Posted on September 30, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Question: We are interested in exploring housing options in Williamsburg, Va . We would like to be as close to the restored area of Colonial Williamsburg VA as possible. However, when I search for information on downtown living there, I only come up with communities that seem to reside out the town of Williamsburg. Are [...]
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Posted on September 29, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Encore Affairs! Welcome to the third season of Encore Affairs – a series of posh parties, openings of opulent collections and delightful dining to benefit The Williamsburg Symphonia in Williamsburg , VA. Generously hosted by enthusiastic League members and friends in their beautiful homes or private venues, these events sell out fast. In fact, five [...]
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Posted on September 29, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Saturday, October 25, 2008 6-9:30pm Upper County Park, Toano VA • Free parking at Toano Middle School Journey through the Haunted Forest $1/person or half price in costume If you dare, venture out after dark to experience a walk through the Haunted Forest (One of James City Counties signature family events.) for the fun, for the fright, [...]
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Posted on September 27, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
If you have children attending school and are thinking of moving to Williamsburg, James City County, York County, New Kent County, Gloucester, Mathews, Isle of Wight, Surry, Poquoson Virginia, schools are usually the first concern. We have been extremely pleased with the education our children are receiving in the James City County Williamsburg School System. Below you [...]
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Posted on September 26, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Bankruptcy FAQ’s Your guy at the legal corner is becoming increasingly concerned about a fundamental lack of understanding, at all levels, including real estate agents and affiliates, regarding the effect of bankruptcies on the sale of real estate. Is this really a big deal? VREB ( Virginia Real Estate Board ) and VPAR ( Va Peninsula Association of [...]
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Posted on September 26, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Legal Corner I Swear, Agents as Notaries Your man on the legal corner is quite concerned and has been for some time that agents who are also notaries are not paying attention to the requirements imposed by that office. A notary acts as an official, unbiased witness to the identity and signature of [...]
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Posted on September 26, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Read this article about Value Range Marketing in USA Today What is Value Range Marketing ? I have to say when I first heard about it the idea of Value Range Marketing in Williamsburg VA it didn’t make sense to me or my clients . A buyer I was working with said why would I [...]
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Posted on September 25, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Search the Williamsburg, Virginia MLS (Multiple Listing Service) for current property for sale listings HERE! Contact Mr Williamsburg.com/ John Womeldorf – Realtor(r) by phone at 757 254 8136 and by email at John@MrWilliamsburg.com * * * * Williamsburg, Virginia is a community of approximately 70,000 people, located in James City County, Virginia. It is also [...]
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Posted on September 24, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Here are a few photos to show you what’s happening at High Street in Williamsburg, Virignia. The opening for the Movie Tavern theater in High Street, Williamsburg VA’s news TND community has been pushed to Spring of 2009. Construction delays and design changes to the theater are the cause. To familiarize you with the Movie Tavern [...]
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Posted on September 23, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Three neighborhoods in York County VA. received the 2008 Neighborhood of the Year award. Villages of Kiln Creek Homeowners’ Association received the award for Safety. The Kiln Creek association was chosen for numerous initiatives that have or soon will result in improved safety for their community, including successfully reducing the level of speeding and [...]
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Posted on September 23, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Free Homeowner Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25 Freddie Mac, BB&T Bank and the York County Virginia Department of Community Services/Housing Division are partnering to sponsor a “Get the Facts: Dispelling the Myths of Homeownership” workshop. The future home buyer workshop is to be held Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Yorktown Library, [...]
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Posted on September 19, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Vacant land at the Eastern State Hospital site in James City County, long lusted after for its development potential, now has a development plan for 322 acres of unused land. A group of local leaders called the Crossroads Project Steering Committee, which was formed about a decade ago and was instrumental in the process that led [...]
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Posted on September 19, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Question :We are thinking of moving/ buying a home in Williamsburg VA or nearby York County, James City County, New Kent County Virginia and are wondering how to find out how violent a school is in the Williamsburg VA area as well as school in James City County, Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Norfolk, [...]
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Posted on September 19, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
This great festival is only an hour away from Williamsburg, VA The final line-up for the Richmond Folk Festival, being held October 10-12, 2008, on Brown’s Island, has been announced. Seven stages, 30+ performing groups, Virginia Folklife Area demonstration area, Crafts Marketplace, ethnic foods and more! Last year more than 175,000 people made their way [...]
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Posted on September 18, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Search homes for sale in Eagle Harbor Stylecraft Homes is now offering a neighborhood of Craftsmen Style homes in Eagle Harbor, Isle of Wight VA only a few miles from Newport New, Northrup Grumman, Langley Air Force Base, Fort Eustis, Fort Monroe and many other parts of Hampton Roads These new design four bedroom homes are [...]
