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Archive for July, 2011

July 17th, 2011

5 Great Richmond Homes w/ Investment Property Potential!

Thinking about purchasing an investment property?   Low home prices combined with low interest rates make this the best time in years to become a real-estate investor in the Richmond area.  The real-estate market is starting to recover and today’s market provides a unique opportunity for investors.

When the money is cheap to borrow and the houses are cheap to buy, it’s absolutely the best time to invest! If you buy a property with hopes of renting it out, location is key in the Richmond area. Homes in high-rent or highly populated areas are ideal!  Check out these 5 great Richmond area homes with investment property potential!

• 2510 Winston Court in Glen Allen, $169,000
• 714 Maybeury Drive in off Patterson in the West End, $209,950
• 6926 Vanderbilt Ave near University of Richmond, $234,950
• 3709 Danewood Drive in Wellesley, $244,950
• 4516 Park Ave in Richmond’s Near West End, $269,000

Interested in touring these great properties?  Contact Skye Bruce at Skye Bruce Properties!

July 10th, 2011

Buying A Richmond Area Luxury Home

Despite the doom and gloom the media portrays in the current real estate market, unique opportunities exist for many home buyers, especially luxury home buyers.

While home prices throughout the Richmond area have dropped across the board, luxury home prices have been especially hard hit as the market for such high-end properties has dwindled in challenging economic times.  This presents a great opportunity, for those who have the financial resources, to purchase a luxury Richmond area home that might have been completely out of their range 6+ years ago.

Purchasing a Richmond area luxury property is unlike a traditional home purchase. Luxury homebuyers should consider the following in their search: Read the rest of this entry »

July 3rd, 2011

Skye Bruce Properties Summer Home Tour continues…

Does warmer weather have you dreaming about a home with a  bigger yard, a deck or even a pool? Your dream can become a reality this summer with the help of Skye Bruce Properties!

Summertime is buying time! Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, moving up or even downsizing, summer is a great time to buy. In fact, there are more home sales from April to July than any other time of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Home sellers want to move before the new school year starts, so you’ll find a large inventory of homes on the market. And mortgage rates remain historically low, so you can afford more house for your money. Inventory is fantastic right now so contact the experts at Skye Bruce Properties to get started on your fun, summer home tour!

Check out these FEATURED HOMES on our Skye Bruce Properties Summer Home Tour!