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December
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December 20th, 2021 by

Petersburg Old Towne

Offering a mix of charming restaurants and shops, Old Towne Petersburg has something for everyone to enjoy in a beautiful historic setting. 

This district remains the heart and soul of the city, as evidenced by these wonderful spots our real estate agents love to visit.

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Categories: Area Information
Tags: Area Information, Local Attractions, Historic Homes, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses, Family-friendly locations
Related Markets: Petersburg
December
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December 13th, 2021 by

Richmond Winter

Winter is a wonderful time in Richmond, with a great mix of holiday and traditional attractions to explore with the whole family. It's the perfect time to check out some of the city's most popular cultural attractions, enjoy events that will get you in the holiday spirit, or see some of your favorite outdoor attractions transformed for the winter. Our real estate agents have 7 fun Richmond activities to keep you busy this winter.

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Area Information, Local Attractions, Holidays, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses, Family-friendly locations
Related Markets: Petersburg, Richmond
December
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December 6th, 2021 by

Richmond Lager

Our real estate agents know many local homebuyers are passionate about craft brewing.

When you explore Richmond homes for sale, you'll be minutes from the hub of the craft brewing craze in the historic neighborhood of Scott's Addition. And with National Lager Day coming up fast on December 10, it's never been a better time to go on an exciting Richmond brewery tour of your own.

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Categories: Area Information
Tags: Richmond VA, Chesterfield County, Richmond Real Estate, Area Information, Local Attractions, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses
Related Markets: Chesterfield, Petersburg, Richmond
November
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November 29th, 2021 by

Richmond Holiday Events

The holidays are a time to gather and celebrate in an air of cheer and goodwill. And throughout the Richmond area, there are plenty of local events to keep your calendar full of festive fun. Our real estate agents eagerly anticipate these upcoming events around Central Virginia. 

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Area Information, Midlothian VA, Glen Allen VA, Holidays, Petersburg VA, Arts and Culture, Glen Allen
Related Markets: Glen Allen, Midlothian, Petersburg
November
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November 15th, 2021 by

Real Estate Myths

Sometimes a myth is fun to believe, but other times, it has a negative impact on your ability to accomplish your goals. Our real estate agents know that real estate myths are fairly common in our industry. Here are several we've heard over the years that we want to debunk. 

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Categories: Selling Your Home
Tags: Buying a house, Selling your home, First-time Buyers, Millennial Buyers, Seller Advice, Home-selling tips
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