💬 FROM ME TO YOU…
I’ve been going analog this summer. Deliberately, happily, a little defiantly. Less scrolling, and more writing things down with an actual pen on actual paper. Less screen time in the evenings, more books. It sounds small, but it has changed the texture of my days in a way I didn’t expect.
If you’re perfectly happy on your phone, no judgement. But if you’ve been feeling the pull towards quieter too, I’ve pulled together a few other ways to dial things back.
On the real estate front, it’s still a seller’s market, although I want to be honest with you about what that actually means right now. Not every home is flying. Price still matters, maybe more than sellers want to hear. I’ll break it down on the blog.
And then we’re heading to Midlothian. Whether you know a lot or just a little about it, I bet you’ll learn something you didn’t know before!
I’m so glad you’re here.
🧠 Market Recap
The Richmond market in mid-June: tighter inventory, active buyers, and what you should know.
Fresh data from the Central Virginia Regional MLS just dropped, and here’s the story:
Single-family home inventory across the Richmond metro is down nearly 14% from this time last year.
Days on market dropped more than 22%.
Sellers are averaging 101.6% of their original asking price.
That’s not a slow market. And it’s not even summer-slow. Buyers are active, motivated, and in some (though not all) price ranges, still competing.
Some of my clients have been in multiple-offer situations this year. I don’t expect that to stop as we head into “real” summer.
In my full June update, I cover:
- What the latest CVRMLS data actually shows for May 2026. (The real numbers.)
- Rates at 6.52% as of June 11: what it means & why buyers aren’t waiting
- What’s happening county by county in Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, and Richmond.
- What buyers need to do differently in summer versus spring (spoiler: it’s not much)
- What sellers need to hear right now, especially if you’re thinking of listing before Labor Day
❤️ What I’m Loving Right Now…
The Cozy Journal in Carytown, and the whole “analog maxxing” thing that led me there.
If you’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed by the sheer volume of content flooding the internet right now (AI everything, images that are almost-but-not-quite-real, text that sounds like a helpful robot), you are not alone. I’ve been quietly pushing back by going more analog. Real notebook. Real pen. More books, less scrolling.
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nd my new favorite accomplice in this endeavor is The Cozy Journal on Cary Street. It’s really 12-year-old me’s dream come true. Notebooks, washi tape, stickers, pens, and enough pretty things to make you genuinely happy about sitting down with paper. It’s a brand new Carytown gem, and I can’t wait to go back!
Full post is on the blog if you want my whole take on analog maxxing, plus a few other ways to slow down this summer. It’s a good one. (I may be biased.)
📍RVA Neighborhood Spotlight: Midlothian
Most Richmond suburbs can trace their origins to a farm or a crossroads. Midlothian can trace its origins to the first commercially mined coal in the entire Colony of Virginia, the first paved road in Virginia, AND the first railroad in the state. This week on the blog, I’m giving you the full picture on one of the Richmond region’s most historically rich and residentially compelling areas: the story, a detailed look at Brandermill and Woodlake (two of the most established waterfront communities in the Richmond metro area), plus honest overviews of Hallsley, Salisbury, Magnolia Green, and more. The schools, the restaurants that are worth driving to, and what the real estate market is actually doing right now.
Do you have home questions, need contractor referrals, or are you (or someone you know) thinking of buying or selling a home in the Richmond area? Reach out! I’d love to help.
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