Williamsburg VA Real Estate Agent

About mrwilliamsburg

I love Williamsburg !
Being “Mr. Williamsburg” and starting my web site in 2004 has been a great way for me to help people looking for homes for sale, communities and an “insider knowledge.” of the area.
Turned out I was onto something. Because I offer in-depth information and up-to-the-minute blogging, even international clients have found me. One couple, moving back to the States from France, told me that a post I wrote blog about grocery shopping in Williamsburg convinced them that Williamsburg was the place to be, and that I was the best source by far that they found on the web.
I’m happy to say that I hear similar comments from many of my clients looking for homes throughout Williamsburg and Hampton Roads.
I grew up in Virginia Beach, Va, After attending college, I worked at a number of positions including manager of a land development and construction company and business manager of a cut flower business that we grew in sales from $300,000 to $15 million (we were supplier to Whole Foods and one of the first cut flower suppliers to Costco).
In 2004, it seemed like a good time to simplify my life. I moved my family from Annapolis to Williamsburg. I went into real estate with Liz Moore and Associates, and was one of the initial agents when Liz opened her Williamsburg branch.
My sons Zach and Josh attended Lafayette High School ,Hornsby Middle School and DJ Montague and are crazy about sports and the outdoors.
I feel lucky to be living the dream, and saving two to four hours by not driving on the DC beltway every day. So, I can now spend my time with friends family while concentrating on learning — and sharing — information about living in Williamsburg.
In real estate, no two people or transactions are the same. Everything’s a challenge, and I’m rewarded every time in close a transaction and have the opportunity to see the smiles on clients’ faces.
Please email or call me for assistance with any real estate questions about the area
John@MrWilliamsburg.com or 757 254 8136

William & Mary Homecoming & Reunion Weekend on campus Oct. 17-20

October 15, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

Next weekend, alumni will return to William & Mary to celebrate and reconnect with classmates and their alma mater. The entire William & Mary and local community are invited to participate in a wide variety of events, including the annual Homecoming Parade, which will take place Friday, Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. For those planning […]

Midtown Row Groundbreaking October 22

October 11, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

If you’ve been wondering what’s going on at Midtown Row in Williamsburg here’s an update. Broad Street Realty to Break Ground on Final Phase of Midtown Row, Williamsburg Virginia WILLIAMSBURG, VA October ,2019 –Broad Street Realty LLC, Bridger Corp, and Lamont Street Partners, the three real estate companies behind the mixed-used development Midtown Row, announced […]

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Withdraws Request to Redevelop Parking Lot as Plaza

October 10, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

10/10/2019, Williamsburg VA This morning, the City Manager received notification from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation of its withdrawal of the application for conversion of the P3 parking lot (behind Blue Talon) into a private plaza. In addition, the Foundation has withdrawn its application for Tourism Development funding for the project. The official notice states that the […]

FTC Halts “Misleading” Real Estate Seminars Endorsed by HGTV Stars

October 7, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

A court has agreed to put a temporary stop to pricey real estate seminars fronted by HGTV stars after the Federal Trade Commission said promises that the classes could make people rich were “misleading” and “bogus.” In its complaint Friday, the FTC said that Utah-based Zurixx LLC would hold free real estate events endorsed by […]

Busch Gardens-Williamsburg Retains Title As World’s Most Beautiful Park

October 4, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

Busch Gardens® Williamsburg was recently honored with the title of “World’s Most Beautiful Park” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. This is the 29th consecutive year the park has received the honor, a streak extending back to 1990. “This award exemplifies Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s longstanding commitment to ensuring a world-class guest experience in a […]

Family Frights returns to Jamestown Settlement

October 3, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

– “Family Frights at Jamestown Settlement,” returns Friday and Saturday, October 25 & 26, 2019 Festivities include friendly and frightful haunted houses centered around this year’s theme – “Classic Movie Monsters & Famous Fairytale Princesses,” trick-or-treating, ghostly tales and grisly games from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on both dates. The family friendly Halloween fun begins […]

13 school divisions in Hampton Roads area receive 100% accreditation

October 2, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

The Virginia Department of Education announced school divisions from the Southside, Peninsula, and Middle Peninsula are 100% accredited for the academic year. School divisions throughout Hampton Roads received 100% accreditation for the 2019-2020 academic year. In all, 13 school divisions received the distinction: Chesapeake Public Schools Gloucester County Public Schools Hampton City Schools Isle of […]

Liz Moore & Associates breaks ground in RVA

October 2, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

Following a series of office leases and moves since entering the Richmond market three years ago, a residential real estate brokerage with roots in the Peninsula has found a place to call home locally for the long haul. Liz Moore & Associates is building a new office at 14061 Midlothian Turnpike, on a 1.2-acre outparcel […]

Appraisals will no longer be required on certain home sales under $400K

October 1, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

For the first time since 1994, some home sales of $400,000 and under will soon not need an appraisal after federal regulators approved a proposal to increase the threshold at which residential home sales require an appraisal. Last November, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Board of Governors of […]

Williamsburg Farmers Market farm locations

September 26, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

Have you wondered how far the farmers, growers and suppliers at the Williamsburg Farmers Market travel? I think Drumheller’s Orchard from Lovingston VA travels the furthest at 156 miles. You can see all of the locations on the map below. The Williamsburg Farmers Market features 40 vendors focused on produce, prepared food and farm-related products […]

Hampton Roads Solar Home Tour

September 24, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

On Saturday, October 5, 2019 Homeowners interested in Solar Power are invited to meet at the Ernie Morgan Environmental Action Center in Norfolk, VA (3500 Granby Street) to talk with solar installers and learn more about solar from 11am-2pm! There will be solar and green building advocates giving presentations and information about the Hampton Roads […]

Field Dayz Fest 2019

September 23, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

Did you have blast at last year’s Field Dayz Fest!? Or did you regret you didn’t attend? Well, this year is going to be bigger, and badder than the last! Happy Anniversary Amber Ox/ Precarious Beer ! Hard to believe its been 2 years since Andrew Voss and Chris Cook opened the amazingly popular Amber […]

Searching For the Perfect Home in Toano

September 21, 2019 By mrwilliamsburg

When Kathy and David Souza were looking for homes in Williamsburg in the late 1990s, they felt like everything they saw looked similar to their home in Newport News, only they cost $40,000 more. That is until they drove a little outside of town to see 10145 Squires Way in Toano. “We found ourselves looking […]