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Williamsburg Bluffs-Homeowner Spotlight

Although this home has sold I thought I would share the story as it gives you an insiders look into life in the Williamsburg Bluffs Neighborhood in Williamsburg VA. In 1997, Ed and Sun Crosby were just coming out of military housing, where they’d known only one or two of their frequently-changing neighbors. They were excited […]

Williamsburg VA Real Estate Market Update July 2017

Quick Facts about the July 2017 Overall Home Sales Market in the Williamsburg area: +7.2% – New listings in July over same period last year (both attached/detached) 4.9 – Number of month’s supply, fairly consistent this year – but only 3.6 months inventory for SF attached homes. ( six months is considered a balanced market. […]

Where We Live: European-style villa in Governor’s Land-Williamsburg VA

In 1991, the Wall Street Journal ran an ad for Governor’s Land, which at the time was a brand-new neighborhood being developed in Williamsburg, Virginia. Grace and Jack Kalberer, who were living around the DC metropolitan area at the time, decided to stop and check it out on their way down south to visit friends […]

The Perfect “Downsize Home” now available in The Settlement at Powhatan Creek

Tom and Diane Rhoads:  Building The Perfect “Downsize” House “This is just the perfect downsize house for a retired couple,” says Tom Rhoads of the custom, 3 bedroom/3 full bath Cape Cod that he and his wife, Diane, built in The Settlement at Powhatan Creek in Williamsburg VA.  Diane agrees, with one proviso: you don’t […]

ROBUST REAL ESTATE MARKET CONTINUES IN HAMPTON ROADS VA JULY 2017

The Hampton Roads real estate showed continued signs of a vibrant market in July 2017. Residential pending sales (properties that went under contract) were up significantly year-over-year, while settled sales (closed transactions) declined slightly. Active listings once again declined year-over-year for the 24th consecutive month. The region measured 10,993 residential active listings in July 2017, […]

Only 8 lots left at Rivers Bend

Only 8 lots left! River’s Bend at Uncle’s Neck is almost SOLD OUT! There are a few limited opportunities for you to own your own slice of spectacular waterfront in this private, wooded community. We have 6 creek front lots left, starting in the $200’s, and 2 lots left on the Chickahominy River at $599,500 […]

Talk of the Colony is out for August 2017

Thinking of moving to Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg , Virginia ?  or just want to stay on top of what is going on in the neighborhood? You should read the latest August 2017 issue of ”  Talk of the Colony” the monthly magazine of the Ford’s Colony Homeowners Association. The Talk of the Colony is distributed […]

Got Radon ? In Williamsburg VA the answer could be YES

According to the EPA there shouldn’t be a high concentration of Radon gas in the Williamsburg/ James City County VA area.  If you take a look at the map below they indicate the entire state east of Richmond has average indoor screening levels less than 2 pCi/L. Which is why most folks don’t think about […]

Talk of the Colony-June 2017

Folks considering a move to Fords Colony in Williamsburg VA should read the latest issue of the “Talk of The Colony for June 2017. The Talk of the Colony is a monthly newsletter that is distributed to all homeowners at the first of each month. Inside you will find details of over 50+ clubs for Fords […]

Jamestown Jams Concert Series Announced for 2017

James City County VA is pleased to announce its Jamestown Beach Event Park concert series, now called Jamestown Jams, is returning for the second year. Come and enjoy free live music on July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 and Oct. 6 with music from 6:30-8 p.m. Each concert will focus on a decade of music […]