🌸 Happy First (Full) Day of Spring! 🌸
The weather may have fooled us a bit, and it’s back to being chilly, but not for long! It’s definitely got me in spring cleaning mode (check the spring home maintenance list below for some very gratifying spring cleaning projects!)
I’m also all about getting my outdoor spaces ready for warmer weather, and I’m focusing on native plants more than ever- if you’re curious about plants native to Central Virginia, and why it’s key to focus on them, check out this free guide for more info from the Plant Virginia Natives Initiative..
Today we’re talking about:
✔️ Home 🛠️ Maintenance Tips
✔️ 📰 The Real Estate Headlines You’re Seeing EVERYWHERE
✔️ March Events 🗓️ You Don’t Want to Miss
✔️ 🙏 I Need Your Help! (And there’s a chance for a PRIZE! 🎁)
🛠️ March Home Maintenance Tips
- FLIP MATTRESSES
- CLEAN KITCHEN BACKSPLASH
- CLEAN OUT AND WIPE DOWN CABINETS
- CLEAN UNDER APPLIANCES
- ORGANIZE PANTRY, THROW OUT EXPIRED PRODUCTS
📈 All the Things to Know About all the News in the Real Estate Industry
And wow. There has been a LOT of news out there lately. You’ve probably seen the headlines over the last few days, about the “seismic” changes coming to the real estate industry. Lots of info out there is clickbait, to say the least, and in most cases, quite confusing. Here’s a little recap of what’s happened, what’s happening, what’s (likely) to come, and most importantly, how it might affect you if you are thinking about buying or selling real estate.
Here are the super high level “how it might affect you” facts if you’re in the market, but for a more thorough analysis, click HERE.
How this settlement might affect you… (IF it’s approved by the courts, these changes will take place in July of this year)
If you’re in the market to buy a home, you’ll need to have a buyer’s agency contract in place with your agent prior to looking at any homes.
If you’re selling your home, you should better understand what you’ll pay in commissions and concessions and why.
Most important takeaways- Commissions are negotiable, and you always have choices!
As always, if you have questions, I’m here to provide answers. Reach out and let’s talk!
📅 What’s Going on in the Richmond Area for the Rest of March…
🐰 Dominion Energy Family Easter
Where: Maymont Park Carriage House Lawn
When: March 30 from 9-3
Games, activities, live music, and of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny!
More information HERE
👒 Easter on Parade
Where: Monument Avenue
When: March 31 (Easter Sunday)1-5 pm
Started in 1973, this parade of both humans and dogs has been a springtime stable in the Richmond area since 1973. Dress up in your Easter finest, get a bonnet for your furry friend, and head down to the parade for some seriously Richmond fun!
🧑🍳 Chesterfield Restaurant Week
Chesterfield is having its very own restaurant week this year, and it kicks off on 3/29 (until April 7) Loads of great restaurants are featuring special meals, with every meal providing a donation the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center. Get more information HERE
I have a favor to ask!
📦 Can you please help me help people moving here? 📦
I’m working on finishing up my updated 2024 Relocation Guide, and one of the things that I’d LOVE to include is a short quote from “real people” about why they like the county or area that they live in!
So, if you love your county (or general area), PLEASE send me your “why” at [email protected].
All you have to do is submit a couple of sentences why you love where you live, and you can win a $100 Gift Card to Casa Italiana, one of my favorite spots in my own neighborhood. If your quote is chosen to represent that area, you’ll also get a token of my thanks!
🎟️ Entries due by Friday, March 22, and winners will be drawn at random. You’ll be notified by email of your win by Monday, Mar 25, 2024
