Virginia Beach, Virginia
The great weather, outdoor living and vibrant culture are only a few reasons why buying a home for sale in Virginia Beach is a great idea. Known for having the world's longest pleasure beach (it's in the Guinness Book of Records), Virginia Beach is a relatively young city. Although it was part of Jamestown, America's first city, it wasn't incorporated until 1906. It's been a beach resort since the 1880s and more than two million visitors still flock to the area each year. The attractions which keep them coming back are part of the reason that Virginia Beach real estate provides not only a great place to live but a good long-term investment for home buyers.
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Virginia Beach home buyers will enjoy the oceanfront boardwalk spanning 3 miles, which is a great place for walking, cycling and rollerblading. The boardwalk also features a wide range of live, free entertainment as well as easy access to other venues, restaurants and shops. Apart from beachside entertainment, there are also plenty of events at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater or the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.
Since it's so close to the ocean, Virginia Beach is a great place to find excellent seafood, including local specialties such as Chesapeake Bay crab cakes. Great schools and a lower than average crime rate - Newsweek named it America's safest city in 2004 - make Virginia Beach an exciting prospect for homebuyers. Jobs are available in tourism, agribusiness, retail and the military and government sector. The main seven cities in Hampton Roads include Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton and Newport News. The largest military bases are Oceana in Virginia Beach, Langley in Hampton, Fort Eustis in Newport News, and Little Creek and NOB in Norfolk. Other bases include Fort Story and Fort Monroe.
Awards for Virginia Beach
There's no shortage of sporting activity in this vibrant city. Virginia Beach hosts America's oldest surfing contest, the East Coast surfing Championships, and the North American Sand soccer championship. There are also three local soccer teams. It's no wonder that Virginia Beach continues to win awards. In 2002 the Ladies Home Journal named it "best city"; in 2004 the US Census Bureau described Virginia Beach as the "most populous and progressive city" and US News has included the city on its list of the best places to retire to. Mild winters, great summers and a location out of the storm belt round out the picture, so buying Virginia Beach real estate is an easy decision.
Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach
If you're looking for homes for sale in Virginia Beach, you've got a wide choice. Homes on offer include single-family homes, condos, townhouses, vacation homes, waterfront homes, co-ops, apartments, lofts, farms/ranches, multi-family homes and vacant land. A detached single-family home will start from around $175,000. Popular subdivisions include Alanton, Alexandria, Bayside, Bellamy Manor, Christopher Farms, Church Point, College Park, Courthouse Estates, Croatan Beach, Cypress Point, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Landing, Great Neck Villas, Hillcrest Farms, Indian River Plantation, Kempsville, Kings Grant, Landstown, Little Neck, London Bridge, Lynnhaven, Oceana, Ocean Lakes, Pembroke Manor, Pembroke Meadows, Princess Anne, Pungo, Salem, Salem Lakes, Sandbridge, Thalia, The North End, Thoroughgood, and the Oceanfront. For a complete list of available subdivisions - try our advanced search feature.
