Richmond's Broad Appetit 2012
It's that time of year again to let yourself go for one day and indulge in the culinary delights of some of Richmond's finest local restaurants! It all takes place on Sunday, June 3rd from 11am until 6pm at 100-300 E. Broad Street. Sampling is just $3 per plate and the event benefits our local Central Virginia Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.
In addition, you will be delighted to find a local farmers market, fabulous music, and special finds from many talented Richmond vendors!
For more information, such as who is going to be in attendance and other fun activities, please visit: Broad Appetit.
Want to expand your culinary skills with a new gourmet kitchen? Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty Richmond West, and let me light your way to home SWEET home in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market!
To begin your Richmond Home Search, please visit: Richmond VA Homes for Sale.
Your Richmond Realtor is shedding some light on common real estate questions and lighting your way to home sweet home in the Henrico County Real Estate Market and surrounding Richmond Real Estate market!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Richmond Virginia Hottest Neighborhoods
Richmond Virginia Hottest Neighborhoods
So you are thinking about making the RVA your next home. Great choice! I am sure you have many questions, and one may be "what are some of the best neighborhoods in Richmond?" Well, according to the latest edition of Richmond Magazine, the following 12 communities are the Hottest Neighborhoods in Richmond and the surrounding areas:
1. Raintree, Henrico County
2. Brandermill, Chesterfield County
3. Woodland Heights, Richmond
4. Kings Charter, Hanover County
5. Museum District, Richmond
6. Twin Hickory, Henrico County
7. Founders Bridge, Chesterfield/Powhatan County
8. Hampton Gardens, Richmond
9. The Grove, Chesterfield County
10. Wellesley, Henrico County
11. Bryan Parkway, Henrico County
12. AshCreek, Hanover County
To find out more, including how these neighborhoods were selected, be sure to pick up your very own copy of the popular Richmond Magazine!
Didn't notice your community or the one you are considering on the list? No worries! There are many, MANY wonderful neighborhoods throughout our vast area and I would be happy to introduce you to some! Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty Richmond West, today and let me light your way to home sweet home in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market.
To begin your Richmond Home search, please visit: Richmond Homes for Sale
So you are thinking about making the RVA your next home. Great choice! I am sure you have many questions, and one may be "what are some of the best neighborhoods in Richmond?" Well, according to the latest edition of Richmond Magazine, the following 12 communities are the Hottest Neighborhoods in Richmond and the surrounding areas:
1. Raintree, Henrico County
2. Brandermill, Chesterfield County
3. Woodland Heights, Richmond
4. Kings Charter, Hanover County
5. Museum District, Richmond
6. Twin Hickory, Henrico County
7. Founders Bridge, Chesterfield/Powhatan County
8. Hampton Gardens, Richmond
9. The Grove, Chesterfield County
10. Wellesley, Henrico County
11. Bryan Parkway, Henrico County
12. AshCreek, Hanover County
To find out more, including how these neighborhoods were selected, be sure to pick up your very own copy of the popular Richmond Magazine!
Didn't notice your community or the one you are considering on the list? No worries! There are many, MANY wonderful neighborhoods throughout our vast area and I would be happy to introduce you to some! Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty Richmond West, today and let me light your way to home sweet home in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market.
To begin your Richmond Home search, please visit: Richmond Homes for Sale
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Richmond Real Estate: Small Kitchen Remodels
Richmond Real Estate: Small Kitchen Remodels
You have probably heard this a thousand times from many Realtors: kitchens and baths sell homes. I know for my personal Richmond residence, the kitchen is the heart of our home. As a matter of fact, everytime we entertain not many venture past our kitchen!
If you are thinking about selling your Richmond home and your kitchen needs a little face lift, here are five low-cost make-overs buyers will eat-up according to Realtor Magazine:
1. Hardware: Switching out those old brass knobs or handles for something more modern can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your home without making your wallet too light.
2. Faucets: Changing out an outdated faucet can also give your home an instant feeling of being updated.
3. Lighting: Under cabinet lighting can make your kitchen look more dramatic and showcase special features without costing a fortune.
4. Organization: Make use of every inch of space and show buyers how the kitchen really functions. Think about adding baskets in the pantry, hanging a pot rack from the ceiling, or even simple drawer organizers.
5. Countertops: We all know that granite is all the rage, but if that is not in your budget the good news is you can freshen up your counters with beautiful laminate countertops that look very much like granite without the added cost.
With these few simple, low-cost tips, you will be putting your best foot forward when listing your home on the Richmond real estate market!
Ready to put your home in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market? Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty Richmond West, today and let's get started!
You have probably heard this a thousand times from many Realtors: kitchens and baths sell homes. I know for my personal Richmond residence, the kitchen is the heart of our home. As a matter of fact, everytime we entertain not many venture past our kitchen!
If you are thinking about selling your Richmond home and your kitchen needs a little face lift, here are five low-cost make-overs buyers will eat-up according to Realtor Magazine:
1. Hardware: Switching out those old brass knobs or handles for something more modern can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your home without making your wallet too light.
2. Faucets: Changing out an outdated faucet can also give your home an instant feeling of being updated.
3. Lighting: Under cabinet lighting can make your kitchen look more dramatic and showcase special features without costing a fortune.
4. Organization: Make use of every inch of space and show buyers how the kitchen really functions. Think about adding baskets in the pantry, hanging a pot rack from the ceiling, or even simple drawer organizers.
5. Countertops: We all know that granite is all the rage, but if that is not in your budget the good news is you can freshen up your counters with beautiful laminate countertops that look very much like granite without the added cost.
With these few simple, low-cost tips, you will be putting your best foot forward when listing your home on the Richmond real estate market!
