Pros and Cons of Living in Virginia Beach

[@lausurfer]

Nice video, thank you. I personally would have appreciated less music or no music. It ends up being a little too oppressive

[@SommerCrushT]

Just found this channel yesterday, THANK YOU! My husband and I are looking for a gem to call home in the next year or two, VA is on the top of our list. We are both Veterans and love what you (Jennifer and Amy) have provided through your videos. This has really helped lower my panic and anxiety level, plus get more excited about VA 🤗

[@RealEstateInThe757]

I'm SO happy to hear our videos have been helpful, thanks for your comment too! You will LOVE it here, many of our military say they end up loving this area more than they initially thought they would. Would love to stay in touch, send me an email at [e-mail] so we can connect further! It's never too early to begin those connections, we often start relationships with our clients a year or more out!

[@martym2694]

Family and I came in 2017. Beautiful place, plenty of room. Well kept community. Great place

[@mrhellotherehowareu1384]

Problem with VB is that the best time to move here was in the 80s and 90s and people who did that are finding their homes at triple or quadruple the value. Back in 2008-10 time frame you could have sold your home at nearly 5x what you spent just 10 years before that. Not only pay the mortgage back but have enough to buy a huge house elsewhere.

[@eliel5387]

I have done nearly all of these outdoor activities while living here it is so beautiful and I hope o can stay forever!

[@sarahb4484]

Thank you for putting this video together. I am strongly considering moving there. Beautiful place and I absolutely LOVE patriotism!

[@edwardpate6128]

I'd love for you to do a video on retiring in the area. I know the area pretty well and fell in love with it when I was stationed there in the early 80's and still visite pretty regularly. I retire in 2025 and have been considering relocating. Maybe do a rental for a couple of months to check it out first?

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Thanks Edward! Great suggestion that I will look into for sure. Reach out anytime and we can discuss some 55 and up communities if you're considering something like that for retirement, as well as some communities with golf courses. You could potentially do a short term rental to give you more time to look around for somewhere to relocate. You've got some time with retirement coming in 2025, but starting to plan now is excellent! Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and we can connect to discuss more.

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Edward two videos are up now thanks to YOUR recommendation! Hope you've seen them, would love for you to reach out and discuss more in depth of how we can assist you with your potential move in a few years!

[@samonaseymore3466]

The city of Virginia Beach have some really friendly, honest people living in this city. The beach is one of the cleanest in the world. Captain Gorge's is a great place to eat sea food among other delightful dishes. Samona Monique Seymore

[@mrhellotherehowareu1384]

Captain George is great for unlimited crab legs. The line is extremely long most of the time but the trick is to go with 2 people as they usually call smaller tables and you can go in sooner than waiting in a huge line.

[@teresaschneider6726]

I live there in 1986, my frovite restaurants were Chi Chis and Capital George. 🍻

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Love it!! Thanks for the positive feedback about Virginia Beach!

[@darwinsiddyumar6673]

Virginia Beach the City that I love the most...

[@amberlaunstein]

We’re military and are obviously living here for that reason. However, we feel so lucky to live an area that is so good for raising families! Lots of outdoor options as you mentioned, and great schools

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Thanks for watching, and for the wonderful feedback! Virginia Beach has so much to offer! Thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country!

[@kooph0ria]

My family and I are flying in at the end of this month to look at potential homes. I’ve lived in a village of 900 my whole life so I’m really excited to be in an area with plenty of life

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Oh wow, yes that will be quite the change for all of you! I'd love to help you find a place, give me a call or shoot me a text if I can help! 757-620-5613

[@markpatterson2507]

Plenty of.....crime,bad places and racial bullshit...enjoy..we moved

[@talbjr]

Watching this now bec i move to VA beach in summer for 4 months for work reality ressons, and am super intrigued about how it is up there im from Miami and am 19 😁

[@SolarwithJett]

All good information. If you wanna save money in any of these neighborhoods I can help! Solar is now cheaper than paying the local energy company dominion!

