About Newport News City County, VA

new homes demolished b/c they wouldn't sell: http://bit.ly/LJttl

Hey I wanted to see what everyone was thinking on the Presidents Idea to bail out everyone who is in forclosure. The presidents press said he would choose between diffrent people on the basis of if they were iresponsible. My question is Do you like this idea, and what do you forsee the outcome of this law being passed?

Check out this great home in the desireable neigborhood of Nicewood. This home is on a cul-de-sac with a park just steps away. This home has plenty of room for a growing family. With 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, a living room, kitchen, dining room and family/bonus room - you are sure to find this home just what you are looking for. Near military bases, shopping, restaurants and everything else you need to never go without!

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My name is Sandra Payden and I am a REALTOR with Greg Garrett Realty.com in Newport News (Hampton Roads,) VA. Feel free to email me at Sandra@757RealEstateInfo.com and visit my website at http://www.757RealEstateInfo.com.

Kermit the Frog used to sing "it's not easy being green" but even he would be pleased to see how important it's become to be "green".

Green is definitely the new hot issue. And in support of the "green movement", I would like to bring a great organization to your attention.

It's the Freecycle Network.

The Freecycle Network mission statement.

Our mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community. (From the Freecycle Network website www.Freecycle.org).

This is a terrific online community that gives members the opportunity to "gift" various items they no longer want or need to other members of the group. How many times have you put something at the curb that was completely usable but you didn't want to have to try and sell or keep stored somewhere until the next yard sale? All you have to do is "offer" your item to the group and someone (usually more than one person) will respond to request your "gift". You can also post a "wanted" request for an item you need but don't want or can't afford to purchase new. I have seen members gift clothes, toys, books, furniture, firewood, computer equipment, appliances and even vehicles.

This is also a great way for home sellers to get rid of their excess belongings to better stage their home and to reduce the amount of things they have to move. And for new home buyers, it's a great place to find some much needed items for your new home (maybe a gently used sofa, dining room table or even a refrigerator).

And the beauty of all this is not only are you keeping things out of the landfills, you are helping out other people!

And remember, at the end of the song even Kermit was singing

I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful!
And I think it's what I want to be.

I had two presents this week. First was meeting a new client who is looking for her first home in Newport News. We looked at a number of townhouses near Fort Eustis and saw some real winners. There are a couple that will suite her needs very well. She would prefer a single family home. Unfortunately the choices are more limited in her price range. We are working towards an offer on a foreclosure... wish us luck.

The other present was a stray beagle that ended up on my doorstep yesterday! She is a beautiful beagle girl. No information on her family. No lost beagles listed at the shelters. The microchip trail ends 2 years ago when she was sold by a breeder in Wisconsin to a pet store! Egads! Unfortunately her family didn't update her contact information so the trail goes cold. We think she may be pregnant. That would be new to us so I am really hoping she isn't -- just a bit puffed up due to dinners of McDs and Pizza Hut while on her own!

Here she is... So cute!

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