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Remodeling Services in Richmond, VA
Instead of listing all the Remodeling Services in Richmond, VA I thought it would be best to ask the question and get a response from the local Richmond Virginia audience as to who has the best Remodeling Services in Richmond, VA?
So looking for your comments, suggestions and ideas as to who is the best Remodeling Services in Richmond, VA
Richmond Virginia Gets a Great Deal on Mortgage Rates this month
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Richmond Virginia Gets a Great Deal on Mortgage Rates this month
Richmond, Va. – May 7, 2009 In a time when both the financial and real estate markets are suffering from a recession and credit crisis, First Market Bank is helping to stimulate the Richmond Virginia economy by offering special residential permanent financing at 3.99 percent. Jumbo loans are also available at 5 percent. Both loans require a 1 percent origination fee.
These affordable 30-year fixed rates, which are good until May 31, 2009, are for new home or condominium purchases and also include the construction of new homes. Qualified loans are for existing properties financed to local builders and developers by the Richmond Virginia Bank First Market Bank and are for owner-occupied purchasers only.
The availability of such low interest rates should provide a boost for local builders and developers and an incentive for potential homebuyers. The stability of the fixed rate gives yet another compelling reason for buyers to make a home purchase.
“We have seen the impact of the current recession on local builders and homebuyers here in the Richmond area. People have been tentative because they were uncertain about financing,” said Dave Fairchild, chief executive officer of First Market Bank. “Our special financing will really help those buyers to move forward with confidence. That’s good for the buyer and for our local economy.”
Rich Napier, president of Napier Signature Homes, is one local custom builder promoting the special financing through First Market Bank. “We understand that these are tough economic times,” said Napier, whose family has been in the Richmond real estate business for 51 years. “This program is a great example of lenders and builders working together to make owning a new home more affordable.”
Nancy Dearnley of Youngblood Properties, a local builder, and Scott Dearnley of Joyner Fine Properties already have benefited from the program with three potential buyers. “This program has encouraged people to get off the sidelines to buy or build a home because it’s such a great deal,” said Nancy Dearnley. “They are seeing this rate as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Scott Dearnley added, “When you break it down into dollars and cents, on a $400,000 loan for 30 years — comparing a 5.25 percent rate to a 3.99 percent rate — the consumer will save just over $300 per month. Looking at it from a total savings, assuming a rate of 5.25 percent, the purchase price of the home would have to decrease approximately $55,000 to achieve the same monthly payment that you get with a 3.99 percent rate. Any way you look it, the purchaser wins.”
About First Market Bank
First Market Bank was founded and is headquartered in Richmond Virginia. Now celebrating its 12th anniversary, the bank has grown to more than 300 teammates and a network of 39 full-service locations (including 25 in Ukrop’s and 14 freestanding branches). It has more than $1 billion in deposits and offers a full range of retail and commercial products including mortgage, trust and investment services. www.firstmarketbank.com
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Please note: A forward-rate commitment will be issued on custom homes to be built on existing builder- financed lots. Construction must be complete within 12 months and all applications must be made by May 31, 2009. Certain underwriting and loan-to-value restrictions apply. First Market recommends interested parties contact a local builder for qualified properties.
Bring Your Home Up To Date with Fireplace Remodeling
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Bring Your Home Up To Date with Fireplace Remodeling From Agee Woodworks
There are few interior eyepieces that show the true age of a home more precisely than the fireplace. In the past, fireplaces were constructed with functionality in mind, not aesthetics. In the days when fireplaces were incorporated into a house to work as central or supplemental source of heat, many fireplaces were expected to be stained eyesores that served their purpose when needed, and that were ignored when not in use. Today’s fireplaces however are both functional and beautiful, making the fireplaces of yesterday difficult to ignore. Now through fireplace remodeling, the fireplaces of yesteryear can breathe new life into a room and complement any room decor.
Remodeling a fireplace is more than a simple nip/tuck that conceals a fireplace’s drabness, it is the use of a fireplace’s current structure as the foundation for its new look. Cost-wise, fireplace remodeling is less expensive than a complete fireplace removal and done properly, a remodel can change the attitude of an entire room, readjust the room’s focal point, and add subtle warmth to an otherwise drab environment.
Finding Your Fireplace Design
The first step of a fireplace remodeling project is to determine the target look for the entire room. Is the look going to be contemporary, modern, traditional, retro or one of the other 100 styles to choose from? A great place to start looking for the style of your fireplace is in magazines on new home construction, home remodeling, and home decorating that show overall room layouts with the fireplace as an accent piece that complements the other décor. Take notice of the colors, styles, and feel of the fireplaces that attract you, while keeping in mind the mantle, trim, and finishes that support the overall look.
