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February
26

February 26th, 2024 by

Spring Home Tips

As spring approaches, homeowners in the Richmond and Petersburg areas are looking to refresh and rejuvenate their properties. Whether you're considering putting your home on the market or just want to give it a seasonal touch-up, these tips will help you get your home in top shape. Our real estate agents have seen firsthand how these simple steps can make a difference, especially if you're eyeing the competitive market of Richmond homes for sale.

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Categories: Selling Your Home
Tags: Richmond VA, Petersburg VA, Home-selling tips, Home Improvement, Spring, homeownership, home security, home decor, staging, curb appeal
Related Markets: Petersburg, Richmond
February
19

February 19th, 2024 by

Richmond Restaurants

New year, new restaurants! One of the exciting things about the Richmond dining scene is that it's always evolving, with each year bringing new restaurants to tempt your taste buds and complement all of your long-time favorites. With so many promising restaurants opening near Richmond homes for sale and Petersburg homes for sale, now is a great time to try something new.

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Richmond Real Estate, Things to Do, Restaurants, Area Information, Local Attractions, Local Businesses, The Fan VA, winter, breweries
Related Markets: Richmond
February
12

February 12th, 2024 by

Richmond Theater

Is making it a point to explore the amazing arts and culture scene around Richmond one of your resolutions for 2024? Seeing a show at one of the outstanding theaters near Richmond homes for sale is a great way to immerse yourself in the arts, and there are plenty of performances coming up to suit your unique tastes. Our real estate agents know that the Richmond area is a hub for arts and culture, and that continues well into 2024. Plan ahead for these upcoming performance...

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Area Information, Community Events, Local Attractions, Local Businesses, Arts and Culture
February
5

February 5th, 2024 by

Winter Richmond Events

Post-holiday slump getting you down? Winter entertainment doesn't stop around Richmond homes for sale. Whatever your leisure-time preference is, you'll find it among these great events suggested by our real estate agents. 

  • Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special - Bolling Haxall House,  211 E. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219
    Treat your sweetheart to an evening of romance with

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Chesterfield County, Area Information, Community Events, Local Attractions, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses, Arts and Culture, winter, breweries
Related Markets: Chesterfield, Petersburg, Richmond
January
29

January 29th, 2024 by

Richmond Garden

While winter weather is here in the Richmond area, you can still start planning ahead for your spring garden! After all, starting a plan now is key to gardening success. Nothing says spring like colorful plants and produce peeking up out of the ground. Thanks to these wonderful nurseries and gardening stores near Richmond homes for sale, our real estate agents can get started on their gardening goals for 2024. 

  • Sneed's Nursery - 8756 W. Huguenot Rd., Richmo...

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Chesterfield County, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses
Related Markets: Chesterfield, Petersburg, Richmond
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