Posted on March 30, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
A Master Planned Community, Berkeley’s Green showcases a wide range of custom built resale homes and is located in James City County/Williamsburg, Virginia near the grounds of the historic Greensprings Plantation . Berkeley’s Green is named for Greensprings Plantation owner and former Governor of Virginia Sir William Berkeley (pronounced “bark-lee”) who was governor from 1641-1652 [...]
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Posted on March 28, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Excerpts From an article in the VA Gazette By Cortney Langley It seems that Colonial Heritage, a 55+ active adult community in James City County is trying to rezone 220 acres of the development in order to build workforce/ affordable housing. In 2004 when the housing market was hot, the age-restricted community rezoned the land [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Welcome to Historic Garden Week in Virginia’s 76th anniversary season. This spring, visitors will step through the gates of more than 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during “America’s Largest Open House,” April 18-25, 2009. Three dozen Historic Garden Week tours present a rich mosaic of some of the country’s [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
An article in the Charlottesville Daily Progress indicates that Halsey Minor, The CNet co-founder who purchased Carters Grove here in Williamsburg, VA is having financial issues on a Hotel Project in Charlottesville, VA “The Project was to be his legacy in his hometown of Charlottesville, VA,” Minor wrote in a filing as part of his [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Hampton Roads selected to host Air Force week in 2009 LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – Hampton Roads, VA is one of three locations selected to host a week-long series of community events called Air Force Week. Air Force Week Hampton Roads will be held April 18-26 and will culminate with Langley Air Force base’s [...]
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Posted on March 21, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
The New Town community in James City County/ Williamsburg, VA offers a unique combination of shops, entertainment, a vibrant office environment and a plethora of housing options to appeal to all segments of the population New Town in Williamsburg, VA has raised the bar on complete living, meeting all of the needs of the community, [...]
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Posted on March 21, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Discover one of Virginia’s premier golf course communities nestled among the rolling hills of the Virginia countryside in New Kent County,VA. Brickshire is centrally located less than 30 minutes from both Richmond and Williamsburg .Brickshire is a master planned community with a championship golf course, world-class amenities, 1200 acres of rolling hills and woodlands and [...]
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Posted on March 20, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
For over fifty-nine years, the Garden Club of Gloucester VA, has held its annual Daffodil Show. This show is something you won’t want to miss, as people come from all over to enter their horticultural, artistic and photographic entries in the show. This year’s show will be held at Page Middle School in Gloucester. [...]
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Posted on March 19, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Here is is short five minute video From Golfweek and GolfTV that will give you a feel for both Colonial Williamsburg and the multiple award winning Golden Horseshoe Golf Course. Click here to find out more about golf at the Golden Horseshoe Location Map of Golf Courses in the Richmond, Williamsburg, VA [...]
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Posted on March 18, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
A Master Planned Community Powhatan Secondary offers a wide range of custom built resale homes Located in James City County/Williamsburg, Virginia. Nearby are the the shopping districts of Monticello Marketplace and New Town. The combination of which offers almost any store, business or restaurant. From Ukrops Grocery to Target to Trader Joes to Bonefish Grill, [...]
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Posted on March 18, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
I’m sure you are sick of watching the commercials touting FreeCredit Report.com . (* I know I am !) Now the government is in the parody business. In this short little video the FTC spoofs the Martin Agency commercial for FreeCreditReport.com to promote it’s free alternative, www.AnnualCreditReport.com, with fewer strings attached. Anyone can dance a [...]
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Posted on March 17, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Well, Newport News and Williamsburg got their’s first. VA Beach is next. Construction is underway on the first Trader Joes on the southside. Located in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach at Hilltop Plaza If you haven’t shopped there here is a brief description of our favorite store. Just what is this thing we call [...]
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Posted on March 17, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
more about “Buying property in a down economy“, posted with vodpod TODAYs Meredith Vieira talks to real estate expert Barbara Corcoran about investing in a home in this troubled economy. Thought I would pass this on for anyone considering buying a foreclosure/ Bank Owned Home in the Hampton Roads , Virginia [...]
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Posted on March 15, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Set on 45 acres in the Lightfoot corridor of Williamsburg/ James City County is the Liberty Crossing town home community built by Ryan Homes. Prices currently start in the low $200’s Conveniently located only minutes from shopping, restaurants ,Rt 199, Interstate 64, Sentara Hospital, Colonial Williamsburg and much more. Liberty Crossing is a master planned [...]
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Posted on March 14, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
A question I am asked often by people considering a move to Williamsburg or Hampton Roads Virginia is , “How is the traffic in Williamsburg ? Having lived in the Washington DC area for almost 20 years. Williamsburg doesn’t know what a traffic jam is . Our State Dept of Highways VDOT has been expanding [...]
