Smithfield, Virginia
Smithfield is an incorporated town in Isle of Wight County. With a population of around 7,000 and a land-area of only 10 square miles, Smithfield offers residents a small-town atmosphere, a good school system, affordable housing, a historic downtown, and a new state-of-the-art community/conference center. Smithfield has many of the charms associated with Hampton Roads communities, including 18th & 19th Century architecture, a revitalized historic downtown, and all the character of a former colonial seaport.
First colonized in 1634, Smithfield and surrounding Isle of Wight County are as old as Virginia itself and saw action during the Revolutionary War and Civil War, mainly because of their proximity to the James River. In 2004, the Town of Smithfield was one of 20 communities in the United States that was designated a Preserve America Community. The Preserve America initiative is a new White House effort to encourage and support community efforts for the preservation and enjoyment of America's priceless cultural and natural heritage. Smithfield's Historic District boasts over 70 buildings of exceptional architectural importance, including residences of the Colonial, Federal, and Victorian periods. Although Smithfield is near the bigger cities of Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, prospective home buyers are attracted to Smithfield for its more rural small-town feel, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life.
The town, incorporated in 1921, is most famous for the curing and production of the Smithfield ham. The Virginia General Assembly passed a statute defining Smithfield ham by law in 1926. Today, Smithfield Foods, based in Smithfield, is a Fortune 500 Company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer.
There are nine schools in the Isle of Wight county public school system, only one of which (Westside Elementary) is actually located within Smithfield. Several festivals and parades are held throughout the year in the downtown area. There are several antique shops and other unique specialty shops along Main Street. Smithfield is also home to many romantic bed & breakfasts. The town recently completed a decade long $2 million public improvement project downtown.
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by: Dave.Macklin on Apr 04, 2008 @ 10:55 am Leave a comment »
The centerpiece of Congress' recent $170 billion economic stimulus plan is tax rebates, but few Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads real estate owners and taxpayers actually understand what the rebates mean or how they'll benefit. The details of the plan are still being worked out, but below are some of the facts:
If you make the IRS deadline and file your taxes by April 15, you can expect to receive a check sometime between May and July. Why not put your 2007 tax rebate toward the purchase of Virginia Beach or Hampton Raods real estate? To learn more about Hampton roads real estate, please visit ButlerTeamHomes.com or begin searching for Hampton Roads real estate. For more personalized service, please call me at 866-222-0158 #550. 
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by: Dave.Macklin on Mar 25, 2008 @ 10:00 am Leave a comment »
Schools are important when buying Virginia Beach real estate - even if you don't have kids! Most families with children are concerned about schools, whether public or private, making the school district a Virginia Beach home is in one of their top priorities. But even families without children need to be concerned with the area schools. Virginia Beachproperty values are influenced be the school system that services your neighborhood. You can take the same house and put it in two different locations with two different schools and the house feeding into the better school system will appreciate faster. The resale value of your home will definitely be influenced by the schools in the area.
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by: Dave.Macklin on Feb 19, 2008 @ 3:50 pm Leave a comment »
Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads mortgage insurance requirements will tighten March 3. MGIC Investment Corp, the nation's leading mortgage insurance provider, plans to limit its exposure in a number of the weaker housing markets around the country by requiring higher credit scores and larger down payments. Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads are among the areas affected by the tighter standards. Starting March 3, MGIC will require at least 5 percent down on homes and a 10 percent down payment on condos. Mortgage insurance is required by lenders when buyers put less than 20% down on a home. If the borrower misses mortgage payemnts, the mortgage insurance company pays the lender. If homes end up in foreclosure, both lenders and insurers lose money. Read the full story. Wondering how this tightening of lending requirements will affect your ability to buy a home? Give us a call to discuss your situation, 866-222-0158 #550, or visit our website, ButlerTeamHomes.com.
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