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 The community of Buckroe Bayfront/East Bay in Hampton will be the site of the 2011 Parade of Homes running from September 17th to October 2nd and will feature the first ever Charity House.  The Charity House will be built by Edgerton Contracting Inc. and all proceeds will go to the Downtown Hampton Child Development Center ~ the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula.

The Charity House is 2,340 square feet with three bedrooms, three full baths and a breezeway connecting it to a detached garage. Like all the Buckroe showcase homes, it has a spacious front porch for outdoor living. The home, priced at $399,900, is listed with Jenny Edgerton and Peggy Todd at Liz Moore and Associates.

The boys and girls clubs serve more than 5,400 youth ages 6-18 annual, providing educational and recreational programs, both after-school and during the summer season; the development center gives preschool and child care to 200 kids, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, and provides the Peninsula’s only sliding-scale tuition rate where families pay based on income and need, according to a press release.

Check out the ongoing picture gallery of the Charity House construction!

(Source: dailypress.com)

The Liz Moore Insider is the internal  blog for Liz Moore & Associates. It was designed by Liz and her marketing team for our agents and staff, to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas.  Also, for our clients, prospective clients and others, it offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. For a confidential interview, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com.  Visit our other virtual offices at The Savvy Real Estate Investor, The Savvy Senior, Ask a Guru, Get the Dirt, Williamsburg Neighborhoods, Liz Moore Military Team.  Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.

Who doesn’t want to win big, right?  Now is your chance!  Play the Liz Moore and Associates “Hit the Jackpot” contest from August 1st to October 25th and you could go home from this year’s retreat with some awesome prizes!  During the contest, you will earn poker chips for actives such as a new listing, buyer pending, listing sold, closing, price reduction, property tour, duty, open house and more.  You, then, will use those chips to bid on prizes during the auction at retreat.  Good luck!

**Check out the complete list of activities and points**

The Liz Moore Insider is the internal  blog for Liz Moore & Associates. It was designed by Liz and her marketing team for our agents and staff, to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas.  Also, for our clients, prospective clients and others, it offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. For a confidential interview, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com.  Visit our other virtual offices at The Savvy Real Estate Investor, The Savvy Senior, Ask a Guru, Get the Dirt, Williamsburg Neighborhoods, Liz Moore Military Team.  Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.

Our newest luxury property to come on the market, 19001 Tettington Lane, has fabulous views from every window!  Builder’s personal retreat, the 6500 square foot house is luxurious living at it’s best and boasts 5 garage bays, in-law cottage, 3 fireplaces, in ground pool, outdoor kitchen and pier with boat house.  For more information, check  www.MagnificentJamesRiverWaterfront.com or click on the image below to view the digital magazine for this spectacular property.

The Liz Moore Insider is the internal  blog for Liz Moore & Associates. It was designed by Liz and her marketing team for our agents and staff, to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas.  Also, for our clients, prospective clients and others, it offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. For a confidential interview, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com.  Visit our other virtual offices at The Savvy Real Estate Investor, The Savvy Senior, Ask a Guru, Get the Dirt, Williamsburg Neighborhoods, Liz Moore Military Team.  Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.

On Wednesday August 24th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Brian will discuss common buyer agent challenges and dilemmas when selling bank owned property: which disclosures are required?  What does “as is” really mean?  What about conflicting language between contract and seller addenda?  What happens when there is a tenant?  Is a special deed ok for my buyer?  This class will be held in the Liz Moore and Associates Williamsburg office.  Beer, wine, snacks and social to follow!  RSVP to crthomas@lytletitle.com.

Come learn how to take the RISK out of REOs! 

The Liz Moore Insider is the internal  blog for Liz Moore & Associates. It was designed by Liz and her marketing team for our agents and staff, to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas.  Also, for our clients, prospective clients and others, it offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. For a confidential interview, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com.  Visit our other virtual offices at The Savvy Real Estate Investor, The Savvy Senior, Ask a Guru, Get the Dirt, Williamsburg Neighborhoods, Liz Moore Military Team.  Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.

 Check out Liz Moore and Associates’ latest online contest, Guess the Price, and you could win a free lunch at Schlesinger’s or Opus 9.  Playing is easy!  Go to www.lizmoore.com/guess , check out the featured home and submit your guess for what you think the list price will be.  Can you price it like a pro?

