Tom Duckett, Realtor

1201 Stockwell Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,801 square feet, .4 acre,

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More on the Official Zillow Switch to Zillow 2.0 More on the Official Zillow Switch to Zillow 2.0

Good info!

How Burglars Most Often Enter a Home View this infographic to see how burglars enter a home and what homeowners wish they had done to better protect their home.

So will this trend continue?

Study Reveals Fallout From Young Adults Who Live With Parents “This early life choice could have long-term consequences,” researchers warn in a new report from the Urban Institute.

They bigger is better! But damn!

Priciest Home in the U.S. Sells for $238M A hedge fund billionaire is showing big love for real estate with his latest addition in a string of record-breaking property purchases.

A good heart warming holiday story!

Woman Buys House Back for Evicted Elderly Neighbor How's this for a heartwarming story? An elderly neighbor is evicted from her home of 37 years through no fault of her own, but she ends up getting to stay—with her neighbor as her new landlord. Learn all about how one neighbor stepped up to help another.

This is eye opening!!!!

Study: Lots Near Power Lines Lose Nearly Half Their Value Health concerns and unattractive views drive the decrease in the value of land near high-voltage systems, researchers say.

Keep this in mind!

Home Renovations That Can Hurt (and Help) Property Value The best remodels will increase both quality of life and listing price, so take care to invest in projects that will net the biggest returns.

Come by my Open House Sunday 12-3, or see Francis on Saturday 1-3.

629 Chesopeian TRL, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23452 | VIRGINIA BEACH Real Estate The find your buyers have been searching for! Deepwater, big water views, excellent condition. Updated kitchen with hardwood floors. Master bedroom features water views and the master bath has a heater towel bar. Central vacuum system, gas hot water baseboard heat. Gas fireplace. Golden hardwood flo...

SOmething to ask about evry time you buy a home!

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6 Unique Lamps to Light Up Your Life

Christmas is over but these are funny.

blog.rismedia.com If you want a statement piece to add a little oomph to your home, consider a unique lamp. These pieces of functional art are for the kid in us all.

Kitchen Updates That Don’t Require a Remodel

Some simple but good ideas.

realtormag.realtor.org If sellers want to revamp their house before it hits the market, or if buyers are seeking a cheaper way to improve a dated kitchen, refer them to these five tips.

Airbnb May Boost Home Prices

This debate is heating up. What are cities going to do about it?

realtormag.realtor.org The home-sharing service may prove to be a boon to home values and rental rates in a metro area, according to a new analysis. 

How Disappearing Sand Connects the Entire World - September 15, 2017

Here's one I didn't see coming!

ozy.com Our lives are built on sand. The planet’s third most-consumed natural resource is necessary for making buildings, bridges, roads, and glass — and it’s...

The 10 Largest Homes Currently For Sale - Trulia's Blog

Any takers!

trulia.com Small homes may continue to rise in popularity, but bigger will always be better for the most luxurious end of the real estate market. When your budget has no bounds, you can afford endless space for you, your family and your helicopter. Whether you’ve been dreaming of your own villa near Hollywood…

Virginia Packages and Deals for July 2017

virginia.org Bounce back and forth between Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Williamsburg®, and Water Country USA®. The Williamsburg Summer Bounce Ticket also grants you free parking at Busch Gardens Williamsburg® and Water Country USA®. This ticket is good for seven consecutive days so you might just have to...

1 in 3 Make Offers on Homes Sight Unseen?

Here's some crazy numbers! Would buy sight unseen???

thenationalrealestatepost.com A new Redfin survey says that 1 in 3 Make Offers on Homes Sight Unseen? We find that fascinating. Is it true? Is this what you're seeing? CLI

1 in 3 Make Offers on Homes Sight Unseen?

Here's some crazy numbers!

thenationalrealestatepost.com A new Redfin survey says that 1 in 3 Make Offers on Homes Sight Unseen? We find that fascinating. Is it true? Is this what you're seeing? CLI

Where We Live: Hunting, fishing lodge converted into Virginia Beach home | Southside Daily

Unique home sold fast and both the buyer and seller couldn't be happier!

southsidedaily.com VIRGINIA BEACH — There’s a long driveway that leads to a home that used to operate as a hunting and fishing lodge in the Kings Grant neighborhood.

