Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Mortgage Applications Drop as Borrowing Costs Rasie!!!
Date: April 30, 2014 | Author:Kevin Taylor
For the first time in six weeks, applications for home purchases, viewed as a leading gauge for future home sales, dropped 2.6 percent this week. It had been the longest run of consecutive gains since November 2012, according to the MBA.
The gauge measuring applications for refinancings dropped 3.7 percent last week.
As applications dropped, borrowing costs inched higher last week. The average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 4.49 percent, from 4.47 percent the prior week, the MBA reports. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to average 3.55 percent, from 3.54 percent in the prior week.
Source: “Mortgage Applications in U.S. Fell Last Week as Rates Climbed,” Bloomberg (April 23, 2014)
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Friday, March 28, 2014

THIS WEEKS PICK IN HAMPTON ROADS:
KEMPSVILLE, VIRGINIA BEACH
Date: March 28, 2014 | Author:Kevin Taylor
 
There is nothing like living in a quaint and picturesque neighborhood that is away from the chaos hounding city life. Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach is just exactly the place to be for someone who wants to be away from the city but still keeping a good distance from life’s essentials. Schools like TallwoodHigh and Brandon Middle Schools are just minutes away.  Tucked away from the busy streets and the cosmopolitan area, it offers a unique laid back lifestyle to anyone who wants to relax and spend stress-free evenings with their families. Imagine yourself strolling in wide sidewalks lined with trees with a small town grocery and pastry shop around the corner and kids driving around their bicycles. It is simply an area only storybooks would tell.
 
Along Kempsville Road, is a newly renovated two-storey home that boasts of features that you and your family would love to have. Spread over a 5,968 square foot lot is the house which only has an area of 1,880 square feet. Imagine how wide can your gardens be without necessarily sacrificing your personal need for big spaces. The outside of the house reflects a uniquely American house with a chimney, garage, and a patio that blends beautifully with the look and feel of the entire village. Painted in dirty white and beige, the bricks that line its walls makes the house stand out when driving in the area.
 
Surprisingly, the inside of the house is a good as its façade. It has three bedrooms, 3 full baths, walk in closet, and a small office.  Its main door opens to the spacious carpeted living area with a fireplace giving you the luxury to move around without fear of bumping into anything. Perhaps the best thing about its living area is, it is minimally decorated giving you more freedom to customize furniture and appliances upon moving in the house. The kitchen has newly installed countertops that come with wood finished cabinetries. Of course, it would not be complete without a dishwasher, microwave, electric range, and refrigerator which already inclusive of the price of the house.  Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area with a four-seater table.  Its bedrooms are just enough for your family’s needs.  The master’s bedroom and the other two bedrooms are efficiently laid out to maximize spaces within the entire house enough for a walk-in closet and a small office to fit in.
 
The entire house is equipped with state of the art technology for you to enjoy all the conveniences – centralized airconditioning system, heat pump, and it is now cable ready.
 

 
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Thursday, March 27, 2014

708 YORKSHIRE DRIVE Virginia Beach, VA 23452 3 beds, 3 baths, $339,000


http://www.sold757.com/listing/mlsid/360/propertyid/1411441/

  • Listing Information:

    • 708 YORKSHIRE DRIVE
    • Virginia Beach
    • VA
    • 23452
    • North Central Virginia Beach
    • $339,000
    • 1411441
    • Single Family
    • Resale/New
    • KINGS GRANT
    • New

  • Property Information:

    • Traditional
    • 3
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 1964
    • 1752
    • Wooded
    • 2 Car, Attached, Garage
    • 2857
    • Central Air
    • Forced Hot Air,Natl Gas
    • No Pool
    • Brick, Other
    • 2.0
    • Deck, Wooded; Fencing: Back Fenced
    • Not Waterfront
    • Walk-In Attic, Scuttle Access; Flooring: Bamboo
    • Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Elec Range, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
    • City/County; City/County;

  • Listing School Information:

    • First Colonial

  • Comments:

    REPLACEMENT WINOWS,HARDWOOD FLOORS,NEW FLOORS IN FAMILY ROOM, KITCHEN.BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE FENCED BACKYARD.



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812 WINTHROPE DR Virginia Beach, VA 23452 5 beds, 3 baths, $479,500














http://www.sold757.com/listing/mlsid/360/propertyid/1411531/

  • Listing Information:

    • 812 WINTHROPE DR
    • Virginia Beach
    • VA
    • 23452
    • North Central Virginia Beach
    • $479,500
    • 1411531
    • Single Family
    • Resale/New
    • KINGS GRANT
    • New

  • Property Information:

    • Colonial, Traditional
    • 5
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 1973
    • 3000
    • 0.46
    • Wooded
    • Garage, 2 Car, Attached, Driveway
    • 3265
    • Central Air,Whole House Fan
    • Forced Hot Air,Natl Gas,Programmabl
    • No Pool
    • Brick, Vinyl
    • 2.0
    • Deck, Inground Sprinkler, Storage Shed, Well, Pump; Fencing: Partial, Back Fenced, Chain Link
    • Not Waterfront
    • Gas Firepl, Scuttle Access, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments; Flooring: Wood
    • 220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Energy Star Appliance(s), Trash Compa
    • City/County; City/County;
    • 150x135

  • Listing School Information:

    • First Colonial

  • Comments:

