An average day on market is 168 days.  Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index has been trending up. Though days-on-market is increasing, these are mildly positive indications for the market.  Home s... 11/17/2010

Sitting at the heart of the Ocean Front of Va beach is the 12 story condo building at the corner of Winston Salem Ave and Pacific Ave.  Strategically located at Rudee Inlet ... and just 2 blocks off the boardwalk this condo building offers fabulous views of the ocean and Rudee Inlet. Wether you are looking for a second home or permanent condo living lifestyle ... you’ll find the price and location attractive. Recent sales have been as low as $255,000 for a typical 2 bedroom 2 bath condo. That’s a bargain for the location.  North facing condos have 8 views of the north end of the beach and if your up above the 8th floor you get the bonus views of the Atlantic Ocean as well.  South facing condos all have views of Rudee Inlet harbor and above the 7th floor you have great views of the Atlan... 11/15/2010

Chesapeake Real Estate Market Update is a weekly report of real estate market statistics.   This information is for buyers and sellers that are currently in the real estate market or are thinking about getting in to the market.  Since Chesapeake contains multiple zip codes this analysis may or may not be specific to your subdivision and should only be used as a tool to determine trend lines and a look at Chesapeake as a whole. This week in Chesapeake the median list price is $310,000 with the average asking price per square foot at $136.00. An average day on market is 198 days.  Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index has been trending up. These are mildly positive indications for the market.  With more properties coming available, conditions are mildly positiv... 11/10/2010

Rentals are a good alternative at Woodbridge Pointe in Virginia Beach ..... take a peak at 961 Jenkins Dr. Va. Beach, Va. 23464 . For those relocating to Virginia Beach,  especially the military,  and they are not sure if they are going to be in Virginia Beach for more than 4 years .... renting can be the best option. You now have a lot of choices when it comes to single family homes for rent.  Inventories are a little on the high side and the monthly rental prices, due to competition, have come down in the past 3 years.  But don’t wait too long ..... demand is high and growing even higher.   With strong demand for rental housing, it doesn’t take long for the shift,  and as inventories drop ...... rental prices go up.  Right now more and more military and other corporate relocation indi... 11/09/2010

Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Update is a weekly report of real estate market statistics.   This information is for buyers and sellers that are currently in the real estate market or are thinking about getting in to the market.  Since Virginia Beach contains multiple zip codes this analysis may or may not be specific to your subdivision and should only be used as a tool to determine trend lines and a look at Virginia Beach as a whole. This week in Virginia Beach the median list price is $239,900 with the average asking price per square foot at $150.00. An average day on market is 165 days.  Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index has been trending up. Though days-on-market is increasing, theseare mildly positive indications for the market.  Home sales have ... 11/09/2010

Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Update is a weekly report of real estate market statistics.   This information is for buyers and sellers that are currently in the real estate market or are thinking about getting in to the market.  Since Virginia Beach contains multiple zip codes this analysis may or may not be specific to your subdivision and should only be used as a tool to determine trend lines and a look at Virginia Beach as a whole.   This week in Virginia Beach the median list price is $242,500 with the average asking price per square foot at $150.00. An average day on market is 163 days.  Inventory and days-on-market basically has unchanged and the Market Action Index is increasing, the market is not sending strong directional signals for the near term outlook.   Home sales hav... 11/01/2010