ABOUT US
JB Property Solutions LLC is a professional, full service real estate solutions firm that buys and sells properties throughout the greater Hampton Roads area. We successfully work with homeowners, buyers, sellers, real estate agents, real estate investors, and contractors buying, renovating, and selling all types of residential and commercial real estate. We specialize in buying distressed homes at a significant discount, and renovate and resell them to retail home buyers and landlords.
SPECIALTIES
At JB Property Solutions we specialize in buying and selling our homes at the price and on the timeline that works for all parties. We take pride in green renovations and making our homes as comfortable as possible. We take a responsible approach to upgrading properties- updating to optimal energy efficiency, choosing modern materials always keeping the environment in mind, and selling or recycling whenever possible items removed from our properties. Our extensive knowledge of real estate investing and large network of real estate investors nationwide allow us to offer more buying choices and a wide variety of selling options for all types of home buyers and sellers, including financially distressed homeowners.
OUR STORY
We are veterans who served our country for twenty (John) and over twenty-one years (Barbara). We met while attending Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. We developed a passion for real estate redevelopment through our numerous moves and home renovations. We are seasoned professionals who are passionate about helping people and communities through real estate transactions. We focus on updating residential and commercial real estate to modern functionality, energy efficiency and comfort and improve our community by reducing environmental impact.
Barbara is a Virginia licensed real estate agent with Keffer Realty (335-F Centerville Tpke S., Chesapeake, VA 23322).
Meet the Team

John Chen
Co-Owner
John immigrated into the United States of America in the 1980s. He joined the Navy after earning his bachelor's degree in science. He served as a Naval logistics officer for twenty years. He served on active duty in many places within the United States and overseas. He loves to redevelop or improve real estate properties. It is his passion to provide a better home and real estate solutions for people. John speaks fluent Mandarin (普通話) and Cantonese (廣東話) in addition to English.

Barbara Bauer-Chen
Co-Owner
Barbara grew up in the midwest and left to see the world with the U.S. Navy. During her military career she worked primarily with P-3 and C-130 aircraft. She studied Japanese language and taught English while living in Japan. After living in various states and overseas, she was very happy to settle in and call the dynamic Hampton Roads area home now! A natural problem-solver, she realized her passion for real estate because it allows her to help people and save historic properties. She has been through enough moves to truly understand how stressful moving can be and enjoys making those transitions less stressful for her clients!
Trusted Partners
Short Sale
A short sale is an option that involves selling your home for a less amount than the one owed to the mortgage company. The net proceeds from the property sales usually fall short of the debts, and in this case, the lender agrees to this arrangement since the homeowner is unable to pay off their…
Avoiding Foreclosure
Sometimes as a homeowner, you may come across difficulties in making your mortgage payments. Foreclosure is usually a distressing family financial experience. Doing nothing is the worst you could do when you fall behind your mortgage payments since your lender could ensue with a foreclosure even if you refuse to appear be a participant in…
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Locations in Chesapeake, VA and Menomonie, WI
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