Suzi Noyes, suzinoyes@williamewood.com

Entry for July 14, 2008

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:28:53 GMT

Entry for March 27, 2008

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:19:33 GMT

Buyers are coming out of the woodwork and with good reason.

Home prices are dropping and most likely will continue to drop, rates are GREAT, and inventory is at a premium offering the best selection to consumers.

If you are on the sideline, the best way to stay informed of the market is to get listings delivered into your inbox. Every time a house price changes, you will be notified. This is an automated system, so as soon as homes hit the market, you get them immediately. Email me at suzinoyes@williamewood.com to start.

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How is the housing market doing in Virginia Beach, Ches, Norfolk, and Portsmouth? March 12, 2008

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:57:20 GMT

According to the MLS, homes on the market went down by 11.30%. So, basically in February there were abount 300 less homes on the market from 2007 to 2008. So, what about sales price? They also went down...2.89%.

Let's say you bought your home in 2001, right before the big rush. You paid 100,000. In 2004-2005, it may have sold for 300,000. That is quite abit of equity. Currently, homes are down. A little less than 3%. It is not as grim as the media is making it out to be...

When you put your home on the market, you want top dollar. You want it to sell quickly. You want someone who is going to take care of you..you are paying them to do so. Make sure your home looks like a model. Go in one. Check it out. Nothing is out of place. Everything is clean. No clutter. Landscaping is nice. That is your part, then your agent can do his/her part. Then you can get top dollar. Go to the website and view..."you must know this"...for reports on how to get your home ready.

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New listings in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk Entry for February 8, 2008

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:27:07 GMT

There are 544 new listings in our neck of the woods. Are you getting all of them as soon as they hit the market? Call me at 757-724-1064 when you are ready to check them out.

Oceanfront - from $120,000 to 2.4 mil. Enjoy the beach year round with properties that are literally minutes to the beach.

Norfolk - from $79,000 to 2.6 mil. Restaurants, entertainment, shopping...

Chesapeake - from $79,900 to 829,900. Escape the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas. Relax in style.

Portsmouth, - from $85,000 to 479,000. A hop skip and jump to historical Jamestown. A stone's throw from Norfolk. A short drive to the beach.

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Three open houses in Chesapeake SAT 12-3 Entry for February 6, 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:58:20 GMT

Come on by to Tanglewood and see three great homes. They are priced from the low 200's to the low 300's. Located in Chesapeake -just minutes from the Virginia Beach border.

Visit all three homes and get a chance to win a $50 gift card. I have not decided to where yet, so if you have any requests, email me at suzinoyes@williamewood.com

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Refinancing your home...Entry for February 6, 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:53:12 GMT

There are a couple rules when it comes to refinancing your home in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk.

First, you will have to order an appraisal and pay for it upfront. You can get reimbursed for it at closing by rolling it into your fees.

Second, your refi cannot exceed what your home is worth. So, let's say your home is worth 325,000 according to the appraisal. You cannot refi for more than 325,000 as the house is not worth it.

Just food for thought...

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Foreclosures in Virginia Beach Entry for February 6, 2008

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:41:15 GMT

Looking for a great deal? Currently there are about 55 homes on the market that are bank owned, short sales, or corporate owned in Virginia Beach. They range in price from the mid 100's to over 1.2 million.

***Remember, a short sale is when a seller is asking the bank to take less than what is owed. It is hard work to get through and takes a lot of negotiations with the bank. But, if you get one...imagine the bragging rights....

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Super Bowl Entry for February 3, 2008

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:25:26 GMT

If you live in Hampton Roads, you know most people thought the Patriots were going to win....

But alas, the water cooler tomorrow will be full of stories of how it went down and the Giants won!

Open House: Visit www.pamtoth.com to see what home is open (Chesapeake, Virginia Beach?) next Saturday...

Suzi Noyes 757-724-1064

The highest priced home sold in Hampton Roads in 2007 Entry for January 28, 2008

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:40:04 GMT

Drum roll please....

The highest price home sold in Virginia Beach at the oceanfront for 4.7 million. It was listed at 5.7 million and lasted less than 3 months on the market. Just incredible.

It is a mere 6700 square feet with 6 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms situated directly on Atlantic Ave with broad views of the ocean...

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Interest Rates and the Economy Entry for January 28, 2008

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:21:29 GMT

Rates for January 28, 2008 in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Norfolk.

Conventional 80% purchase - 5.625%

FHA purchase - 5.5%

VA purchase - 5.5%

President Bush is speaking tonight about the economy and the Feds are speaking both Tuesday and Wednesday night. We'll see what they have to say!!