Effective October 19, 2009, unsupervised minors are no longer permitted in the MacArthur Center Mall in Downtown Norfolk after 5pm.
Yes, ID's will be checked and extra security is on hand to enforce the new regulation. Teens found in the mall unsupervised after 5pm will be escorted to their "accompanying adult" or escorted out of the mall.
According to mall officials, the new rule is to help keep shoppers safe and kids out of trouble. In recent years, the number of minors "hanging out" in the mall has grown.
Some of the businesses are not happy about the new rule. Both Nordstrom and Dillards said they will continue to allow teenagers to shop in their stores after 5pm.
Click HERE to read the new "Adult Supervision Policy" for MacArthur Center.
On Saturday, October 17th 8pm until midnight, the Virginia Aquarium is presenting Commotion in the Ocean. Enjoy live music, adult beverages, a silent auction, live music, dancing and delicious food.
Proceeds from this wonderful evening, will help to fund a permanent interactive children’s learning gallery at the Virginia Aquarium. Tickets are $75 per person. Black tie preferred. Sponsorships and tables seating 10 are available. For more information call (757) 385-0261.
The Virginia Aquarium is located at 717 General Booth Blvd. in Virginia Beach. Visit them on the web at www.virginiaaquarium.com
The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, was built in 1766. A National Historic Landmark, The Homestead is nestled in the Allegheny Mountains offering over 3000 acres of activities, relaxation and natural beauty. The adjacent Homestead Spa was built in 1892 and is still fed by the famous hot springs which have been attracting visitors since the 1700's. The Homestead Resort also features 3 championship level golf courses, a golf academy, trout fishing, skiing, tennis, horseback riding and many, many more activities. For more information, visit The Homestead's website.
RE BarCamp is Coming to Lynchburg, VA!
Holiday Inn Select
601 Main Street
Lynchburg Va
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Networking events both
Wednesday and Thursday nights!
RSVP Today!
Also known as an “un”conference, the attendees decide the material discussed. The agenda is set that day, which may seem strange at first, but it works. If you’ve never been to a Bar Camp before, you need to experience it. If you think you can pass on this event, you can’t. The information and networking involved in this setting is invaluable for your real estate career.
Remember, it's FREE!!!!!
It has came to my attention that some agents and buyers are still unclear with the new condo changes that are coming up for FHA. Deadline has been pushed from October 1st to November 1st, 2009. In the past, you only needed to satisfy one of the following two criteria to finance a condo unit using FHA financing. 1.) The Condo Project has a FHA warranty - This requires the Homeowners Association of the condominium project to apply and receive a warranty on the project from the HUD. 2.) The unit must pass a questionnaire called a “Spot Check” done on an individual basis As of right now, after November 2nd 2009 FHA is voiding all condo project approvals that were done BEFORE October 1, 2008. This means FHA loans will not be able to be done in an ineligible project until it is re-approved which will be a difficult and lengthy procedure! A project approval will cost $1,500 and up and FHA is now going to require an attorney's opinion letter, which can be another $800 or higher. Spot FHA condo approvals will no longer be allowed · Project approvals are currently taking 6-8 weeks. If FHA holds to their current November 2nd rules, and some 55,000 condo projects nationwide have to get re-approved, who knows how long an approval may take. Only 30% of the loans in any project will be allowed to be FHA loans The official mortgagee letter is found here http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/letters/mortgagee/files/09-19ml.doc for more eligibility requirements FHA Link to check if the condo is approved https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/condo1.cfm For more information, contact: Justin Williams Home Mortgage Consultant Prosperity Mortgage Company M8612-011 4701 Columbus Street Suite 300 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 490-9200 Tel 757-692-3464 Cell 1-866-922-5123 Fax
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Whether you are buying or selling a home in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake or beyond, our goal is to provide you with the resources and tools you need to make a smart and stress free transaction.
Virginia Beach, Virginia - what a wonderful place to live! Mild winters, breezy summers and much more to do than just go to the beach! Virginia Beach is actually part of South Hampton Roads Virginia - which consists of the cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth and Norfolk. These cities are all unique and filled with a wealth of exciting things to do and see. Once known as mostly a Navy town, the Hampton Roads area has reinvented itself as a destination for many walks of life outside of the military. With large and small corporate headquarters, a nationally recognized health care system, excellent schools and southern hospitality, Hampton Roads is a wonderful place to live!
For more information on our terrific area of Virginia, please visit my community information page at: http://www.tinamerritt.com
My area of "expertise" is selling homes that are difficult to sell. Sometimes, all it takes is a price adjustment, furniture placement or a coat of paint. Other times, it takes a whole new marketing strategy, extensive networking or market repositioning to get a property sold.
My goal with buyers is to build their wealth and real estate portfolio, not to ensure their couch fits perfectly in their living room. I look at a house as a small business which is there to provide an immediate need, (shelter) but also to provide long term (or short term) income.
Now, the "REAL" Tina:
I am a wife and mother, first and foremost. My family is my life, my pride and my true love. After having the experience of living in a 3rd world country for a few months, I am grateful everytime I turn on the faucet to have clear, safe, drinkable water and go to sleep in my clean, comfortable bed.
As a graduate of Virginia Tech, I am a Hokie. My college experience played an important role in molding me into the person I am today. Blacksburg and Virginia Tech will always be near and dear to me and I support my alma mater as a season ticket holder and member of the Hokie Club and Alumni Association.
Real estate is a business transaction and while my clients can sometimes get very emotional, my goal is to keep their business interests as my priority. I want my clients to make smart and wise financial real estate decisions that will assist them in achieving their financial goals. Whether or not their couch will fit in the living room is not my priority; whether or not the property they are investing in will help put their child through college is.
"There aren't enough positive attributes to describe Tina. Time and again, she has held our hands through tough real estate transactions, making a normally stressful situation virtually stress-free. I cannot recommend her highly enough or often enough. We are so lucky to have met Tina and are better and more informed real estate purchasers and sellers because of it. If you are looking for a realtor, look no further. Tina and her team are the best." October 1, 2007 by Patrick Veverka
To learn more about Tina in Virginia and real estate in the Hampton Roads area, visit her site.
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