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Real Estate in Norfolk & Virginia Beach VA


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Sold by Shannon ~$299,900!

norfolk va real estate, shannon allen norfolk va realtorNorfolk VA ~ Beautifully renovated Norfolk traditional home featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Huge master with luxury bath. In desirable Granby Park close to bases, DePaul Hospital, and Ocean View Beaches.

Looking to buy a home in Norfolk? Call me, at 757-647-3126 and let’s get started!


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Renovations that Add Value to Your Norfolk VA Home

shannon allen norfolk va realtorNorfolk, 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.” 

Here are the top four home updates that attract buyers and translate into a quicker sale for sellers in Norfolk VA Continue reading


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5 Tips for Better Pictures When Selling Your Norfolk VA Home

Shannon Allen Norfolk VA Real EstateMost home buyers in Norfolk VA start their real estate search on-line, and if your home’s listing only has a few photographs or if the pictures aren’t quality, buyers will quickly move on to the next property.

In real estate, a picture is worth a thousand words,” explains Shannon Allen, Norfolk VA Realtor, “And including several attractive quality photos in the listing is the best way for your home to stand-out and attract buyers”. Continue reading


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Just Listed ~ Downtown Condo $175,000

Shannon Allen Norfolk VA RealtorSpacious first-floor condo in Downtown’s desirable Historic Freemason. This spacious one bedroom features hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, high ceilings, beautiful chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar. Located in Archer’s Walk, a gated secure community with covered garage parking, swimming pool, and clubhouse. Close to EVMS, NOAH, Elizabeth River Ferry, and all of Norfolk’s Downtown Business District. Great opportunity to live in Freemason and enjoy Downtown dining, shopping, and entertainment.

UNDER CONTRACT! Continue reading


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Bay-Front Condos For Sale in Norfolk VA for $200,000 and Under

Shannon Allen Norfolk VA RealtorNorfolk, 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


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National Home Prices Remain at a 7-year High

shannon allen norfolk va realtorNorfolk, VA – Spring home sales were at a reported 7-year high nationally, and our local Norfolk VA market continues to remain steady as we move into the summer months. The latest numbers from Case-Shiller indicate that national average home prices are up by approximately 12% and are back to the prices in early 2004.

In our local Norfolk VA market, homes continue to go under contract faster than in previous years. Also, important to note, pending sales are making it to closing with less underwriting and appraisal challenges. Continue reading


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Tips for Selling Your Norfolk VA Home When You Have Pets

Shannon Allen Norfolk VA RealtorNorfolk, 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


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Open House! Bayfront Condo with Incredible Chesapeake Bay Views in Norfolk VA

shannon allen norfolk va realtorCommunity: 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


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Recent Study Reveals that Now May Be the Time to Sell Your Norfolk VA Home

Shannon Allen Norfolk VA RealtorNorfolk 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