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Progress continues on Williamsburg Inn renovation

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is setting in motion the second part of its multi-phase renovation, which includes significant enhancements to the historic Williamsburg Inn’s exteriors, along with food and beverage offerings. The renovations include a new signature restaurant, a reflection pool at the main entrance, and private event spaces to include an expanded Queen’s Terrace […]

Crystal Ball prediction for Williamsburg VA real estate in 2017

2016 was a solid year for the Williamsburg VA real estate market. Closed sales finished up 6.4% for the year, with pending sales up over 10% in December, which is activity higher than we typically see during the holidays. The New Year has started off with a bang, which I believe is indicative of another […]

WIlliamsburg VA Restaurant Week 2017

The Williamsburg VA Area Restaurant Association’s annual  Restaurant Week is back for 2017 and boasts an impressive lineup of 26 local eateries. Restaurant week in Williamsburg VA  is the deal of the year, giving locals and visitors a chance to enjoy pre-fixe menus for either breakfast lunch and/or dinner at participating locations. From January 21st […]

Fords Colony newsletter for January 2017

Folks considering a move to Fords Colony in Williamsburg VA should read the latest issue of the “Talk of The Colony for January 2017 The Talk of the Colony is a monthly newsletter that is distributed to all homeowners at the first of each month. In it you will find details of over 52 clubs […]

December 21016 Fords Colony newsletter

Folks considering a move to Fords Colony in Williamsburg VA should read the latest issue of the “Talk of The Colony for December 2016. The Talk of the Colony is a monthly magazine that is distributed to all homeowners at the first of each month. In it you will find details of over 52 clubs […]

Kingsmill Resort Sold

It has been reported that Xanterra has agreed to sell  the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg VA  to Escalante Golf  a boutique owner and operator of numerous properties across the United States. The entire team from Escalante Golf visited the resort a couple of weeks ago, and Xanterra has agreed to sell if the deal can be closed […]

Why Insurance for Vacant Homes is Hard to Find

If your home is unoccupied, certain coverage may be limited on your homeowner’s policy. At that point, you may need vacant home insurance to cover your liability risks. Risks to Vacant Homes Trespassers Theft and vandalism Insect infestation Frozen or broken pipes What Is Vacant Home Insurance? Vacant home insurance is available for homes that […]

Fat Canary in Williamsburg VA named “Best 100 Restaurants 2016” by Open Table

OpenTable.com, the online reservation system, named its “100 Best Restaurants in America 2016” and one  restaurant in Williamsburg , Virginia made the list. Kudos to the The Fat Canary for being the only Williamsburg VA dining spot that made the cut from “more than 10 million restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 24,000 […]

Room with a view- Penthouse condo for sale in New Town-Williamsburg VA

When Susan Richardson first walked through the door of her 4th floor New Town condo to find a fabulous vista of Sullivan Square Park, she was immediately smitten. “I could look straight ahead at the sliding doors to the balcony and have a great view of Sullivan Square,” she said. “I just loved that you […]

Marquis at Williamsburg development update. No Hotel, Fewer Homes, Larger School Site

In its October 4 2016 meeting the York County Board of Supervisors approved an application from Marquis Williamsburg RE Holdings LLC: ( the owner of the Marquis at Williamsburg Shopping Center) to rezone approximately 11.9 acres at the center and to amend previously approved conditions for the same parcel. The changes will increase the size of the […]