The public is invited to learn more about the upcoming extensive rehabilitation project for the Colonial Parkway in Colonial National Historical Park. The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund is providing approximately $123 million for the first major, holistic rehabilitation project for the parkway since its full length opened to traffic in 1957. Necessary repairs […]
Hampton Roads Real Estate Market: Prices Rise, Inventory Remains Tight
Virginia Beach, VA (June 2023) – The Hampton Roads real estate market is heating up, with prices rising and inventory remaining tight. According to data released by Real Estate Information Network (REIN), the median sales price (MSP) of homes sold in the region rose to $335,000 in May, up from $320,000 in April. This is […]
Silver Hand Meadery Receives Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award
Silver Hand Meadery, a local meadery located in Williamsburg, Virginia, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award. The award was presented to Silver Hand Meadery by Mayor Douglas G. Pons at the June 8, 2023, Williamsburg City Council meeting. The Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award is presented annually by the Williamsburg […]
City of Williamsburg to Study Alternatives to Joint School System
The Williamsburg City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, June 8, 2023 to launch a feasibility study regarding the possibility of running its own school system, separate from James City County. The study will take place through the fall of 2023. The City will then offer multiple opportunities for public input based on the study’s findings. […]
Colonial Williamsburg Offers Free Admission, Special Programming Juneteenth and July 4
Colonial Williamsburg is offering free admission to the Historic Area and Art Museums on both June 19 and July 4 in honor of Juneteenth and Independence Day. Visitors can pre-register to claim complimentary tickets to the world’s largest American history museum at colonialwilliamsburg.org/tickets/juneteenth and colonialwilliamsburg.org/tickets/july4. “The struggle for freedom – on both a national and […]
Celebrate the Fourth of July, in Colonial Williamsburg, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg will celebrate July 4 with spectacular fireworks as well as music and special programming. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with Thomas Jefferson reading the Declaration of Independence from the Capitol West balcony. Additional programming includes a Salute to the States with the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums and a musket volley in […]
Action on Spotswood golf course development tabled, for now
Williamsburg Architectural Review Board defers decision on Spotswood development A Williamsburg board deferred a decision Tuesday night on whether to approve design plans submitted by a developer for the former Spotswood golf course. All seven members of the Architectural Review Board voted to delay the decision until concerns raised by a member of the public […]
Virginia ranked #1 state to retire in.
A new study by personal finance website WalletHub has named Virginia as the best state to retire in 2023. The study evaluated all 50 U.S. states in three key categories: affordability, quality of life, and access to healthcare. Virginia ranked 16th for affordability, 11th for quality of life, and 11th for access to healthcare. However, […]
Summer Breeze Concert Series returns for 2023
The Summer Breeze outdoor concert series will return to the lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg in 2023 in a reimagined format. The series will feature an eclectic lineup of Americana, blues, country and brass bands curated in association with the Virginia Arts Festival. Additionally, boutique music ensembles and soloists will perform on […]
Williamsburg weekly real estate update
May 15, 3023 – Here is a brief analysis of the Williamsburg Virginia real estate market last week lweeks last week: Overall, the Williamsburg real estate market remains extremely strong. Buyers who are looking for a home in Williamsburg should be prepared to act quickly and make a competitive offer.
Inventory Up Slightly, Home Prices Remain Steady in Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach, VA (May 2023) – The Hampton Roads housing market saw both active listings and Month’s Supply of Inventory (MSI) increase slightly in April from March, while year-over-year, active listings were down, and the MSI was up. Active listings continue to remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels. Both pending sales and settled sales were down […]
Welcome to 5405 Burlington Court: Casual elegance in Williamsburg, VA
Every home has a storyJohn Womeldorf knows that every home has a story. As an experienced realtor with a deep love for Williamsburg, John looks beyond the basic features of the homes he sells. In his “Every home has a story” series, John introduces potential buyers to the aspects of a home that they can’t […]
S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. Breaks Ground on 2 Rivers Apartment Homes in Williamsburg
Norfolk, Virginia-based owner and developer S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. has broken ground on 2 Rivers Apartment Homes, an affordable housing development in Williamsburg, Virginia. The first phase of the project will consist of 59 apartments, with a second phase bringing the total to 119. The apartments at 2 Rivers will range from one to three […]
