Volume 2: October 2024 Newsletter

Cindy Bennett

6 months ago

Hi there! –

It’s been a busy month so far! At Maison, we’ve had our 6th Party on the Avenues (if you didn’t come out this year, come out next year!), we completed an amazingly successful supplies drive for the folks in Western NC impacted by Hurricane Helene, and I’ve been doing loads of RVA tours and showings! It’s hard to believe October is starting to wind down, and not too long from now, we’ll have our annual Pie Pickup! If you’re a client, past client, or referral partner, be on the lookout for your invitation! Yes, I’m making the pies again this year! (Yes, I may be a little crazy!)

Today we’re talking about:

✔️ ♥️ What I’m Loving This Month – Everyone who donated to our supplies drive! WOW!

✔️ 📈 Market Update – What’s the market doing in Central VA now??

✔️ 📖 Did you know this about RVA?

❤️ What I’m Loving This Month

If you saw and responded to my previous email about raising funds and supplies for Western NC, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! We raised nearly $1000, and we were able to FILL a huge trailer with supplies that we delivered to West Jefferson, NC to be distributed to those impacted by Helene. It was truly amazing to see how so many stepped up and helped, and I know what a difference we all made by working together. Every little bit helps, and those donations, large and small, were tremendously impactful. HERE‘s my thank you, with photos of our trailer pre-delivery!

📈 What’s the Market Doing?

As we head into the colder months, the market is keeping pace with the thermometer a bit. Not cold, but definitely cooler. With more inventory, demand is a bit down as supply has gone up, and if you’re buying, there’s just a bit less competition than there has been, and more opportunity as a result. If you’re wondering if it’s finally a buyers’ agent, sorry to disappoint you, but still no. Just a bit more balanced, and that’s more or less good for everyone! For more details on the market, click HERE for the breakdown!

📖 A Richmond Landmark: St. John’s Church

St. John’s Church is a historic landmark in Richmond, Virginia, known for its significant role in American history. The church gained fame as the site where Patrick Henry delivered his powerful “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. This iconic speech, delivered on March 23, 1775, during the Second Virginia Convention, helped ignite the flames of the American Revolution.

But did you know that St. John’s Church also holds the distinction of being the first commercial cemetery in the Richmond area? This makes the church grounds not only a place of historical significance but also a final resting place for some of Richmond’s earliest residents. However, by the 1850’s, the population had moved further west, more churches had opened, and there were cattle grazing in the graveyard as the neglect began to overtake it. Thank goodness for preservation, as it’s back to a thriving, working church, and open for all of us to learn a bit more about our history here in Richmond, and the US!

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. In the meantime, follow me on social!

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