Bethany Phillips, MBA, ABR, EcoBroker

I have written about this before but let me do it again - what a great time to buy an investment property, vacation home, second home, any home in Norfolk on the Bay! This great area in Norfolk's real estate market has seen dramatic price corrections over the past few years. Looking for a single family home? First time home buyer in Norfolk? How about a waterfront property with 3 bedroom 2 bath and almost 1300 square feet on Little Creek in East Ocean View? This home is listed for just $160,000! As a first time home buyer, you may qualify for the $8,000 credit from the government! This is a foreclosure so is being sold as is and repairs will likely be needed, but still!!! Only $160,000. Wow!

Not a fan of yard work? A condo might be right for you. If you are looking for bargains in the Norfolk homes for sale, consider another foreclosure just 2 blocks to the beach in Ocean View. This property is 2 bedroom, 2 bath and just under 1,000 square feet. It is one-level living with a fireplace, balcony, and looks great! With a low condo fee of $140, the price of $121,500 may be the bargain in real estate you are looking for!

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I would be happy to show these homes to you! Give me a call! I hope to hear from you!

Keep Norfolk Beautiful presents Eco-D.I.Y., a three-part series of classes designed to give simple energy-saving solutions to residents they can do themselves. All three classes take place at the Ernie Morgan Center, located in Lafayette Park, next to the Virginia Zoo.

What is Biodiesel?
Wednesday, September 9th, 6-8pm
Topic: Biodiesel fuel
Speaker: Michelle Moraczewski, NoBullBiodiesel.com Fee: Free for FONE members/$3 non-members
Register by September 2nd

Raining in the Storm
Wednesday, October 14th, 6-8pm
Topic: Rain barrel information and construction class
Speaker: Michael Minor, Mike's Rain Barrels
Fee: $50 for FONE members/$55 non-members
Register by October 7th

Cool Composting
Wednesday, November 11th, 6-8pm
Topic: How-to composter building demonstration
Speaker: Tom Chabi
Fee: $7 FONE members/$10 non-members
Register by November 4th.

To learn more about these classes, visit us online. Space is limited, so register early to Holly Carson at 441-1347 or holly.carson@norfolk.gov.

Homes are taking over 90 days on average to sell in our area. On an existing listing that was first posted in the spring, I decided to withdrawal the listing during a recent price change. The photos were changed, along with the description, the virtual tour, and the photos in our database. Because are closer to fall now than summer (can you believe its almost September?!) I really wanted a photo of the house with the trees in full bloom. Unfortanately that means you can't see the great architectural features of the exterior.

Here are the 2 photos. What do you think?

This home for sale in Norfolk VAi s a move in ready 1912 Victorian with the great features of the era - pocket doors, picture rail, embossed radiators, maple floors, yet with updated kitchen, new sunroom, 2 car garage and more!

Do you ever get so busy you forget there are fabulous places to see and things to do right in your own backyard? If you are like me, it takes a visit from friends or family to get you spurred on to see new things that are right next door.

I had just that opportunity this weekend. The twist is that I have been to the oceanfront at VA Beach many times, just not this summer. I don't know where the days go but here it is, mid-August and I had my first beach trip!

Anyway I was just thrilled with the beach, the weather was great and the views lovely. If you are looking for a home, investment property, second home, vacation home, etc on the ocean, you have to consider Virginia Beach! I am happy to help you find just the thing!

Here is a picture taken with the Blackberry. It truly was this empty, the beach is so large and flat, the dolphins were so close to shore!

Bethany Phillips, Prudential Towne Realty and Beach Lover!