Property Management in Richmond, VA
Are you looking for a QUALITY Property Manager in Richmond, VA? Look no further. Snipes Properties is the leading Real Estate Sales and Rental Agency and Property Management Company in the Richmond market, including corporate and relocation leasing and rental management. We manager over 300 single family homes, we place high quality tenants and we have a [...]
Short Sales and The Short Sales Process in Glen Allen, Virginia
Homeowners in financial distress often consider two primary options for disposal of their property: short selling and foreclosure. Foreclosure involves allowing the bank to take possession of the property, and is considered a full write debt write-off by creditors and will negatively impact the homeowner’s credit report. Short sales can prevent a property from entering [...]
Westover Hills
Westover Hills Real Estate Sales Trends Westover Hills, one of Richmond’s more established neighborhoods, is located directly south of the James River where State Route 161, a major north-south roadawy through the city, crosses via the Boulevard Bridge (also known as the “Nickel Bridge”, its original toll) from the City’s Fan District. The neighborhood lies [...]
Carytown – Area 10
Carytown Real Estate Trends & Sales Data Carytown is an urban retail district lining Cary Street at the southern end of the Museum District in Richmond, Virginia. The district includes over 300 shops, restaurants, and offices. Located near The Fan District, the district is known for having a bohemian flair. The area has thrived as a [...]
If you’re Young and Live in Richmond, Buying a Home couldn’t get any better.
If you’re in your 20′s or 30′s there’s not a lot of good news on the economic horizon to look forward to right now. As Washington Post opinion writer Robert Samuelson puts it, “Your taxes will almost certainly be higher than today’s; your public services (schools, police, sanitation, defense, scientific research) will almost certainly be [...]
HAFA Short Sales in Richmond, VA
(Short Sales and HAFA) In April, 2010, President Obama proposed his plan to provide uniformity and to shorten the short sale process. This plan was called “Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives” (HAFA), and was proposed as an alternative for a failed HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program). Just as HAMP is a big failure, so has HAFA, [...]
Buying a Condo in Richmond, VA? Ask questions!
The problem with condos in Richmond, VA right now is two fold. The first is supply. Development Lenders are not lending to developers for condo projects. When supply is limited it makes that product type less liquid. In a market with lots of condos units like New York or Boston, then there is amble supply and [...]
4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
By: G. M. Filisko Published: March 11, 2010 By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget. 1. The general rule of mortgage affordability As a rule of thumb, you can typically afford a home priced two to three times your gross income. If you [...]
Short Sale Process in Richmond, VA
Documents you need: 3rd Party Authorization (so we can talk/negotiate with your bank on your behalf) Signed Listing Agreement Hardship Letter (with loan number(s) at the bottom) Financial Worksheet 30 Days Paystubs 3 Months Bank Statements 2008/2009 Tax Returns The entire process will look something like this: 1.List the property at market value – Complete [...]
ABC Flooring
ABC Flooring recently completed the hardwood flooring installation for Snipes Properties’ new office at 3905 Cutshaw Avenue. They were professional, fast, installed a great looking product and their prices were very attractive. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality flooring project. They can do authentic hardwood floors, laminate, ceramic tile, bamboo, vinyl [...]
