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Ford’s Colony Then and Now 30 years in

The 30th anniversary and the planned celebration of Ford’s Colony Day is next month, here is a timely review of the origins of the community which appeared in the most recent Talk of The Colony newsletter Early American history surrounds the area that we now call home. The establishment of the Jamestown Colony (about five […]

Things to do in Williamsburg VA September 2017

Here are a number of things to do brought to you by Williamsburg Weekends, Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance September 1 – 4, 2017 (Labor Day Weekend) Bier Fest at Busch Gardens, September 1-4 More than 200 years of Oktoberfest traditions come to life this fall at Busch Gardens® Bier Fest. Raise a glass to toast the […]

Why I use a professional photographer/ videographer to shoot my home listings

Attention desperate Williamsburg VA home sellers. Don’t want to lower the price on your house? Consider better photos & video. Real-estate listings that use photographs taken by the higher-end SLR cameras favored by professional photographers, tend to do better than those that use photos from cheaper point-and-shoot cameras, according to an analysis done by Redfin Corp., […]

Provide your feedback on bicycling experiences in Williamsburg VA

In 2013, the City of Williamsburg VA was named a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). Since the designation lasts only 4 years, the City recently reapplied and the review process is currently underway. To help the LAB gain a better understanding of local bicyclists’ experiences in the area, they have […]

Where We Live: Georgian with no stone left unturned in Kingsmill

At first glance, you may think the Georgian at 24 Whittaker’s Mill in Kingsmill was the work of an HGTV design star. But the spacious, 4-bedroom, 3-and-a-half bath home was a labor of love for long-time Williamsburg resident Kevin Jones and his family. “We really liked Kingsmill and when we first saw the house, we liked […]

LPGA Announces Kingsmill Championship Contract Extension

Kingsmill Championship will continue through 2020 The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Kingsmill Resort announced today a contract extension for the Kingsmill Championship. Kingsmill Resort, which has held the Kingsmill Championship tournament annually since 2003, will renew its title sponsorship for an additional three years (2018-2020). “We are thrilled Kingsmill Resort has extended our […]

$5000 Discount through 8/31 at Whittakers Mill -Williamsburg VA

Whittaker’s Mill is Williamsburg/York County’s newest, most sought after community with 22 Sales in the first 3 months of being open! The builder is looking to close out one more building by month’s end – so here’s a SPECIAL INCENTIVE to entice you! A master-planned community, with amenities already underway.  3,000sqft clubhouse that features a […]

The flood fixer: Mike Vernon has made a business out of lowering other people’s premiums

In the James City County and Williamsburg VA areas, we don’t have anywhere near the flooding issues that affect the lower lying areas of York County, Poquoson, Hampton, Newport News, VA Beach, Norfolk, and others. Mike Greaney remembers having one thought as he watched a strange dance of construction workers and hydraulics lift his neighbor’s […]

The Shops at Midtown-Williamsburg VA

Broad Street Realty LLC, a commercial real-estate developer based in Bethesda, Md., presented its plan for redeveloping the Williamsburg Shopping Center to the City of Williamsburg’s Architectural Review Board on July 11, 2017. “We have worked hard with stakeholders in the community and city representatives to come up with a shared vision for what could be […]

Every home has a story-Mr Williamsburg

In my years as a Williamsburg Va area real estate agent, I was always surprised when I looked at brochures from other listings. Quite often I see two sentences describing a 3 BR two bath home. I personally feel if you are paying someone a substantial sum to sell your home they can put a […]