The Liz Moore Insider is the internal  blog for Liz Moore & Associates. It was designed by Liz and her marketing team for our agents and staff, to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas.  Also, for our clients, prospective clients and others, it offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. For a confidential interview, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com.  Visit our other virtual offices at The Savvy Real Estate Investor, The Savvy Senior, Ask a Guru, Get the Dirt, Williamsburg Neighborhoods, Liz Moore Military Team.  Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.

Our Summer edition of “Get the Dirt” has just gone out!  This postcard, featuring all of our land listings, was sent out to 160 local builders and developers.  Missed the postcard?  Our dirt can also be found on the Liz Moore website.

The Liz Moore Insider is the internal  blog for Liz Moore & Associates. It was designed by Liz and her marketing team for our agents and staff, to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas.  Also, for our clients, prospective clients and others, it offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. For a confidential interview, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com.  Visit our other virtual offices at The Savvy Real Estate Investor, The Savvy Senior, Ask a Guru, Get the Dirt, Williamsburg Neighborhoods, Liz Moore Military Team.  Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.

Join us for a private sail aboard The Schooner Alliance especially for Liz Moore agents hosted by Lytle Title.

Thursday, August 4th (Newport News office) or Thursday, August 18th (Williamsburg office)

Departing from Riverwalk Landing Pier, Yorktown promptly at 3:00pm, returning at 5:00pm
www.schooneralliance.com
Agents only as space is limited
RSVP no later than July 27th to ensure your spot: crthomas@lytletitle.com

Have you ever wished you understood how to advise a client in need of, or willing to offer, creative financing?  In this class Brian Lytle will help you understand a handful of financing strategies that can help you put a deal together under challenging circumstances:  including seller held mortgages, land sale contracts, leases with option to purchase, and delayed closings with early possession.  In addition to explaining the law and theory of each and possible agent pitfalls, this class will take some practical examples and complete the necessary paperwork from offer to closing.

Date: Wednesday, July 13th
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Liz Moore & Associates Newport News Training Center
*Social to follow*

Plesae RSVP to crthomas@lytletitle.com

The Liz Moore Insider is the internal  blog for Liz Moore & Associates. It was designed by Liz and her marketing team for our agents and staff, to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas.  Also, for our clients, prospective clients and others, it offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. For a confidential interview, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com.  Visit our other virtual offices at The Savvy Real Estate Investor, The Savvy Senior, Ask a Guru, Get the Dirt, Williamsburg Neighborhoods, Liz Moore Military Team.  Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.

The Liz Moore & Associates’ Military Team knows the best buys, and are experienced negotiators in the Langley AFB market area, as well as offering Air Force friendly support to families relocating to Langley Air force Base.  Check out our newest blog, www.LangleyAFBHomesOnline.com , for all things Langley!

When you PCS to Langley AFB, VA, you will find that our entire team understands that when a family member enlists in the military, the entire family joins.  Thank you for serving our Country and we look forward to serving your real estate needs!

Don’t forget to ask about our special One Dollar Move In program for our military clients!

The Liz Moore Insider is the internal  blog for Liz Moore & Associates. It was designed by Liz and her marketing team for our agents and staff, to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas.  Also, for our clients, prospective clients and others, it offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. For a confidential interview, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com.  Visit our other virtual offices at The Savvy Real Estate Investor, The Savvy Senior, Ask a Guru, Get the Dirt, Williamsburg Neighborhoods, Liz Moore Military Team.  Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.

May Pending Sales Up 36% in Williamsburg and 300% in Newport News!

The news regarding real estate has been pretty grim this year…decreasing prices, so many foreclosures and distressed properties, an abundance of inventory.

At Liz Moore & Associates, we are thrilled to report that activity is up!  Despite recently posted statistics that sales were down again in the Greater Williamsburg market, we posted our best sales month ever in Williamsburg – an increase of over 36% in units compared to May of last year!

Our Newport News office enjoyed an AMAZING sales month in May, with pending units up 300% over last May! According to REIN, the local MLS, pending sales on the Peninsula increased 19+% in May over the prior year).

Interest rates remain historically low, and inventory levels remain high – making it a great time to buy a home!

The Liz Moore Insider is the internal  blog for Liz Moore & Associates. It was designed by Liz and her marketing team for our agents and staff, to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas.  Also, for our clients, prospective clients and others, it offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. For a confidential interview, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com.  Visit our other virtual offices at The Savvy Real Estate Investor, The Savvy Senior, Ask a Guru, Get the Dirt, Williamsburg Neighborhoods, Liz Moore Military Team.  Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.