About Richmond City County, VA

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Comes to Richmond with DRAGONS!

The circus is in town! The circus is in town! That's right, Richmond! The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has officially hit the Richmond Coliseum with their show Dragons! The first show will be tonight, February 15th, at 7pm and will run through Sunday, February 19th with the last act beginning at 7pm.

Tickets vary in price from $15 for basic seats to $85 for Circus Celebrity Seats. For more information on tickets and prices, please visit: The Richmond Coliseum

So get out your calendar and start planning for the event that has been called "The Greatest Show on Earth!"

Like all the entertainment options Richmond has to offer? Start your homes for sale in Richmond search with me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty Richmond West, and let me light your way to home sweet home!

Richmond Virginia Entertainment: Welcome Zac Brown Band

Are you like me and thinking you need to get out more and just have some FUN?! Then look no further than the Zac Brown Band coming to the Richmond Coliseum on March 25th at 7pm. Tickets went on sale February 3rd and are priced from $42 to $63.50.

For more information on tickets, please visit: The Richmond Coliseum

Want to make it a real night out and include dinner? Check out these local Richmond restaurants located near the Coliseum:

Mansion Five 26

Capital Ale House - downtown

Tarrant's Cafe

Bistro 27

Now get out there and have fun!

Want to live near all the excitement? Contact me, your Richmond Realtor, at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty Richmond West and lets get started on your Richmond home search!

At the declaration of World War II in 1941, the nation was put on alert for foreign invasion. Over the entire country, on the East and West Coasts, groups were formed for the safety and protection of people in all communities. Men and women were selected from each neighborhood to form a Civil Defense Patrol.

In the Court, it was decided a meeting place had to be found where the workers could hold gatherings and to store equipment. One of my former listings, the dwelling known as 345 Lexington Road, was chosen because it had a basement, and was one of the few places that could be entered from the outside without going through the house.

Shelves and racks were installed in the basement to hold the steel helmets, special flashlights, stretchers, splints, and other first-aid equipment needed in emergencies. Thick black shades covered all the windows and doors of homes on the Court.

When Sirens wailed in the night, Wardens reported immediately to pick up their helmets and lights. Streets were patrolled to insure that no light was visible from any building and to verify that everyone was off the street. It was something right out of Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life".

The wardens stayed at their posts until the "all clear" signal was given. Then they returned to headquarters to replace the equipment (and perhaps socialize).

World War II ended with a community drawn closely together by a common interest. It was decided by the group that they should remain together, meeting in the same place, but calling themselves the Stonewall Court Civic Association.

The purpose of the new association was to further the community interest in civic affairs and to encourage a friendly relationship between all families.

The people who have come to live in the Court continue to pick up the torch by carrying on the ideals and sprit of the Air Raid Wardens of 1941. This is a vibrant neighborhood with a close, caring community; it is one of many in the area I am happy to represent!

[Source of Information provided through the Stonewall Court Civic Association]

Home Buying Grant Program for Richmond, Va $7,500

Home Buying Grant Program for Richmond, Va

$7,500 Home Buying Grant Program for Richmond,Virginia. Use multiple grants at the same time, we call it "Grant Stacking".

The Marcus Rice Team has just received word from a approved lender for this program just released on Dec, 1st 2011, there are funds still availible. This southern bank participates with approved lenders to offer First Time Home Buyer Grants to purchase properties. This money can be used for down payment and closing costs. Here are some of the highlights of the program:

1. Available to first time home buyers only (have not owned a home for 3 years)

2. Owner occupied properties only

3. Income restrictions- 80% of Area Median Income

4. Homebuyer counseling required ( No fee to buyer)

5. Buyer must have $500 into the transaction

6. The funds available are a 5:1 match. For every $1 the buyer puts into the transaction the bank puts up $5. Up to a maximum of $7,500. A borrower who puts $1,000 can get $5,000 from the grant program.

7. Not restricted by location of property

8. Locations include: Richmond, Va, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, Hanover County, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Fort Lee Homes and Real Estate for sale.

9. Condominiums, Townhomes, Single family detached are all allowed and can be used with any type of financing including FHA and the 203K loans.

10. Districts/Areas that are availible for grant: Bellwood, Belmont, Bon Air, Brandermill, Chester, Courthouse, Enon, Ettrick, Genito, Gordon, Harrowgate, Hening, Jefferson Davis North, Manchester, Hampton Park, Matoaca, Meadowbrook, Midlothian, Reams, Robious, Rockwood, Salisbury, South Rockwood, Spring Run, Winterpock, Woodlake, Bensley, Bermuda Hundred, Moseley.

Thanks to my lender for providing me this information: Please call or email the Marcus Rice Team for more information.

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in Richmond, Va, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, Hanover County, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and with Fort Lee Military Relocation.

"Service you deserve, a team you can trust"

The Marcus Rice Team

Use this grant program and other grant programs (Grant Stacking) on some of our listings we have below or any other eligible house of your choice, certain conditions apply:

Visit http://www.richmondvahome.com for more info or call the Marcus Rice Team at 804-545-6412.

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While doing a little shopping in the Richmond area we of course went to Short Pump. Located on the West side of Richmond, very convenient to Charlottesville home owners is a wonderful walking mall.

The shops are fantastic and this photo is of the fountain in the middle of the square.

Worth a visit if you want a different shopping trip.

We at Solutions also take time off with family to shop and see different area. Richmond is about an hour east of Charlottesville so it is a very nice day trip.