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June
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June 19th, 2023 by

Biking in Richmond

Bike riding keeps both humans and the environment fit and healthy. Plus, when you go on a bike ride in the Richmond area, there's plenty of scenery to take in! Our real estate agents enjoy the sights around Richmond while riding a bike rented from one of these great RVA shops. 

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Things to Do, Area Information, Local Attractions, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses, Family fun, Family-friendly locations, City Parks, Parks & Outdoors, Outdoors, summer
Related Markets: Petersburg, Richmond
June
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June 12th, 2023 by

Patio Dining Richmond

With warm days, pleasant evenings, and plenty of sunlight to bask in throughout the day, this is the perfect time of year to enjoy an outdoor meal at one of your favorite Richmond restaurants. There are many great options to choose from, with the city offering patio dining options ideal for a summer meal. Our real estate agents have the delicious details on six places around Richmond where you can enjoy outstanding patio dining this summer.

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Categories: Area Information
Tags: Richmond VA, Richmond Real Estate, Restaurants, Area Information, Local Attractions, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses, summer
Related Markets: Petersburg, Richmond
June
5

June 5th, 2023 by

Pocahontas State Park

Summer is the perfect time for a camping trip, and our real estate agents can think of no better place in the Richmond area than Pocahontas State Park. Spanning 7,919 acres, it's one of Virginia's largest state parks and offers an amazing range of recreational facilities. 

Pocahontas State Park is just a short drive from many Richmond homes for sale. The park offers a little something for everyone, and it's a perfect place to experience the outdoors in Central Virginia. 

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Area Information, Family fun, Family-friendly locations, Parks & Outdoors, Outdoors
Related Markets: Richmond
May
30

May 30th, 2023 by

Summer DIY Projects

Summer will be here before you know it – is your home ready for it? There are many home improvement tasks that are best done before the heat fully sets in for the season. Here are a few suggestions from our real estate agents to help you spruce up your home while you wait for the warm weather to get here. 

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Categories: Selling Your Home
Tags: Richmond VA, Selling your home, Petersburg VA, Home-selling tips, Home Improvement, Outdoors, Spring, homeownership, home security, curb appeal, summer
Related Markets: Petersburg, Richmond
May
22

May 22nd, 2023 by

Summer Beers

Richmond is one of the great craft beer cities in the Eastern United States. Dozens of exceptional local brewers constantly turn out inventive new creations and new takes on old standbys.

With summer on the way, our real estate agents are excited to share some of their favorites. These great local craft breweries in Richmond and the surrounding area will all have some great things on tap this summer. 

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Categories: Area Information
Tags: Richmond VA, Restaurants, Midlothian VA, Local Attractions, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses
Related Markets: Midlothian, Petersburg, Richmond
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