[@steambruh1741]

I go here every summer for vacation u have to go. Me and my brother stayed up till 3 and I got up in the morning and I can just see the ocean and its awsome!

[@CarolineWilhitePhotography1]

I'm a family photographer in Virginia Beach and really appreciate the beautiful lighting at the beach during the golden hour.

[@MaryAnglin]

#1 best city?! Cool! Nature accessibility is super, super important to me. Thanks for the tour and sharing what you like & don’t like!

[@RealEstateInThe757]

YES!! Named #1 Best Big City in the US in 2019! We'll take it, it's truly a beautiful city! We have so many nature outdoor opportunities, so much for you to explore. Thanks for commenting - if you're ever out this way please give us a call!

[@markpatterson2507]

Named best by someone who never toured the whole area...have to be....a Lotta bad crime

[@oklandevaux5940]

Such a great video!

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@toneverzosa5822]

Home SWEET Home❗️

[@jayjay-bz3rr]

I live in Virginia Beach. Why do I have to pay double, in taxes , for water? City tax and HRSD?

[@biobelewilliam-west1310]

Taxes = Fees

[@americanreal-estate3935]

way better to live in VA Beach than in the North or in crazy expensive California

[@nessiwade3291]

The tourists make it easy to tell who they are though! I find it funny when a jet passes by and they are just like WOAHHHHHHHH XD

[@RealEstateInThe757]

True! That was me when I first moved here almost 20 years ago - although truth be told I still have to stop and watch them when I see them, I love watching them pass over.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

I just visited and love the jets!

[@muzmusic31]

I am going for a visit soon to look for property. What other places would you recommend similar to Rudee's. Coming from FL I love the cabana laid back style bars with awesome food.

[@RealEstateInThe757]

You will love Rudee's! They have an outside area that I bet you'll enjoy. I"m drawing a blank on other places, let me think on it! Hope you may reach out for us to help you find a property too!!

[@DestinyPifer]

What are the jobs like down there? Are their lots of jobs and opportunities. I would love to move there but would need to find a good job first.

[@harleybee7754]

Just beware of the drivers!!!! Distracted driving is never OK, and is especially dangerous on pedestrian heavy Atlantic Ave. Please show consideration for the safety and survival of others. Pull off the roads to film monologues and to do other non-driving related activities.

[@beastmode7013]

3:39 lol i work rt there to the left is a wedding venue/events building.....pro: you do get all 4 seasons but va has bipolar weather in the winter one day can be 70 degrees next day its snowing 😑....Con: DONT ever go to Pembroke Mall its the worst mall and their mall look like the oceanfront in the winter year round lol noones barely ever there go to Lynnhaven or Mccarthur in norfolk.... Con: dont try driving on the highway heading towards norfolk or coming into va beach between like 430 and 630 bc traffic is horrible! Con: i used to work by oceana landing strip and the noise is way to loud need ear plugs and tylenol its nice to see/hear if ur a tourist... Pro: its one of the nicest safest cities in Virginia.....Con: if your a tourist lol the motto is Come On Vacation, Leave On Probation! So watch what you do....if you plan on drinking and driving dont lol catch an uber lyft etc.....va beach is one of the highest cities in America to get a dui dont try it a 20 dollar ride is better then thousands and thousands of dollars you will have to pay once convicted...Con: Police will fine or charge you for almost anything Va Beach system is a very money hungry city......Pro: overall its a good place to live 757

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Hahaha, thanks for all the feedback!!

[@LindseyDara]

We have same motto in miami on spring break, but it’s kinda extending to year round lol

[@dznyc]

Very nice video! Fantastic job.

[@hopskotchsquirrel9504]

EXCELLENT VID! Thanks much.

[@yourlocalrealstatedirect7780]

Thank you great content!! Beautiful city!

[@RealEstateInThe757]

My pleasure!

