Sep 15 '15 An Occasion for the Arts Unveils Changes for 2015 WILLIAMSBRG, VA — A behind-the-scenes peek at the major planning taking place for Williamsburg’s premier art and music festival, An Occasion for the Arts (AOFTA), reveals a colorful composition of deep tradition stylized with fresh ideas for 2015. AOFTA is set to go into its 46th annual event with a palette of new initiatives: an […]
Sep 10 '15 Annual Parade of Homes Returns to Richmond VA in October 2015 with More New Homes to Tour The Parade of Homes, sponsored by Trust Mortgage Corporation, will be held October 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18, 2015. Hours are from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. The Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR) is proud to announce that the 64th Annual Parade of Homes event will return to the Greater Richmond […]
Sep 4 '15 How is the real estate market in Williamsburg Virginia ? August 2015 When looking at sales statistics for any market you really need to drill down into the specific price range to gain an in depth understanding of what is happening. As you can see in the chart below depending on the price range closed sales, number of homes on the market and pending sales are drastically […]
Sep 1 '15 BUSCH GARDENS® BIER FEST BRINGS OKTOBERFEST TO WILLIAMSBURG New Fall Event Featuring Beer, Bands and Bavarian Traditions Begins Sept. 12 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (August 26, 2015) – Busch Gardens® Bier Fest honors the theme park’s Bavarian heritage this September with its own Oktoberfest celebration. This festival-style event spans two weekends and features live music, traditional German food and 75 draft and bottled beers that […]
Aug 27 '15 Jamestown High Recognized in U.S. News & World Report “America’s Best High Schools” Just another great reason to live in the James City County/ Williamsburg, Virginia area! Jamestown High School is ranked 18th within Virginia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Jamestown High School is 60 percent. The student body makeup is 51 percent male […]
Aug 27 '15 Viniterra is growing-The Highly Anticipated Villas at Viniterra Viniterra a premier Virginia Wine Country community, renowned for its upscale lifestyle, is introducing The Villas at Viniterra, exciting and luxurious new cottage home styles with water and golf course views debuting in 2015. Featuring main-level living, these cottages provide an amazing, resort-style living experience with lower maintenance from the $300’s. Prospective buyers should decide […]
Aug 6 '15 Read the latest 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 August 2015. 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 […]
Jul 28 '15 Jamestown Rediscovery and Smithsonian Partner to Reveal Identities of Four Lost Founders of Early English America A team of archaeologists and scientists from the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation at Historic Jamestowne and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History has identified the remains of four men buried in a church discovered recently at Jamestown dating to 1608. This church is also where Pocahontas married John Rolfe. The identification of the men – […]
Jul 25 '15 Spend a lovely afternoon touring gorgeous new homes, viewing work from local artists, & enjoying complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres! Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Liz Moore & Associates and the Linda Matney Fine Art Gallery have teamed up to bring you Williamsburg’s first ever New Home + Art Tour on Sunday, July 26th from 1- 5 pm. Spend a lovely afternoon touring gorgeous new homes in Fords Colony viewing work […]
Jul 14 '15 What If I Wait Until Next Year to Buy? What If I Wait Until Next Year to Buy?. First-time homebuyers are flocking to the housing market in greater numbers than any time in the last few years. Renters who are ready and willing to buy are now realizing that they are also able to as well. Many first-time buyers are Millennials (born between 1981 […]