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Proposed 836-unit development reduced to 292 homes in Williamsburg/ York Co

UPDATE Feb 2022 After controversy, Fenton Mill housing can proceedA preliminary plan for a hotly contested housing development in upper York County’s Fenton Mill area has been approved.Unlike the developer’s previous proposals, which at one point wanted to build more than 836 homes, the latest plan calls for 292 homes. That’s the “by-right” number of […]

Many Restaurants Remain Open for Curbside Pickup and Delivery

With current guidelines of social distancing and staying at home, local restaurants have added new opportunities including curbside pick-up and delivery. The Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association has compiled a list of area businesses that are open for business. You may want to also find the “Williamsburg Eat Local” Facebook group. Family-Style Meals Francesco’s Ristorante Italiano  La Casona Williamsburg […]

How is the Corona Virus affecting the local real estate market

I have fielded so many questions about the impact of the corona virus on our housing market over the past few weeks that I’ve decided to share some observations about trends we’re seeing in the current local market. In the months going into the virus, we were experiencing an incredibly strong spring market. In fact, […]

Mason Park

Mason Park, a pocket neighborhood that’s been in the works for over 15 years is finally moving forward. HH Hunt built 15 detached single-family homes on small lots similar to what was built in the White Hall community in Toano. The small community will be located off Jamestown Rd. The Mason Park community will showcase […]

Hampton Roads Market Remains Strong in March 2020

We will certainly see a slow down for the month of April but here’s an update from March 2020 Real Estate Information Network Inc (REIN), the region’s Multiple Listing Service, reports that as agents, buyers and sellers adjust to the practice of social distancing and virtual solutions to conduct real estate, March sales remained strong.“Since […]

Colonial Williamsburg Launches Streaming Channel on Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV

(April 8, 2020) – Colonial Williamsburg offers learners and other enthusiasts a new way to experience America’s shared story at home with the introduction of the Colonial Williamsburg streaming channel on Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV.The debut of the new channel, free on enabled devices through Amazon Fire TV or Roku TV accounts, coincides […]

Williamsburg Farmers Market Delivers!

The market is cancelled through April 24. When we opened for the season 3 weeks ago, we had no idea that the very next Saturday we’ve be closed because of COVID-19. Today, the market will is launching its online market and we will begin offering delivery direct to your door. We hope to keep farmers […]

Virginia Named Among The Top 10 Best Places In The US To Retire

Life in Virginia is lovely, isn’t it? Those who live here think so, and it turns out the rest of the country might also agree. A recent publication by WalletHub outlines the best places in the country to retire. Listed as number seven in the list, Virginia stands out for offering a high quality of life. If you’ve lived […]

A brief explanation of why mortgage rates increased

I have had lots of folks asking questions right now and wanted to pass along some thoughts from an insider in the mortgage industry. So….What’s happened over the last few weeks:• There are 3 big ingredients in the mortgage world that everyone watches…interest rates, 10 year Treasury and the Mortgage-Backed Security (MBS) market….and the correlation […]

Williamsburg Named #1 Small Town In The South

Williamsburg VA is the best small town in the South, according to a popular lifestyle magazine. Southern Living named Williamsburg number one on it’s “The South’s Best Small Towns 2020” list, which is a part of the magazine’s “South’s Best” rankings. Like many others who pass through Williamsburg, Virginia, Brittany Rolston has fond memories of […]