Katrina Cantrell Real Estate

09/25/2026

🏡✨ JUST LISTED | 615 MARYLAND AVENUE | WEST NORFOLK

Introducing the Clara Cox House, circa 1914, a remarkable residence recognized on the National Register of Historic Places that beautifully blends historic Victorian character with extensive modern renovations.

💫 This is truly a rare combination: timeless architecture + an extensive GMF+ Associates renovation + exceptional systems + incredible spaces for entertaining and relaxing.

Inside, you’ll find a gourmet chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero and Fisher & Paykel appliances, a first-floor home theater/music room, and a luxurious primary suite with a gas fireplace, clawfoot soaking tub and oversized shower.

🌿 And then there’s the at-home spa experience… sauna + steam shower + hot tub overlooking a private backyard.

Behind the scenes, the upgrades are just as impressive: geothermal heating & cooling, Generac whole-house generator, Takagi tankless water heater, Pure Earth whole-house water purification system and Metronet fiber internet.

❤️ Historic character. Thoughtful renovation. Modern convenience. And a home unlike anything else on the market.

📍 615 Maryland Avenue | Norfolk, VA 23508
6 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | 4,582 Square Feet | Offered at $750,000

Katrina Cantrell, REALTOR®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty
Office: 757.422.2200
600 22nd Street, Suite 101, Virginia Beach,VA 23451

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09/23/2026

🏡 7-Day Market Watch | West Norfolk

Here’s what happened in the West Norfolk real estate market over the past 7 days:

🏠 23 New Listings
📉 24 Price Decreases
📝 15 Pending Sales
🔑 16 Closed Sales
👀 4 Coming Soon
↩️ 3 Back on Market

One number really stands out this week: price reductions slightly outpaced new inventory, with 24 price decreases compared with 23 new listings. At the same time, 15 homes went under contract and 16 closed, showing that buyers are still actively making moves.

🔑 BUYER PERSPECTIVE
More price reductions can mean opportunity. Buyers may have more negotiating leverage on homes that have been sitting on the market or recently adjusted their price. But well-priced, desirable homes can still move quickly, so understanding the activity in the specific neighborhood and price range matters.

🏡 SELLER PERSPECTIVE
With 24 sellers reducing their price in just seven days, pricing correctly from the start is increasingly important. Today’s buyers have choices and are paying close attention to value. Strategic pricing, strong presentation, professional marketing, and understanding your competition can help your home stand out without chasing the market with later reductions.

The takeaway: West Norfolk is active, but buyers are becoming more selective and sellers need to be strategic.

Thinking about buying or selling? I’m always happy to provide a neighborhood specific market and absorption-rate analysis so you can make your next move based on the data.

Katrina Cantrell, REALTOR®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty

Source: REIN MLS | 7-day West Norfolk market activity

Katrina Cantrell, REALTOR®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty
Office: 757.422.2200

💫 NEW LISTINGS AND CLIENT REVIEWS:
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09/10/2026

🏡 AUGUST MARKET TAKEAWAY - More Choices. Steady Supply. Stronger Prices.

The Hampton Roads real estate market continues to offer opportunities for both buyers and sellers.

📈 August by the numbers:

🏠 6,120 active listings, up 7.2% from last year
🔑 2,323 pending sales, up 10.46% year-over-year
💰 $388,950 median sales price, up from $370,000 last August
⏱️ 27 median days on market
📊 2.86 months of inventory

The sweet spot? Homes priced between $300,000–$399,999 accounted for approximately 27% of all closed sales, more than 1 in every 4 homes sold.

What does this mean for you?

👉 Buyers: More inventory and slightly longer market times may give you more choices and a little more breathing room when making a decision.

👉 Sellers: Prices remain stronger than a year ago, and pending sales are up more than 10%, a reminder that well-priced, well-prepared homes are still attracting buyers.

The market is shifting, but it’s still moving. Strategy matters more than ever.

Thinking about buying or selling in Hampton Roads? I’m always happy to help you understand what the numbers mean for your neighborhood and price point.