    Spacious and comfortable lifestyle in lovely traditional! Newly updated 5 bedroom featuring granite counter tops in kitchen. Renewed baths,new windows and loads of energy saving features. Oversized deck for entertaining! Overlooking private .46 wooded & landscaped lot. Prime location & schools!
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525 THALIA RD Virginia Beach, VA 23452 5 beds, 3 baths, $529,500





http://www.sold757.com/listing/mlsid/360/propertyid/1411161/

  • Listing Information:

    • 525 THALIA RD
    • Virginia Beach
    • VA
    • 23452
    • North Central Virginia Beach
    • $529,500
    • 1411161
    • Single Family
    • Resale/New
    • THALIA ACRES
    • New

  • Property Information:

    • Ranch
    • 5
    • 3
    • 3
    • 1965
    • 3222
    • 2 Car, Attached, Garage, Multi Ca
    • 4160
    • Heat Pump
    • Basebd,Natl Gas,Programmable Thermo
    • No Pool
    • Brick
    • 1.0
    • Deck, Pump, Storage Shed, Well; Fencing: Back Fenced, Picket, Wood Fence
    • Not Waterfront
    • Gas Firepl, Bar, Perm Attic Stairs, Walk-In Attic, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments; Flooring: Ceramic, Laminate
    • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Energy Star Appliance(s), Refrigerator
    • City/County; City/County;

  • Listing School Information:

    • Princess Anne

  • Comments:

    Fabulous updated home on large private lot, completely fenced featuring new kitchen with granite tops and high end appliances, all new high efficient thermo pane low-e and argon gas; light & bright throughout; new patio & so much more; home warranty to convey. Appraisal in November 2013.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014


Best Place To Invest In Real Estate: Hampton Roads Area
Date:March 26, 2014 | Author:Kevin Taylor
Are you looking to gain personal prosperity and wealth by investing in real estate properties? Do you want to be like many popular, wealthy individuals who have gained affluence due to their investments in real estate? Well, investing in real estate is a very good option if you would like to enjoy better prosperity in life during your later years. "One of the best places that you can think of investing your hard earned money is the Virginia Beach area" said Jason Houser, owner founder of the Houser Home Team. It is also one of the best areas where you can settle down in your life as it offers the best beaches, serene and calm environment, lots of married couples and family dwellers and above all has houses sold at affordable prices. It is the best area to live with your family and you can easily find the best homes for sale for any budget.

Investing In Hampton Roads Properties

If you have the finances ready to buy a property or a home in the Hampton Roads area, then you can be assured of finding out the right real estate deal in the area.

  • Investing in real estate property in popular locales in Hampton Roads area can fetch you handsome years down the line as it is a high demand area.
  • You have the option of purchasing residential buildings, flats, Virginia Beach condo, farm houses as well as office premises in Hampton Roads area for affordable prices.
  • The best part is that you will see the investment double to as much as five or six times your investment in a matter of a few years.  

Property For Sale By Owner

One of the best ways to hunt for a good home in the Norfolk area is to check out for properties that are offered for sale by the owner of the property. This will ensure that the prices of the property are more flexible and sometimes more difficult to negotiate as well. You need to do a lot of research and homework to find the best suited homes sold by owners and it is for sure a daunting task, however if you use us as your Realtors we will provide a great service. But, you can be assured of success and gains for taking all the pain initially in finding the right owner sold properties.  

Check Out Local Listings

The best place to search for homes in Virginia Beach area is to check out local listings and view our website here. If you are able to find the right realtor in this area, then you can get proper advice and guidance from the realtor on the best homes that suits your interest in the particular area. He can pinpoint the potential problems or the best features and strengths of a certain property so that you can make your judgment very easily and quickly.

Realtors Offering Personal Service

You can search for homes in the Hampton Roads area, sitting in the comforts of your home on the internet. But, having a real time realtor visiting the home and checking out the properties for sale will help you  to easily judge if the place is suited for your style of living or not. The realtor can also show you the property that you have an interest in as many homeowners trust reliable realtors. "We can name a few" said Kevin Taylor an agent apart of the Houser Home Team. Here is what he had mentioned "Krystal Mills, is the best short sale expert on our team, and Jason Houser as the owner founder of the Houser Home Team deals direct as a listing expert in his field."
Let us know how we can help here.

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Location:Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Market as it stands this week!

Date:March 25, 2014 | Category:Market Trends | Author:Kevin Taylor

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose last week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Bankrate.com at 4.27 percent, up from 4.19 percent at this same time last week.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate surged early last week, peaking at 4.33 percent on Thursday before dropping down near 4.28 percent, where rates hovered for the remainder of the week.
“Last week, rates surged after the Federal Reserve suggested it might increase the Federal Funds Rate sooner and more significantly than expected, surprising many market observers who look to this rate for guidance on where mortgage rates are headed,” said Jason Houser, Owner Founder of the Houser Home Team based in Virginia Beach, VA. “This week, we expect rates will inch up further on the momentum of last week’s direction from the Fed and expectations of positive news from economic data scheduled for release.”

Additionally, the 15-year fixed mortgage rate this morning was 3.22 percent and for 5/1 ARMs, the rate was 2.87 percent. Will we continue to see the changes happen in Virginia Beach, VA and all of the Hampton Roads area? Check back for more details.

What are the interest rates right now? Check Houser Home Team for mortgage rate trends and up-to-the-minute mortgage rates for your City.
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