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  This charming, beautifully updated home is tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street, offering a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. The inviting front porch is ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation, providing a peaceful retreat from the bustle of everyday life. The kitchen is a true highlight, boasting modern countertops and updated appliances. The spacious multi-car driveway and off-street parking ensure plenty of room for you and your guests. This Norfolk home offers easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment, all while maintaining a serene neighborhood feel. Whether you’re looking to entertain or simply enjoy quiet living with every convenience nearby, this home is a must-see. With the added peace of mind from a transferable home warranty, you can settle in worry-free. Don’t miss the chance to make it yours! https://bit.ly/Listings-FamilyFirstRealty

Here are the Housing market stats for this September 2024 over last year's September 2023. REINMLS.com: "September saw an increase in the number of days homes remained on the market. The extra days it’s taking to sell some homes in the region is likely due in part to the additional inventory, but it’s also typical for this time of year, said Gary Lundholm of The Real Estate Group and the President of REIN’s Board of Directors. “If you look at last year, the median days on market increased from 14 in Aug to 17 in September, and in 2022 it went from 15 in August to 18 in September. So, an increase of a few days is very typical as we transition to fall.” #familyfirst #realestate  Amber McCulloch, 757.528.2278 www.FamilyFirstRealtyInc.com

Try Mosquito Dunks for a mosquito-free summer  By Mary Reid Barrow, Lynnhaven River Now You can have a virtually mosquito free summer, thanks to Mosquito Dunks! I know I sound like an advertisement, but in more ways than one I really am not being paid to write this.  Lynnhaven River Now "LRNow" believes in dunks so much that they are giving away a dunk to everyone who participates in their Native Garden Tour on June 28, 2024.  See more here: https://www.lynnhavenrivernow.org/events/   And I am a believer too. I have not had many problems with mosquitoes in the 10 years or so since I started using dunks in my birdbaths and flowerpot saucers & checking for standing water around the yard. Mosquitoes only lay eggs in stagnant water.  The small, granulated donut-shaped dunks, available at places like hardware stores & garden centers, kill mosquito larva in water before they develop into full-fledged mosquitoes and better yet, before then can bite. Dunks are ma

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Be Prepared for Hurricane Season The Hampton Roads region has been lucky in recent years to avoid the worst when it comes to hurricanes and hurricane season – typically June 1 through November 30 – but some experts are predicting that 2024 will be a busy year for named storms — hurricanes and tropical storms that meteorologists give names to so the public can keep track of them. Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are expecting the formation of the La Niña weather pattern to form by fall, which could increase the severity of hurricane season along the Atlantic Ocean. While there’s little we can do about the actual formation of hurricanes, we can prepare ahead of time. Being prepared can provide some protection for our family and our loved ones, and limit the direct impact such storms can have on us. Here are a few tips: *Be alert and be aware. Pay attention to the news and the weather forecasts. Being informed and in the know increases the chanc

Avoid These Mistakes When Selling Your Home Learn how to get the best price for your house By   AMY FONTINELLE   Updated May 13, 2024 Reviewed by   LEA D. URADU Fact checked by   ARIEL COURAGE Fact checked by   Ariel Courage Full Bio Ariel Courage is an experienced editor, researcher, and former fact-checker. She has performed editing and fact-checking work for several leading finance publications, including The Motley Fool and Passport to Wall Street. Learn about our  editorial policies   Selling your home can be surprisingly time-consuming and emotionally challenging. It can feel like an invasion of privacy when strangers open your closets and poke around. They will openly criticize your home and your decorating abilities, and to top it all off, they will offer you   less money than you think your home is worth . With no experience and a complex transaction on your hands, it’s easy for home sellers to make mistakes. The best way to sell a house comes down to a few basics: Keep your