Archive for January, 2011
January 23rd, 2011
More Richmond Area House Hunting Advice
Could you see past this wallpaper?
It sounds like a the perfect home when you see the listing online. It’s in your price range, in a great Richmond neighborhood, with all the features you want in a home. You’re excited, but when you visit the home you find the yard a mess, tacky wallpaper inside, the kitchen cabinets are painted bright blue, there is gold carpeting in the family room, etc, etc.
Should you run? Maybe, maybe not. To fully determine whether you should take this house off your list of possibilities you’ll need more information, and possibly look past the blemishes to evaluate the home’s potential. How do you do that? Here are some suggestions from the experts at Skye Bruce Properties…. Read the rest of this entry »
January 20th, 2011
Economists: Housing industry looking much brighter in 2011
Positive news continues for the housing market. Ran across the below article from USA TODAY. We are seeing some similar signs in Central Virginia. A little renewed optimism feels good!
By Julie Schmit, USA TODAY
The housing industry is poised to gain strength this year after coming off one of its worst years ever in 2010, economic forecasts and new data released Wednesday show. One cause for optimism: Building permits for new single-family homes rose 5.5% last month, the third consecutive monthly increase and the strongest showing since March, the Commerce Department said. Read the rest of this entry »
January 11th, 2011
Virginia Legislators Propose Foreclosure Changes (NBC12)
NBC12 reported yesterday about proposed foreclosure changes which are being introduced in the Virginia General Assembly. Is it needed or will it make the process more complicated?
ARTICLE FROM NBC12.com……
By Heather Sullivan
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – The mortgage mess revealed that thousands of homeowners nationwide may have lost their homes through improper foreclosures. Now some state leaders are proposing bills to change the foreclosure process in Virginia. Read the rest of this entry »
January 9th, 2011
Sunday Open House in Wellesley
This charming home is in the wonderful Wellesley community near Short Pump Town Centerand is just a short walk from the Wellesley Swim & Racquet Club. First floor living spaces include a spacious Family Room with gas fireplace, warm & inviting Sun Room or Study, formal Dining Room (currently used as a Den) and Kitchen with vaulted Eat In Area. Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms with tile floors. Oustide you’ll find a rear deck, detached storage shed and fenced & private backyard. OPEN SUNDAY JANUARY 9TH, 2011 FROM 2PM-4PM
More detailed information including photos and virtual tour are available at SkyeBruce.com
Directions: From Broad Street turn onto Lauderdale Road. Turn right onto Park Terrace then turn onto Danewood Drive.
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