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		<title>Buying Foreclosure Property in Virginia Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just like the rest of the country Virginia Beach and the surrounding areas have been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis.  While this is a very unfortunate situation it has created a unique opportunity for first time home buyers and real estate &#8230; <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/blog/buying-foreclosure-property-in-virginia-beach">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-24 alignleft" title="virginia beach foreclosure" src="http://www.reneejoseph.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/virginia-beach-foreclosure-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Just like the rest of the country Virginia Beach and the surrounding areas have been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis.  While this is a very unfortunate situation it has created a unique opportunity for first time home buyers and real estate investors.</p>
<p>There are many foreclosed Virginia Beach homes, land and condos on the market and priced to sell.  Our <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/foreclosure-mls-search.html">Virginia Beach foreclosed home</a> search can help you find the perfect home at the perfect price point.  Whether you are looking for a home for your family to live and grow old in or looking to find an investment property to rent out at a profit the Virginia Beach area has plenty of both.<span id="more-20"></span></p>
<p>Another reason investors espeically are interested in this area is not only is there a good size population of over 400,000 people which means there are plenty of people who need to rent.  Virginia Beach is also a huge travel destination and the need for vacation homes is strong year round.</p>
<p>I have listings for foreclosed homes and property in Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Chesapeake just looking for new owners. View our <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/foreclosure-mls-search.html">foreclosed home search</a> now!</p>
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		<title>Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home in Virginia Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:16:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1) Voted one of the 10 best places to grow up US News Magazine did an article on the 10 best places to grow up which means it&#8217;s a great place to raise children.  It touts Virginia Beach&#8217;s low crime &#8230; <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/blog/top-5-reasons-to-buy-a-home-in-virginia-beach">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16" title="virginia beach real estate" src="http://www.reneejoseph.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/virginia-beach-real-estate-150x150.jpg" alt="virginia beach real estate" width="150" height="150" />1) Voted one of the 10 best places to grow up</p>
<p>US News Magazine did an article on the 10 best places to grow up which means it&#8217;s a great place to raise children.  It touts Virginia Beach&#8217;s low crime rate, great schools and the scenic beaches as top selling points for families.</p>
<p>2) Beaches</p>
<p>Virginia Beach and the surrounding areas account for over 35 miles of majestic beaches to choose from.  Another thing about living near the ocean is the seafood is amazing Virginia Beach is home to such desirable seafood as the Chesapeake crab.  There is also a newly renovated boardwalk that has something for everyone.<span id="more-15"></span></p>
<p>3) The Great Outdoors</p>
<p>Virginia Beach offers over 18,600 acres of state parks and wildlife refuges for you to explore.  For the more adventurous you will find caves and caverns to explore.  If you want to get outside and enjoy what nature has to offer Virginia Beach is a great place for you.</p>
<p>4)  History, Culture and Entertainment</p>
<p>You will never be bored living in Virginia Beach there are great museums like the Mariner&#8217;s Museum and the Chrysler Museum of Art.  There is the Aquarium and Marine Science Center for those who want to learn more about under the sea.  You can even spend time hanging with the family at Mt Trashmore a re-claimed landfill turned into a family park with trails, a pretty amazing skatepark and a playground straight out of Peter Pan.</p>
<p>5) Great Schools</p>
<p>There are many great schools to choose from in the Virginia Beach School District.  Whether you have young children or high school students you are sure to find the schools exceed your expectations.  In addition to a high quality public school system, Virginia Beach also has technical schools and adult learning centers for continued education.</p>
<p>If you are looking to <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/">buy a Virginia Beach home</a> visit my website to find the perfect property!</p>
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		<title>Staging Your Virginia Beach Home for Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The market right now is still a buyer&#8217;s market.  That means that if you are a seller in this environment you really have to put your best foot forward when it comes to how your house shows.  It is better &#8230; <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/blog/staging-your-virginia-beach-home-for-sale">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The market right now is still a buyer&#8217;s market.  That means that if you are a seller in this environment you really have to put your best foot forward when it comes to how your house shows.  It is better to get your house all in order than list it before it is really ready to get people interested in buying it.</p>
<p>Here are a few tips to get you started on getting your house ready to sell.<span id="more-7"></span></p>
<p>1) Paint &#8211; A can of paint is an inexpensive way to make all your rooms feel cleaner and brighter.  Bright white walls make people feel like they have their own blank canvas to start on.  If you can paint the outside even better but if not make sure the inside is done.</p>
<p>2) Clean &#8211; It seems so simple but you have clean up the house and keep it that way.  You never want to have to turn down a visit from a perspective buyer because the house is not clean.  Remember when someone is viewing a house they want to look in every nook and cranny.  So you can&#8217;t shove it all in a closet and hope no one will see it.  If it makes sense you may want to consider renting a storage unit to hold all the unnecessary stuff in your home until your move.</p>
<p>3) De-Personalize &#8211; Just like the white walls people want to be able to envision their stuff in the space.  Your stuff gets in the way of them doing that.  It is best to take down all pictures and other personal mementos to make your home more desirable to buyers.</p>
<p>In today&#8217;s <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/">Virginia Beach Real Estate</a> market any comptetitive edge you can give your property is just going to help you sell it quicker.  Competition is fierce but because of low prices and interest rates there are a lot of buyers out there.</p>
<p>Staging your home is just one way you can make your property more attractive to find out more visit our main website<a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/"> www.reneejoseph.com</a></p>
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		<title>How to Find Norfolk and Portsmouth Real Estate For Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking to buy a home in Portsmouth?  If you are looking for Portsmouth or Norfolk Real Estate you have come to right place. There are several ways to search for homes on our site. You can use the links below if &#8230; <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/blog/how-to-find-norfolk-and-portsmouth-real-estate-for-sale">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking to buy a home in Portsmouth?  If you are looking for Portsmouth or <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/">Norfolk Real Estate</a> you have come to right place.</p>
<p>There are several ways to search for homes on our site.</p>
<p>You can use the links below if you know the area you want to search in and then you can browse by price.  Just click on any price point below to see the houses in that range located in that area.  I have many listings available and if you don&#8217;t see your dream house contact me directly so I can help you with your search.</p>
<p>If you want to search real estate in Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach all at once use our <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/mls-search.html">real estate for sale search</a> or you can check out our <a href="http://www.reneejoseph.com/featured-listings.html">featured properties</a>.</p>
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