[@RealEstateInThe757]

My pleasure!

[@Miss_AriStarry]

Love watching this video. Wish the music wasn’t ongoing.

[@scottwagner5447]

Here I used to hang around 40 years ago I live on Atlantic and 62 St. Va.beach Va.

[@traceyarnold3951]

Did you say Mount *Trash* more? Is there a history behind this name? Thank you for your videos!

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Hello!! So yes, Mount Trashmore is the park, and actually used to be a landfill. The name started out as a joke between locals, but the name quickly stuck and so it remains today. It's a gorgeous park, locals love it and I'm so glad to have it to enjoy as well!

[@traceyarnold3951]

@@RealEstateInThe757 Thank you so much!

[@jessebeard4826]

I run there!

[@jayjay-bz3rr]

I like Mount Trashmore, but the city needs to clean up the goose poop. It’s everywhere

[@weantoine]

@@jayjay-bz3rr Hey! They do take work from volunteers as well. I have cleaned up at Mt. Trashmore ( My little nephew calls it "trash mount more" LOL he is 6) and other places and historical streets in VB. Call the city parks office they will direct you on how you can help keep our town lovely !

[@Schmittty23]

Great video !!!

[@johnchristopher20]

Why the distracting music?

[@hopefully2224]

Its dreadful

[@KarenBentley]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@RealEstateInThe757]

My pleasure! Give me a call if I can assist you further! 757-620-5613

[@mohssinkenitra141]

Thanks

[@johnniegallagher3522]

Awesome video.......

[@Noone9227]

I’m considering moving here pending a job change but am worried about the military presence. I once lived in Dayton and worked at Wright-Patterson, which essentially controls the town. It was probably the worse experience of my life and nearly ruined my career. It was very cult-like, weird, provincial, and redneck. Fortunately, this time around I wouldn’t be working at DOD, but I’m scared of getting into that type of environment again and am wondering if the experience in Dayton was a one-off thing or if this is typical for any town with a large DOD presence. I would be working in DC and commuting one day each week while working at home for the rest. I considered Virginia Beach because my husband (we’re gay) is retired and wanted to live in a beach location in retirement, and the real estate market from what we’ve seen appears to be too competitive for us all the way down to a Richmond. Any advice is appreciated.

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Sorry to hear you had such a negative experience. I definitely have NOT had any such experiences here, everyone is grateful for our military here. Give me a call, I'd be happy to discuss more with you. Yes the market is still a bit competitive, but with the right strategies we continue to help our clients buy homes in our area. It'd be my honor to assist you and your husband, happy to answer all questions and help you determine if our area might be the right place for you. Reach out anytime! 757.620.5613

[@marcelpfitzer2306]

Is Virginia Beach also a welcoming city for foreigners? I'm from Germany and I'm looking forward moving to Virginia Beach.

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Definitely! We are a very transient area! Stay in touch, I'd love to help you find a place to live!

[@user-bh5sl2ze5o]

Same :)

[@MsGrowltiger]

Yes. We like most everybody.

[@vanslifes3508]

In this country it's the best. I can get you a job in 4 hrs. Alorica, Amazon or Amazon Fresh, Lyft is great in the summer going to the beach. Kroger also and from there you can move up in customer service or while you find another job in your field.

[@unifive10]

Virginia Beach could also use a better night club…there are only a few small night clubs on the strip except for Peabody’s, but their dance floor and choice of music isn’t all that great

[@mikamax5182]

Are the taxes high in Virginia or is average?

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Actually no, taxes are not high here in Virginia - but it's all relative to where you are coming from. Check out wallethub.com for more info, according to them we rank as #38 in the list of all 50 states, ranked from #1 with the highest taxes, all the way down - so I'd say that's pretty good for us! Where do you currently live?

[@mikamax5182]

@@RealEstateInThe757 Ohh great great 😅, right now I'm living in Panama 🇵🇦 but I'm considering in moving to Virginia someday

[@SBRCHANNEL7777]

Very nice...

