Renovated 2 bedroom condo less than one block to the Bay. New kitchen, updated baths, new flooring, freshly painted, 2 master bedrooms, 2 balconies, and one-car attached garage. Low condo fees in established community.
Listed at $174,900
Norfolk, VA – Before you begin a home renovation, ask your Realtor how it will affect the value and marketability of your home in the future. While most Norfolk real estate agents agree that location is still the most powerful selling point, buyers also consider condition and property updates. “No renovation guarantees a home will sell”, states Shannon Allen Realtor with Judy Boone Realty in Norfolk, VA. “However, sellers can make property improvements that appeal to the majority of buyers.”
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Beautiful 5 bedroom 3 full bath Virginia Beach home in desirable Glenwood. Vaulted ceilings, first-floor master, second floor features Jack & Jill bedrooms with large bath. All baths and kitchen updated with ceramic, new appliances, countertops, and cabinets. New carpet, new windows, and freshly painted. One car garage, privacy fenced backyard, community pool, clubhouse, and playground.
MLS#1329097 – SOLD! Continue reading →
Norfolk, VA – If you’re looking for waterfront properties in Norfolk VA, be sure to check-out the condos along the Chesapeake Bay. The coastal areas of Norfolk include Ocean View, East Ocean View, Willoughby Spit, and Willoughby Beach, and each community offers plenty of great Bay-front condos with all the amenities of neighboring communities, and in many cases, waterfront living is more affordable.
“The condos in and around Ocean View and East Ocean View offer bold bay views, beach access, and a laid-back coastal lifestyle,” explains Shannon Allen, Norfolk, VA Realtor.
Here are a few examples of condos currently for sale priced at $200,000 and below. Properties were taken from the local MLS and do not include all waterfront condos currently on the market. For a full list of available waterfront real estate in Norfolk VA, contact Shannon Allen, Realtor at (757) 647-3126. Continue reading →
Norfolk, VA – If you are putting your house on the market for sale and have pets, it’s important to take the necessary steps to ensure the presences of your pet does not turn-off prospective buyers. Ideally, when you leave for a scheduled showing, it’s best to take your pet with you. When this is not possible, here are a few steps you can take to provide a pet-friendly showing. Continue reading →
Community: Nansemond on the Bay
Directly on the Chesapeake Bay and upgraded throughout, don’t miss this beautiful property in Nansemond on the Bay. A 5th-floor unit with over 1,100 square feet, this Ocean View condo features an open floorplan, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and direct access to a large balcony overlooking the Bay and beaches. Community amenities include a pool just off the beach, tennis courts, exercise room, library, media room, elevator, 24-hour security, and assigned parking. Continue reading →
Norfolk, VA – In today’s real estate market, homes must be move-in ready to garner the attention of buyers. If you’re serious about getting your home sold for the most amount of money in the least amount of time, you must work with your Realtor to stage your home.
Follow these simple tips for home staging that works. Continue reading →
Norfolk VA – If you are thinking of buying or selling your Norfolk VA home, now may be the best time to enter the real estate market because baby-boomers are selling, and first-time home buyers are buying.
“The opportunity for both buyers and sellers is optimal with the current supply and demand,” says Shannon Allen, Realtor with Judy Boone Realty, in Norfolk VA. Continue reading →
Norfolk, VA – When buying a home in Norfolk VA, you will be asked if you’d like to purchase tittle insurance. Title insurance protects you, the new owner, of any problems affecting the property’s title that may arise at a later date.
Shannon Allen, Realtor with Judy Boone, in Norfolk VA explains, “There are two types of title insurance. The first is an owner’s policy which protects the buyer, and the second is a lender’s policy, which covers the lender. Your lender will purchase a title insurance police to protect their interest of the loan, but it is up to you, as the buyer, to obtain an owner’s title insurance policy to protect your interest.” Continue reading →