richmond virginia homes for sale: Exceptional & Free Music Performances at the University of Richmond
- 02/03/14 03:57 AM
Have you ever wondered where to go to hear free live concerts in Richmond Virginia? One suggestion is to try some free performances offered by the University of Richmond Music Department. In fact, yesterday afternoon acclaimed Pianist Richard Becker played a series of outstanding piano pieces at Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music.
Above is poster for the free concert given yesterday at the UR Camp Concert Hall.
Initially, Becker prefaced his performance by telling the audience from the podium on stage about some of Walt Whitman's poem fragments. As a composer and Coordinator of Piano Studies at UR, … (0 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: One Year of Housing Market Activity for Northside in Richmond Virginia
- 01/30/14 11:12 PM
Generally speaking, zip code 23227 is called Northside by residents living in Richmond Virginia. As the name indicates, it's in the northern section of the city and comprises various neighborhoods. Three examples of northside neighborhoods are Bellevue, Hermitage Road Historic District, and Ginter Park. Below are some bar charts to help explain overall single family home (attached and detached) market activity for that zip code. Fortunately, I managed to generate 12 months of activity for all graphs from the CVRMLS, otherwise called the Central Virginia Region Multiple Listing Service.
Notice below in close price to original price ratio bar graph for single family homes (attached and detached) that the highest … (3 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: Home Sale Trends for Westhampton in Richmond Virginia
- 01/30/14 06:53 AM
The zip code 23226 in Richmond Virginia primarily is well known by local residents for an area called Westhampton. Part of Windsor Farms also has this zip code. There also are a few adjoining neighborhoods in that zip code. It also happens to be fairly well known for having two prestigious college preparatory schools in the vicinity--- St. Christopher's and St. Catherine's. Home prices typically are higher in 23226 than most other zip codes in the Richmond area. Below are bar graphs generated from the CVRMLS (Central Virginia Region Multiple Listing Service) to help explain single family home (attached and detached) trends in the Westhampton and surrounding area. Let's start with … (0 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: Museum District, Carytown & Carillon Home Trends for Last 12 Months
- 01/30/14 03:07 AM
More than three Richmond Virginia neighborhoods help comprise zip code 23221. Most notably, local residents associate it with the Museum District, Carytown, Carillon and about half of Windsor Farms. These are all unique and often historic neighborhoods that exist within one zip code. A lot of beautiful single family homes, both attached and detached, are located in the Museum District. The area is considered within easy walking distance (for most people) to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) and the Virginia Historical Society. Below is are several CVRMLS (Central Virginia Region Multiple Listing Service) charts and data that I was able to generate describing housing market trends … (0 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: Richmond Virginia Residential Market Trends for the Fan District Area
- 01/30/14 02:20 AM
Generally speaking, the 23220 zip code (which also happens to be mine) primarily includes the Fan District and a few other blocks and neighborhoods adjacent to it. The Fan and surrounding areas in Richmond Virginia are known for being highly pedestrian friendly and packed with lots of older homes often having a lot of character and charm and typically built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The following bar graphs from the CVRMLS (Central Virginia Region Multiple Listing Service) and associated data help explain single family home (attached and detached) real estate trends. All data for these charts is from the last 12 months.
After all, as a homeowner myself, I've spent thousands of dollars over the last 20 years at the same residence to pay for numerous upgrades. I may strongly feel (initially) that I deserve to get every penny I spent back in the selling price. However, reality can be a wake up call.
Does selling a home … (4 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: Photo Tour of Byrd Park's Fountain Lake in Richmond Virginia
- 01/26/14 11:18 PM
Sometimes it's just fun to observe what beauty that exists around us. Yesterday, my dog Nathan and I walked around Fountain Lake, which is located in Byrd Park and near my Richmond Virginia home. It was a good day for both of us to get a little exercise and observe the colors of the birds and sky.
Other people also were outside walking. Although it probably was still in the upper 30's, the temperature was around 20 degrees warmer than it had been just a couple days earlier. It was a welcome relief for me not having to wear leather … (6 comments)
Here are five advantages of using a recipe card for postcard marketing:
1) It's an item of value that people often may treasure and keep easily available in their homes. 2) It's a way for a newer agents to become more recognizable in a particular area and more memorable to people from an agent's … (3 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: Making a Difference at Home with Backyard Bee Havens
- 01/22/14 06:58 AM
Recently, the FoJG Sierra Club in Richmond Virginia had a guest speaker at its monthly general meeting held at the Jepson Alumni Center on the University of Richmond campus. Kristi Orcutt, Children's Garden Program Developer at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, gave us a wonderful PowerPoint presentation primarily about honey bees called Catch the BUZZ!
Over the last several years, honey bees generally have been in a decline in the United States and elsewhere. This largely has been attributed to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), and there are various likely factors contributing to this decline. Some believe that chemicals such as synthetic pesticides … (0 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: Regular Exercise is Valuable and Helps Improve My Attitude in Business
- 01/18/14 12:35 PM
Taking care of ourselves can mean different things to each of us. Some people are very athletic and may work out intensively on nearly a daily basis for almost their entire lives. Others may take a more moderate approach. Perhaps, a third group may choose to avoid having any significant exercise at all. The second group is more my style, and I find that moderate exercise is very helpful and practical. (Disclaimer: Before starting any exercise program, please consult your physician first.) Below are a few personal benefits for me that may strike a chord with others.
