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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: A Hidden Jewel in Richmond, Virginia

Did you know that one of the top gardens in the US; voted America’s #4 public gardens by USA Today. Recognized by the Travel Channel as a best botanical garden is located in Richmond Virginia?...

Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia

I know you will be surprised to find that this Cemetery is the final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers. Overflowing with hauntingly beautiful funerary statues, Hollywood Cemetery...

Selling In The Adjusted Real Estate Market

According to Carla L. Davis, writer for Realty Times, “Some say the market is up. Others report the market is down. What is a real estate consumer to think?” As the national market continues to...

First Time Homebuyers in Virginia Real Estate Market: Millennial Children Come of Age

Millennial Children are the youth of America, now coming of age when it comes to owning their first home. Millennial buyers are between 18-34 and their financial lives are much different then their forbears. Challenges...

Real Estate Market Trends: Understanding the Sub-Prime Market Changes

In the last month there have been numerous contradicting reports about the stability of the real estate market. As the spring season of 2007 moves into full swing real estate analysts, lenders and agents will...

Mortgage Indexes, Spec Builders and Other 2007 Real Estate Market Trends

The New Year has begun and before us we find another interesting year of real estate adventures. According to the December 29 issue of Realtor Magazine Online (realtor.org), in an article entitled Mortgage Rates Climb...

Stratford Hall

Stratford Hall is a 1,500-acre plantation located in Westmoreland County on the Potomac River. The politician and planter Thomas Lee purchased the land for Stratford in 1717; although no records exist to indicate when the...

Frank Dodd Act: How it Impacts Procuring a Mortgage

The Dodd Frank Law will definitely affect the way homebuyers obtain financing for home purchases. It will have a direct impact the back offices of banks and mortgage brokers, by imposing more compliance protocols. According...

Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are: Great Opportunities for Rental Property Investors

Over the last year the real estate market has shifted to a buyer’s market. In addition, mortgage rates have increased, homes stay on the market longer and there has been some trouble in the sub-prime...

Managing Financial Change and a Shifting Real Estate Market

Change is natural and there is no doubt it will occur at some point. Change can be difficult to navigate or it can be a step towards success, freedom and the future. In today’s world,...

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