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How’s the Williamsburg Real Estate Market Feb 2014

psst … I’m a Realtor! Thanks for stopping by my website. I  would love to help you find your dream home and community in the Hampton Roads or Williamsburg area or to sell your existing home. This post was authored by local resident and REALTOR, John Womeldorf. John is known around town as Mr. Williamsburg, […]

Williamsburg ranked in top 10 safest places in Virginia

Movoto Real Estate has ranked the 10 Safest Places in Virginia  and Williamsburg ranked # 9. . The winner? According to their analysis was the City of Poquoson, closely followed by some other truly loving places. Here are the 10 safest places in Virginia: 10 Safest Places in Virginia 1. Poquoson 2. Vienna 3. Blacksburg […]

Williamsburg Winery’s 2010 Adagio Awarded 2014 Governor’s Cup

VA Governor Terry McAuliffe tonight awarded the 2014 Virginia Wineries Association’s Governor’s Cup to The Williamsburg Winery’s 2010 Adagio, a blended red wine. Speaking at the Governor’s Cup awards ceremony, Governor McAuliffe said, “I am honored to award the Governor’s Cup to The Williamsburg Winery, one of Virginia’s oldest and most prolific wineries.  It is […]

Free Yard Makeover Compliments Of Busch Gardens Landscaping Experts

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has teamed up with Bad Boy Mowers, the official mower of Busch Gardens, to send the park’s expert horticulturalists on the road to give one lucky winner a front-yard makeover. The Busch Gardens Landscape Giveaway Presented by Bad Boy Mowers kicks off March 1. Busch Gardens is inviting the park’s Facebook fans […]

Why are New Homes Getting so Big? Look at Who’s Buying Them

Though the average size of new homes keeps getting bigger, there is more to this home buying trend than meets the eye, according to Census Bureau data presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas in early February. "The average home size has continued to rise […]

Chincoteague named second-best island, ahead of Key West, Hilton Head

Chincoteague Island on Virginia’s Eastern Shore ranks second in a list of top 10 island destinations in the U.S. compiled by the website TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor.com, which uses reviews from travelers and interactive forums to provide information to consumers. Chincoteague was ranked just ahead of Marco Island , Fla. San Juan Island, Wash., and Maui, Hawaii, […]

Fundraiser Concert for local musician Paul Popadak 2/23

Reprinted from the VA Gazette I’m a member of Rich Whiskey, a Williamsburg born band that has become a very busy band working 4-6 nights a week. One of our members, Paul Popadak, has been fighting an incredible battle with cancer, and we are putting on a benefit on Sunday at the Moose Lodge to […]

Destination Recreation Expo at JCC Recreation Center 2/22

Tomorrow’s the day! The annual Destination Recreation Expo is Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m.-noon at the James City County Recreation Center. It’s your family’s one-stop-shop to all Parks and Recreation has to offer! Get your sneak preview of the 2014 spring/summer activity brochure, explore information booths, interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities – see you […]

Gauthier Vineyard opens in New Kent

New Kent Virginia can now claim ownership to Virginia’s 248th winery. ( Who knew) with the recent opening of Gauthier Vineyard’s Winery.   Gauthier Vineyard  is a family-owned working farm, equestrian center, vineyard and winery located in scenic New Kent County near the intersection of the Lafayette and Washington-Rochambeau trails to Yorktown. The owners, Mo and […]

James City County Hosts Longhill Road Corridor Study Public Workshops Feb 19 & 20th

The Longhill Road Corridor Study is gathering speed and the finish line is in sight. The third public workshop will be held over two sessions on February 19 and February 20 at Lafayette High School, 4460 Longhill Rd. Williamsburg VA 23188 Feb. 19, 6:30-9 PM – An open house to preview the information will begin […]