Joe McAvoy

Hi Ankit, Most sources show that the median price of homes sold year-to-date in Virginia Beach is around $200,000. This is down approximatley 8.8% from last years median sales price of $217,500. Please keep in mind that these statistics measure the median price of homes that sold last year and this year so far, it does not reflect the median value of homes for the entire city. In this market, the smaller and more affordable homes are selling, along with undervalued short-sales and foreclosures. Many owners of larger and more expensive homes have avoided selling in this challenging resale market. Feel free to contact me any time with questions or service requests. I look forward to serving you in this important endeavor. All the best, Joe McAvoy

Credit score helps you know if you qualify for a mortgage or not and, depending on the loan type, can determine the interest rate you receive. The mortgage amount you qualify for depend on income, household debt payments, and several other factors. I can recommend a couple experience and reputable loan officers to you if you have additional questions regarding financing. All the best, Joe McAvoy

Hi Stephen, The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) shows 134 Squire Reach is under contract. 506 Catapult Court in the same neighborhood appears to be available. When you have a moment, give me a ring so we can discuss your homebuying plans. When you're ready, we'll get out to see some homes together. All the best, Joe

This sounds like a question relating to the tax assessed value of your home compared to that of the home next door. City assessments are quick estimates of the value of your home and often leave out important value considerations such as overall condition, additional finished square footage and upgrades. Feel free to call me if you would like a free market analysis and an estimate of your home's fair market value. The links above contains my profile and contact information. All the best, Joe McAvoy

Hi David, I see lots of comments and requests like yours on these online home search sites. These sites love accumulating as much data as they can get on as many homes in America as possible. The more homes and data they have profiled, the more eyeballs they attract, the more market share they capture, the more advertising dollars pour in, the happier their customers, owners, and investors are. Most home sellers love the extra no-cost exposure for their home listing, but want correct and current information. Those not selling can get upset about their home's description made publically available on the web, especially if some information is incorrect. Limited-service real estate firms like the one you selected to list your home usually exclude extra marketing services like manually entering your home's listing on websites like this one, monitoring your home ad's exposure, and making sure all the data is accurate. I wish you the best in the sale of your beautiful home. Feel free to contact me any time with questions or service requests. All the best, Joe McAvoy

Hi Mike, Thanks for choosing to serve our country. My father was in the Army over 30 years and retired at Fort Lewis, Washington. Each year here in Hampton Roads I help dozens of servicemen and women buy their first homes. I keep my buyer clients informed every step of the way and never rest until you have found and purchased the home that is meant for you. The VA lenders I recommend offer the most competitive rates and terms available. I look forward to serving you in this important endeavor. Feel free to contact me any time with questions or service requests. All the best, Joe McAvoy

HI John, I am happy to help you create a listing on the MLS and will see to it that your home is found on dozens of top home-search sites on the web. Market-leading analytical software I use reveals the exposure of home listings on the internet. This tool shows shows my clients' listings get posted on more than 80 popular home-search web sites. The typical agent relies on the local MLS and its partnering sites, which only gets their listings out to only 20 or 30 home-search sites. Feel free to click on my link to review my profile and access my contact information. All the best, Joe McAvoy

Hi Craig, Feel free to call or email so I can connect you with our property manager. Best to you, Joe McAvoy

Most professional property managers and landlords handle prospective tentants' qualifications to rent on a case-by-case basis. Be ready to clearly explain your hardship and how you worked to meet as many obligations as you could given your circumstances. Emphasize your redeming qualifications and show the landlord or property manager what you've done since the hardship to stabalize yourself. Also, confidently relate your plans for financial success going forward. All the best, Joe McAvoy