henrico county real estate: Henrico County Real Estate Market Update for 2012
- 01/05/13 12:06 AM
I can't believe it is 2013 already! In the year 2012, we started to see a more balanced real estate market here in the Richmond VA area and the lowest interest rates on the books! Curious how the Henrico County Real Estate market fared this past year? Check out these statistics: *Information from the CVRMLS as of Jan 3, 2013 for the time period of Jan. 1, 2011- Dec. 31, 2011. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. As you can tell, total listings sold was up by almost 15%, the average sales price was up by 6%, and days on … (4 comments)
I was to hold an open house yesterday, but I didn't get the chance to because the home sold within hours of going on the Henrico County Real Estate market. That is a GREAT thing! However, it left me with some unexpected free time so I took the opportunity to attend some other Richmond open houses. My husband accompanied me to a beautiful home listed in our very own Glen Allen, Virginia subdivision. Our neighborhood is made up of single family homes and we currently have 4 active listings and 3 pending, according … (5 comments)
As the very first planned community in Henrico County, Raintree in Richmond Virginia has what I would call a “triple threat” : a park-like setting, affordability, and located within the award winning Godwin High School district. Residents will tell you there is just something special about this neighborhood which consists of over 1,000 single family homes and townhomes in a gorgeous wooded setting.
Raintree in Richmond Virginia boasts several nature trails that lead you across Deep Run Creek and a wonderful highlight in the sub-division is the … (8 comments)
Twin Hickory in Glen Allen Virginia is a must tour if you are searching for a great Henrico County community that has it all! This master planned community designed by HHHunt, is full of approximately 1300 single family homes, townhomes, and condos with something for every style and every budget.
Twin Hickory in Glen Allen Virginia is a development with amenities galore that are so close you can probably leave the car at home! Meander on down to The Lake House, which overlooks Twin Hickory Lake, and jump … (2 comments)
Wellesley in the West End was bestowed the "Central Virginia Community Association Institute's Large Community of the Year" award in 2010 and is a real treat for those looking to explore their housing options in beautiful Henrico County. With nearly 800 single family homes, townhomes, and condos, you are sure to discover your dream home in this well maintained master planned community. But, the dream doesn’t end with your Wellesley in the West End home...it is just the beginning!
For starters, the amenities are plentiful with a … (0 comments)
In the new March/April edition of Realtor Magazine, the cost vs value for remodeling projects was featured and I believe it offers great insight for Richmond home owners thinking about tackling a new project. Below is what you may expect as your return on investment on certain renovations: For more information on other projects and to obtain a PDF for specific real estate markets, please visit: www.costvsvalue.com Done the work and now ready to put your home in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market? Contact me, Shannon Milligan at … (3 comments)
While taking a stroll through the cobble stone road of Shockoe Slip in Richmondlast week, my family and I came upon two of our finest protecting our streets and giving us spectators a lovely sight to see with the gorgeous horses they were utilizing as transportation. Not only were the officers polite and approachable, they even gave us an opportunity to get up close and personal with their beautiful partners in crime! If you have never ventured down to this area of Richmond, you surely are missing out! With summer just around the corner, I … (4 comments)
henrico county real estate: Richmond Restaurant Week – It’s BACK!
- 04/21/12 08:32 AM
Richmond Restaurant Week – It’s BACK! The event all Richmond foodies look for is back! Richmond Restaurant Week will take place Monday, April 23rd and will run through Sunday, April 29th. If you have been wanting to sink your teeth into some of the RVA’s finest food, then here is you chance at a great price! For $25.12 per person with $2.12 going to Feed More, Richmond’s local food bank, you can try out that place you have had your eye on! Below are the participants for Richmond Restaurant Week:
If you are thinking about buying a home in the Richmond real estate market, or are currently involved in a Richmond home purchase transaction, then you may be familiar with the term "appraiser" but you may not understand their role in the Richmond real estate process.
An appraiser is an unbiased party to a real estate transaction who ensures that the value of the home is in line with the purchase price contracted for. The appraiser receives no other compensation, other than their flat fee for their services, … (0 comments)
Have you heard? The weather in the RVA is supposed to be gorgeous this weekend and it is leaving many of us with a burning desire to hit the outdoors and do something fun! Don't know where to start? How about taking a Segway of Richmond tour?!
