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Marinas and Boat Launches in James City County and Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg and James City County are premier locations for boating and fishing enthusiasts to live and visit in Virginia. The James River is just a short distance from the Chesapeake Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway....

Stabling Horses in Counties in Southeastern Virginia – Part 1

Like many Southern states, Virginia is horse friendly, with ample pastureland and stables to win over any horse owner’s heart. For centuries, Virginians have relied upon horses for transportation, war, agricultural labor, breeding, hunting, shows,...

Rental Shortages in VA Real Estate Markets: Invest in Rental Properties NOW

Stabling Horses in Counties in Southeastern Virginia – Part 2

Virginia is a ‘horse friendly’ Commonwealth, where the horse owner can find ample land and facilities to stable horses throughout the state. This article will focus on the Richmond, VA area and detail county laws...

Crazy Laws still on the books in Virginia

Citizens must honk their horn while passing other cars. It is illegal to tickle women. Not only is it illegal to have sex with the lights on, one may not have sex in any position...

Williamsburg/JCC: Retire, Play and Work if You Want To

The small-town vibe, the variety of community events and quality healthcare are some of the reasons a national magazine has ranked Williamsburg as a top destination to retire. Kiplinger, a personal finance and economic forecasting...

Virginia Oyster Trail

When I moved up to Essex County, Dunnsville I found an abundance of interesting places and restaurants. This is one of the most fun things to do when you visit the Rivah country as locals...

Active Baby Boomers (47-54) Interested in Purchasing Second Home While Older Boomers (55-64) Want to Downsize, Aging in Place

Baby Boomers are about to explode in numbers into the retiring population, changing the face of aging in the United States. Active Baby Boomers are generally 47-54 and still in the workforce. Older Baby Boomers...

The Virginia Real Estate Market Continues to Benefit Buyers and Seller

As the national real estate market begins to relax and offers more time and opportunity to buyers, Eastern and Southeastern Virginia move forward into 2006 with a strong, stable real estate market. In real estate...

The Winds Of Change: 2006 Real Estate Market Trends

As the month of January comes to a close there has been much speculation about the state of the real estate market, both nationally and locally. As we prepare for the future, we must take...

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