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The Recipe That Makes Summer for Me (Spoiler alert- It’s Gazpacho!)
It's not really summer for me until I make Gazpacho. Is this one "authentic authentic?" No. Is it the one that I started making when I owned my cafe/catering business in Carytown, and I've made it pretty much every summer since. It's light, pre...
My RVA Summer Bucket List! (What’s on yours??)
Do you make a seasonal bucket list? (Do you even know what I'm talking about?) I can't remember exactly when I started doing it, but I know it was for fall. Basically, I love summer-the lushness, the green, the vibrancy of everything, and I ...Should You Sell Your Home As-Is?
"I think I want to sell my house, but I don't feel like doing anything to it. Can I just put a sign in the yard, get it on the market, and be done with this whole thing?" Sometimes when you're a seller, those are the things that come to mind. T...
Do You Still Have to Pay Both Agents When Selling Your Home?!
So you're thinking of selling your home, but you don't quite understand how all of this commission conversation, agency conversation that's been in the news is going to affect you when you go to sell your home. Do you still pay a buyer's ag...
Where are All the Basements in Central Virginia?!
Where are all the basements anyway? This is a question I get so often from folks, especially those coming from areas further north than we are here in central Virginia. Well, most of the time my answer is they're not here. You left them ...
HOUSE TOUR | 1926 Woodberry Mill Rd – Your Own Personal Oasis Awaits
Welcome to 1926 Woodberry Mill Rd! Located in Powhatan, VA this 5300+ square foot house is listed for only $725k (over 75k below assessed value). This home features 4 (or 5) bedrooms with 3 1/2 bathrooms. While you get the privacy of living...
Are You Going to Have to Pay Your Buyers Agent Now?!
If you've been thinking about buying a home, you probably have been looking at real estate news and just getting fed by the algorithm, all things real estate. You probably have some questions on what all these changes are as a result of the...
Is Buying in a Home Owners Association Right for You?
What's with all the hate for HOAs? I see people online all the time talking about how much they hate HOAs. If we take a step back, there are a lot of opportunities for great homes that are in an HOA, and here's why you might want to conside...