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More Hampton Roads schools accredited this year

More Hampton Roads schools are making the grade – earning full accreditation from the commonwealth. The Virginia Department of Education released the latest accreditation list. based on SOL testing. Williamsburg James City County and York County schools, Virginia Beach, Isle of Wight and  Poquoson school systems all earned 100% full accreditation. More than half of Norfolk schools, 28 […]

New models unveiled at the Village at Candle Station

Welcome to the  Village at Candle Station. One of the Williamsburg VA area’s fasted selling and lowest priced new home communities with new townhomes starting under $200k and detached homes starting in the high $200’s. A new section has just opened up in The Village at Candle Station with the final 30 lots.  Seven of […]

W&M Sailing Club completes move to Kingsmill in time for home regatta

Members of the William and Mary Sailing Club have added reason to be excited about hosting the upcoming Colony Cup, the Tribe’s lone home regatta of the fall season on Saturday and Sunday. William and Mary hosted the same event out of the Kingsmill Resort marina last season, but this season, it is truly a […]

New cyclist focused businesses opening on the VA Capital Trail

Businesses are starting to sprout up to service the needs of cyclists on the Virginia Capital Trail, James City County is pleased to announce that Spoke + Art Provisions Co. is now open at 3449 John Tyler Highway along the Virginia Capital Trail. The business offers a community gathering spot and retail shop on the Virginia […]

Park in New Town for William and Mary Tribe Football Game this Saturday

Park in New Town FREE for all William and Mary Home Football Games this season. Ride the Trolley to/from Zabel Stadium. Avoid the downtown parking hassles and enjoy the New Town Shops and Restaurants before and after the game. Easy and Convenient. Kickoff times will be announced at a later date. 2017 W&M Football Schedule Sept. 2        at Virginia Sept. […]

A New Town Resident Profile

The following is an excerpt from the New Town Crier homeowners association newsletter. I get tons of inquiries asking what it’s like to live in Williamsburg. Hopefully, this story about New Town home owners Camille and Rob Di Maio give you a little insight. New Town represents a lifestyle shift for many residents, but the move […]

Anheuser-Busch in Williamsburg Hosts Budweiser Brewed Locally on Sept. 16

Anheuser-Busch-Williamsburg VA is pleased to invite the local community to an open house and celebration at their James City County brewery on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Virginia state-branded Budweiser bottle will be celebrated. This unique event includes the world-famous Clydesdales, brewery tours, sampling with the Brewmasters, live music and […]

Fords Colony Country Club opens renovated Marsh Hawk Course

James City County is pleased to announce that Ford’s Colony Country Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their recently renovated Marsh Hawk Course. The golf course was originally built and designed by Dan Maples in 1985 and is a traditional tree-lined golf course with small undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers. The renovations included […]

Why are floor plans not used in real estate marketing?

Q: Why are floor plans not used more often in real estate marketing? I’m in the market for my first home. I have been to a handful of showings finding room sizes not suitable to my lifestyle or a layout that I don’t like. This information is easily relayed in a floor plan drawing so […]

Christensen Home: All in the Family- For sale in Williamsburg

When Mary and Greg Christensen went looking for a home in Williamsburg, it was with family in mind. The couple, in a second marriage for both, had a blended family of 4 adult children plus a grandchild and wanted plenty of space for them all to visit. Mary, an elementary school teacher, had lived in the […]