Live in Ghent, Walk Anywhere!
If you’re looking to buy a home in Norfolk, you may be reluctant to search in the historic Ghent area, thinking homes and condos start in the 300K range. Once in a while, though, you’ll find a real gem that is very affordable in addition to being spacious and beautiful. 641 Redgate Avenue, right in the heart of Ghent, is a perfect starter home that’s the right price - it won’t last! There’s a formal lobby with gas fireplace and sitting area, and it’s elevator and handicap accessible. Features include a living room/dining room combo and a large master suite. You’re also within walking distance of the Naro Theatre, the amazing restaurants in Ghent, and EVMS and the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. Click here to learn about more about this Norfolk condo for sale.
For more information, we invite you to contact agent Terri Baker at 757-623-2382, or visit us online at NancyChandler.com for similar listings in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake.
Want to sell your home? First step: Get with the decade
A trip through the housing market leaves some house hunters wondering if they’ve arrived in a bygone world via time machine.
They set down in a land where stretches of green cut-pile fibers carpet the hills of architectural step-ups and step-down that whisper, “Feelin’ groovy,” while fields of paper flowers climb walls. The sun’s rays fade under heavily clad windows, and every color and fixture tells a story - one that prospective buyers have likely already heard, and possibly already lived.
It takes stepping back into “modern life” of any era to truly appreciate its quirky offerings and haphazard trajectory. Even the request of a client to “Beam me up” can’t shake most seasoned real estate agents, who say they’ve heard and seen it all.
Sometimes navigating the time-space jump takes a little engineering on the sellers’ part; sometimes, vision from the buyer, agents say. In the end, the right price is a sure sign of return to Earth.
Read more from Nora Firestone and the Virginian-Pilot.
Live in Historic Norfolk for Under $150K
When you drive around the historic Lakewood and Riverview areas of Norfolk, you might think to yourself that it’s near impossible to find a home for a reasonable price there. It’s true many of the homes in the neighborhood have history and charm, but high price doesn’t necessarily become exclusive to the area. Nancy Chandler Associates has listed a beautiful condo at 100 Willow Wood Dr. (click here for specs) which features large rooms, a nice sunroom for relaxing on weekends, and a garage! Nice hardwood floors and refinished cabinets have to be seen to be appreciated. Fees include water, sewer, tax, insurance, heat & maintenance.
When you come home to Willow Wood, you’re not far from Bon Secours-Depaul Hospital, the Virginia Zoo, and downtown Norfolk for great restaurants and shopping. Priced under $150K, this condo won’t last, so call Peter Martone today at 757-623-2382 for a viewing.
Great Virginia Beach condo for sale!
How would like to live close to the beach at a great price - under $200,000? With Nancy Chandler Associates, you can move in time to enjoy summer, just a short drive from Lynnhaven Mall, the base, and the Interstate! 647 Rivers Reach in Virginia Beach is a cozy yet spacious condo in a great location, near good schools and shopping.
This condo features laminate floors, new kitchen countertops, tile bathrooms, all new paint, new lighting, and too many other upgrades to mention. Don’t wait to see this one in person. Contact NCA agent Barbara Judge today at (757) 222-6278 or visit Nancy Chandler online for more details on this great Virginia Beach condo for sale.
Great home with a pool in Chesapeake - $325,000
Great home in desirable area of Greenbrier adjacent to Chesapeake City Park and near major shopping & interstate. Breakfast bay window overlooks large inground pool with new liner, filter and salt chlorinator. New hot water heater, fresh decorative paint, ceiling fans & light fixtures.
- Appliances: Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Gas Range,Disposal,Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
- Cooling: Central Air
- Equipment: Cable TV Hookup,Ceiling Fan
- Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring Type: Carpet,Ceramic,Vinyl
- Rooms Other: Attic,Breakfast Area,Foyer,Mstr Bdr w/ Bath,Porch,Utility Closet
- Water Heater: Gas
- Heating: Natl Gas
Visit our main site for details on this great home for sale in Chesapeake, and contact Realtor Betty Mooz at 757-222-6228 for more information.
Lower Assessments for Norfolk Homeowners
The Virginian-Pilot reported on February 3 that many Norfolk homeowners and businesses will see a slight decrease in real taxes on July 1. (Click here to read the entire article.) For those who qualify, assessments for house owners will lessen by three percent, while those who own business property in the area will enjoy a five percent decrease. Meanwhile, Virginia Beach homeowners may expect a decrease as well, as much as 6.5 percent.
With real estate taxes poised to fall come summer, it’s a good time to consider buying a home in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Nancy Chandler Associates is here to assist you in finding the right home in your desired location. If you have questions or concerns about property taxes and assessments, condo fees, and closing costs, we are on your side and will work to ensure the fairest price for the home you want.
