Local Resources
This directory of local resources contains links to companies and information from our local area. I have personally used these companies or they have been highly recommended by my clients.
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| Appraiser-Allen Petrie - 757.724.1027 Real Estate Appraisal & Consultation. Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Special Purpose, Right of Way. alpetrie (at) cox (dot) net | |
Attorney-Shaheen & Shaheen - 757.493.9033 Real Estate Attorneys. We provide the quality and sophisticated representation you expect from a larger firm, with the rates and personal service of a smaller firm. With offices in Richmond, Virginia Beach and Blacksburg, Virginia, we have served the legal needs of clients throughout the state for over 20 years.
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| Home Inspectors-AccuSpec - 757.463.1502 Mark Mills Our inspectors are ASHI and/or NACHI members. You know that ASHI / NACHI inspectors means that our inspections are consistent with national standards, and that our inspectors are the most highly informed and technically competent in the business. | |
Mortgage-Chris Hopkins - 757.679.1310 Prosperity Mortgage. Home financing that's right for you. Because your home is one of your biggest investments, it's important to ensure that your mortgage fits your needs. That's my specialty - finding mortgage solutions that meet your current situation while complementing your long-term financial goals. I will help you determine what mortgage options work best for you, guide you through the loan process, and answer your questions.
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| Staging-Veronica Harris - 757.652.8653 or 757.485.2661 Studies show that homes professionally staged sell faster, attract buyers and command a higher selling price. vharris (at) stagedhomeredesigns (dot) com | |
| Storage-AAAA Self Storage - 757.422.1232 Dale Schultz This facility offers both traditional as well as climate controlled units. Our storage managers are ready to help you select the right storage space for your needs. They can give you tips on the best ways to pack your goods for safety and to get the most into the smallest space. They can counsel you on your property insurance needs and if we do not have the space you need we can recommend a nearby facility to help you out. AAAAVaBeach (at) Verizon (dot) net | |
Title Company-Shaffer Title and Escrow, Inc. - Real estate settlement service.
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| Home Service Professionals | |
| Plumbing-Duncan Plumbing - (757) 578-4538 Over 25 years experience. | |
| AC/HVAC Service - A/C Services L.L.C. 757.724.3237 Eddie Peberdy, ACServices1 (at) cavtel (dot) net | |
| Drywall & Plastering - 757.495.1043 or 757.714.2540 Dean Bullard-Grant Drywall & Plastering, Inc. | |
| Builder-Debord Custom Homes, Inc. - 757.318.7170 David DeBord. DeBord Custom Homes specializes in high quality custom homes. Since 1986, David DeBord, and his highly skilled professionals, have been providing award winning expertise and analysis in home building around the Tidewater/Hampton Roads area of Virginia. | |
| Handyman-Dave Dobson - 757.499.5607 or 757.619.3283 painting, electrical, carpentry, household repairs, & everything else | |
| Cabinets-Urban Cabinets & Trim - 757.424.1681 Wesley R. Miller | |
| Carpet Repair - Eddie 757-375-1300. Call for carpet stretching and patching. Over 32 years of experience! | |
| Kitchen/Baths-Campbell's Refinishing - 757.635.6997 George Campbell. Refinishing, reglazing, and repair of kitchen and bathroom fixtures. | |
| Electrician-CB Electrical, LLC - 757.472.9483 Carrie Bennett | |
| Foundation Repair-Scott Davis P.E. - 757.558.9909 | |
| Roof, Siding, Trim, Windows-Jayhawk Exteriors - 757.963.6559 or 757.813.5273 cell Mike "Country" Higgins. Jayhawk Exteriors deals in a variety of material and services to meet all of your exterior needs. We offer an array of top quality products from America's most trusted manufacturer's to provide you the most effective, durable, and cost effective solution to meet your exterior needs. contactus(at)jhawkext(dot)com | |
Security/Home Theater-Master's Security Systems-Stuart - (757)482-8072 Protecting your homes and families with up to date security systems or your business with digital CCTV.
Providing a full line of audio and video solutions - speakers that fit any application, and budget, designed and installed by our staff.
Providing home conveniences such as intercoms with music, communication, and central vacuum systems.
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| Painter-Paul - 757.621.2909 | |
| Pool Service-Perfection Pools - 757.481.4530 Andy Pool cleaning, liners, covers, and complete services. 1perfectpools (at)cox(dot)net | |
| Utility Company Phone Numbers | |
| Utility Company Phone Numbers - Here's a list of phone numbers for electric, gas, water, phone and cable service. | |
| Schools | |
| Virginia Beach City Public Schools - The Virginia Beach City Public Schools serves approximately 70,000 students. Currently, the school system includes 57 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, 11 high schools, and a number of secondary/post-secondary specialty centers, including the Advanced Technology Center, Technical and Career Education Center, Center for Effective Learning, Virginia Beach Central Academy, Adult Learning Center, and Open Campus. | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce - research local area info, stats, and events | |
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| Local Musicians, Bands, and Music Venues | |
Bob Habib - Bob Habib is a professional percussionist living in Chesapeake, VA that has been performing and teaching percussion for over 20 years. He is known as one of today's most versatile drummers and performs with several groups in the Hampton Roads area. He is the drummer for "Against All Odds", a contemporary jazz group and plays kit for "B-3 Fusion", a high power Hammond organ fusion trio. Bob is currently on the Percussion staff at the Armed Forces School of Music.
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Eddie Williams-Saxophone - My favorite local sax player! Eddie has played in jazz and acoustic groups around Hampton Roads for over 25 years with other musicians including Karl Werne, John Toomey, Jimmy Masters, Chris Brydge, Howard Curtis and numerous other local talents.
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Karl Werne-Acoustic Guitar - Karl Werne has been entertaining the Hampton Roads area since he was 16 years old. His original lyrics are written from a place of heart, thoughtfulness and understanding. His gentle stage persona is one of peace and brotherhood that sets the stage for an evening you can trust and take with you. Karl's music has the dynamics, spirit and intensity needed to hold your interest, your hand, and your breath.
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Woody Beckner-Jazz Guitarist - Woody Beckner studied at Berklee College of Music and has been performing in the Hampton Roads area for several years. He currently teaches Jazz Guitar at the College of William & Mary and Jazz Improvisation at Christopher Newport University. Woody can be found performing around town with Jeff Smith, Chris Brydge, Jimmy Masters, Howard Curtis, Laura Martier as well as many other great players.
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Jim White Fitness - Jim is licensed by the American Dietetic Association as a Registered Dietitian and certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health Fitness Instructor. Jim has the reputation of being one of the top health professionals in the area. His clientele includes all walks of life-athletes, actors, models, business owners, elders and teens.
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| Video Production-Active Imagination, LLC-Kevin - Active Imagination is a full service media production company ready to meet your specific video, audio, design, and production needs. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Virginia Beach Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| Moving/Storage-Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. - 757.427.9500 Brooks Transfer & Storage has been providing the most professional moving services, LOCAL, NATIONWIDE and WORLDWIDE since our founding in 1878! Still under the same continuous family ownership, we are also an agent for the "#1 Family Mover in the Nation", United Van Lines. | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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