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Flood Insurance Bill Passed by Senate
The Senate passed a bill Thursday (1/31/14) to delay certain flood insurance rate hikes. The bill delays the implementation of certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. Known as the “Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014,” it was sponsored by Sens. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.). Its fate now rests with the House of Representatives where some Republican leaders have expressed opposition to the flood insurance delay provisions. The Senate bill would halt premium hikes by...
Stock Market & Treasuries Benefiting Sandbridge

The recovery on Wall Street has been helping Streets in Sandbridge. Record house sales in the last 12 months has been assisted by the recent bull market according to several of my buyers. Feeling the wealth effect has made more baby boomers comfortable enough to move forward with their beach house dreams. Another group of buyers have been investing in Sandbridge rental properties as an alternative to low yields on savings. These are successful, conservative business people who were burned by the last stock market slide and haven't...
Beach Replenishment Work
Haven't had a chance to check out the work being done to restore the beach? The folks at Dredging Today have put up a short video that shows the process in the works:
A Taste of Japan Saturday

The Cherry Blossom Festival in Virginia Beach is this Saturday, and offers visitors a wide variety of Japanese culture and cuisine. Music and martial arts will also be part of the 9th Annual Festival, which celebrates Virginia Beach's sister city, Miyazaki City in Japan. The Festival runs from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Red Wing Park [map]. Admission and parking is free. Food and beverage are available for purchase. You are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair...
Allergy Proof Your Home

As we ease into warmer weather, we approach the terrible discomfort of allergy season. Every Spring, millions of Americans suffer through the sneezing, itching, wheezing and coughing cause by allergies to pollen, mold and dust-mites, among other things. They turn to their doctors and pharmacists for help dealing with the symptoms. But, there are things you can do to cut down on allergens in your home, and that can be vital if you rely on rentals. If you use a...
Easter Activities at Hunt Club Farm

The 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fling officially kicks-off the 2013 Season at Hunt Club Farm. The Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fling has grown into a huge Spring Farm Festival featuring the Easter Bunny & costumed friends, Hunt Club’s Petting Farm, Unlimited Inflatable Rides for the kids, Farm Tour- Hayrides, and a Live DJ with Fun Music, Games & Prizes. Easter Egg Hunts will be ongoing Saturday, March 30 and Easter Sunday, March 31, from 10 a.m....