Local Resources

This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.

Schools
	Chesapeake Public Schools - All about the Chesapeake Public Schools and the school system.
	Norfolk Christian Schools - Private christian based school with campuses in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
	Norfolk Public Schools - Learn all about the Norfolk Public Schools and the school system.
	Portsmouth Public Schools - All about the Portsmouth Public school system and the schools.
	School Information - free school profiles
	State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
	Suffolk Public Schools - All about Suffolk Public Schools and the school system.
	Va. Beach Public Schools - Get a school assignment for your Va. Beach address and learn about the schools and the school system.
	Virginia Public Schools - Find excellent public schools Ratings for every school district
Area Information
	Colonial Place/Riverview - Read about the history of one of the historic districts of Norfolk, Va. A great place to live and raise a family.
	Community Information - free community profiles
	Hampton Roads Info - All about Hampton Roads, including traffic cams, news, events, etc.
	Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events
Charities, etc.
	California Fires - Pictures of the 2003 California fires and links to some deserving charities.
	The Dwelling Place - A home for homeless women and families that helps them get back on their feet. All must contribute to the needs of the home.
DAY TRIPS FOR THE FAMILY
	Chincoteague Island - Annual pony round-up, great camping, fishing, and delicious seafood.
	EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA - Insite on the fishing, hunting, delicious seafood and pristine and beautiful ecosystems of the Eastern Shoe of Virginia.
	HISTORIC WILLIAMSBURG - This site tells about the Historic Triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown.
	Jamestown - Visit the first permanent English Colony in America.
	Much more in N. C. - Get a look at all of the attractions in North Carolina.
	Much more in Virginia - More places to see throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
	Outer Banks of N. C. - Visit the beaches of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, home of the Wright Brother's first flights, great fishing and beautiful scenery.
	Yorktown Victory Center - See the story of the American Revolution unfold on the site of Cornwallis' surrender.
Home Improvements
	DIY Network - This link is for the person who takes pride in doing the home repairs or improvements himself or herself. It covers almost everything imaginable.
	Home Depot - Click here for home improvement supplies
	Home maintainance - Tips on maintaining and repairing your home and identifying ans solving problem areas.
LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
	Freemasonry - Home page for a local Lodge with links to many sites on Freemasonry. To become a Mason, you must ask to join.
Local Points of Interest
	Doumars Drive-in Restaurant - Doumar's still makes waffle cones on the same equipment as the first ever ice cream cone (by hand). You have to try their limeades, old fashioned shakes and ice cream sodas as well as great burgers and barbeque.
Local Pro Sports
	Admirals Hockey - See action photos from Admirals Hockey games and links to other Admirals sites, USMC links, and Harley sites.
Local Weather
	Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
Maps
	Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
Relocation Links
	Virginia Beach Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move
	Access to Toronto Real Estate - Selling homes, townhouses, condos and lofts in Toronto since 1987. Offering a full line of services for buyers and sellers in Greater Toronto Area, including relocation. Provides Toronto market conditions, Toronto resources, mortgage calculator and mortgage rates.
	Alabama Homes - Your online source for real estate information on Dothan, Alabama and the surrounding Wiregrass area.
	Belleville Ontario Real Estate, belleville realestate agent - Buying or selling a home in the Quinte Region? Contact a real estate expert
	Explore Alaska with this great resource site. Alaska Real Es - Jacob Payne your guide on the Kenai Peninsula to buying and selling Alaska Real Estate (commercial properties, homes, and land). In Seward, Sterling, Soldotna, Funny River, Kasilof, Clam Gulch, Deep Creek, Ninilchik, Anchor Point, Homer, Kenai, Nikiski, Cooper Landing, Anchorage and beyond.
	Homes for Charlotte, NC - Guaranteed Service or I'll Pay! - Comprehensive guide on living in Charlotte, NC. Search over 25,000 homes in the area, find out about local schools, request FREE reports and just browse through an ever expanding and most informative web site about Charlotte, NC.
	Las Vegas NV Homes - Search for Las Vegas Real Estate On-Line! Search for homes in Summerlin - Green Valley - Seven Hills - Anthem - Southern Highlands - Lake Las Vegas - Boulder City - Luxury Highrises -
	Michigan - Southeast MI Real Estate, Jackie Hawley, Coldwell Banker Shooltz - Serving Oakland, Macomb and Lapeer counties
	Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
	National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
	Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world!
	San Diego Best Realty - San Diego Real Estate - San Diego Best Realty - San Diego Real Estate, Bonita, La Jolla, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Chula Vista, Spring Valley, El Cajon, Downtown San Diego, and San Diego County.
	San Diego Real Estate\|Bonita\|San Diego Homes For Sale - Professional San Diego Real Estate Service, including San Diego Homes, Bonita Real Estate, San Diego Real Estate, La Jolla Real Estate, Pacific Beach Real Estate, Ocean Beach Real Estate, Chula Vista Real Estate, El Cajon Real Estate, Spring Valley Real Estate, Eastlake Real Estate, and San Diego Custom Homes
	US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
	USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
Search Engines
	AOL Search - Search the web for anything your heart desires.
	The Open Directory Project - Search the web from here.
	Uptimebot.com - Check the popularity of your domain
Tax Information
	Chesapeake tax assessments - See the current tax assessment for your home in Chesapeake and more.
	First-time homeowners -
	Homeowner deductions information -
	How to report moving expenses -
	Norfolk Tax Assessments - See what the current assessment is for a home in Norfolk and much more information about the house.
	Portsmouth tax assessments - See the current tax assessment for your home in Portsmouth and more.
	Selling your home -
	Suffolk tax assessments - See the current tax assessment for your Suffolk home and more.
	Va. Beach Tax Assessments - See your current tax assessment for your home in Va. Beach and more.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
	Veterans Administration - This is the home site for the Veterans Administration in Virginia. See the latest on VA benefits and news.
WEEK-END TRIPS FOR THE FAMILY
	Smithsonian Institute - You could spend weeks going through the many buildings and sites of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC and still not see everything.
	University of Va. - Visit this beautiful campus designed and started by Thomas Jefferson.
	Virginia Tech in Blacksburg - Home of one of the most beautiful campus' in the country and a pretty darn good football team.

Local Resources

Rick West