Ready to put your home in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market? Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty Richmond West, today and let's get started!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Return on Investment for Remodeling Projects
Return on Investment for Remodeling Projects
In the new March/April edition of Realtor Magazine, the cost vs value for remodeling projects was featured and I believe it offers great insight for Richmond home owners thinking about tackling a new project. Below is what you may expect as your return on investment on certain renovations:
For more information on other projects and to obtain a PDF for specific real estate markets, please visit: www.costvsvalue.com
Done the work and now ready to put your home in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market? Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty Richmond West, today!
In the new March/April edition of Realtor Magazine, the cost vs value for remodeling projects was featured and I believe it offers great insight for Richmond home owners thinking about tackling a new project. Below is what you may expect as your return on investment on certain renovations:
|
Project
|
Cost
|
Resale Value
|
% of Cost Recouped
|
|
Siding Replacement (Upscale, fiber-cement)
|
$13,461
|
$10,493
|
78%
|
|
Entry Door Replacement (Mid-Range, steel)
|
$1,238
|
$903
|
73%
|
|
Attic Bedroom Addition (Mid-Range)
|
$50,148
|
$36,346
|
72.5%
|
|
Kitchen: Minor Remodel
|
$19,588
|
$14,120
|
72.1%
|
|
Garage Door Replacement (Mid-Range)
|
$1,512
|
$1,087
|
71.9%
|
|
Garage Door Replacement (Upscale)
|
$2,994
|
$2,129
|
71.1%
|
For more information on other projects and to obtain a PDF for specific real estate markets, please visit: www.costvsvalue.com
Done the work and now ready to put your home in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market? Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty Richmond West, today!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Richmond Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Richmond Stamp
Out Hunger Food Drive
The National
Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” is just
around the corner, so get to collecting those non-perishable food items and
have them placed by your mailbox on Saturday, May 12th! This is the
perfect time to clean out that pantry and make a huge difference in a fellow
Richmonders life!
Home Sweet
Henrico is proud to be participating in this event and
will have our donation our bright and early!
If you find you
need more space while cleaning out that pantry, contact me, Shannon Milligan at
Home Sweet Henrico with Keller
Williams Realty Richmond West, and let me light your way to home sweet
home in the Henrico
County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate
market.
To begin your Richmond
Home Search, please visit: Richmond Virginia Homes for
SaleThursday, April 26, 2012
On Any Given Richmond Day
On Any Given
Richmond Day
While
taking a stroll through the cobble stone road of Shockoe Slip in Richmondlast week, my
family and I came upon two of our finest protecting our streets and giving us
spectators a lovely sight to see with the gorgeous horses they were utilizing
as transportation. Not only were the officers polite and approachable, they
even gave us an opportunity to get up close and personal with their beautiful
partners in crime!
If you have
never ventured down to this area of Richmond, you
surely are missing out! With summer just around the corner, I would definitely
put this on your list of things to do!
Thinking of
making Richmondhome?
Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home
Sweet Henrico with Keller
Williams Realty Richmond West and let me light your way to home sweet
home in the Henrico County Real Estate or
surrounding Richmond
Real Estate market!
To begin
your Richmond Home Search, please visit: HomeSearchRichmondVA
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Richmond Restaurant Week – It’s BACK!
Richmond Restaurant
Week – It’s BACK!
The event all Richmond foodies look for is back! Richmond
Restaurant Week will take place Monday, April 23rd and will
run through Sunday, April 29th. If you have been wanting to sink
your teeth into some of the RVA’s finest food, then here is you chance at a great
price! For $25.12 per person with $2.12 going to Feed More, Richmond’s local
food bank, you can try out that place you have had your eye on!
Below are the participants for Richmond Restaurant Week:
3 Monkey’s Bar & Grill: 804-204-2525
Acacia Mid-Town:
804-562-0138
Amici Ristorante: 804-353-4700
Amour Wine
Bistro: 804-353-4020
Amuse Restaurant:
804-340-1580
Avenue 805: 804-353-2505
Aziza’s on Main:
804-344-1523
Bacchus: 804-355-9919
Bistro 27:
804-780-0086
Bistro Bobette: 804-225-9116
Bonvenu: 804-342-1003
Charles City Tavern: 804-829-5004
Chez Foushee: 804-648-3225
Cous Cous: 804-358-0868
deLux: 804-353-2424
The Dining Room at the Berkley
Hotel: 804-225-5105
Europa Italian Cafe & Tapas Bar:
804-643-0911
The Hard Shell: 804-643-2333
The Hard Shell at Bellgrade:
804-464-1476
Hanover Tavern: 804-537-5050
Helen’s:
804-358-4370
Hill Cafe: 804-648-0360
Hondos: 804-968-4323
Julep’s New Southern Cuisine: 804-377-3968
La Grotta: 804-644-2466
Lehja: 804-364-1111
Lulu’s Restaurant: 804-343-9771
Made in Asia: 804-739-8160
Mezzanine: 804-353-2186
Millie’s Diner: 804-643-5512
Rowlands Fine
Dining: 804-257-9885
Sam Miller’s: 804-644-5465
Secco Wine Bar: 804-353-0670
Six Burner: 804-353-4060
Stronghill Dining Company:
804-359-0202
Tastebuds American Bistro:
804-261-6544
Tarrants Cafe: 804-225-0035
Tobacco Company: 804-782-9555
Water Grill: 804-353-3411
Zeus
Gallery Cafe: 804-359-3219
Ready for a taste of the Henrico
County Real Estate market or surrounding Richmond
Real Estate market? Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home
Sweet Henrico with Keller
Williams Realty Richmond West, and let me light your way to home sweet
home!
To begin your Richmond Home Search,
please visit: HomeSearchRichmondVA
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