Author: Stephanie Bilane

SOLD – Battlewood Meadows

Stephanie Bilane

1221 Brigade Drive, Chesapeake, VA | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | Offered at $400,000

MLS Listing 10368616 – click here
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A meticulously-maintained home in desirable Great Bridge! Features include a huge great room with a brick fireplace, formal dining room, hardwood floors, downstairs master bedroom, eat-in kitchen, pantry, stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, laundry room, two updated bathrooms, and a large room over the garage. Plus, there is a huge upstairs room that runs the length of the house and floored attic space.

The backyard and patio area are awesome, with a gorgeous in ground pool, custom designed patio, hammock area, shed, and mature trees. Truly a dream backyard, and did I mention a back up generator and extended driveway for your RV, boat, or trailer.

Highlighted Features

  • Inground pool and custom-designed patio
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Eat-in Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances
  • Huge great room with brick fireplace

SOLD – Foxgate Quarter

Stephanie Bilane

429 Butterfly Drive, Chesapeake, VA | 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath | Offered at $435,000

MLS Listing 10366679 – click here

Property Features List – click here

Located in desirable Foxgate Quarter neighborhood, this meticulously maintained home has loads of updates and is MOVE-IN-READY! Includes a complete in-law suite with separate entrance. Convenient to everything locally and all of Hampton Roads — less than 5 minutes to shopping, restaurants, and activities.

Highlighted Features

  • COMPLETE IN-LAW SUITE WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE
  • Great Bridge Schools
  • HUGE kitchen and family room
  • 4 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms
  • 2-car garage
  • Floored attic
  • Large laundry room
  • Beautiful deck with retractable awning
  • Backyard with dog run

Hiring a Realtor? 10 Questions to Ask.

Stephanie Bilane

Selling your home can be one of the most stressful events in your lifetime. No doubt, working with the right realtor can significantly alleviate that stress! The best realtors serve as advisors and advocates to help their clients navigate this complicated and multi-layered transaction.

To find that perfect agent to represent you throughout the entire process, it is wise to invest the time.  Here’s how: Narrow down your initial candidates by referral and research.  From there, set up interviews.  The interview process should help you identify the agent most apt to  meet your needs.  Aside from feeling a personal connection, the interview should give you a sense of how the entire listing process will be handled. What to ask? Here’s a suggested list of 10 key questions to guide you. 

1. Are you a full or part-time realtor?

This could reveal how much time an agent will be able to dedicate to your listing.  If a realtor is “part-time” and  has other clients, there’s a possibility you could be frustrated on many levels. Will you be able to quickly reach them if needed? How much time will they be able to dedicate to showings, Read more →

SOLD – 312 Southgate Avenue

Stephanie Bilane

312 Southgate Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | Offered at $260,000

MLS Listing 10345072 – click here

3D Tour – click here

Just over a mile from VB Town Center, this 3-Bedroom, 2.5 bath home is move-in ready!  Includes a 300 SF bonus room with separate entrance that can be used as a home office, home gym, playroom, craft room, or man cave. Large backyard has 6’ vinyl fence with lots of space for pets, kids, and gatherings.

Highlighted Features

  • Large kitchen with long breakfast bar (enough for 4 stools)
  • SS kitchen Appliances & Washer and Dryer Convey
  • 300 SF Bonus Room with separate entrance
  • Great backyard with shed and 6’ Privacy Fence
  • Security System
  • Encapsulated Crawl

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SOLD – 123 Thalia Road

Stephanie Bilane

123 Thalia Road, Virginia Beach, VA | 3 Bedroom, 2½ Bath | Offered at $322,000

MLS Listing 10334850

Less than a mile from VB Town Center, this gorgeous 3-Bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a garage and fenced backyard is move-in ready!  Immaculate interiors! Finishes include hardwood and LVP flooring, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and an updated color palette throughout. Fabulous backyard! Enjoy a custom stone patio and fire pit, large shed, and view of trees.  PLUS a separate dog run on the side of the house is large enough for a few of your fur babies. This home is a gem!

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SOLD – 1367 Magnolia Avenue

Stephanie Bilane

1367 Magnolia Ave, Norfolk, VA | 3 Bedroom, 2½ Bath | Offered at $350,000

MLS Listing 10339523  

Newly priced! This beautiful home, built by master craftsmen, is located on a lovely tree-lined street in the Larchmont area of Norfolk.  From the original glass door knobs and gorgeous hardwood floors to arched doorways and wide crown molding, this home boasts the charm of 1935 — all with the modern conveniences. 


Highlighted Features Include:

  • Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
  • Updated bathrooms
  • Downstairs laundry room
  • Large living room and dining room
  • 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths upstairs
  • Huge shed
  • Encapsulated crawl
  • Close to everything including waterways, trails, and the Larchmont library