Westport at Fords Colony

Westport is the latest addition to Ford’s Colony, and is unlike anything in the Williamsburg area. Westport is the only neighborhood in Ford’s Colony offering estate sized home sites ranging from 3 to 5 acres. Nowhere else can you find this much privacy in a master-planned community the caliber of Ford’s Colony, and still enjoy […]

Outdoor Pools in Williamsburg VA

Great article in Saturdays Gazette about the Williamsburg Community Pool. It is one of several that families can join for that old fashioned pool experience. I get a number of inquiries from prospective Williamsburg home buyers who ask what neighborhoods have pools. Surprisingly there was no list so I had to create one. Another surprise […]

Williamsburg VA Upper End Real Estate Market Update Feb 2013

So how is the upper end market doing in Williamsburg VA ? Specifically $900,000 and above ..   We ended up with 15 sales in the last 12 months over the $900,000 mark. Best month for closings was August 2013 with four ..   Top selling neighborhoods in this price range were Fords Colony with […]

New Kent County takes steps to force Farms of New Kent into foreclosure

A portion of a New Kent County real estate development, still trying to pick up steam after the downturn, could be headed to auction. New Kent Vineyards, near Exit 211 off Interstate 64, is a partially developed 2,500-acre plan that includes the Club at Viniterra golf course and the New Kent Winery. It was conceived […]

How’s the Williamsburg Real Estate Market March 2013

After an astounding sales increase in Feb 2013  (40% over 2011) the Williamsburg home market is settling back down . Closed sales in our Williamsburg market ( 23185,23188 & 23168 zip codes)  are up slightly over 18% for the first quarter.  Pending sales are up just under 12%.  Both of these metrics (in addition to […]

WIlliamsburg VA Garden Week April 23, 2013

“Virginia is especially beautiful during Historic Garden Week,” explains Lynn McCashin, Executive Director of the Garden Club of Virginia, the sponsoring organization of this statewide house and garden tour. “Richmond is the perfect place to serve as a hub during this annual spring time event.” The state’s capital features three distinct tours highlighting different neighborhoods […]

How’s the real estate market in Williamsburg VA ? Feb 2013

What a difference a year makes ! The real estate market has come roaring back in Williamsburg. Sales in February 2013 were up a whopping 63% over Feb 2011 and 40% over Feb 2011.  Or company (Liz Moore and Associates) enjoyed its best month ever in business after almost 10 years in business ! Home […]

Hampton Roads Real Estate Market Continues to Stabilize

March 2013 The Hampton Roads real estate market steadily approaches stabilization. Homes sales and properties under contract both maintained positive trends for February 2013, while the number of residential active listings for sale has continued to drop lowering the month’s supply of inventory. The number of homes for sale in February 2013 was down 8.83% […]

Spectacular one of a kind golf course in Ford’s Colony Williamsburg VA

“Grand and comfortable.” This was John and Diana’s guiding vision in designing their gracious brick Colonial that bears resemblance to the Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg. “We wanted a house that was not a replica of the Governor’s Palace, but that made people say ‘Hey, this looks a little like it,’” said John, the CEO […]

Who sold more Fords Colony real estate in 2012 ?

Bragging Rights ! It seems there are many real estate brokers  in the area that claim to be  #1 this and #1 that. I felt it was time to set the record straight. Drum roll please. The NUMBER #1 Brokerage for sales and listings in Fords Colony in 2012 was Liz Moore and Associates. With […]