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Waterfront Condos: The Time is Now to Consider Purchasing a Waterfront Home in VA

Is it time to begin the search for a waterfront home? Perhaps you enjoy the ambience of living on the water, with scenic sunrises and sunsets, boats passing idly by, the smell of salt water...

Location, Resale and Staycation: Three New Buzzwords for Real Estate

For those who are buying a home right now, there are several important details on locating the best property that are being ignored and must be considered. Many homebuyers are looking for a primary residence....

Navigate the Shifting Sub Prime Market with Commercial and Residential Real Estate Investment

In my market trends article, “Real Estate Market Trends: Understanding the Sub-Prime Market Changes”, published in the March/April newsletter featured on my web site https://voncannonrealestate.com, I explored the current sub prime market changes. I wrote...

Property Management: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Being a landlord is not all it’s cracked up to be. Think carefully of all the responsibilities that follow the purchase of an investment property for rental use. Screen your clients, run credit checks and,...

I Am Woman Hear Me Roar: The Female Homebuyer And Seller – Part 2

In Part 1 of this series of articles I discussed female home buying trends in the US and things women commonly consider when making an important real estate purchase. In Part 2, I would like to continue...

I Am Woman Hear Me Roar: The Female Homebuyer And Seller – Part 1

Imagine this scenario: June Cleaver realizes she is unhappy with her life as a housewife and now that the kids are grown decides to get a job at a restaurant. Once she has saved some...

Commercial and Residential Property Development in Norfolk VA Related to Light Rail

If ever there were a time to invest in commercial or residential property development — the time is now and the place is Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk is home to the largest naval military base on...

Go Green in the City Part 1: Eco-Friendly Remodeling for Residential and Commercial Real Estate

As gas prices increase more homebuyers are moving closer to the city, their jobs and hubs of activity to decrease travel costs for themselves and the whole family. As more people embrace urban environments green...

Location, Resale and Lifestyle: Three Parameters for Homebuyers in Richmond and Prince George County Virginia

Homebuyers in the areas where I have sold residential properties in Virginia –Richmond and Prince George County Virginia – have been focused on obtaining the lowest possible price for a home. Though I understand their...

Green Real Estate Upgrades and Renovations: How to Save Money on Heating and Cooling

The following interview was conducted with Marlayna Phenechka, a building subcontractor based in Asheville, North Carolina who practices green building and sustainable thinking. Phenechka has worked on both residential and commercial real estate projects in...