1) My resting … (4 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: Potholes in Your Area? Here's How to Submit the Repair Request Online
- 01/17/14 05:13 AM
Potholes Can Become Very Apparent Have you ever driven in your neighborhood or somewhere else near home and wished at least one or more potholes would get repaired? Unfortunately, there happen to be not only one but two potholes within one city block of each other on my street and also within one to two blocks from my home.
Above is an example of a pothole that needs to be repaired in the City of Richmond.
In case you may have encountered a similar situation of finding a pothole in your area, I just found out how to submit … (0 comments)
This winter I thought everything would be OK without it. After all, I'm normally healthy, have a healthy diet, get regular exercise, and have no history of any prior serious illness---at least in recent memory. All things considered, I told myself I had little chance of contracting the flu. Beep---wrong answer!
Last Thursday around lunchtime I was walking Nathan, our rescue miniature poodle, around nearby Fountain … (5 comments)
My friend parked his car next to this sign. Arcadia is just around the block from there.
Although we each were lucky enough to help ourselves to a small plate of delicious appetizers while there, our reason for being there differed from having a full meal. Our main purpose for being in a packed upstairs room was to participate in the … (2 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: Get a Glimpse of Hollywood at the Virginia Museum in Richmond Virginia
- 01/07/14 06:06 AM
If you like films and Hollywood, you likely will enjoy a current traveling exhibit called Hollywood Costume now being shown at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond Virginia. This spectacular exhibit is organized by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, and currently is being shown here in Virginia's state capital through Feb. 17, 2014.
How many of you can withstand being in cold weather? Earlier this afternoon I decided to go ahead and take the plunge outdoors by walking to the museum--around a half mile away from my home. At around 2 PM, the outdoor temperature was 19 … (4 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: Using Affirmations Can Promote Positive Attitudes and Goals for 2014
- 12/31/13 01:15 PM
Using affirmations can be something to start utilizing at home before heading into work. Some people who use affirmations like to write them down in a journal, and others may simply prefer repeating one favorite affirmation on a daily basis. Otherwise, having a few affirmations taped on the bathroom mirror to read every morning is another useful idea.
Often I find saying affirmations aloud while driving in my car or in the privacy of my home help direct my mind and focus in a positive way. My personal life experiences just tell me that having a more positive focus helps … (3 comments)
For people who enjoy viewing a few more nights of seasonal holiday lights and decorations, one option for visitors and residents of Richmond Virginia is coming downtown to view the interior lobby area and the exterior surroundings at the James Center. There still is plenty to see both indoors and outdoors!
The other night after finishing our workouts at the James Center YMCA, … (9 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: Healthy Homemade Ginger Cookies Made on Christmas Eve in Richmond VA
- 12/25/13 10:54 AM
Have you ever considered having healthier desserts for the holidays? For the second year in a row, I've decided to make healthy Ginger Cookies based on a recipe found online last year. Last year everyone told me they liked them. Fortunately, that recipe still is available online this year. It's found on Dr. Weil's Healthy Kitchen, and considered healthier than some other ginger cookie recipes. Dr. Andrew Weil, MD is well known for his published books and articles on healthy eating and the health of older people.
The key and house cookie cutters along with other items. Cookie dough also is above. … (3 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: The Importance of Leaf Removal from Richmond Virginia Streets
- 12/24/13 01:13 AM
This morning while walking our miniature rescue poodle Nathan, I noticed that the leaves in our neighborhood still need to be removed from the street. Normally by this time of year, a municipal truck with a huge vacuum hose comes through to pick up leaves. However, leaves have yet to be picked up this month, and it's just a little surprising to me that hasn't been done yet.
Although the City of Richmond does have a PDF of the leaf collection schedule to view online, that schedule is subject to change. In fact, various changes already have been announced. If … (3 comments)
Open since 1979, this establishment has been long recognized by Fan District residents as a local destination for wine, beer, cheese and other appetizers and specialty foods. Recently, I visited there and picked out an assortment of delicious specialty condiments and crackers to use in a gift basket. Also, I was easily able to find a nice … (8 comments)
richmond virginia homes for sale: A Sneak Peek of Virginia Photography Book Due for Release in March
- 12/17/13 12:17 PM
Is exceptional nature photography something you would enjoy having in your Richmond Virginia home or in any home? Landscape photographer Ben Greenberg specializes in panoramic photography that truly captures just the right moment, setting, mood and color combinations of various natural landscapes.
His latest book, Natural Virginia, is due to be released by March 2014, and last Wednesday nignt at the Science Museum of Virginia a lucky few of us had the opportunity to preview some of his work. If you appreciate any fine photography at all, then I highly recommend exploring his nature photography!
My outside blog is collectively known as the "World According to Nathan" in honor of our rescue toy poodle. He's survived a puppy mill and now is a member of our family.
The entries for the blog can vary but relate in some way to housing and/or real estate.
Have you ever wondered where to go to hear free live concerts in Richmond Virginia? One suggestion is to try some free performances offered by the University of Richmond Music Department. In fact, yesterday afternoon acclaimed Pianist Richard Becker played a series of outstanding piano pieces at Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music.
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