Blog - Jay Jenkins - Realtor

HVAC – Heat Pump vs Gas

What’s the difference between a Heat Pump and a Forced Hot Air Gas Furnace System? What are the differences, pros and cons and how do you know what type of system you have?

Home Warranties

A quick explanation of Home Warranties Pros and Cons and how they differ from you Home Owners Insurance

What determines your interest rate?

While interest rates are still considered “historically low,” you might have noticed that they have been rising slowing over the past year. So, what exactly causes interest rates to fluctuate? We spoke with Mario Gomez, Vice President of Capital Markets […]

Holiday Events in December

All Month Long Holiday Lights at the Beach, Oceanfront Christmas Town, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg Celebration in Lights, Newport News Park On the 1st Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade, Chesapeake Holiday Parade at the Beach, Oceanfront Holiday Yule Log Bonfire, Town Point […]

Local Craft Beer and Wine Festivals

Sept 29 Virginia Craft Beer & Wine Festival Union Bank & Trust Pavilion Portsmouth www.virginiabeerandwinefestival.com Oct. 6 Bacon, Bourbon & Beach Music Fest Windsor Castle Park • Downtown Smithfield www.smithfieldvabaconfestt.com Oct. 6 Yorktown Wine Festival Riverwalk Landing – Yorktorm www.villageevents.org/upcoming-events […]

Outdoor Movie Nights

Virginia Beach Poolside Dive-in – Ocean Breeze Water Park 849 General Booth Boulevard Free w/ season pass – 8pm – Fridays starting June 19 www.oceanbreezewaterpark.com/events Chesapeake Movies and More Series Various Chesapeake Park Location Free – 6pm – 3rd […]

10 Things You Should DEEP CLEAN This Spring

Cabinets – Use a cabinet cream or mild detergent to gently remove cooking oil and dirt. Windows – Clean both the inside and outside of your windows. A rubber squeegee is the perfect tool for this. Dishwasher – Remove the […]

Financial Fitness Tips to Get You to Closing in 2018

You wouldn’t just go to the gym one time and expect to see results. The same is true when it comes to getting in shape to buy your first home. It might seem like a long road ahead, but with […]

Hampton Roads Holiday Events

December All Month: Garden of Lights – Botanical Gardens, Norfolk Christmas Towne – Busch Gardens, Williamsburg Celebration in Lights – Newport News Park 6th: Christmas Wonderland – Ferguson Center, Newport News 7-24th: A Christmas Carol – Wells Theater, Norfolk 9th: […]

Do you know your VA Loan Benefits? Here’s what you need to know about a VA loan

If you’re a veteran, active duty or reserve military member in the United States, you’re probably aware that you’re entitled to a number of benefits. But are you aware of all of the advantages of a VA Loan? It’s a […]