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January
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January 15th, 2024 by

Winter Restaurants

Why wait until Valentine's Day to enjoy Richmond's dining scene? Our real estate agents know Richmond has so many restaurants to choose from! Each offers great meals and a memorable experience. Have a fantastic date night at these atmospheric restaurants near Richmond homes for sale.  

  • Chez Foushee - 2 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23219

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Things to Do, Restaurants, Area Information, Local Attractions, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses, Scott's Addition, winter, breweries
Related Markets: Petersburg, Richmond
January
8

January 8th, 2024 by

Richmond Breweries

A cold beer is refreshing on a summer day, but winter is a wonderful time to try stouts, porters, and other heartier varieties. Pull up a stool and check out the winter beers at these great craft breweries around Richmond homes for sale. 

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Things to Do, Restaurants, Area Information, Local Attractions, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses, Scott's Addition, winter, breweries
Related Markets: Petersburg, Richmond
January
2

January 2nd, 2024 by

January Events

Think your social calendar will be empty with the post-holiday lull? There's never a dull moment around Richmond homes for sale, where our real estate agents eagerly anticipate these fun-filled events and festivals scheduled for January.

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Richmond Real Estate, Area Information, Petersburg VA, Family fun, Family-friendly locations, Arts and Culture, Parks & Outdoors, Outdoors
Related Markets: Petersburg, Richmond
December
26

December 26th, 2023 by

Home Improvement
Many homeowners find themselves with some extra time on their hands during the winter break. It's the perfect opportunity to tackle some home improvement projects and make your home more comfortable, functional, and appealing. Here's how:

  • Interior Painting:
    Refreshing your home's interior with a fresh coat of paint can make a significant difference. Choose a color scheme that suits your style and complements your decor. Whether you decide to repaint a single room or your entire home, a new paint job can breathe new life into your living spaces.
  • Upgrade the Kitchen:...

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Categories: Selling Your Home
Tags: Selling your home, Holidays, Home-selling tips, Home Improvement, homeownership, home security, home decor
December
18

December 18th, 2023 by

Dog Parks Richmond

Richmond is known as a very pet-friendly city, which is good news for anyone planning to move there with some four-legged friends. Our real estate agents are excited to share their favorite parks in Richmond, where you can take your pooch for a hike or let them play off-leash!

  • Barker Field Dog Park - 1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
    Richmond's oldest dog park, Barker Field Dog Park, remains a favorite spot in the local...

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Categories: Richmond VA
Tags: Richmond VA, Things to Do, Area Information, Local Attractions, Petersburg VA, Local Businesses, Family fun, Parks & Outdoors, Outdoors, pets
Related Markets: Petersburg, Richmond
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