Historic and modern, in flux and established, suburban and scenic; the Kempsville area is an evolving and dynamic ward in the City of Virginia Beach. George Kempe purchased land along the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River around 1652 and…
You might be surprised to find out that your bank statements reveal more about you to mortgage underwriters than you think. The bank statements, which are required during the loan application process, help give the loan officers a detailed financial…
The down payment is often the one item that stops a potential homeowner in his tracks. He isn’t sure if he should put down the largest or the smallest down payment possible. Really the answer to this question should depend…
Closing costs can often be a tricky thing to explain because there is no such thing as fixed closing costs. Each real estate transaction can have vastly different closing cost expenses depending on the house and the financial situations of…
The terms real estate agent and REALTOR® are not interchangeable. Understanding the differences can really help you find the best professional to assist you in the buying or selling of your property. Real Estate Agent Anyone who earns a real…
It’s tempting to try to save money by representing yourself in a real estate transaction, but it really isn’t worth it. Here are six reasons you should use a REALTOR®. 1. Your REALTOR® can help you understand different financing options…
Our New Homes Specialist, Jen Barkan, is proud to host a weekly social media chat called #AskJenLive! Each week, Jen brings an adoptable dog with her while she features an available new home or new homes community. As if that…
When thinking about the market value of your home it’s important to take emotions out of the decision and focus on the items that do affect the market value of your home. These nine items may help you fall in…
We’re thrilled to bring you the show notes from the ‘Real Estate 101’ podcast we are sponsoring. This interviewed featured Rose & Womble’s Charlie Laurens, a REALTOR® from our Holland Resale Office. To listen to Charlie’s outstanding interview please subscribe on…
A smart home buyer will want to take advantage of every cost assistance program available to them. This is especially true for first-time home buyers, and recently several new programs have come out to help this group of home buyers. The Virginia Housing Development…