Katrina Cantrell, REALTOR® | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty
www.KatrinaCantrell.com

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08/31/2026

📊 Hampton Roads Real Estate: The Past 7 Days

The latest market activity shows a busy but increasingly price-sensitive market. We saw 1,152 new listings hit the market, giving buyers more choices, while 1,109 homes went pending and 1,014 sold which is evidence that buyers are still actively making moves.

The number that really stands out? 918 price decreases, suggesting sellers need to pay close attention to pricing and competition.

We also saw 305 properties withdrawn, 149 come back on the market, and 51 contracts fall through.

🏡 The takeaway: Homes are selling, but buyers have options. For sellers, accurate pricing and strong presentation matter more than ever. For buyers, increased inventory and price reductions may create opportunities for better negotiations.

Want to know what these numbers mean for your neighborhood or your home’s value? Let’s talk!

Katrina Cantrell, REALTOR®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty
KatrinaCantrell.com

08/25/2026

🌺🌸 Backyard lunch break with my girl!

08/22/2026

Did you know Norfolk residents are now eligible for the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP)? This program provides assistance to property owners installing eligible stormwater control practices, called Best Management Practices or BMPs. 🏡🪴🌧️

Assistance could be financial, technical, and/or educational and may be eligible to public, private, non-profits, and commercial landowners.

To learn more or apply, visit the City of Norfolk VCAP web page or reach out to the Division of Environmental Stormwater Project Manager, Chris Epes, at [email protected].

08/21/2026

🇪🇸💃🐕 Luci Makes the News! Andalucia or Luci for Short, A Spanish Princess on 64th Street! 

A big thank you to Katie Hand of Stroll Magazine for interviewing our Luci for the latest issue of North End Stroll!

Katie met with Luci for an in-person interview, and her article is cleverly written from Luci’s point of view. She shares a little about her life, her family, and what she loves about living at the North End.

We had so much fun with this feature and are grateful to Katie and North End Stroll for including our girl! Stroll North End VB

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

📊 757 MARKET WATCH | Weekly Real Estate Snapshot

The latest numbers show an active Hampton Roads market but one where pricing matters.

🏡 1,454 New Listings
⬇️ 982 Price Reductions
🔑 954 Pending Sales
✅ 934 Homes Sold
🔄 268 Back on Market
📤 295 Withdrawn

One number really stands out: price reductions equal nearly 68% of the number of new listings. That’s a strong reminder that buyers have more choices and sellers need to be strategic about pricing from the start.

The good news? 954 homes went pending and 934 sold, so buyers are still making moves. Well-priced, well-presented homes continue to sell.

✔️For sellers: Pricing, condition and marketing are increasingly important.
✔️For buyers: More inventory and price reductions may mean more choices and greater negotiating opportunities.

Want to know what these numbers mean for your neighborhood or your home’s value? Let’s talk!

Katrina Cantrell, REALTOR®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty
KatrinaCantrell.com

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08/11/2026

🌊 Today’s showing of an oceanfront condo - talk about a view!! 🔎Speaking of condos, new Fannie Mae financing rules took effect August 3, and both buyers and sellers should take note.

🏢 What changed? Fannie Mae retired its “Limited Review” process, meaning lenders may now take a closer look at the condo association itself including:
• Financial health & reserves
• Master insurance coverage
• Deferred maintenance & critical repairs
• Special assessments
• Significant litigation

🏡 Buyers: Your lender isn’t just qualifying you, the condo project matters, too.

💰 Sellers: Your association’s finances, insurance and property condition could impact a buyer’s ability to obtain financing.

📚Bottom line: When buying or selling a condo, doing your homework early is more important than ever!

As always, I am glad to provide neighborhood specific market data!

Katrina Cantrell, REALTOR®
www.KatrinaCantrell.com
Office: 757-422-2200
Licensed in Virginia

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty
600 22nd St., Suite 101
Virginia Beach, VA. 23451