Author: Stephanie Bilane

SOLD – 815 Seawinds Lane Virginia Beach

Stephanie Bilane

815 Seawinds Lane, Virginia Beach, VA | 2 Bedroom, 2½ Bath | Offered at $225,000

MLS Listing 10321313

Attention all first time home buyers, investors, those who are downsizing or just want a their weekend getaway! Check out 815 Seawinds Lane in Virginia Beach! Easy access to everything you want and need.  Ride your bike down to the oceanfront! Shopping, restaurants, night life, beach, and interstate close by. Relax on the beautiful deck overlooking the peaceful wetlands and end everyday in your own private sanctuary.

  • 2 Story, 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths
  • Tucked away in desirable Captains Walk Condos.
  • All rooms are good size
  • Upgraded kitchen, all appliances included
  • Storage space for all your beach and outdoor equipment
  • New roof and gutters in 2019 and parking lot being done in 2020.

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SOLD – 2344 Tallwood Trail, Three Oaks

Stephanie Bilane

2344 Tallwood Trail, Virginia Beach, VA | 4 Bedroom, 2½ Bath | Offered at $575,000

 View Listing at The Bilane Team | View Listing on MLS 10320924

Rare find in the southend of Virginia Beach, this beautiful home is located on a lovely tree-lined street in the Three Oaks community. This meticulously maintained property is move-in ready. Kellam school district, a neighborhood park, and short drive to shopping, entertainment, and the beaches — 2344 Tallwood Trail has it all! Read more →

The Bilane Team | Adapting to COVID-19

Stephanie Bilane

This past month has been a whirlwind for many industries. Real Estate is no exception. Since Governor Northam’s stay at home order went into effect, realtors have been able to continue doing business as long as it is in accordance with Executive Order 53.*

Under these guidelines, the Bilane Team has been conducting closings and showings, while also preparing new listings to come on line. To handle my contractual obligations, as well as assist my clients move forward with their home sale or purchase, the following is being implemented to mitigate the risk of exposure of COVID-19 to my clients and colleagues.

FOR MY BUYERS

  • Abide by safe practices such as using masks and gloves. 
  • Limit touching of surfaces and time spent in a home as much as possible.
  • Research from home: my website is a great place to start your home search. All the tools you need are in one place. Explore communities. Query market data by zip code. Conduct advanced property searches. These and other useful features can be found at my newly updated site, thebilaneteam.com.
  • KW Mobile App: This app helps you instantly view properties as you drive through neighborhoods of interest. For instance, if you see a “For Sale” sign on a property, you can immediately access the listing using the KW app (without even typing in an address). If you are interested in the house, simply click on the little heart on top of the listing’s photo. That’s it!  It’s a great way to explore homes while keeping your social distance. Here is the link: https://app.kw.com/KW2K6RZOI. As an added perk, enjoy a cup of coffee while driving through the neighborhoods. Download my app and I will send you a digital gift card from Starbucks!

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Top 4 Deal Killers for Homebuyers

Stephanie Bilane

Falling in love is exhilarating. It can also be a bit scary, especially when a home has captured your heart. What if something goes wrong and you end up not spending the rest of your life with this stack of brick and mortar you want?

No matter how careful you are, some deal killers are unavoidable. Others, however, are preventable, so pay heed if you hope to keep your deal alive.

1. Don’t Mess with Your Mortgage Preapproval
A common reason for a real estate deal to fall apart is that many homebuyers don’t fully understand the mortgage process. Sure, you may get a loan preapproval, but don’t think for one minute that this guarantees you will get the loan. It doesn’t.

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SOLD – 1205 Brigade Chesapeake

Stephanie Bilane

1205 Brigade Drive | 3 bedroom, 2 bath | Offered at $330,000

Video tour | MLS Listing 10311772

This home is MOVE-IN-READY! Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and 168 bypass. Top-rated school district.

  • Looking for a city where you can indulge in a little birding? ✅
  • Have you been longing to experience a kayak adventure? ✅
  • Want to add a few new family-friendly events to your summer bucket list? ✅

The city of Chesapeake just might be a great place for you to call home. Check out my listing in Great Bridge!

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Thinking of Selling on Your Own?

Stephanie Bilane

For Sale By Owner

by Stephanie Bilane, REALTOR®

For Sale by Owner (FSBO) is not as easy as it sounds.  Pricing, timing, and understanding of the entire process are among the many things to take into consideration. So, if you are thinking about selling on your own,

Are you prepared to…

  • make less profit?
  • take longer to sell your home?
  • advertise in various mediums?
  • be available around the clock?
  • waste time with unqualified buyers?
  • handle all negotiations?

 

Why sell with Stephanie and not ‘For Sale By Owner’ (FSBO)?

Your home will sell quicker and for more! And, you have a reliable partner at your side throughout the entire process. The National Association of Realtors Read more →