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It’s Just Being Here ( our thoughts on moving to Williamsburg , Virginia)

Posted on October 13, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

This was a testimonial written by one of my clients. It so edifies Colonial Williamsburg and all it has to offer and in todays times is something positive that I felt it needed to be shared.   It’s Just Being Here….” Those are the words my husband and I have used over the years to [...]

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William and Mary Tribe Football Victorious at NH

Posted on October 11, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

William and Mary Tribe Football clinched a 38-34 victory at No. 4 New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon in Durham, N.H. The win marked W&M’s sixth consecutive victory in the series and stands as the highest-ranked team the College has defeated since knocking off then-top-ranked New Hampshire, 42-10, in 2005. As a team, W&M (3-2, 1-1) registered 495 [...]

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Condo Auction in VA Beach VA Sanctury at False Cape Sandbridge

Posted on October 11, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

The developer of The Sanctury at False Cape , a seaside condominium complex in Sandbridge plans to hold an auction to sell 25 units next month in an attempt to move inventory off its books amid the region’s steadily declining housing market. The first phase of the 248 -unit Sanctuary at False Cape opened in 2006, [...]

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Poquoson Seafood Fest Oct 17-19, 2008

Posted on October 11, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

28th ANNUAL POQUOSON SEAFOOD FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 17-19, 2008 The City of Poquoson presents the 28th Annual Poquoson Seafood Festival October 17-19, 2008 in Poquoson Municipal Park, 830 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662. The Festival honors the Working Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and the rich coastal heritage of Poquoson. It includes musical entertainment, [...]

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Social Clubs at Fords Colony Williamsburg VA

Posted on October 10, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Questions : Can you tell me what clubs or social activities they have for residents of Fords Colony in Williamsburg VA ? Answer: Here is a full list of all of the current clubs that are open to Fords Colony Residents/ Homeowners in Williamsburg , VA   Ahoy Mates – Sailing Club Every Wednesday and [...]

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Dance, Music , Ballet, Theater and Arts Opportunities in the Williamsburg/ Hampton Roads Areas of VA

Posted on October 10, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Dance Chamber Ballet 120 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg (757) 229-1717 Ferguson Center for the Arts Christopher Newport University 50 Shoe Lane, Newport News (757) 594-7448 Eastern Virginia School for the Performing Arts Village Shops at Kingsmill, Route 60, York County (757) 229-8535 Hampton Roads Civic Ballet 4607 & 4218 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton (757) 722-8216 Old [...]

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Museums in and Around Williamsburg VA

Posted on October 10, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

  Bacon’s Castle Route 617, off Highway 10, Surry (757) 357-5976 Casemate Museum Casemate 20, Bernard Road, Fort Monroe (757) 727-3391 Chippokes Plantation/Farm and Forestry Museum Chippokes Plantation State Park, Route 634 off Route 10, Surry (757) 294-3625 Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, Route 132Y, off Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg 1-800-HISTORY Fort Wool Access by tour boat [...]

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Hospitals / Medical facilities in the Williamsburg VA Area

Posted on October 9, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Question: We are thinking of moving to Williamsburg and would like to know  what hospitals are in the Williamsburg VA area ? Answer: Thanks for your question. Here is a short list of hospitals in the Williamsburg, James City County, York County,  Newport News, Hampton and Norfolk areas of Virginia. Let me know if I [...]

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Living in Williamsburg Virginia ( A locals point of view )

Posted on October 8, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

I thought I would post again to give a better sense of living in the Williamsburg VA area. Just listing what’s here doesn’t tell a story. It’s hilly here.  There is a 7-11 five minutes from our house.( one of only two in the area)  We live in the very back of a larger neighborhood . You don’t [...]

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The Oaks At Fenton Mill Williamsburg, York County Virginia

Posted on October 7, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

  The Oaks at Fenton Mill has homes now under construction. The Oaks at Fenton Mill, located in Williamsburg VA in  Upper York County,( The Bruton District)  features homes by  Williamsburg’s premier custom home builders, Wayne Harbin Builder and Lawson Homes. The community is located on wooded property just over interstate I-64 from the bustling retail [...]

