On July 10, Williamsburg VA was named No. 6 in USA Today’s Best Small Historical Towns in America. USA Today experts initially created a 20-town finalist list and then allocated a month for the public to vote on the top 10. Berkeley Springs was the only West Virginia town on the list. USA has a […]
James City County to purchase waterfront land
James City County board of supervisors approved the purchase of land at Brickyard Landing Park. This will offer another water access on the Chickahominy River. Members unanimously voted to accept a $687,500 grant from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to buy property for the creation of Brickyard Landing Park. A 50/50 matching grant […]
Home Buyers are Active in the Market- June’s Sales Up Year-Over-Year in Hampton Roads
Real Estate Information Network Inc. (REIN), the regional Multiple Listing Service, reports a year-over-year rise in the region’s home sales for June 2020. Residential pending sales (homes that went under contract) rose a significant 31.24% compared to June 2019, and settled/closed sales also showed a steady increase rising 3.51% year-over-year. The residential median sales price […]
Holly Hills Carriage Homes developer-third times a charm
The developer of Holly Hills is again seeking permission to develop the front section of the development. Holly Hills, LLC is requesting site plan and subdivision approval for 38 townhomes on the parcel located at 200 Brookwood Drive near the intersection of Rt 199. It is currently zoned Multi-Family Dwelling District RM-1. The property is […]
Is My Home in a Flood Zone?
As real estate professionals field more questions about flood risk, a nonprofit research firm called the First Street Foundation unveiled a searchable website this week that allows homeowners to find detailed flood risk information on specific properties nationwide. First Street says its maps show that nearly 6 million homes and commercial properties across the U.S. are at […]
Health of the Hampton Roads Housing Market
2020 ECONOMIC FORECAST To put things in perspective, the U.S. was in the 11th year economic expansion when it all came to a screeching halt in March 2020. Current conditions reflect the biggest economic contraction since 1946, bigger than the recession in 2008, with national unemployment rates the highest recording since 1940 (April 14.7% and […]
New townhomes AVAILABLE NOW Williamsburg VA @ Kelton Station
Stanley Martin’s first-ever neighborhood in the Williamsburg area, Kelton Station is here. It can be hard to find a home you love at a price you can afford close to everything you need. Living at Kelton Station allows you to own a new home steps to shopping in a great school district just minutes to Colonial […]
Pending Home Sales: May Posts Record Monthly Gain In US
Pending home sales reached a 44.3 percent monthly increase in May—a new record, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). After two previous months of declines, pending home sales are showing a market rebound, with every major region recording a month-over-month increase. According to NAR, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) increased to 99.6 in May—the […]
The Market is back in Williamsburg
The Williamsburg Farmer’s Market is returning to Duke of Gloucester Street! In order to re-open amidst a pandemic, the board, staff, vendors and volunteers will work hard to ensure the market is a safe place for all. Here’s what you can expect: Vendors cannot attend if they are sick, or if they’ve been around anyone […]
Fourth of July 2020: Honoring our Shared Ideals
Colonial Williamsburg and the community celebrate the nation’s birthday and contemplate the rights enshrined in the Declaration of Independence WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (June 18, 2020) – This Fourth of July, Colonial Williamsburg invites guests to celebrate the nation’s birthday and the ideals enshrined in the Declaration of Independence as we contemplate our shared journey toward “a […]
Live the resort life in Kingsmill
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 […]
Hampton Road’s Pending Home Sales Rise Despite Low Inventory
(Hampton Roads, Virginia – June 2020) REIN, the regional MultipleListing Service, reports a year-over-year rise in the region’s home price for May 2020. The median sales price was $267,000 up 6.69% from $250,250 in May 2019. Residential active listings for May dropped 32.88% year-over-year, with 6,348 on the market as compared to 9,457 in May […]
TALK OF THE COLONY June 2020
Folks considering a move to Fords Colony in Williamsburg VA should read the latest issue of the Talk of the Colony , the official magazine of the Ford’s Colony Homeowners Association. Everyone is invited to browse current and back issues to learn more about the community. It includes a wealth of articles that showcase the […]
