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February
15

February 15th, 2021 by

Richmond Margaritas

Pass the salt! National Margarita Day is on Monday, February 22nd, and our real estate agents are ready to celebrate. While the Richmond area is known for the local breweries and cideries, the margarita selection certainly won't disappoint. Whether frozen or on the rocks, order a margarita at these local spots around Richmond. 

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Henrico County VA, Richmond Real Estate, Restaurants, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses
Related Markets: Henrico, Petersburg, Richmond
February
8

February 8th, 2021 by

Romantic Restaurants in Richmond

Richmond is home to many fantastic restaurants perfect for a romantic dinner! Skip cooking this Valentine's Day and leave the cooking to the talented chefs in the Richmond area. It's easy to create a charming, intimate atmosphere at home! Set the table, light some candles, and order a delicious meal from one of the area's best restaurants. Here are a few local hot spots that our real estate agents recommend. 

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Richmond Real Estate, Restaurants, Area Information, Midlothian VA, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses
Related Markets: Midlothian, Petersburg, Richmond
February
1

February 1st, 2021 by

Richmond Pet Tips

Home renovations can be stressful for the whole family, as you shift furniture out of the way or temporarily lose access to important parts of the home. It can be especially hard on the furry members of your household, who struggle to understand why their favorite spot by the window is suddenly off-limits. But with some careful planning and reassurance, you and your pets can get through the renovation process comfortably. Follow these tips to make the process less stressful for your pets. 

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Categories: Selling Your Home
Tags: Henrico County VA, Hanover County VA, Hopewell VA, Midlothian VA, Glen Allen VA, Petersburg VA, Powhatan VA, Home-selling tips, Home Improvement, Kitchen Remodel
Related Markets: Glen Allen, Hanover, Henrico, Hopewell, Midlothian, Petersburg, Powhatan
January
27

January 27th, 2021 by

Understanding Real Estate – a new series of educational videos from Napier Realtors ERA!

Our first video is all about HOW & WHY to do the real estate home search. Some ways are better than others (looking at you, Zillow) – learn how to search with the home experts!

Categories: Buy a House
Tags: Napier ERA, Buying a house, Richmond Real Estate, First-time Buyers, Move, Shopping
January
25

January 25th, 2021 by

Hobbies in Richmond

With 2020 in the rearview mirror, it's time for a fresh start. Make 2021 the year you have fun and expand your horizons with a fascinating new hobby. Our real estate agents will be exploring some entertaining options at these great places around Richmond homes for sale.

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Henrico County VA, Things to Do, Midlothian VA, Glen Allen VA, Petersburg VA, Family fun, Family-friendly locations, Arts and Culture
Related Markets: Glen Allen, Henrico, Midlothian, Petersburg, Richmond
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