Bethany Phillips, MBA, ABR, EcoBroker

I am helping some wonderful people purchase homes in Norfolk right now! What fun! They are so nice to work with and the homes they have chosen are so different yet both perfectly in tune with our area.

The first is a new construction home in the upscale subdivision called East Beach. This was the site of our building association's HOMEARAMA about 5 years ago. Now the subdivision is about 75% built including the playground, tennis courts, and open spaces... not to mention access to the beach! All homes are considered executive style homes and abide by strict architectural guidelines.

The second property is a 1910 bungalow with a 2 car garage. This home is in one of Norfolk's Historic neighborhoods called Lafayette Residence Park. Lafayette and Winona, along with Gowrie Park and Old Lafayette Shores share a very active civic league. This great neighborhood is filled with not only bungalows, but cape cods, Victorians, and arts and crafts style homes. The dog park, playground and water views are additional features of the neighborhood.

There are more homes like this for sale in our area! Don't be shy - get out there are find the home of your dreams!

Green is...Looking forward to celebrating 30 Years of keeping Norfolk Beautiful - Gala event coming 14 November - I have tickets -- who wants to join me??? Food by the BOOT! Live Music! Silent Auction! Recycled or Reclaimed Clothing Preferred!

Check out the website for more details or to buy tickets online. You can also give me a call! I have tickets available. THis is for a great cause - Environmental Education Scholarship fund!

Have a great time for a great benefit -- and get some of your shopping done for the holidays will be here before you know it!!

This weekend is Virginia's tax holiday on all things energy efficient and Energy Star Appliances. I have posted about this each year, so why change?? Thinking about a new washer, dryer, refrigerator? Need to reduce drafts for the winter months? Supplies and replacements may be part of the tax credit.

A quick review of the Virginian-Pilot showed some stores are offering discounts along with the tax holiday. Shop around and make that upgrade this weekend!

Check out the details on the Website!

Join Friends of Norfolks Environment at the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a fun evening of music, food, and auctioning to benefit the ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND and to celecbrate the 30 year anniversary of Keep Norfolk Beautiful! Mark your calendar for November 14! Don't miss it! Give me a call for tickets or contact Keep Norfolk Beautiful! SPONSORSHIP Opportunities are also available - Get your name out there now!

Just another friendly reminder!!!

Date: Saturday, Oct 3, 2009

Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

The 2009 Hampton Roads Solar Tour is the first tour of its type to be held in the region. The purpose of the Solar Tour is to demonstrate and demystify solar, renewable, and sustainable technologies.

For this tour, 22 homes, facilities and businesses across Hampton Roads, both Southside and on the Peninsula, will throw open their doors, inviting visitors to tour and discover the benefits of alternative energy and green building for themselves.

In addition, Solar Services, Inc. is conducting a free workshop at 8:30am, The Basics of Photovoltaics, to discuss topics such as types of systems, benefits and drawbacks, basic operation, site evaluation, approximate costs, tax benefits, energy savings and more.

Click here to view the flyer. Click here to download the registration form.
Space is limited and pre-registration required.