YVETTE SMITH REALTOR IN WILLIAMSBURG VA WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE

HAPPY EASTER FROM WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA!

Let me tell you how wonderful it is to be a resident of Williamsburg, VA. Today, my husband and I stained our deck. While doing so, we spotted that the neighbor on the next street had had some extensive landscaping done to their backyard. I suggested we go over, introduce ourselves (it's a new neighborhood) and ask if we can see their yard.

Well, not only did he let us see his backyard, he invited us into his home and showed us the entire house! Turns out that he's a principal in Williamsburg, VA of an alternative school. He's a warm, friendly, caring individual. And, he even expressed interest in purchasing some property!!

I'm glad that I dragged my husband to see the yard (even though he didn't want to)! It proved to be very worthwhile. These are the kinds of great things that go on in Williamsburg, VA!!!!

If you've never been to Williamsburg, VA, now is a wonderful time to visit. Call me and I'll give you a tour of all of Williamsburg's finest Real Estate!

Lovin' Williamsburg, VA,

Yvette Smith
757-753-7472

Thomas Nelson Community College is coming to Williamsburg, VA. The college broke ground about a year ago. This will be one of two campuses in the Hampton Roads area. The other campus is in Hampton Virginia. There are classes currently being held in the Busch Corporate Center in Williamsburg Virginia.

The new campus, in Williamsburg Virginia will be the Historic Triangle campus. It will be a three story, one hundred, twenty thousand square foot building, costing approximately $26.1 million. About seven thousand students are expected to enroll.

Thomas Nelson Community College's tuition is nearly one third less than the cost of most four year state colleges. There are more than forty fields of study. Accounting, Computer Arts and Nursing are just a few of the forty. See for yourself what's new and upcoming in Williamsburg, Virginia... www.tncc.edu

Williamsburg Virginia - on the move!

UPDATE: Here is a recent photo taken of TNCC. It's moving along quite nicely.

Courtery of Yvette Smith, REALTOR Williamsburg Virginia Real Estate
757-753-7472

Daffodils are popping up everywhere! The dogwood trees' blooms are coming in! And NEW HOMES are going up in Williamsburg, VA.

Centex homes has got some homes going up in Williamsburg, VA and due to deliver early fall. They call it Marywood. It's going up along the James River. Most of the properties will back to woods. They have got 5 floor plans ranging from 2154 sq. ft. to 3545 sq. ft. There are 3,4, and 5 bedrooms with optional studies. The prices are ranging from $305,000 (VIP prices) to $391,900. These are base prices and the buyer can customize their homes with the bells and whistles of their choice. Amenities will include a Clubhouse, playground and swimming pool. Homeowner association fees will be somewhere between $30-$75 per month. There will be 90 homes in this new community.

There's more NEW HOME construction in Williamsburg, VA! Newtown is a happening, rapidly growing place in Williamsburg, VA. Foundation Square, built by Plantation Group, LLC will be 54 luxury condominiums. These single level living condos range from $301,900 to $423,900. They've got units overlooking the park, which will go for more than the other units. The square foot ranges from 1136 to1674. It offers luxury and convenience. Residents will have underground parking that will be accessible by a card system. They have 3 floor-plans with 2 and 3 bedroom units. Residents of Foundation Square will be able to work out without ever leaving home in a private health and fitness room. They have strategically placed a trash chute room on every residential floor so residents never have to carry trash to a dumpster! I like that!

Newtown in Williamsburg, VA is jumping! This walking community has another set if townhouses going up. Chelsea Green. With 7 different floor-plans, Chelsea Green prices are going from $255,000 to $320,000. The Boulevard Collection of Chelsea Green will offer 2, 3, and 4 bedrooms with 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms. These alley-loaded, 2 car garage townhouses will have 9 foot ceilings and lots of upgrades. Definitely, urban living at its best!

As you can see, it's still business as usual in Williamsburg, VA. We are gearing up for another great tourist season in Williamsburg, VA. And, always doing our best to keep the economy moving in a positive direction.

