Baycliff is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Virginia Beach.  The streets are lined with established trees and the neighbors take great pride in the appearance of their homes.  The neighborhood features the Alanton Baycliff Pool Club which is home to the summer swim team the Bolts.  Whether you are a young family or empty-nesters, you will feel right at home in this amazing community. 

One of the often times overlooked features of this neighborhood is the fact that it has a boat ramp for the sole use of the Baycliff Civic League members.  At the entrance to the neighborhood there is a large parking area and a newly paved boat ramp.  This allows boat owners to keep their boats at their Baycliff home on a trailer and easily launch the boat to

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The Hampton Roads area is filled with amazing communities for families.  As a family of 5, we know how important it is for our kids enjoyment and for our sanity to have other families around to walk through life together with.  We are very social people so we value relationship more than most other things in life.  If you are the same as us then here are some tips to help you find the perfect spot for your family.

1. Look for a neighborhood with an elementary School in the community- Many of the elementary schools in the area were built right in the middle of neighborhoods.  This creates a real sense of pride for the school from the parents and kids as well as the teachers and staff.  

2. Look for a neighborhood with a community pool - The community

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The coastal Virginia area was once referred to as the Tidewater region.  If you have ever flown in or out of Norfolk, you have seen first hand the amount of waterways we have been blessed with.  One of our favorite pastimes is taking the family to dinner and being able enjoy the beauty of the water.  Here are some of our favorite waterfront restaurants.

Surf Rider - Tucked behind what used to be Marina Shores is the Surf Rider.  It sits on the Lynnhaven River a stones throw from the Chesapeake Bay off of Great Neck Rd.  Home to what some say is the best Crab Cake in the city and the famous Rum Runner frozen libation.

Dockside - If you are looking for traditional seafood with an amazing view, look no further than Dockside.  With both indoor and

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Top 5 Swim Clubs in Virginia Beach

Summer in Virginia Beach is what we all live for here in our coastal town.  There is no better memory a child has than their days spent swimming at the local pool with their friends.  Adults have a great time at the neighborhood pool too.  Pools bring together a community.  Here is a list of our top 5 favorite community pools.  

If you would like our help finding the perfect house near one of these swim clubs, give us a call!

1.  Alanton Baycliff Recreation Center - 

Surrounded on three sides by beautiful mature trees and on the other side by breathtaking wetlands, this pool gives you a great sense of being in the middle of nature.    Homes for Sale 

 2.  Little Neck Swim and Racquet Club -

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Why Virginia Beach is a Great Retirement Option for Seniors

One of the most exciting parts of preparing for your retirement is having the freedom to choose where you want to live. Your place of employment no longer has to be the deciding factor for your primary residence - you can instead focus on relaxation, amenities and other factors that can contribute to your overall happiness. Seniors who are ready for relaxation and sunshine in their retirement years would do well to consider Virginia Beach for their destination.

With its 38 miles of coastline and temperate climate, Virginia Beach is an ideal location for seniors to retire. Virginia Beach is a coastal town with long stretches of public beach and plenty of things to do. Consumer financial

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3 signs 2019 is going to be a hot market

Existing home sales, housing units authorized (but not yet started) and real disposable personal income will be key indicators   BYANDREW DUGUAY   We all know last year was a seller’s market in residential real estate. Supply has been low and housing starts are down 1.4 percent year-over-year, which has lead to increasing home prices and a reduction in the total number of homes sold.

The upshot is that total revenue has remained flat: Fewer sales were made, but the sales that were made came at higher price points.

Real estate professionals everywhere are wondering what’s in store for the year ahead — read on to find out why 2019 will be a growth year

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House flipping isn't nearly as glamorous or as easy as it looks on HGTV.  Here are some of the ways reality TV isn't very realistic when it comes to flipping homes:

1.  Budget - The renovation costs they throw around for these flips are way too low.  Especially given the time frame they expect the house to be completed in.  Which gets me to my next unreality.

2.  Schedule - Flipping a home in less than 4 weeks is near impossible.  Getting that many trades people to coordinate around each other and ensuring there is no down time is one of the biggest reasons.  

3.  Selling it - Here is where it is a little bit more realistic.  They seem to understand pricing it to the comparable sales in the neighborhood.  What always cracks me up is that they

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The Art of Selling Your Home

Selling a home is much an art as it is a science.  Everything that we do when we help a client sell a home is built on one simple premise. 

We aim to create a positive emotional response with buyers as soon as they step into your home

So what does that mean????

A persons home is very personal.  A home is where you bring your first born child back to from the hospital.  A home is where you have Christmas morning every year.  A home is where you invite your best friends over to play board games and share a meal with.  A home is where you create the vast majority of the memories that you will carry with you through out your life.  So with something as personal and reminiscent as your home, it is safe to say that a

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Top Ten Things to Look For In A Realtor

1.     Get a licensed agent working full time. Full service means the agent is working for you whenever you are in need. Full time agents are best prepared to resolve problems that crop up during negotiations and inspections as well as those that occur after the purchase.  You really don't want to work with someone that dabbles in real estate when making such a large purchase.

2.     Get an agent with passion, enthusiasm and dedication. This is the agent who goes the extra mile to get the best results, even when the going gets tough.

3.     Get an agent with market savvy. Consistent sales in a given neighborhood reveals geographic market smarts that can save money. Knowledge is key.

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Here are some fun Christmas activities for your family this holiday season.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS 2018

November 9 - December 15, 2018
Million Bulb Walk - Norfolk Botanical Gardens
Enjoy a healthy walk through 2 miles of holiday light displays at Norfolk Botanical Gardens

November 17, 2018 - January 5, 2019 (select days)
Busch Gardens Christmas Town
Holiday lights, shows and shopping.

November 17, 2018
Norfolk Grand Illumination Parade
The skylines of Norfolk and Portsmouth light up, then the big parade begins. Norfolk, VA.

November 22, 2018 - December 30, 2018
Holiday Lights at the Beach
The Merry Mile, a shorter lights display premiered in 2017 will take place along the Boardwalk from 8th Street to 22nd Street. 

November 22, 2018 - January 1, 2019

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