Do Housing Comps In My Area Really Matter? – The Neighborhood – Trulia Blog

This is an article I agree with.

trulia.com Want to buy or sell a home for the right price? There’s more to consider than just the cost of other homes on your street.

Realtors Bonkers Over New Virtual Video Tech

Once again the future is hear! Really cool stuff!

thenationalrealestatepost.com We all know about virtual tours, that's nothing really new, but Realtors seem to be going bonkers over this new technology.

625 Timberland Trail, Virginia Beach VA 23452, USA - Virtual Tour

New waterfront listing in Little Neck.

http://www.tourbuzz.net/734308?a=1

www.tourbuzz.net Virtual Tour of 625 Timberland Trail, Virginia Beach VA 23452, USA.

HFAs Kill NHF and Give us This?

Bureaucrats at it again!

thenationalrealestatepost.com It would appear that the fall of the NHF program was due to the instigation of the HFA's.  So they have HUD kill a true DPA and you won't believe wha

The Great News About Rising Prices for Homeowners

keepingcurrentmatters.com Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if they are accelerating too quickly. As we mentioned before, in some areas of the country, seller supply (homes for sale) cannot keep up with the number of buyers out looking for a home, which has caused prices to rise.

Default rates look GREAT… and that’s NOT a good thing!?!

The credit lending box is way too tight!

thenationalrealestatepost.com We at NREP hope you enjoy this show provided by our good friends – TheRESource.tv Be sure to share this video using the share buttons above!

4 Problems Sellers May Try to Hide

Good read however Va. has a four corners rule, so it's always a good idea to walk the neighborhood and talk with the neighbors. If they come to the door with a Bud Light; good! If they come to the door with an axe: not good.

realtormag.realtor.org Let’s hope home sellers are always honest with you in their disclosure documents. But just in case, you may want to be skeptical in these areas. 

Wrong House Razed: Google Maps Glitch?

Oops!

realtormag.realtor.org Well, that was a big mix up. Home owners in Texas come home to find their duplex demolished by mistake.

The Real Cost Of Owning A Famous TV Or Movie House

Looking for a celebrity home....read on.

realtytimes.com HousingWire recently ran a story about the San Francisco home used on the Full House series, which is now valued at seven times the original price - not surprising since the City by the Bay has some of the highest real estate prices in the nation. It got us thinking about a few other famous TV and m…

What If I Wait Until Next Year To Buy A Home?
Posted: 14 Mar 2016 04:00 AM PDT
As a seller, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As either a first-time or repeat buyer, you must not be concerned only about price but also about the ‘long term cost’ of the home.
Let us explain.
There are many factors that influence the ‘cost’ of a home. Two of the major ones are the home’s appreciation over time, and the interest rate at which a buyer can borrow the funds necessary to purchase their home. The rate at which these two factors can change is often referred to as “The Cost of Waiting”.
What will happen over the next 12 months?
According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, prices are expected to rise by 5.5% by this time next year. Additionally, Freddie Mac’s most recent Economic Commentary & Projections Table predicts that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate will appreciate to 4.5% in that same time.
What Does This Mean to a Buyer?
Here is a simple demonstration of what impact these projected changes would have on the mortgage payment of a home selling for approximately $250,000 today:

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Thinking of Selling? Why Now May Be The Time

keepingcurrentmatters.com It is common knowledge that a large number of homes sell during the spring-buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off on putting their home on the market until then. The question is whether or not that will be a good strategy this year.

2016 Real Estate and Mortgage Forecast with Barry Habib

Worth the watch!

youtube.com Frank Garay & Brian Stevens are hosts of the National Real Estate Daily Show and have recently made Inman's Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate li...

CES 2016: New LED Bulbs Do More Than Light Up

I hope we don't find out they cause cancer cause been doing a lot of switching over to LED's.

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U.S. to Start Tracking 'Secret' Luxury Buyers

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More Homes Come With 'Pet Suites'

Who the real heads of the household really are!

realtormag.realtor.org More spaces are being carved out for pets today, and the trend is even inspiring new home designs.