Contact us today at 888.622.7356 or use our web form to speak with a representative. We will get back to you quickly and get you started on the hunt for your new home!
Affordable Homes in Norfolk - $150,000
4536 LARKIN ST, Norfolk VA 23513-3962
For under $200K, you can live in one of the most accessible neighborhoods in Norfolk. You’re close to the airport, downtown, and Virginia Wesleyan College for championship Marlins basketball. Craving a day at the beach? Just hope on Northampton and head for Chick’s shore. Interested in a day on the Eastern Shore for delicious jimmies and bird watching? You’re not far from the Chesapeake Bay-Bridge Tunnel, either.
This lovely two-bedroom home in Sherwood Heights in Norfolk is located in a beautiful neighborhood and features a huge backyard for play and relaxation. The home may require some fixing up…it’s perfect for a first-time buyer looking to shape a home into their vision.
Contact Nancy Chandler Associates’ own Annell Lemmie today at (757) 470-1314 or visit us online to learn more about this amazing home for sale in Norfolk.
Norfolk condo living under $250,000
There’s no better time than now to check out the available properties in the historic Ghent district. Nancy Chandler Associates has listed a beautiful condo on Granby St. You’re just a short distance from the Naro Theater, shops and dining on Colley Avenue, and the Chrysler Museum. The unit comes with garage parking for two cars and a balcony. If you’ve been looking to move to Norfolk, this is the ideal location for convenient access to the bases, EVMS, and downtown.
Contact Katie Fraim Cline today at (757) 331-0022 for more information on this condo and other available homes in Norfolk.
$100 Buys a Chance to Win this House and Help St. Jude’s
By Christy Barritt
For the second year in a row, the St. Jude Dream Home is in Chesapeake.
On Nov. 30, Summit Construction and representatives from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital broke ground for the area’s 10th annual home giveaway.
This year’s home is located in the Chapel Hill Estates neighborhood in Hickory and is valued at approximately $515,000.
The house, which is being built by Summit Construction, will feature four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, sunroom, upgraded flooring and a two-car attached garage.
“It’s going to be beautiful,” said April Warren, senior event marketing representative for ALSAC/ St. Jude. “We’re really excited this year to have a bedroom downstairs. That’s a change from the houses we’ve had in the past and a great addition.”
The $100 tickets to win the Dream Home Giveaway will be available beginning Jan. 19 at such locations as Value City Furniture, TowneBank, Judy Boone Reality, Nancy Chandler Associates, and Ferguson Bath and Kitchen Gallery.
The winning ticket will be drawn May 2.
All the proceeds for the event go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance.
“The Dream Home Giveaway gives people a chance to enter into a raffle and win this half-million dollar house and 20 other prizes all valued at $1,000 or greater,” said Warren. “Also, at the same time, they’re supporting the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.”
For more information, visit www.stjudedreamhome.org.
Construction begins on area’s 10th annual St. Jude Dream Home
By Staci Dennis
Correspondent
CHESAPEAKE
Rob Kinser is fighting childhood cancer by building a house.
Granite counte rs, hard wood floors and 9-foot ceilings are among the tools he ’s utilizing to bring attention and financial help to those who need critical medical care.
“Everyone can do their part,” he said. “We can all work toward finding a cure.”
Kinser, president of Chesapeake-based Summit Construction Corp ., is building Hampton Roads’ 10th annual St. Jude Dream Home . The company started construction on the 3,528-square-foot dwelling in early November and held a ground-breaking ceremony Nov . 30.
“When we first signed on for this project, I was a little skeptical,” Kinser said. “But after visiting St. Jude Hospital and seeing how they function, I am a firm believer.”
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in Memphis, Tenn., is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. Families without insurance are never asked to pay.
Raffles tickets for the house are $100 and will go on sale Jan . 19. Chances of winning a prize are one in 500, said April Warren, senior event marketing representative with the fundraising arm of St. Jude. No more than 10,500 tickets will be sold.
This is the 10th time St. Jude has worked with area contractors to build a dream home in Hampton Roads . Twenty-six other locations across the U.S. hold similar programs.
The grand prize is the house, located in Chesapeake’s Chapel Hill Estates . The new neighborhood, when complete in two to three years, will have 137 homes. Chapel Hill Development Corp . donated the $140,000 lot on which the giveaway home is being built.
“It’s a great neighborhood in a wonderful location,” said Chellie Burton , a Realtor with Nancy Chandler Associates. ” It’s an honor to have the St. Jude home as part of the neighborhood.”
Other prizes include a $1,000 gift certificate at Value City Furniture, fresh flowers for one year, a $1,000 Target gift card, a laptop computer, a weekend getaway and a $1,000 gift certificate to The Full Cup, among others.
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