[@taylorelizabethmartin]

Does it get cold here I’m in nyc and I’m use to the cold weather I love the cool weather , I hate the heat so does the heat get High and does it last ? Is it a good city area or is it just beaches

[@RealEstateInThe757]

While we do get all 4 seasons here, it is hot and humid over the summer. 90's most of the summer for sure! Rarely get snow, and if it does snow it can be gone the next day - not that we don't sometimes get a good snow, but it's rare and can be years in between for a really good snow.

[@glorfindelchocolateflowery6392]

@@RealEstateInThe757 how those hurricanes and tidal waves got any?

[@chadwheeler3501]

We live in Lynchburg and love VB. It's an easy and doable 3.5 hour drive. Oceanfront could be much nicer with fewer Sunsations and gimmicky souvenir shops...

[@antonioixcoy9098]

hello how are you my name is antonio i lived in norfolk virginia for 8 years i worked in a store mak gonsejauser super store virgia bmeach vbd

[@63fourtree]

What hurricanes. There was 1 like over a hundred years ago . That part is wrong .that the southern states 😊

[@suaveclt]

What about bugs?

[@RealEstateInThe757]

We have them ;-) - of course we have bugs, mosquitos are a pain, but I've always dealt with them having always lived in the south/southeast.

[@vanslifes3508]

No we dont have knats like GA. Nothing is flying in your face

[@Ridley369]

Palmetto bugs are the worst

[@Mikeming123]

You a real estate agent? Got apartments for rent?

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Yes I am, but no we don't manage apartments.

[@themeanvirgo]

I've called this home for four years

[@deronr7560]

Can you make some videos about Suffolk Virginia please?

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Possibly! What price range would you be looking in? Any specific areas you're interested in?

[@BlackPanther786]

Not bad

[@Amandazg8]

i’m hoping to move out there in just a couple of months, but i’d probably have to rent a room to begin with.

[@weantoine]

Yeah you will have to pay rent for longer than a couple of months. Taxes are super high and homes are just stuck on top of each other at this point. Better in the 80s

[@CJP1012]

VB has some great potential, but it is still a dump and outdated in a number of areas. It’s better than what it use to be, but still needs improvement. I’ll take Charleston, SC over VB.

[@joshc7348]

snob

[@alextinpin3577]

Became one of rhe dangerous city in US. Killing every night. My friend killed month ago he was running in oceanfront. Got shot by stranger.

[@itssexykandy]

😞 I'm sorry to hear that

[@jessicamoore9771]

No thanks rather a more private area to live good vacation spot though

[@loganthomas1685]

Initial view of this video is very superfical, I can tell you're pandering to higher income persons. I came here to get info on a big move that I'm considering, and NEED info on cost of living. I'm not impressed by the video quality, you need to do voiceovers instead of recording videos in the wind... The bass is just too much from the wind... I really like the area but I highly doubt I'll ever recommended this channel

[@RealEstateInThe757]

Cost of living for a rental? There are so many specifics into that - hit up the Homesnap app and you can search rentals in the areas you're considering to give you a better feel for monthly costs rent wise. As for the critiques, always welcome - I do not claim to be an expert in making videos - I'm a realtor after all! ;-)

[@celiareginadeandrade3604]

Nice video, not sure about music

[@vivekallahabad7912]

Hello 😙

[@That1GuyInAHat]

HI

[@dirkdiedie]

Nice video, great city. It's interesting that "we are very patriotic" is on the pro side of this video. I'm from Europe, Germany and for most people here a patriotic neighbourhood would be a VERY big downside :D

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

? Why...?

[@MsGrowltiger]

We never attacked France

[@markpatterson2507]

I got out...if you respect law,property, things like that...stay away..it stinks

[@mckennalake3290]

He'll No!!!!!

[@BettyYates-y4u]

DON'T LIKE VA BEACH!!!