Greater Richmond Real Estate Blog

My most recent Richmond Virginia area real estate transaction happened to be with an all-cash buyer.  He also happened to be a first-time home buyer fortunate to have sufficient cash set aside to make a particular purchase on a condo in Henrico County Virginia, a county adjacent to the City of Ri...

As homeowners, one of the last things we like to experience is something with our heating system that goes wrong during the winter cold.  Living in Richmond Virginia, I recently experienced a malfunctioning gas boiler that temporarily became inoperable last weekend.   It happened that the pressur...

Distinctive architecture can enhance fine colleges, buildings and homes.  The architecture at Hampden-Sydney College is no exception.  While taking a road trip last Saturday, I had the opportunity to enjoy many examples of Federal architecture that adorn the campus.   Often called America's first...

Here's a post re-blog.  Kathy Streib does an excellent job of sharing daily posts for a given week with others.  It's probably something I ought to try doing myself once in a while! What I Learned This Week At ActiveRain- February 2  to February 8, 2014.   I learn something new every day at Activ...

This re-blog post contains very helpful tips that deserve to be shared.  Using this information is a great excuse to make another contact with our past clients.  Doing this sort of thing over time really helps us have greater value for our past and current clients. The end-of-year statements are ...

Whether in Richmond Virginia or elsewhere, curbside recycling and other forms of recycling do help conserve natural resources, reduce the need for opening up extra public landfills and save energy.  For example, an article entitled Recycling Facts mentions that recycling steel or tin cans require...

Below are a lot of great benefits of focused action.  I just had to re-blog this post and give the originator credit.  Hopefully, all of us can benefit from this daily practice!   Focused Action “Commitment leads to action. Actions bring your dreams closer.” Marica Wielder   As I see it . . . . ....

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 a...

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 Gin...

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 col...