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October
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October 7th, 2020 by

Central Virginia is still buying and selling as we move into the fall!

September had thousands of transactions and we're seeing big jumps in higher home prices as time goes on, month over month, year over year.

Contact Napier Realtors ERA for your buying and selling needs. https://www.napierera.com/contact/

Categories: Selling Your Home
Tags: Napier ERA, Buying a house, Richmond Real Estate, First-time Buyers, Home-selling tips
October
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October 5th, 2020 by

Bakeries in Richmond

How much do we love cookies? Sesame Street has an iconic character who personifies our endless craving for these delicious baked treats. October is National Cookie Month, so it's a perfect time to indulge at these great bakeries around Richmond suggested by our real estate agents.

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Things to Do, Restaurants, Area Information, Midlothian VA, Local Businesses, Family fun, Family-friendly locations, Colonial Heights VA
Related Markets: Colonial Heights, Midlothian, Richmond
September
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September 28th, 2020 by

Richmond Cideries

As the crisp autumn weather rolls into the RVA, now is the perfect time to grab some fresh air and a cold drink. If you're interested in sipping on something sweet, our real estate agents encourage you to stop by one of these Richmond cideries for a true taste of the fall season.

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Categories: Area Information
Tags: Richmond VA, Things to Do, Restaurants, Area Information, Local Businesses, Scott's Addition
Related Markets: Richmond
September
21

September 21st, 2020 by

Richmond Tourism

World Tourism Day is on Sunday, September 27th, and although we may not be able to grab our passports and jet off to parts unknown around the globe, we can still explore the many wonders of the world in our own backyards. Have you ever tried to act like a tourist in your own town? Our real estate agents encourage you to view the RVA through the eyes of a visitor with stops at these fantastic local places.

  1. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden – 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond, VA 23228
    50-acres of outdoor gardens are waiting for you at the

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Categories: Area Information
Tags: Richmond VA, Henrico County, Napier ERA, Things to Do, Area Information, Local Attractions, Glen Allen VA, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses, Parks & Outdoors, Colonial Heights VA
Related Markets: Colonial Heights, Glen Allen, Henrico, Petersburg, Richmond
September
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September 14th, 2020 by

Home Improvement Projects

If you're planning to sell your home, you'll want to make it stand out positively from other houses that are on the market. This often requires making some upgrades. When making your decision on what you'd like to upgrade, you'll obviously want to concentrate on those improvements that will help you recoup your investment.

Our real estate agents suggest the following home improvement projects that can help your home stand out from other Richmond homes for sale.

Categories: Selling Your Home
Tags: Napier ERA, Selling your home, Seller Advice, Home-selling tips
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Julie Smart Koob
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