Virginia Beach: First-Time Homebuyers Need Realistic Expectations About Mortgages

Posted on August 18, 2014April 1, 2015 by shikma.rubin@gmail.com

If you live in Virginia Beach or other Virginia cities, read this: If Millennials could, they would have it all. For instance, a brand-new apartment with amenities like a pool, gym and built-in washer and dryer. The reality is many can’t afford the life they want or expect. That’s why pre-approval is so important. When clients Read more about Virginia Beach: First-Time Homebuyers Need Realistic Expectations About Mortgages[…]

First-Time Homebuyers Will Judge Your Website — Harshly

Posted on August 18, 2014April 19, 2015 by shikma.rubin@gmail.com

First-time homebuyers in Virginia can tell within two seconds if your website is “professional” enough. They grew up with the Web and know what a “nice” website looks like versus one that hasn’t been updated or redesigned in years. Aside from the look and feel, your website should also contain an updated bio and an explanation on Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Will Judge Your Website — Harshly[…]

First-Time Homebuyers Will Try to Outsmart You

Posted on August 18, 2014April 19, 2015 by shikma.rubin@gmail.com

First-time homebuyers, particularly in Norfolk, have questions about the process and will not hesitate to ask you. Then, they will go one step beyond and research the answer online to check your accuracy. The lesson with Millennials: know your stuff ahead of time and, if possible, link them to articles, guidelines and further information. They will appreciate your thoroughness. Featured photo: Vadar Systems Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Will Try to Outsmart You[…]

First-Time Homebuyers Love These Three Real Estate Apps

Posted on August 12, 2014April 19, 2015 by shikma.rubin@gmail.com

First-time homebuyers in Virginia love technology and know how to access information fast. If you want to impress them, download these apps: Sitegeist: Helps you learn about your surroundings in seconds using publicly available information. Example: average age of people in the neighborhood and popular nearby attractions. Dropbox: Allows you to store documents (contracts, pictures, etc) and share them quickly Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Love These Three Real Estate Apps[…]

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First-Time Homebuyers Prefer Customization

Posted on August 12, 2014April 19, 2015 by shikma.rubin@gmail.com

As you know, every transaction is different in real estate. Every client, every property and every loan. That’s a good thing because first-time homebuyers can’t stand cookie-cutter deals. It’s why they don’t like to eat at places like Olive Garden and TGI Friday’s here in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and cities across Virginia. The menu is Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Prefer Customization[…]