Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes & Drums, along with fife and drum units from across the United States, will celebrate the tradition of military music during Drummers Call Weekend, May 20-21. A mainstay of the Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes & Drums program for almost 20 years, Drummers Call highlights the nation’s military and musical heritage by bringing together groups […]
Colonial Williamsburg offers Free Admission for Veterans and Military Families & Commemorative Service for Memorial Day Weekend
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 4, 2022) – This Memorial Day Weekend, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation continues its rich tradition of military outreach by offering free admission to all active-duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, National Guard members and their immediate dependents May 27-30. Special military-themed programming including a wreath-laying ceremony and a bagpipe performance will be offered on May 30. Tickets […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Buy and Renovate in Williamsburg, Virginia
Linda Duchaine’s home in Colonial Heritage is over 15 years old, but it looks and feels brand new. Once inside the front door, which features a sidelight and transom, the décor radiates an incredibly calm vibe. Everything is open and airy. For paint, Linda chose a neutral, muted Sherwin-Williams taupe with crisp white trim accents […]
The odds of a home price decline hitting your local housing market, as told by one interactive chart
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear: The central bank is done sitting on the sidelines as inflation chips away at the value of the dollar. The plan? Put upward pressure on interest rates until price growth relents. Historically speaking, that inflation fighting playbook is particularly hard-felt in the housing market, where spiking mortgage rates […]
Expansion of The Settlement under review
Settlement at Powhatan Creek Phase 4 – Proposed Townhome Development AES Consulting Engineers has submitted a conceptual plan for review to the James City County Planning Department to construct 72 townhomes in phase four of The Settlement at Powhatan Creek. The new section will have use of the existing facilities and will be 55+ age-restricted. […]
Grocery shopping in Williamsburg, Virginia: The Inside Scoop
Oftentimes when new folks move to an area, they find themselves nostalgic for their old hometown. That nostalgia can take many forms, even a quest for a similar grocery store. If you’re moving to Williamsburg, Virginia from – let’s say Florida – then our Publix won’t be new to you. If you lived in Richmond […]
What You Need to Know About Short-Term Rentals
Short-term rentals, also known as vacation rentals, have always been an option when people travel, but it wasn’t until websites like VRBO and Airbnb came on the scene that interest ramped up with wider access to these properties. Since then, buying homes with either the space for an STR or for the sole purpose of […]
Is Five Months of Supply Really the Sign of a Healthy Housing Market?
The idea that five or six months of supply signals a healthy housing markethas ingrained itself in real estate lore. Historically, it was said that five or six months of supply is associated with moderate home price appreciation. Anything higher indicates a buyers’ market, while anything lower means a sellers’ market. But where did this […]
Experience the Wonder of the Woodlands
Every home has a story John 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 […]
Some Thoughts on Negotiating for Buyers and Sellers
The Negotiating Game At Liz Moore & Associates, we train relentlessly. We recently had a national trainer conduct a 3 hour seminar on Negotiating. She opened with a game of tic tac toe, and stated the objective as “get 3 in a row.” What happened next was fascinating – everyone defaulted to their childhood, and […]
Home Prices Rise as Inventory Remains Low
Reflecting the competitiveness of the local real estate market and the continuing lack of inventory, the median sales price (MSP) of homes in Hampton Roads hit $300,000 in March – matching the region’s record high set in July of last year. According to data compiled by the Real Estate Information Network, Inc. (REIN), that representsa […]
10+ Reasons to Love Living in Colonial Heritage: Discover what Residents Already Know
Colonial Heritage: A unique retirement community In May, 2018 Erin and Kenny Cox sold their home in Manassas (Northern Virginia) and made the move to Colonial Heritage. “One of us had to be 55 to live here,” Erin says with a laugh. “I was 56 when we moved here, but Kenny is a little younger.” […]
Summer Breeze Concert Series Returns for 2022
SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES Music on the Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Every Wednesday from June 22, 2022-August 31, 2022 for Summer Breeze Concert Series. Wednesday, June 22: Brasswind – Classic Horn Band Wednesday, June 29: Revelation Band – High Energy Wednesday, July 6: Tidewater Drive – Party Band Wednesday, July 13: […]
