Sandbridge Real Estate Net

Remodeling: Where to Begin

Last week, I discussed the difference between the cost of remodeling and the value it adds to your home. While there may have been a time when a remodeling project would pay for itself on sale, that is no longer the case. But, that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider remodeling. Many people are more than happy to invest in a remodeling project if it improves their quality of life. A quick assessment of your home will confirm what renovations would be best for...

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Eggs to be Discovered at Sandbridge

There's been rumor that the Easter Bunny is making a special delivery to Sandbridge next week. You can expect to find the E.B.'s treasures during the 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s egg hunt will be held at Little Island Park on Saturday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Sandbridge Beach Civic League.  If anyone is interested in volunteering to help at the event or would like to donate stuffed eggs please contact Amy Barton at...

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Balancing the Cost of Remodeling with the Value

If you're thinking about doing some remodeling, you probably know how much you'll likely need to spend for your project. But, when it comes time to sell, how much of your investment will you get back in the improved value of your home?  The folks at Hanley Wood have the information that you want. They've released the results of a nationwide survey, which includes Virginia Beach specific data.  The cost versus value report contains specific descriptions of various projects like a roofing...

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Sandbridge Community Calender

Make sure to add these items to your calendar! March 18 -  Sandbridge Civic League Membership Meeting at 7:00 p.m. March 21 -  Virginia Beach Watersheds Forum - Virginia Beach Convention Center - 8:30 a.m. to  4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Mary Tilton at 619-6429. March 23 -  Community Yard Sale - We have approximately 30 participants thus far.  Please email [email protected] if you are interested in adding you name to the list.  A map will be left at the market for visitors. March 27 -  Sandbridge...

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11th Annual Stingray 5K, 1 Mile and 50 Yard Dash

Please join us for the 11th Annual Stingray 5K, 1 Mile and 50 yard run/walk which will be held on Saturday, May 4th in Sandbridge, as well as for our Race Expo and traditional Spaghetti Dinner which will be held on Friday, May 3rd. The scenic race course will give our runners and walkers a fast, flat route as well as provide families an opportunity to enjoy the beach once the race has ended.  It is a great day filled with fun and excitement for the families in our community.  Our goal this year is to increase participation and raise money for our students that will be used...

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New Sand Forms Storm Surge Defense

We're still several months away from Hurricane Season, but the sand replenishment project now underway should help a lot of people sleep a little easier come June. The $15 million dollar project will, in some places, double the width of the beach. If a major storm comes ashore, the renewed beach will serve as a barrier to the storm surge.   To learn more about storm surges, please see this Wikipedia article. And for more on the Sandbridge project, please...

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