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 […]
5 LESSONS FROM A FIRST SUMMER AS AIRBNB HOSTS
If you like HGTV (like me) then I’m sure you are fans of John and Sherry Petersik, founders of one of the most popular DIY blogs on the internet, Young House Love in Richmond VA. They have been blogging about their adventures in renovating, decorating and raising a family since 2007. They started their blog because they […]
$10 Train Tickets in Virginia to Celebrate a Decade of Rail | Amtrak
From home towns to new cities, relaxing commutes to busy vacations. From the shores of Hampton Roads to the historic charm of Richmond, the Blue Ridge mountains of Roanoke to the sights and sounds of DC. Virginia has been taking us where we need to be and where we want to go by rail for a decade. To celebrate, the Commonwealth of Virginia is offering $10 tickets for travel 10/1 – 10/10 anywhere Amtrak Northeast Regional travels […]
Branscome Inc. awarded contract for Longhill Rd widening
The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved a VDOT contract totaling $10.2 million to Branscome Inc. of Williamsburg, to relieve congestion on Longhill Road in James City County. The project will expand the road from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway from just east of Williamsburg West Drive to just west of the Olde […]
What is a Pre-Foreclosure and how can I buy one?
Zillow has a reputation for not being accurate and their “pre-foreclosures” are part of the problem. I get asked about these all the time by buyers. Homes listed as Pre-Foreclosure are not for sale. It simply means someone is behind in there mortgage payments which triggers a legal notice. So you’re in the market for […]
College Adventure Race Team Looks Toward Victory – Williamsburg City Manager and W&M President Form Team, Enter Race
Compete to beat team “LikeABoss!” William & Mary President Katherine Rowe and her husband Bruce Jacobson, are teaming up with City Manager Andrew Trivette and his wife Ali Trivette to compete in The Great Williamsburg Adventure Race. Team #LikeaBoss challenges one and all to join them for the adventure in downtown Williamsburg making for a great […]
Survey: Buyers Give Fireplaces the Cold Shoulder
A record low percentage of newly constructed single-family homes—41%—last year included a fireplace, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from the National Association of Home Builders. Fewer new homes are being built with a fireplace, a sign the cold-weather amenity is falling out of favor with home buyers. The share of single-family […]
Howl-O-Scream is back at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg
Hollow-0-Scream is back at Busch Gardens for the season. It’s the 21st year of the event and new attractions have been added. Jack is Back the show marks the return of icon who made an appearance at last year’s 20th event. Two escape rooms, Jack’s Twisted Terror and Grave Obsession, have also been added and […]
Region’s Median Sales Price for Homes Up 7% | Hampton Roads
(Virginia Beach, Virginia – September 2019) Real Estate Information Network Inc. (REIN), the regional Multiple Listing Service, reports a rise in the region’s residential home price in August 2019. The median sales price was $255,000, up 7.14% from August 2018. Residential settled sales for the region are also up, rising 4.23% year-over-year with 2,934 closed […]
On Museum Day, September 21, get FREE two-person passes to a large multitude of museums.
It’s called Museum Day, and it means free museum tickets to a huge plethora of Smithsonian and Smithsonian-affiliate museums. Museum Day is an opportunity to enjoy museums free of cost on Saturday, September 21. The offer involves two free tickets per museum. Participating museums in Virginia can be found at the link below and include the […]
Williamsburg #6 Airbnb destination in Virginia
Nearly 372,000 people stayed at Airbnb sites in Virginia this summer. San Francisco-based Airbnb Inc., an online lodging marketplace, said Virginia hosts earned a total of $60.3 million in supplemental income in accommodating 371,900 guest arrivals between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Those figures represent an increase from 2018’s summer season when there were 280,900 guest […]
Williamsburg Choral Guild announces 2019-20 season
September 2019-Williamsburg VA-From Chinese folk songs to traditional carols to works by Burchard and Whitacre, the guild’s 44th season has something for everyone. Artistic Director Brian J. Isaac joins the Williamsburg Choral Guild for his second year and the choir’s 44th season, which opens on Oct. 27. The first program is The Promise of Living, […]
Midweek Music Schedule | New Town
Midweek Music in New TownFREE Concerts on WednesdaysSept 18 & 25, Oct 2 & 95:30-7:30 pmPecan Square(Corner of Ironbound Rd and Discovery Park Blvd in New Town) Johnny St Clair – September 18Jocelyn Oldham – September 25Scott Wise – October 2Stones Throw – October 9 Enjoy the Music!Shop Dine Explore In New Town Psssst! I […]