Take a break and spend your spring break in Williamsburg, Virginia!!

The word on the street is that the market is terrible. That couldn't be farthest from the truth in Williamsburg, VA. Real estate is truly local. The news reports are leading the public to believe that the real estate market everywhere is in shambles. So, not true in Williamsburg, VA.

Last month, there were 118 transactions in Williamsburg, VA. That is according to a search done on the Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service. The search included James City County and a portion of York County (which make up Williamsburg), and Williamsburg City. There is a lot to be said for that many transactions in our little town. It screams...the market is good and thriving! We are o.k. in Williamsburg, VA.

I know it is not this way everywhere, which is why I invite those who have a choice about where to move, I say Williamsburg, VA! Aside from the strong market we have, I can give you 51 reasons to live in Williamsburg, VA! Here are just a few to wet your whistle: Great Wolf Lodge (http://www.greatwolf.com/Locations/Williamsburg/); William & Mary Football/Tailgate parties; Dewey Decibel Concert Series at the Williamsburg Library Theatre; Yankee Candle Factory. That's 4, I've got 49 more that I know will get you here.

All that I ask is that you, DON'T BELIEVE ALL OF THE HYPE. Real estate is specifically related to location. Every region, city, town is going to be different. If you beg to differ or have doubts, I would be interested in knowing. It would be my pleasure to share my knowledge and expertise of Williamsburg, VA.

Grateful in Williamsburg, VA,

Yvette Smith

Well, let me first start with how wonderful WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA is! I certainly can't say enough good things about this historical city.

First and foremost, I've got to talk about WILLIAMSBURG REAL ESTATE! It is really picking up. Folks are selling and folks are buying. According to CNN, Money.com, the average price of homes in Williamsburg, VA is around $315,000. I must add that CNN, Money.com also voted Williamsburg VA in the top 100 of Best Places To Live in 2007! There are golf communities, Ford's Colony (www.fordscolony.com) and Kingsmill (www.kingsmill.com). Great greens if you're into golf! Oh, I must say that in 2006, CNN Money.com voted Williamsburg, VA one of the best places to retire!

There is a place called New Town (www.newtownwilliamsburg.com) -which is like the heartbeat of Williamsburg Real Estate. It's a mini city, a total of 365 acres. There are great restaurants, great shops and even a movie theater. They have luxury townhomes as well as luxury apartment rentals. It is meant so that you can get anywhere you need to go without driving. It's a great atmosphere.

There are also great buys for First Time Home Buyers. There is a lot of new construction going up in Williamsburg. The Village at Quaterpath (www.villageatquarterpath.com) is a neighborhood still in construction that will have single family and townhomes. There's also Williamsburg Villiage which is on Route 60, a few mile from The Williamsburg Pottery...which brings me to shopping!

There are absoluetly great places to shop. There's the Williamsburg Prime Outlet (www.primeoutlets.com) The Williamsburg Pottery, and the Williamsburg Winery. And for your cup of tea, we have the Williamsburg Antique Mall. It doesn't end there. If you want fast paced action, you can go to Go Karts Plus, Williamsburg Busch Gardens, or play a little mini golf at Williamsburg Golf America.

There are a ton of things to do here. If you love the water, then it's Water Country USA for you! That place was number 4 on the travel channel's countdown of best water parks. If it's history you love, well, take a trip back in time in Colonial Williamsburg. They do some great re-enactments there. There is also President's Park where they have 18' to 20' tall statues of all 43 presidents. It's pretty cool; you can see a few of them from Interstate 64.

I have got to mention that Williamsburg, VA is home to the College of William & Mary. It just keeps on going here in Williamsburg, VA. If you haven't been here, shame on you! Whether you're looking for a great place to raise a family or a great place to retire, Williamsburg, VA IS IT!

Here is a link to some Williamsburg resident information (courtesy of the City of Williamsburg): http://www.ci.williamsburg.va.us/dept/manager/fact.pdf

This has been great! My first blog, the first of many more to come.

I hope that I have enlightened and educated you.