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HARMON HOMES Volume 18 Issue 5
Real Estate Guide of Newport News, Hampton Roads and Surrounding Areas
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ReNaye Dame 804-815-1400 Marian Clements 804-815-1008 Denise Hinnant 757-639-3408 Ben Packett 804-925-5617 Ellie Galloway 757-870-6793 Betty Dame 804-693-3032
HAYES $347,500 On Willett’s Creek just off the Severn River & Mobjack Bay. Private dock w/boat lift. Upscale home w/Great Rm, chef’s Kit w/granite countertops, ss appls,breakfast nook. Fml DR, 1st flr Master w/walk-in closets & en-suite bathroom. Rear deck & 2 car att gar.
NORTH $128,000 1800’s farmhouse w/3 BD & 2 BA, updated through the years, livable, but more to be done to bring back its original charm; paint, wide plank floors to be restored & some wood working. Large porches both up & down in back. 4 acres between Gloucester & Mathews.
Home offers spacious LR w/raised brick hearth for a woodstove, formal DR, Kit w/pantry & all appl. Office, huge Master Suite w/full bath & Loft, 2 more BD & bonus rm. Private deck & fire pit. Fenced backyard for gardening, kids & pets.
GLOUCESTER
Private 5.25 acres! Great Rm w/gas fpl & granite surround, chef’s Kit w/island, SS appls & private 1st flr Master Suite. Screened porch, multi-level decks to heated salt water pool. Formal DR, office & 2 car att garage.
GLOUCESTER $335,000 On 4.5 acres on the North River in Ware Neck. Needs some restoration, but livable. Has recent improvements in roof & electrical update. LR w/knotty pine & masonry wood burning fireplace, Kit, Laundry Rm, 3 BDs & 2 full BA. A little sweat equity will go a long way.
HAYES $366,900 4 BD beauty on nearly an acre in a cul de sac. Entry foyer offers open concept space w/a vaulted ceiling Fam Rm w/ Vermont Castings Encore woodstove, Din Area & Kit w/granite counters & brkfst bar & all appls. Formal LR & DR, Office/Study & Laundry/Mud Room. 2nd flr Master Suite.
GLOUCESTER $125,000 Easy living home offers 2 BD & a Jack & Jill style BA, Living Room, Dining Room & Kitchen. Lots of updates include heat pump/central air, vinyl replacement windows, vinyl plant style & laminate floor, solid wood doors & side deck. Carport & det shed.
HAYES $159,900 2 BRs & bonus rm. Eat in Kit w/knotty pine cabinets, DR, LR w/fireplace, Berber carpet over hardwood. Att gar used for utility room, 1/2 bath (call for details) or could be converted back to single garage. Large backyard, carport & det gar & workshop w/electric.
HAYES $275,000 3 BD 3BA townhouse in Coleman’s Crossing w/community amenities including clubhouse, exercise rm, in-ground pool, snow & trash removal. Open floor plan w/GR, DR & kit w/breakfast bar. 1st flr Master Suite will full BA. Screened porch & att gar.
$525,000
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GLOUCESTER
$199,900
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2424 Kestrel Lane, Virginia Beach
$785,900 New and improved design of an all- time favorite under construction now! Woodbridge II features large mudroom and pantr y that flank a huge chef’s kitchen with a mammoth eat-at island, an abundance of cabinetr y as well as a breakfast bay. Kitchen wide open to family room with fire place and bookcases as a focal point. A large front porch welcomes you and there is an open air y feel once inside. Formal dining room, living/ flex room, first floor bedroom completed downstairs. Upstairs there is an extensive master suite with 2 colossal walk in closets, designer bath with huge tiled shower; Jack n Jill bedrooms with shared bath, a private backyard. This is the perfect time to make your selections and make this home your dream home. Kellam High and Sandbridge Beach minutes away. Call today!
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Stay Warm and Save on your Winter Heating Costs! • Set your thermostat at 68 degrees or lower when you a r e home, and 55 degrees at night or when you are leaving your home for an extended period of time. You can save up to 5% off of your heating bill for every degree you lower your thermostat. • Install an Energy Star® programmable thermostat and follow the setting guidelines at www.energystar.gov. This could help you save about $180 a year on your heating bill. • Schedule a yearly inspection of your heating system to make sure that it is working properly. Replace your furnace filters monthly to help your heating system run at its most efficient level. • Make sure that furniture and draperies are moved away from radiators and heating vents in order to promote maximum air flow from your furnace. • Open your blinds and curtains on south facing windows uring the day to maximize the warming power of the sun, and close them at night to help keep the warmth in and drafts out!