Segway of Richmond, located in the Historic Columbian Building in Shockoe Slip "At the Fountain" intersection of 13th & Cary Street in Downtown Richmond, has several tours offered seven days a week to entertain and educate Richmonders and visitors alike. Some of … (2 comments)
Ok, guys. This may not be for you. But, ladies, I know you are all ears! Confession. I have been driving to Northern Virginia to get my hair done. I had tried a few salons here, but no one could get my hair just right. So I made the 2 hour drive every couple of months to a salon that I just loved. Well, with gas prices being so high (OUCH!) I decided it had to end. Turning to Twitter, yes Twitter, I asked for a recommendation to a great salon that … (1 comments)
henrico county real estate: Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates for 2011
- 03/20/12 10:48 AM
Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates for 2011 If you didn't pick up Richmond Magazine's Sourcebook for 2012, you really missed out on some great Richmond information, such as the Real Estate tax rates for 2011. No worries! I saved the information for you:
* Per $100 assessed value Thinking about taking advantage of the current low mortgage interest rates? Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty Richmond West and let me light your way to home sweet home in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market! To begind your Richmond Area … (0 comments)
henrico county real estate: Richmond Home Owner's Guide
- 03/18/12 09:40 AM
Richmond Home Owner's Guide If you are thinking about getting off the fence and jumping into the Richmond Real Estate market, or just bought a Richmond Home, this awesome Home Owner's Guide by US Inspect is essential to being educated about one of the biggest investments your will ever make! Interactive Homeowners Guide Congratulations! You are now—or soon will be—the owner of a new home, maybe even your first home. To help make homeownership easier, this is your free Interactive Home Owner's Guide. Tip: Be sure to bookmark this page now so you can get back to it whenever you need. … (0 comments)
Choosing where you live is a big deal, especially when you are making such a large financial investment in that very choice! Below are a few tips to finding that perfect place to call home in Richmond Virginia!
· Do schools matter? If public education is of importance to you, then you will want to take that into consideration. Check out sites such as Great Schools and School Digger for test scores and evaluations. (Moving to the Richmond area? Email me! I have a PDF of how local … (5 comments)
The last few years have been somewhat of a roller coaster ride in the real estate industry, so I can understand why people ask this question so often. They want to get the most money out of their investment and don't want to sit on the market any longer than they have to. So, when confronted with the idea of moving in the Fall or Winter, some wonder if they should sit out and wait until the "hot" season in real estate, Spring. What I tell clients and … (5 comments)
Yes, you read that right! On October 1, 2011 the Richmond SPCA will hold it's 13th Annual Fur Ball to benefit the Cinderella Fund, a group that provides funds for the cost of care and rehabilitation for sick, hurt, or homeless animals! What is better than an evening supporting the Richmond SPCA? Bringing your four legged friend along! This is "Richmond's signature event for pets and people!" The evening includes a silent auction, cocktail reception, pet presentation, seated dinner, live auction, and a FABULOUS raffle! For more information, please contact: … (12 comments)
Those of us in the real estate profession will hear this on any given Sunday, "the appliances are so outdated." And, in many instances, the buyer is right. But, then there are those times when a buyer will say appliances are outdated and yet the fridge was just bought 9 months ago. What gives? Stainless steel. For all of you buyers out there who watch HGTV House Hunters, you certainly have witnessed this but may have not noticed it. A buyer will walk into a kitchen and gasp at … (6 comments)
We all imagine living in harmony with our fellow neighbor. In a perfect world we would share a drink over the fence every Friday night or break bread on Saturdays with a cookout. But, we all know the reality that we don't live in a perfect world and sometimes we are going to disagree. It's human nature. So, what do you do if you find yourself in a disagreement with your next door neighbor? Here are a few suggestions from Revolution Health: Date updated: August 09, 2007 By Dan Seligson Content provided by … (15 comments)
I have always been envious of those developments that do things together as a community. You know, the ones who have summer kick-off parties, community yard sales, and even Friday night cocktail hours. There is something so special about people coming together to celebrate nothing more than sharing a fence or belonging to the same HOA. So, yesterday our little (and new) Henrico County community held it's first ever neighborhood party. It was an Easter celebration complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny himself (an unplanned "initiation" of a new neighbor, HA!), an Easter … (7 comments)
We have had some picturesque days here in the RVA as of late. Sure, we have had our share of rain too, but that just creates more green to enjoy the lovely outdoors! Yesterday, after wrapping up some appointments, I took the afternoon and away the kids and I went to Crump Park in Glen Allen. What a great place! First, Crump Park is home to the Meadow Farm Museum - a historic farmhouse that often has demonstrations and exhibits, on select weekends, that showcase the life of Dr. John Mosby Sheppard, owner of Meadow Farm. It's … (4 comments)
Shannon Milligan,your Richmond VA real estate agent at the RVA Home Team with eXp Realty, is bringing you around the bases in the Metro Richmond Real Estate market. www.RVAHomeTeam.com
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