Turning a Development into a Neighborhood

Turning a Development into a Neighborhood

I have always been envious of those developments that do things together as a community. You know, the ones who have summer kick-off parties, community yard sales, and even Friday night cocktail hours. There is something so special about people coming together to celebrate nothing more than sharing a fence or belonging to the same HOA.

So, yesterday our little (and new) Henrico County community held it's first ever neighborhood party. It was an Easter celebration complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny himself (an unplanned "initiation" of a new neighbor, HA!), an Easter egg hunt, games with prizes, and of course, food, drink, and most importantly FELLOWSHIP! It was a little chaotic but fun none the less and I think those who actually participated are eagerly awaiting what is coming next!

The thing I realized is that it takes effort and some fun work turning a development into a neighborhood. It takes several people coming together to donate their time to plan an event. It takes others willing to bring a covered dish to share. It also takes willing participants who want more from their development than just four walls and stainless steel appliances. You know...they say it takes a village to raise a child...well, it's kind of the same concept.

We all had a fabulous time yesterday. In fact, the party that was scheduled from 1PM-3PM lingered long past our dinner times and even resulted in some sticking around, ordering pizza, and sharing yet another meal together. Now that is what I call a great start to a neighborhood!

Ready to explore some neighborhoods here in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market? Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty, and let me light your way to home sweet home!

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