• Lock your windows, which is not only a safety measure, but will help eliminate air leaks. • Use old towels and blankets at the base of your doors and on window sills to help block drafts and prevent warm air from escaping. • Close the damper in your fireplace when not in use. This will help eliminate air from escaping up your chimney. If you do not use your fireplace often, look into a chimney balloon which is inserted in your fireplace to eliminate drafts. • If you have seasonal home or leave for an extended period of time, make sure that the fan function on your thermostat is turned to the “AUTO” setting before leaving town. This could save up to $60 on your heating and electric bills. • Eliminate air leaks and cut your heating bill up to 10% by having a free home energy assessment!
7 Quick Fixes to 4. Unjamming Make Around Sliding Windows Your House by Adam Bluestein
A little silicone spray lubricant (sold at hardware stores) will grease the skids. Spray it onto a rag, then wipe along the tracks, whether they’re metal, wood, or plastic.
1.Squeaky Door Hinges
5. Plumping Up Deflated Cushions
Spray a little WD-40 onto the hinges, moving the door back and forth to work in the lubricant. Or try rubbing the hinges with petroleum jelly. If these tricks don’t work, lift the hinge pins about halfway and lubricate them with three-in-one oil, using a rag to catch drips.
Put them outside in the sun for a few hours, flipping them halfway through. (Be carefulЮleaving them out too long may fade the fabric.) The sun will help evaporate the moisture that gets into the filling over time, and the cushions should plump up nicely.
2. Fixing Unfurled 6. Repairing Marked Wallpaper Up Linoleum Floors With a knife, smear wallpaper paste onto a piece of writing paper. Rub the paper against the underside of the peeling section. Press the wallpaper against the wall. Slide the writing paper out and smooth away bubbles with a clean cloth.
Rub the spot with white toothpaste and a dry cloth or with an eraser. Or spray WD-40 on a towel and rub lightly, making sure to degrease the area afterward with liquid dishwashing soap and water.
3.Washing Chandeliers
7. Organizing & Storing Cords
Allow the fixture to cool. Wear a pair of white cotton glovesЮone dry, one dampened with glass cleaner. (For crystal, use one part rubbing alcohol to three parts distilled water.) Wipe each prism with the damp glove, then the dry one.
Cowgirls and sailors alike know the benefits of storing ropes neatly coiled. Follow their lead and keep extension cords tangle-free and contained inside a large plastic bucket when they’re not in use.
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NEWPORT NEWS $297,400 Seeing is believing!! This home shows like a model. 4 nice sized bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Family room with gas fireplace. Formal Living and Dining rooms. Eat-in kitchen w/full appliance package. Nice size laundry room. Privacy fenced backyard. Inground sprinkler system. Includes Home Warranty. Easy access to I-64, LAFB and NASA. Dan Newell (757)532–8900
NEWPORT NEWS $199,000 Cute 2- story home a large corner lot. Privacy fenced. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Family room w/gas fireplace, eat in kitchen w/plenty of cabinet space. Living room with built in bookshelves. Adjacent to Ft. Eustis, Naval Weapons Station, Newport News Park and NN golf course. Easy access to I-64. Home Warranty included. Dan Newell (757)532–8900
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NORFOLK $167,000 Here it is!! Great starter home on quiet street in heart of Norfolk. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus a detached garage. Large kitchen with dining area. Close to all types of shopping and right off I-264. Hurry! Won’t last long!! Dan Newell (757)532–8900
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$194,900
Here it is!! Remodeled / updated ready to go! New roof. Has ceramic and hardwood floors, updated windows, deck. Fresh interior paint. New heating system. New appliances. Updated exterior trim. Two large storage sheds “as-is”. Close to I-64, LAFB and NASA. Hurry, won’t last long!! Dan Newell
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY $172,900 Here it is!! Panoramic deep water access right on James River. Situated on a bluff. Secluded little known subdivision in country with short drive to Newport News Shipyard. Must be seen to appreciate. Dan Newell (757)532–8900
HAMPTON $120,000 Solid brick home needing some TLC. Hardwood floors. 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Large sunroom. Living room with wood burning fireplace. Corner lot. Close to major shopping and schools. Includes home warranty. Sold as-is, where is, no repairs. Dan Newell (757)532–8900
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309 Quarter Track | $549,000 Brick traditional home in well established Old Port Cove with community amenities that include Clubhouse, Tennis courts and pool. This sought after community offers an inviting entrance, generous sized lots, and executive style homes and is in close proximity to Langley AFB, area hospitals and I64. Master suite plus three additional bedrooms and a small flex room upstairs, generous sized office with custom built cabinetry, spacious family room opens to screen porch and is adjacent to kitchen with formal living and dining room downstairs.
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5 Crescent Pt. | $816,900 The natural coastal influence of the Heron plan features open floor plan and natural materials. The fireplace is a focal point to the clean, crisp, light interior. The first floor master suite is generously sized with en suite bath and a oversized master closet. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and a bonus room. All of this on a beautiful 1.87 acre waterfront lot with deep water access on Whitehouse Cove and just minutes to Poquoson River. Coastal waterfront living at its best with the small town feeling that Poquoson has to offer.
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