Get the Information You Need
Professional remodelers, home improvement stores, and experts on the subject of fireplaces are a great resource when it comes to choosing the right materials for the job. Pick their brains asking questions on the types of materials to use, how to make proper measurements, the design options that are available and any other points that you require clarification on.
Do-It-Yourself vs. Finding the Right Professional
Depending on your abilities and tools, you may choose to complete the fireplace remodeling project on your own. Keep in mind that fireplace remodeling typically entails brick cutting, precise measurements, leveling, mortar laying, aligning and cementing. If you’re not comfortable performing these tasks, it may be more cost effective time-wise and money-wise to simply hire a professional.
Painting To Add the Finishing Touch
One additional touch to your project is to add a coat of heat-resistant paint to the mantle, molding, and decorative trim of your fireplace. Painting is fairly inexpensive in both time and material, and this small touch will ensure that the fireplace complements the room that surrounds it.
The bulk of the time spent on fireplace remodeling should consist of proper planning and research in finding the right design for your layout; the materials selected should enforce your plan from start to finish; and the implementation should be done by someone capable of making the vision of your fireplace a reality. In the end, your mantle should reflect today’s style with an incorporation of the inherent history which makes it truly unique.
About the Author
Carol Agee is the Vice President of Agee Woodworks Inc. in Richmond Virginia, which has been handcrafting wood fireplace mantels of impeccable style and quality for the last 12 years. From its beginning in the Agee’s basement in 1996, Agee Woodworks has specialized in building custom fireplace mantels to their customers’ specifications – they can even replicate a mantel design from a photograph. Known for their customer service, Agee Woodworks is dedicated to working with customers to understand their specific needs and measurements. Agee Woodworks Inc. can be found on the Internet at: http://www.ageewoodworks.com.
Cavalier Telephone Teams with DirectTV
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Get DirectTV from a Reliable Richmond Va Based Company – Cavalier Telephone
Cavalier Telephone, LLC, a leading provider of competitive telecommunications services throughout the eastern United States, today announced it has teamed up with DIRECTV, the nation’s leading satellite television service provider, to offer affordable, high quality service bundles at lower rates than cable’s “Triple Play” offerings.
“By partnering with Cavalier, we are able to offer more customers a better alternative to cable and a range of services that will fit most any budget,” said Tony Goncalves, Vice President of Telco Sales at DIRECTV, Inc. “Cavalier has strong phone and Internet product offerings and we are looking forward to bundling in the best television entertainment packages in the country.”
Cavalier continues to drive new value for its customers. With its C3 bundle, which includes unlimited local and long distance, free calling features, high-speed Internet and the DIRECTV CHOICE™ package, new consumers can save up to $240 a year over the comparable “Triple Play” introductory offer. Cavalier will also offer other DIRECTV service and equipment packages, giving customers a wide variety of entertainment options – ranging from a basic family subscription to premium movie and sports subscription services.
“Cavalier is proud to partner with DIRECTV,” said Sean Wainwright, Senior Vice President of Consumer Sales. “We can now provide our customers with the most advanced digital TV service available. This alliance is just one more way Cavalier continues its commitment to providing customers great products, service and value.”
For a limited time, new DIRECTV customers can get the Cavalier C3 bundle starting at just $75 per month for 12 months after online or mail-in rebate. To learn more about the C3 bundle and offers, please call us at 1-866-4CAVTEL.
About Cavalier
Cavalier1, headquartered in Richmond Virginia, is a full-service provider of reliable and efficient telecommunications solutions for business, consumer, and government customers. Using its owned and operated fiber optic network, the company serves hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the Eastern and Midwest United States. From landline voice to managed network services, customers depend on Cavalier for a wide range of communications products that drive their businesses and simplify their lives. We strive to combine technology with customer commitment to deliver the best value available. For more information on Cavalier, please visit us on the web at http://www.cavtel.com.
About DIRECTV, Inc.
DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTV), the nation’s leading satellite television service provider, presents the finest television experience available to more than 17.6 million customers in the United States and is leading the HD revolution with more than 130 HD channels. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265 channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming, industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed national cable companies for eight years running) and superior technologies that include advanced DVR and HD-DVR services and the most state-of-the-art interactive sports packages available anywhere. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com.
1 Cavalier refers to Cavalier Telephone, LLC, which may include some or all of its affiliates and their subsidiaries, including, but not limited to, Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, LLC, Talk America, Inc., LDMI Telecommunications, Inc., Network Telephone Corp., or The Other Phone Company.
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