This event is one the most exciting events along the east coast in regards to new homes and virginia beach residential real esate. The event is being held through Friday 03/09/12 - 03/11/12.
“It’s a popular time of year for people to look for ideas on how to improve their home – or even for what they might want in a new one,” said TBA President Sam Cohen. “This event offers one-stop shopping for everything from floors to roofing to everything in between. This year, for the first time ever, we’ve teamed with the Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association to offer a New Home Expo. For the second year in a row, TBA’s Green Building Council members are also showcasing ways to go green and save energy in your home.”
Let’s face it—the market is tough right now.
If you’re selling your home in Virginia Beach, there are certain focal points that can give your property the selling edge it needs to draw in buyers, ensuring a faster sale—and a higher selling price. However, there is no need to build a pricey addition or completely gut your existing property. By evaluating your home’s top selling points, you can add modern touches to these features to create a new, fresh feel without doing major renovations.
Point 1: Glam up your bathroom or kitchen. Does your house 
have a large kitchen or multiple bathrooms? “Nice bathrooms and kitchens are attractive qualities in a house, and you can make yours look luxurious without going overboard. If you can’t afford double sinks, a whirlpool tub or a walk-in shower in your bathroom, try making subtle adjustments. Small tweaks, like a new mirror or updated lighting, can have a huge effect on the atmosphere of a room. Expand the range of your kitchen by adding a center island with barstools, updating major appliances and giving a second thought to your countertops. Slab countertops, especially granite, are really popular choices. As far as appliances go, stainless steel is the real deal.
Point 2: Opt for wood. Does your home have large, open rooms? Make them appear even larger with the right flooring. Hardwood 
floors are timeless, and one of the most common features requested by buyers. Consider ripping up old carpet and refinishing the wood beneath. Hardwood too expensive? There are many synthetic alternatives that are nearly as appealing as hardwood, at a fraction of the cost.
Point 3: Organization is key. Do you have a ton of open wall space? Make the most of it with built-ins. Buyers love built-in organizational systems, like entertainment credenzas or 
bookshelves. Built-ins are relatively easy to have installed, and can give your home a unique edge. Don’t forget about closets. Expanding the closets in bedrooms and bathrooms, or adding a walk-in pantry in the kitchen, can add additional sparkle to your home.
Point 4: Don’t forget to landscape. Do you have a large yard? Maximize this space before putting your home up for sale. Especially in the Spring season, the landscaping can have a huge effect on the le
ngth of time it stays on the market. Keep the grass neatly mowed and any gardens well tended. Adding a deck or patio is a great idea, but if your budget won’t allow it, simply place some outdoor furniture around the yard in small clusters, so buyers can imagine themselves spending time outside with family and friends.
By singling out and focusing on the top selling points of your property, you can decide what renovations should be made to make the most of what you already have.
For more information on creating top selling points for your home, please contact
Derek Whiteside 757-236-3574 or
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The North End of Virginia Beach is a very prestigous area of Virginia Beach. The North End community has a wide variety of homes from newer developed ocean front lookouts to charming condominiums. The North End real estate is a very saught after community for luxury beach living.
The schools related to the North End community are and tend be very appreciated. You can choose public schools from Frank W. Cox High School or private schooling through Cape Henry Collegiate. With the schools there are also very many different types of fine dining within two or three miles to include intalian resaurants like Il Gardino, or even some of the greatest pizza served at the North End, North End Pizza. If your in the mood for seafood no problem try Mahi Mah's on the water. Or even try our signature drink specials at Waterman's
Now you ask what can I do for fun at the North End. The North End has many opportunites right outside your door to include boating, fishing and any other water related activites. If your not in the mood for water that's fine too there are bike, run, and walk trails inside the beautiful wooded and waterfront seashore state park.
If your dream home consists of a beach or related waterfront experience this will be your last stop whether retiring or starting a family the North End has a home for you. I look foward to helping you find your dream home or sell your exisiting. Together we can keep the high tradition of North End, Virginia Beach alive and well. Have a terriffic new year! Hear from you soon!
If you have never heard of Bay Colony in Virginia Beach, then let me tell you. Bay Colony of Virginai Beach has some of the most amzing properties in Virginia. The homes located in and around Bay Colony are of a mixed breed. You can have waterfront properties stashed away in a a corner over looking your dock with a tied up boat or you can have your cute little brick rancher with views to die for.
Bay Colony has the neighborhood you can retire in or start and grow your family. If you are starting your retirement then start here your minutes from walking on the beach or bike riding through First Landing State Park. If you are boater you are a step away from some of the best marina's state wide like Lynnhaven Marina. Now if your years away from retiring thats perfect to. There is many activities to keeep you busy on your off days like biking, fishing, swimming, or even catching your favorite movie at the mall.
Living in the Bay Colony district you will have access to some of the best dining in the region from local catch seafood at Coastal Grill, or even habachi resaraunts like Otani.
So come and try some of Virginia Beach's best living!
The Virginia Beach real estate market is very prestigious. Virginia Beach has many different avenues of real estate to choose from. Homes in Virginia Beach range anywhere from below 100,000 to multi million dollar estates. You can have beach front or river front homes with docks or even a condominium over looking the water.
Virginia Beach also has some of the top ranking schools in the country to include private schooling such as Cape Henry, or public schools like Frank W. Cox High, First Colonial High, and Kellam High. Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads community also has many undergraduate and graduate university and tech schools like, Old Dominion University, Christopher Newport University, and Norfolk State University.
The economy here in Virginia Beach is going strong with a strong military presents around the area we strive everyday to keep our economy growing. Small business and big business is our engine to a great tommorow.
As far as dining and entertainment it is endless. Being so close to the water we have many outdoor water activities like jet skiing, offshore fishing, tubing, and much much more. If you are not in the mood for water sports that's fine too try bike riding or hiking through of the states prettiest parks, Seashore State Park. Now that you have exhausted your fun outdoor activities its time to eat. Virginia Beach is loaded with great fine dining. If you are in the mood for some great fresh catch seafood try Mahi Mah's or Waterman's both conveniently located at the oceanfront but with a local atmosphere. If you would like a great steak or burgers try No Frill Grill at Hilltop. In the mood for pizza no problem either try some of the best pizza in the area a North End Pizza.
Virginia Beach is truly an amazing place to retire or raise a family it has all scenes for all types of people. I look forward to meeting with you and introducing to our market. Have a great year! Hear from you soon!
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