http://hamptonroads.com/taxonomy/term/145 Category: Real Estate News en-us Copyright 2012 PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com. Sat, 26 May 2012 17:35:32 -0400 WHEN AN IDEAL unit became available at Lake Prince Woods, Carol Robertson of Suffolk nabbed it. Downsizing to the senior community would free up her lifestyle, but not before selling her townhouse in Harbour View. Given today's economy, Robertson knew that could take months. Three weeks later, however, Realtors Sandy Nance and Nora Edwards presented a contract. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/their-secrets-success-sold Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 PORTSMOUTH An empty block on the calendar today could be replaced by several blocks full of festivities and inspiration for those who visit Olde Towne Portsmouth. It might be worth a special trip, too, for folks hunting for a home in Hampton Roads. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/olde-towne-shines-today-28property-open-house Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 New agent Naoma Doriguzzi had plenty to teach her seasoned co-worker at Keller Williams Realty in Virginia Beach. Realtor Tina Nova knows her industry, but needed to learn how to extend her reach and establish a strong presence in today's technology-driven competitive arena. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/02/real-estate-agents-find-success-getting-wired Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:07:44 -0500 Don't be surprised if you see about a bunch of executives from S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. sporting shiny bald heads in the coming weeks. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/03/real-estate-brokers-going-bald-ill-coworker Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:37:57 -0400 By Nora Firestone A trip through the housing market leaves some house hunters wondering if they've arrived in a bygone world via time machine. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/01/want-sell-your-home-first-step-get-decade Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 First, the good news. With 1,164 homes sold in the region last month, Hampton Roads' housing sales are up 87 percent from November 2008, according to the Real Estate Information Network Inc., the local multiple listing service. Now let's temper that: The competition among sellers is fierce, with an inventory of almost 12,979 houses in November, REIN reported. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/12/smart-upgrade-choices-buyers-market Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 By Sandra J. Pennecke Correspondent The marketing brochure for downtown Norfolk's Harbor Heights promises that the condominium community lifts "Luxury Living to New Heights." At 16 stories, the College Place building towers over Boush Street. But even more impressive are the sights from inside the 99 luxury loft- and traditional-style condominiums, all with balconies. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/neighborhood-profile-harbor-heights-norfolk Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:08:43 -0500 By Sandra J. Pennecke Correspondent April Burns selected the style, size lot, colors and more for the home of her dreams while serving the country overseas. "I did everything online," said Burns, an active duty Navy member who was in Kuwait from April to December 2008. "I didn't see it in person." http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/neighborhood-profile-forest-glen-terrace-suffolk Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:31:36 -0500 By Sandra J. Pennecke Correspondent After 16 years of city living, Jerome and Mary Slade wanted a slower change of pace. "Norfolk is a busy place, and we decided it was time to slow down," said Jerome, who formerly lived a ranch-style home in that city. A new house - smaller and secluded - in Suffolk 's Nelms Ridge was the answer. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/neighborhood-profile-nelms-ridge-suffolk Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:11 -0500 By Sandra J. Pennecke Correspondent Harold and Marty Ash no longer desired a four-bedroom split-level house in Alexandria and the upkeep that went with it once their sons were grown. "We didn't need the space, stairs and lawn care anymore," Harold Ash, 80, said of his home of 19 years. Added wife Marty, 67, "There was no reason to be in Northern Virginia any longer." http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/neighborhood-profile-landings-bolling-square-norfolk Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:19:33 -0500