May 21 '15 Free admission for Military to Colonial Williamsburg for Memorial Day Weekend 2015 Tomorrow through Monday, May 22-25. 2015 — Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission tickets to active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, national guardsmen and their immediate dependents. The “Honoring Service to America” ticket provides admission to Colonial Williamsburg’s Revolutionary City, including the daily “Revolution in the Streets” program, the Capitol and the Governor’s Palace, 30 historic […]
May 13 '15 New homes update from Mr Williamsburg Introducing The Kenmore Park! Single level living in an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, granite counters, and custom cabinetry. Master suite with luxury bath and large walk-in closet. Finished bonus room. Located in The Oaks at Fenton Mill. Tucked away in a serene community of rolling woods, spacious half to two acre home sites, […]
May 11 '15 We are Westport-Meet the future residents. Many of you have asked who is building in Fords Colony’s newest community. We’d like to introduce you to the Weslowskis, who will be moving in within a few months. Look for more Westport Neighbor profiles in the coming months, as sales have been brisk so far this Spring! Stop in to see us at […]
May 4 '15 Read the latest Fords Colony Newsletter Are you thinking of a move to Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg VA ? You might want to read the latest newsletter for the neighborhood. The Talk of the Colony published monthly is distributed to 5000 residents, living in over 2400 homes in Fords Colony. You will find updates from the 54 different club or interest […]
Apr 29 '15 James City County raises tax rate In a 4-1 vote, the James City County Board of Supervisors raised the county’s real estate tax rate by 7 cents to 84 cents per $100 of value Tuesday night, capping a contentious debate on the budget that dragged on for nearly three months. The real estate tax raise is the first in two decades […]
Apr 22 '15 VA Supreme Court Rules in STJA Favor !!! Ruling Reverses and Remands SCC Final Order In a rare reversal of a Virginia State Corporation Commission Final Order, the Virginia Supreme Court announced on Thursday, April 16, 2015, that it was reversing and remanding the Surry-Skiffes Creek Final Order back to the SCC. The court stated in its written opinion that, contrary to […]
Mar 30 '15 Fords Colony Country Club Update Important developments are taking place for Ford’s Colony Country Club Members. As of Tuesday, April 7th, Traditional Golf Management will no longer oversee the day to day operations of the club. Fords Colony Country Club was purchased in November of 2012 by a joint venture of Accord Golf Capital and Och-Ziff Real Estate. On […]
Mar 29 '15 Staging a Williamsburg VA home on a Budget When you show your home’s best features by staging it effectively, you help increase your final selling price without breaking the bank; in fact, on average, sellers receive $2 in increased sale price for every $1 they put into staging a home. As the infographic below shows, the following five golden rules of home staging […]
Mar 27 '15 Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens March 27 for 2015 season Busch Gardens® Williamsburg VA opens March 27 for its 2015 season and is celebrating its 40th anniversary with free park tickets for anyone born in 1975. The three-day promotion kicks off March 27 and begins a season of events and celebrations in honor of Busch Gardens’ four decades of thrilling family entertainment. The free ticket […]
Mar 19 '15 Williamsburg ranked among the 50 best college towns in which to live in forever College Ranker ranked two Virginia towns on its list of 50 Best College Towns to Live in Forever.” Williamsburg VA was 43rd on a list and Charlottesville was #40. College Ranker’s list highlights 50 college towns around the US that can provide a permanent home for college students after they have completed their collegiate experience. […]