Sandbridge Real Estate Net

Light Up the Night Around Your Home

One night, when the weather is cooperating, take a walk around your home.  What do you see? If the answer is nothing, then turn the lights on! Adequate outdoor lighting is sometimes overlooked by home builders. Even a small investment in lights can provide safety, security and beauty. And if you are considering selling, you'll want to show off your home in the best possible light. Safe from Accidents Patches of ice. A tree root. A child's toy. Those three things are among...

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The Trains Are Pulling Into the Station

This weekend, train aficionados are going to be converging on the Virginia Beach Convention Center [map] for this year's Greenberg's Train and Toy Show.  250 tables, 50 exhibitors and trains of all gauges and descriptions will be on hand.  The show runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and tickets are $7 for both days, although kids under 12 get in free. And don't you know they love the trains as much as the adults! This blog is maintained by Michael of Kim...

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How to Give Your Bathrooms a Quick Renovation

Home owners considering putting their house on the market often know they have work to do to maximize the value of the property. Renovations that include new flooring and appliances can go a long way, but usually need to be done by professionals, are expensive and time consuming. But, there are things you can do yourself. Today, let’s talk about making the most of your bathrooms. The first step is to do a maximum cleaning job on the bathroom. It’s going...

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A Classical Sunday Afternoon

Pianist Terrence Wilson returns to the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, appearing with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Sunday. The afternoon of music includes a performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2, as well as works by Brahms, Shostakovich and Kodály. The concert begins at 2:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased online starting at $20. The Sandler Center is at 201 Market Street in Virginia Beach [map]. This blog is maintained by Michael of Kim Hughes & Company.

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Give Your Garage the Makeover It Deserves

Somewhere, there's a book with a rule that says a garage must be white with bare walls and a dull grey concrete pad. No one is ever confused when they go through a door into the garage. But, is that always a good thing?  The answer to that question is no, of course. While keeping our cars safe from the environment is the stated purpose of the garage, that's very seldom all we do with the space. A peek inside a...

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Buying or Just Looking, This Show’s for Everyone

For sixty years, it's been the destination for anyone interested in boating and sports fishing: The Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show is underway again this weekend. The show takes place at the Virginia Beach Pavilion and Convention Center [map]. Show hours are Friday Noon to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $8 and kids under 13 get in free. And there's plenty of free parking close to the Convention Center. *** This blog...

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