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Colonial Williamsburg NewsBe Cautious about " Guarantee Offers ! Here is a recent press release from ForSaleBYOwner.com. There is one catch to this program. It states that you must list your home with an agent of their choice. What is doesn’t mention is the fact that they will then be paid a referral fee of 25 % [...]
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When :Friday, June 5th, 2009 (Rain Date – June 6th) 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm • On Prince George Street Between Boundary and Henry Streets Make plans to attend the 7th Annual Rock the Block Festival. Hosted by downtown Williamsburg Merchants. Music, Food, Games, Shopping Discounts & more. Games for the children, live entertainment [...]
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From the HUD Website: Speaking to the National Association of Home Builders Spring Board of Directors Meeting, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will allow homebuyers to apply the Obama Administration’s new $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit toward the purchase costs of a FHA-insured home. [...]
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From an article in the Rocky Mount Telegram by John Henderson Undeveloped lots in the Ford’s Colony community in Rocky Mount, North Carolina are slated to be sold to the highest bidder next month at the Nash County, NC Courthouse as part of a foreclosure sale. According to a legal notice published in the Rock [...]
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Starts: Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM Location: VIMS Campus, Gloucester Point, VA Event URL: http://www.vims.edu/public/msd/index.php VIMS’ annual open house is a fun-filled event for the whole family. Join us in Gloucester Point , VA for exhibits, children’s activities, seining on the York River, lab tours, seafood cooking demonstrations, mini-lectures, and much more. All [...]
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With today’s combination of lower home prices, some of the lowest interest rates the industry has ever offered, and the $8000 tax incentive for first-time buyers, buying a home has never been so attractive. The only real hurdle left for many Americans is coming up with a down payment. With this in mind, we’ve put [...]
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New Kent Vineyards in New Kent, VA has reached an important milestone—They now have families who can say “we live at New Kent Vineyards.” The people who have moved into The Arbors are the vanguard of several thousand residents who will call this community home as some 2,500 homes in multiple neighborhoods are completed in [...]
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Friendly Ice Cream Corp will hold a Free Ice Cream Day from noon to 5:00 p.m on Saturday, June 6, 2009. "With 26 flavors to choose from including Hunka Chunka PB Fudge, Black Raspberry, and ever-popular Vanilla, Friendly’s offers a flavor for every taste," the company said in a press release. "This is the second [...]
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For those of you who have kids 15 years old and under or know of some who would be interested, the AMF Williamsburg VA Lanes is offering a summer program where kids 15 and under can play 2 games of bowling free every day from June 1st through August 31st before 5:00 PM. You have [...]
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Want to take a day trip to the Northern Neck ? If you’re in the market for the newest and best home decorating ideas don’t miss the first-ever Northern Neck Decorator Showcase at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury in Irvington, Virginia. The showcase will feature five, custom-decorated homes, a tour of the beautiful White Garden and refreshments by [...]
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Quarterpath Crossing Shopping Center off Route 199 is set to open in November of 2009. The location is directly across RT 199 from the entrance to Kingsmill. 85,610 square feet of commercial space. It will include two banks, ( Towne Bank and Wachovia ) and 21 small shops . According to Harris Teeter this will [...]
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Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA is searching for the region’s most talented performers, technicians and stage managers to work on the theme park’s theatrical productions. Interviews and auditions begin May 12 for those interested in entertaining thousands of guests every day at the world’s “Most Beautiful Park.” Complete details about current job offers and [...]
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Dynamic DU-Over! It takes more than a hurricane to keep Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs from appearing at the Annual Hampton Bay Days Festival. – Performances to take place at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at City Hall Stage on Saturday, September 12–Hampton, VA- On Saturday, September 12, Grammy-winning musicians, Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs [...]
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Just got this email from J.M. Randalls in Williamsburg. This has always been a favorite venue to see R & B bands in the Williamsburg VA area.. The line up of bands through the years has been amazing. My one dislike has been the amount of cigarette smoke so it’s great to hear they are [...]
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Its hard to choose between all of the camps available in the area if you want to send your child to summer camp in Williamsburg, VA or beyond. Our son will be attending Nature Camp this year for the first time in the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA. We have had glowing testimonials from many [...]
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The City of Williamsburg, VA is promoting the use of alternative transportation on National Bike/Walk to Work Day. Here’s what you need to know: The Basics: “Roll or Stroll to Work Day” is designed to encourage people working in the City of Williamsburg to ride a bike, walk, take public transportation or commute to [...]
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From an article in the Richmond Times Dispatch by Peter Bacque JetBlue is tossing a sharp salute this month to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces. Active-duty service members will be able to fly out of Richmond International Airport on JetBlue Airways for $1 this month. Men and women serving in the [...]
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The PHBA ( Peninsula Home Builders Association ) Dream Home Tour for 2009 is a scattered site showcase of new home construction. It will be held open to the public free of charge during the weekends of June 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, 2009, from noon to 5:00pm each day. The Dream Home Tour [...]
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Remember Bergey’s Dairy? and Yoders Dairy ? Drinking Chocolate milk from a glass bottle ? Well, Milk drinkers lamenting the loss of home-delivered dairy products now have two new home delivery options. !. As late as 2001, there were those who thought the milkman would forever remain a memory and younger generations would never know [...]
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Kensington Woods – Williamsburg/ James City County VA Located across from "The Vineyards," Kensington Woods is a single-family-home community destined to become another prestige address in Williamsburg. Priced from the mid-$300s, most homes have brick, low maintenance exteriors and rear-loading garages with alley-way access. Some models feature the increasingly popular downstairs master bedrooms, and optional [...]
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If you want an inexpensive Friday night date idea. Make a picnic meal and head to Oyster Point in Newport News for their Friday night concert series. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes. Free admission; food and beverages for sale. All concerts are free, parking is free. May 8, 2009; 6:00 [...]
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Now that the Landmark’ Hotel’s owner, ( and the owner of Williamsburg’s Carters Grove Plantation) Halsey Minor, and its developer, Lee Danielson, are locked in a legal battle over who is at fault in running up the cost of the hotel from an initial budget of around $31 million to as much as $50 [...]
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WHEN :Friday, May 8, 2009 – Where: Kingsmill Resort and Spa in Williamsburg, VA Time 9 a.m. to noon This free workshop focuses on helping business owners lead through challenging times. Featured speakers and their topics will include: Dr. Ann Battle Macheras, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Dr. Macheras oversees a professional staff [...]
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About Viniterra: On the surface it might seem as if Viniterra is somewhat of a contradiction. On one hand, you have what is arguably the most serene and pastoral settings for a community anywhere in Virginia, then on the other hand a community that seems to buzz with activity. Thanks to planned amenities including a [...]
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