Dec 14 '23 2023 End Of Year Statistics for Hampton Roads, Virginia Greetings from Mr. Williamsburg, your trusted local real estate advisor! As we approach the end of 2023, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the Hampton Roads housing market’s resilience amid a dynamic economy, presenting a compelling choice for both buyers and sellers. Here are key market insights that shaped Hampton Roads this year: Sellers […]
Nov 8 '23 Williamsburg City Council Approves Seven Projects for Tourism Development Fund Grants The Williamsburg City Council voted unanimously on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, to approve Tourism Development Fund (TDF) grants for seven projects in Fiscal Year 2024: African American Heritage Trail: $316,900 in FY24 and earmark $200,000 in FY25, includes construction of the trail plus the purchase of an app with audio as well as trail maps […]
Nov 7 '23 Electric Utility Cost in Williamsburg, Virginia By John Womeldorf, a.k.a. Mr. Williamsburg Electric utility costs vary widely depending on a number of factors, including the size and age of your home, the number of people living in your home, the types of appliances and electronics you use, and the climate where you live. In Williamsburg, VA, the average monthly electric bill […]
Oct 28 '23 Federal grant to help protect artifacts found at Kingsmill Plantation The Commonwealth of Virginia has received more than $176,000 in Save America’s Treasures grant funds for the conservation and curation of artifacts of enslaved people at the Kingsmill Plantation located in James City County. The Department of Historic Resources (DHR) says the approximately $176,176 has been awarded from the National Park Service in partnership with […]
Oct 19 '23 Virginia municipalities crack down on short-term rentals By Sam Brown / Capital News Service Several Virginia municipalities have recently drafted or passed ordinances to regulate short-term rentals. Scrutiny of short-term rentals mirrors a nationwide trend. Companies like Airbnb and Vrbo have become popular lodging options for tourists, as well as people in need of temporary housing. Municipalities have pushed back against the […]
Oct 18 '23 First Phase of Evaluating Williamsburg Sports Facility Design Nears Completion The Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority is nearing completion of a final design concept and cost estimate for the regional indoor sports facility that will be located in the City of Williamsburg. The exterior design of the sports complex will go before the City of Williamsburg’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) for a conceptual review on […]
Oct 18 '23 Kirbor Homes seeks approval to build in Quarterpath Timmons Group has submitted a site plan on behalf of Kirbor Homes to build 86 townhomes on Parcel B-7, located in the master-planned Quarterpath Development. The applicant is requesting the approval of the site plan. The meeting of the Planning Commission will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in the Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary […]
Oct 13 '23 Sign Up for the 9th Annual Great Williamsburg Adventure Race The ninth annual Great Williamsburg Adventure Race will feature over a dozen local businesses and organizations in a race throughout the City of Williamsburg on Saturday, Oct. 28. Participating businesses host challenges that require participants to complete an activity related to their products or services. Some past challenges have involved unique tasks like recording radio […]
Oct 9 '23 The Williamsburg Institute Launches to Prepare Leaders for the Future The Williamsburg Institute Launches to Prepare Leaders for the Future By John Womeldorf, Mr. Williamsburg On Friday evening, October 6, 2023, over 170 people gathered on Williamsburg’s historic Duke of Gloucester Street to witness a robust conversation about navigating political shifts and differing ideologies. While the speakers’ manner of dress betrayed their identities as 18th-century […]
Oct 8 '23 Home Prices Expected to Keep Rising Through 2027 By John Womeldorf, Local Williamsburg VA Real Estate Agent If you’re planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re doing far better than expected and are rising across […]