Samantha Jenkins' Blog

By Samantha Jenkins | Agent in Virginia Beach, VA

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Two Closings and a Rental

Posted Under: Home Buying in Virginia Beach | March 22, 2010 9:02 AM | 79 views | No comments

As the end of March nears I'm proud to announce that this month I helped two individuals find their first homes. Congrats guys and enjoy that $8,000! I also got to help a very sweet couple find a rental for a year. :) I can help you too! Remember it's not too late to get pre-approved and get into your first home. As long as you have a ratified contract by April 30th and the home closes by June 30th you can receive the $8,000 tax credit. If you aren't a first time home owner you can still get money back, (up to $6,500), if you've owned your home for at least five consecutive years of the eight years prior to the purchase date.

So give me a call or fill out my contact form if you have any questions or want to get pre-approved.
FHA Loan Requirements Changing

Posted Under: Home Buying | January 20, 2010 2:05 PM | 197 views | No comments

FHA Loan Requirements Changing
So its looks as though FHA is planning to increase their upfront mortgage insurance premium (will affect borrowers buying power) and decrease allowable seller concessions from 6% to 3% (which is going to require in most cases that you, the buyer, will have to pay out of pocket for both downpayment and potentially some closing costs. Read the article for more:

http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/19/real_estate/fha_loan_requirements/index.htm?hpt=T2

I will keep you posted as I hear more, specifically time frame for changes. In the meantime take advantage of the tax credit and this is just another reason to act fast.
Irresistible Waterfront Property, Beautifully Crafted!

Posted Under: In My Neighborhood in Hampton | October 30, 2009 10:16 AM | 204 views | No comments

http://www.postlets.com/res/2960023
Senators agree to extend tax credit deadline!

Posted Under: Market Conditions | October 29, 2009 8:29 PM | 200 views | No comments

Popular tax credit for first-time homebuyers extended and reduced credit to some repeat buyers is to be offered.
Originally the tax credit provided up to $8,000 to first-time homebuyers but was set to expire at the end of November.
As Regan Lachapelle, spokeswoman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev) said, senators agreed to extend the existing tax credit for first-time homebuyers while offering a reduced credit of up to $6,500 to repeat buyers who have owned their current homes for at least five years.
The tax credits would be available to homebuyers who sign sales agreements by the end of April and they would have until the end of June to close on their new homes.
More infomation at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33522046/ns/business-real_estate/
Follow me on Twitter!

Posted Under: General Area in Virginia Beach | September 10, 2009 10:50 AM | 212 views | No comments

Follow me on Twitter!

http://www.twitter.com/SamCJenkins

Have a great day!
Attention: All home owners looking to sell...

Posted Under: Home Selling in Virginia Beach | July 31, 2009 10:37 AM | 282 views | No comments
Attention!
All home owners who are searching for a great agent that will aggressively market their home; look no further! If I do say so myself, I'm a little bit of a Marketing Genius! ;)

I market my sellers homes via online and in Home Search Magazine (print advertising).
Here are just a few websites that my sellers homes are getting quality exposure on:
- My personal website (www.Samantha-Jenkins.com)
- My personal blog
- MLS (multiple listing service) - this goes out to real estate agents and then feeds out to REIN, a public site that allows people to search for homes.
- Trulia
- Postlets
- Frontdoor
- Myspace
- Backpage
- Oodle
- Kijiji
- Facebook
- Google Base
- HotPads
- Zillow
- Craigslist
- Myspace
- Vast
- Yahoo Real Estate
...just to name a few.

And, unlike most agents that use a digital camera to take marketing photos with, I have a professional wide angle lens camera to capture your homes best features and to make a virtual tour! I am super creative with a wide knowledge in marketing and will make your home stand out of the crowd! On top of everything else I will create a personal website exclusively for your home!

So what are you waiting for?! Call me today and let me sell your home!
757.513.8900
Gorgeous Timeshare Unit for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA ...Only $2,000!

Posted Under: For rent in Virginia Beach | July 21, 2009 8:45 PM | 259 views | No comments

Gorgeous one bedroom unit for rent for the week of August 14th-21st, 2009 (Friday to Friday), at Ocean Beach Club off of 34th Street and Atlantic Avenue! Fully equipped kitchen, private balcony with views of the ocean and beach, luxurious bedding, indoor and outdoor pools, poolside tiki bar, game room, fitness center, access to the Hilton's Sky Bar and Pool located on the roof, and so much more! Near popular restaurants, fine shopping establishments, golf, and great entertainment! Head to beach for some fun in the sun, visit one of the many museums Virginia Beach has to offer, relax by the pool, or go hiking on a nature trail in one of Virginia Beaches parks. Don't pass up this great Vacation! Only $2,000 for a week of a lifetime! Call me today to Rent your week in paradise.

For more photos or information please call: 757.513.8900!