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Map To Williamsburg VA Office of Mr Williamsburg.com/ Liz Moore and Associates

Posted on October 7, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Map to the real estate offices of Mr Williamsburg.com @ Liz Moore and Associates located at 5350 Discovery Park Blvd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 in New Town

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VA Beach Golf Course Neighborhoods/ Communities

Posted on October 6, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

  http://www.SignatureAtWestNeck.com course website   The Signature at West Neck Golf Course The 18-hole “Signature” course at the The Signature At Westneck facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia features 7,280 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Arnold Palmer, the Signature golf course opened in 2001. Thomas Stevenson, PGA manages the [...]

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Fat Canary Williamsburg, VA Best Restaurants of Williamsburg

Posted on October 6, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

One of the first questions I get when people come to Williamsburg VA to look at property is :  Do you  have any dining suggestions in Williamsburg ?  We heard the Trellis is good. Any opinions on that one?  Any other restaurants  we should try out ? Answer:  Williamsburg is home to some of the finest restaurants [...]

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An Occasion For The Arts 2008 Williamsburg VA

Posted on October 6, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

The 40th Annual 2008 Occasion for the Arts has successfully closed. Created to spotlight the visual and performing arts in the greater Williamsburg VA area and to provide a venue for artists and art lovers to meet. Additionally, The Williamsburg Occasion for The Arts promotes the expansion of arts in the community, provide grants to area schools, [...]

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Virginia Wineries

Posted on October 6, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Ingleside Vineyards, is one of a handful of wineries whose opening in the 1970s signaled the rebirth of Virginia’s  wine industry. 30 years later, Ingleside and scores of other winemakers across the state of Virginia  are making wines good enough to make Thomas Jefferson — (a noted connoisseur of the fermented grape but a failure as [...]

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Reasons to move to or live in Williamsburg Virginia (IMHO)

Posted on October 5, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

I have posted this before but here you go:Great Schools, Friendly people, Lots of parks, NO SHOPPING MALL, small town, interesting mix of people from all walks of life, great restaraunts, Ukrops, trader Joes, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Busch Gardens, Water Country, New Town, William and Mary, Voted one of the Top 5 Best places to [...]

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Williamsburg VA Gardening Questions FAQ

Posted on October 5, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Question: John,  We have just moved into our new home in Williamsburg/ James City County Va and would some advice on what types of plants do well in the area. We have had recent dry spells lately and the deer seem to devour quite a few of the neighbors plants. Can you recommend anyone ? [...]

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Williamsburg VA Active Adult Communities Villas at Five Forks

Posted on October 4, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

         The Villas at Five Forks is Williamsburg Virginia’s newest 55 plus active adult community. Two home plans are currently offers at the Villas. The first is the The Abby at approx 1720 sq feet this home offers two bedrooms and two baths. A two car garage is standard as well as [...]

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Affordable Housing proposed in Williamsburg Virginia

Posted on October 4, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

AS a REALTOR in Williamsburg VA I have always been frustrated at the lack of new homes available under $200,000. Yes the market has increased the inventory but currently the least expensive detached homes are priced at $240,000 those are located in Michelle Point a new development in the growing western part of James City County [...]

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Hampton Roads Virginia First Time Home buyers $ 7500 Tax Credit

Posted on October 2, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

 It is surprising to me that there has been little discussion in the news of the recent First Time Home buyers credit of $7500 that was signed in to law in July of this year.I have communicated with many home buyers who were unaware of it’s existence. Sad that such a great opportunity is going unnoticed. [...]

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Hampton Roads Real Estate New Home Promotions Free Water, Gas , Electricity for Five Years

Posted on October 2, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Local home builder in Hampton Roads Virginia offers an amazing promotion. ( THIS IS NOT A GIMMICK )  If you buy a home from them in any of their participating home communities in VA Beach, Suffolk, or Portsmouth VA The builder will pay ALL OF YOU UTILITY BILLS FOR FIVE YEARS. YES YOU HEARD THAT CORRECTLY . [...]

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Williamsburg VA Free Admission

Posted on October 2, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

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Williamsburg Va Free Admission ?

Posted on October 2, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

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