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Posted on March 14, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Apparently real estate in the Williamsburg and Hampton Roads areas is of interest to readers worldwide. The picture at left was from early Saturday morning on March 14,2009. I have noticed more and more readers from all over the world perusing this blog. As you can see on this day there were readers from Copenhagen [...]
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Posted on March 13, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Set on 44 picturesque acres just a few minutes west of Colonial Williamsburg is the community of Longhill Gate. All homes are attached town homes. There are one level , two level and even some three level attached homes to choose from with Longhill Gate. The 3rd floors are typically basements on the few homes [...]
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Posted on March 13, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
By now, you’ve heard about the new Tax Credit passed by Congress for first-time Hampton Roads and Williamsburg VA home buyers. But did you also know… You must purchase and close on your new home by December 1, 2009 The credit also applies to those who have not owned a home in the past 3 [...]
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Posted on March 13, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Answer : Earnest isn’t a person. An earnest payment (sometimes called earnest money or simply earnest, or alternatively a good-faith deposit) is a deposit towards the purchase of real estate made by a buyer to demonstrate that he/she is serious (earnest) about wanting to complete the purchase. Earnest money is an important factor when you’re [...]
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Posted on March 12, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Poisoned Dwarf is arguably the Peninsula’s most accomplished traditional Celtic band. The mostly instrumental ensemble features fiddle, whistle, flute, pipes, guitar and percussion — played in a format that respects tradition without being stifled by it. POISONED DWARF Playing Traditional Irish Music 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17th – $5 Cover Where: The Corner [...]
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Posted on March 12, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Friday March 13, 2009; 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. City Center Fountain Plaza, Newport News, VA Everyone with a lil’ Irish in them should plan on attending the Shamrock Party at City Center in Newport News. The The magic of the leprechauns will transform the Fountain Plaza at City Center into a “wee bit” [...]
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Posted on March 12, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
The sky is not falling. Three companies in the Hampton Roads Virginia area will create 85 jobs and spend as much as $73 million to expand or improve their operations in the area. The companies are: The Carraro Group, an Italian manufacturer of gears and axles for earth-moving equipment, which is moving its North American [...]
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Posted on March 12, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
There is a lot of speculation about the origins of Williamsburg, VA home buyers. Some would have you believe that we are somehow a southern colony of the northeast. In my personal experience I do work with a lot of home buyers coming from up north. Primarily New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the Washington [...]
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Posted on March 9, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Entrepreneur Express: Moving Your Business Forward is Virginia’s showcase program for helping new and early stage businesses. Pilot tested in Southwest Virginia in late 2006, these half-day workshops proved so popular and effective that they were taken statewide in mid-2007. Over 4,000 entrepreneurs have been trained. Entrepreneur Express brings straight talk and local resources to [...]
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Posted on March 9, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
The “Global Film and Migration” film series and weekend festival in Williamsburg VA features an expansive collaboration of events, invited speakers, and *FREE* film screenings. The series culminates in a week-long festival March 16-22, 2009. Films, Post-Screening Discussions & Ethnic Food Receptions co-hosted by members of our local immigrant and ethnic communities – all to [...]
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Posted on March 9, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Why shouldn’t you buy a short sale property in Williamsburg or Hampton Roads VA ? Though there are many homes on the market listed as short sales, there are few people cut out to buy them. In fact, quite a few end up bailing out on the transaction before it is ratified and purchase something [...]
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Posted on March 7, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Colonial Heritage is Williamsburg Virginia’s only gated golf community for active adults age 55+.Search Homes for sale in Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA Encompassing an area of approximately 1500 acres Colonial Heritage offers it’s homeowners a secure community with 24 hour manned gated entry. The Golf Course is a semiprivate club. Golf memberships are available to [...]
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Posted on March 7, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Jeff Cooper knew Friday was going to be special as soon as he heard someone shouting outside, telling him and his family to get out of their house in northeastern North Carolina. Cooper, 44, a disabled Army veteran is married to Clara, 40, with two children, Windy, 16, and Aaron, 13. On Feb. 23, ABC [...]
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Posted on March 4, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
Longtime “NBC Nightly News” anchor Tom Brokaw, one of the most highly regarded figures in broadcast journalism, will receive an honorary degree and deliver the main address at the College of William & Mary Commencement Exercises on May 17, 2009 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Read more here
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Posted on March 2, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg
I went on a few home listing appointments recently. The most asked question by each seller was what do I need to do to my home before we list it for sale ? Well, I started to collect actual comments from buyers who viewed homes with me. What follows is a collection of thoughts from [...]
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