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2008
By Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR Golf has long been one of the favorite leisure activities of professional and retired individuals. In Williamsburg, Virginia and surrounding areas, the professional and retiree can play golf on many renowned golf courses. The devoted golf enthusiast may des...
06/22/2008
By Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR Southeastern Virginia, and specifically the Williamsburg area, is steeped in the history of some of the great land barons of the colonial, revolutionary, and civil war eras. Though the great men and women who once lived in these historic properties are now ...
06/22/2008
By Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR Real estate investors and home buyers want to purchase homes in York County because the nearly 200 miles of coastline along the York River and its tributaries offers a desirable waterside lifestyle, the county's population is actively involved in the commun...
06/22/2008
By Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR Williamsburg Virginia is a familiar name for many because it is steeped in colonial history. In the 1920s, Rockefeller sunk millions into the renovation of historic homes, pubs, and properties. Today, Williamsburg is an early American gem, as well as a mecc...
06/22/2008
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In a world where the news flashes daily images of war, terrorism and crime more Americans are dreaming of a safe, quiet place to call home. They imagine moving to a small town community where safety and simplicity are easy to find. Potential homebuyers between the ages of forty and sixty are the ...
06/22/2008
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Walking down Main Street in Smithfield, Virginia, any visitor will have the sense that they are returning to America's past. The downtown district is small and filled with history, and townspeople are congenial. You will feel like you may see Aunt Bea, Opie, Barny Fife or Sherrif Andy of Mayberry...
06/22/2008
I am a native of Tidewater Virginia, which encompasses counties and towns in the Chesapeake Bay area from Virginia Beach, to Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and New Kent County. Even before I entered the real estate profession I watched the real estate market change and evolve over many decad...
06/22/2008
Imagine New Kent County, Virginia, a quiet rural area located between Richmond and Williamsburg Virginia, as a place for retirement... New Kent County's rural scenery and serenity coupled with its proximity to Richmond and another historic town, Williamsburg, make it perfectly situated for retire...
06/22/2008
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Do you love the beach, but hate the crowds, traffic, and overpopulation of resorts that attract hordes of tourists? Why not consider Chesapeake Bay Country as the place to relocate, retire or buy a second home instead? Located just 2 - 2 1/2 hours outside of Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia ...
06/22/2008
New Kent County Virginia is a rural area filled with the flavors of the American South. It is quiet enough for peaceful relaxation, and still situated less than 45 minutes from Richmond and Williamsburg. Those who want to retire, relocate, or purchase a second home in New Kent County Virginia may...
06/22/2008
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My blogs reflect my observations on life, real estate and my own state of the union (Elaine's world). I write my entries as a way to express myself and all the positive and negative aspects of real estate. I also use it to promote my listings and maybe even your enjoyment in reading it.