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Posted on September 18, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
I have a few questions about possibly moving/ relocating to Williamsburg VA How friendly are the people? Williamsburg VA is a melting pot of nationalities. To me it is one of the friendliest places we have lived. If you have children get them involved in sports or school activities and you will meet tons of [...]
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Posted on September 18, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Map of New Town Williamsburg New Urbanism is the core design philosophy of New Town, Williamsburg, VA. This international movement seeks to create a more sustainable building approach by balancing homes, jobs, and the preservation of meaningful open spaces on a more human scale. No big boxes, no mega-malls, just what we need for great [...]
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Posted on September 16, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Note the exterior photos are not of the store in Williamsburg. What is a Wal Mart ‘ Neighborhood Market “Picture a Wal-Mart Supercenter minus everything but groceries. Now make it a lot smaller about 40,000 square feet instead of 185,000 square feet. Now add a few shelves of organic produce and other specialty foods. That’s [...]
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Posted on September 16, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Grocery Shopping Choices in the Williamsburg/ James City County Va area: The Williamsburg area’s variety of food shopping options is growing . Having shopped at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods when we lived in Annapolis Md we are eager to see the store the Trader Joe’s Store here in Williamsburg finally open on September 26, 2008. While there is [...]
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Posted on September 16, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
If you are visiting the Williamsburg VA area or you live here and are looking for discounts to area merchants then download a copy of The Value Card made possible through a joint effort of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance and one of its supporting members – Chesapeake Bank. You can download all of [...]
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Posted on September 16, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
In an effort to boost Williamsburg VA tourism The Greater Williamsburg VA Chamber of Commerce is running a series of radio ads in the Washington DC area urging listeners to visit a newly created website www.WilliamsburgWeekEnds.com the website will promote the Top Ten Reasons to visit Williamsburg, VIrginia. The top ten reasons mostly special events, will change [...]
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Posted on September 16, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Question : I think Virginia Beach has the best median household income, at 65K. 3 x 65K (conventional figure) puts the median price around $190K. I think we are at $300K median asking price for the region. Answer: According to a report I just ran ( sold home prices last 12 months 2007-2008 for the region that includes [...]
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Posted on September 15, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Stonehouse Va Frequently asked questions for current or prospective homeowners. This should answer most of not any questions you would have about living in the Stonehouse community of Toano VA, near Williamsburg. A variety of questions are answered including questions about living in Stonehouse and questions about living in Williamsburg/ James City County/ Toano Virginia. [...]
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Posted on September 15, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
The following is excepted from the Stonehouse Gazette a newsletter for Stonehouse residents in Toano, VA I wanted to share it with anyone thinking of moving to the Williamsburg Va area. It gives a great sense of living in the area and relocating from NY. Playing the role of Adolph Phillipse at the Philipsburg Manor [...]
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Posted on September 15, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
FAQ: Brian, the seller died before we could close on our home in Hampton Roads, Virginia, can the buyer make the seller’s heirs honor the contract? ANSWER: Yes. The Virginia Supreme Court answered this question in the affirmative in the case of Moore’s Adm’rs v. Fitz Randolph, 33 Va. 175 (1835). This result is true [...]
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Posted on September 14, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
libertyridgewilliamsburg1 Although there isn’t much to see yet I thought I would post a few pictures of the latest development in the Williamsburg/ james City County area of Virginia. Located on five hundred and fifty acres of beautiful rolling terrain is Liberty Ridge . This all new community will only have one hundred and thirty eight select [...]
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Posted on September 14, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
Former NFL quarterback Aaron Brooks former NFL quarterback has launched his first land development project. A 17-acre parcel of land in James City County that will become the upscale Burlington Woods community. The Longhill Road development is Brooks’ first to get off the ground and he calls it an education in progress that will [...]
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Posted on September 14, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
the settlement at powhattan creek Clubhouse Details New Ranch homes are now being built at The Settlement at Powhatan Creek, Williamsburg Va’s newest 55+ Active adult community Prices NEW RANCH PLANS STARTING AT $362,000. Homes sizes range from 1700 to 3200 square feet. In addition to ranch homes two story homes are available both attached ( town homes [...]
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Posted on September 13, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
I am planning to move to Williamsburg in the spring, but all the houses I see for sale are in subdivisions. I’m a history buff and I’d like to live where I can walk to Colonial Williamsburg, go to the farmer’s market on Sat, etc. I’ve seen beautiful houses near that area but never see [...]
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Posted on September 12, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg
I recently discovered a wonderful free resource for walkers and runners in the Williamsburg Va area. ” Great City Walks” is a guide of walking trails in the City of Williamsburg .The guide a 20 page booklet available for free as a download here and on the city of Williamsburg website was created by the Williamsburg City Manager’s Office, the Parks and [...]
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