5 Ways To Prepare Your Home For A Hurricane #DidYouKnow Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30th? During this time the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) National Hurricane Center predicts and tracks these massive storms – occurring up to 12 times a year in the Atlantic Ocean. 1. Prevention There are certain measures
Virginia’s Inventory of Active Listings Continues to Shrink as Demand for Homes Grows Amid shrinking inventories, prices rise and sales slow Richmond, VA – (July 31, 2019) – According to the June 2019 Home Sales Report released by the Virginia REALTORS®, shrinking inventories continue to hinder the performance of Virginia’s housing market. There were approximately
Serving Those Who Serve Us #GoodToKnow 2019 Towne Realty Foundation Scholarship Virginia Beach, VA (May 2019) – Through staff and REALTOR’S® fundraising efforts, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty awarded seven $5,000 scholarships to dependents of our local active duty military community. The 2019 Towne Realty Foundation Scholarship was made available to all public high school
Contributor, Ashley McDougal Selling your home is an experience. Some would say it is a great experience while others would say the opposite. No two sellers have the same experience. When you list your home, there are many factors that determine what type of encounter you may have. Inventory of homes, values being up
More and more is being written about downsizing, putting time-consuming yard work in the past and simplifying our lives as America’s population matures. According to a 2014 U.S. Census Bureau’s report, “The Baby Boom Cohort in the United States: 2012 to 2060”: “The baby boomers began turning 65 in 2011 and are now driving growth
A major concern for many homeowners and renters is how to protect their home while on vacation. Of course, you don’t expect anything bad to happen, but it’s always best to be prepared. Here we offer you some tips on how to keep your home secure when you’re not there. Install an alarm system. This
While spring is still at an arm’s length, for those who plan to sell their home this spring season, it’s never too early to start preparing. Below are five tips you can tackle now for a smoother sale later on. Start packing. “While it may seem crazy to begin packing your home before you’ve sold
Laura Ingall Wilder wrote “home is the nicest word there is,” and we couldn’t agree more. Here are 6 reasons why you should own a home. Freedom – Decorate it to suit your tastes. Remodel to fit your lifestyle. Landscape how you like. Pride of Ownership – Home ownership gives you and your family a
Considering getting a home warranty? Here are six reasons you may say yes. A home warranty can provide peace of mind. Imagine you just moved in and your garage door stops working, your kitchen sink begins to leak or you come home from winter vacation to a heating system that won’t turn on. When things go
Selling a home involves dozens of steps that can be overwhelming for the average person, therefore, Realtors® are a must. Most house hunters have full-time jobs and would rather not fuss with the paperwork nor the time involved to search through hundreds of potential homes. “That’s why the REALTOR® is the key to ensuring the best outcome
