Are you ready for some futbol?
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Richmond welcomes new Kicker’s Coach Darren Sawatzky.
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Brookland Park Boulevard Gets a Clear View
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New Brookland Park Boulevard venue, Fuzzy Cactus will welcome you with open arms, great music, and affordable fare.
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Summer is right around the corner and you may find a special property to renovate…
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Happy World Teachers' Day!
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“Teach the children so it will not be necessary to teach the adults.”
I remember my first day of Kindergarten like it was yesterday. I remember my dad kneeling in front of me, telling me listen to my teacher and he would pick me up after school. I remember Mrs. Riggs from 1st Grade who taught me how to read and not crack my knuckles or else a wedding ring wouldn’t fit on my finger. I recall sitting in reading circles, my first book report, and falling in love with history and English. It was Mr. Biddle in high school who not only taught me my favorite word, but also gave me Nathaniel West while Ms. Knott gave me the gift of writing in in her after school Creative Writing club.
My teachers were my guide for learning, my mentors, and my biggest supporters growing up. Without them I would not have developed my thirst for knowledge. Teachers have one of THE most important jobs in the world and are the most underrated professionals. Today I want to say thank you to all of them for giving me the gift of learning and helping me become the person I am today.
“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.”
We need to take time today to appreciate what these educators do for our kids and to provide the support they need. Education is key to remedying a lot of our issues in society today. Let’s empower them with the tools they need to improve education personnel policy, recruitment, and initial training as well as their continuing education, their employment, and working conditions. Don’t just give the Apple but provide the tree.
Did you know there are home loans specifically for teachers? Contact us to find out more!
Best to Fall
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Photo by: Kristina Paukshtite
Most people come alive in Spring and Summer here in Richmond. Kids are finishing up school and parents are deciding what camps to put them in, pools are opening, grills are being fired up, and the temperatures are rising. While others are vacationing and enjoying the festivals of Summer, I’m cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a very hectic schedule — something about people tending to sell and buy homes in the Spring and Summer season, have you heard this?
See, I come alive in Fall. There’s something about the crispness in the air that makes me want to get out, especially knowing my hair isn’t going to look like a misshaped nest which has adorned my cranium due to humidity. This is the time I enjoy walks in Hollywood Cemetery or at the River and watch the transition of the scenery. This is the period where I reflect and decide what my goals are going to be for the next year. It is the time I can find seats on brewery patios, avoiding pumpkin flavored things as much as possible, as I prepare for the holiday season. I’m a procrastinating gift buyer, I never send cards out, and forget about being crafty with wreaths and putting out cinnamon scented candles. That ain’t me. Instead, I’m planning how to get together with family and friends, going to pick out my future jack o’lantern, making travel plans, and constructing Halloween costumes. Apparently mine was chosen this year by a very avid “How to Train Your Dragon” fan, looks like I’m getting my Viking on.
So now I lay down strategy for you all. It’s not time to hibernate yet and it’s also the perfect time to sell your home in these upcoming months. Why? It’s about maximizing value. It’s about standing out after a saturated Summer market. In the Fall you have the ability to do these things. You have buyers who are more serious about putting offers down because there’s less to be picky about, they are feeling the pressure to get in before the holiday and cold months arrive. Most sellers think because school has started, buyers won’t be apt to buy, but they are forgetting about transient Richmond and Millennials. Most larger companies bringing in new blood from other cities don’t have time for competing in a competitive multiple offer climate, so they wait until the Fall months.
It’s also the best time to get repairs and photos done because it’s not miserable outside and you’ve spent a good portion of the Summer planting, mowing and cleaning leading to that curb appeal everyone always talks about. Get those mums out and get listed! Let’s be honest, homes are more inviting in the Fall with warm scents and decor and what season lends itself to spending the most time at home? You got it!
I’d have to say the most appealing motivation for selling a home in Fall is for your own benefit. Who wants to move in gross, humid weather? Everyone is moving during that time, finding movers is a pain. What’s really beneficial is that you selling your home will ease the pain of you finding a new one. Houses left on the market from the Summer will start to reduce their prices, leaving you as the home buyer in a favorable position and you will truly be transitioning into the new year with some tax breaks, I might add.
Are you leaning a little? Not ready to take the jump? There’s one last thing I want you to consider. Your Realtor®. We’ve been all over town with clients coming and going, selling and buying, talking and meeting. The Summer has been hot and quite rainy, not that we are complaining, but it’s difficult to give the attention we pride ourselves on to so many clients at once. We welcome the Fall and Winter because that means we can spend more time with you. More open houses, more attention to answer your questions and concerns in a timely manner, and the ability to concentrate on marketing and selling your home while negotiating getting you into a new one.
No matter the season, your Realtor® is working for you. We just want you to consider the benefits of selling your home in the Fall months. I’m ready for the change to be honest, this past year has been quite vocal and I’m ready to put my hoodie on, do some traveling, sit with friends around the fire pit, and deciding if this year I’ll be hosting some holiday parties, but first things first, back to getting these skulls glued onto this leather skirt…argh!
Happy National Book Lovers Day!
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Happy National Book Lover’s Day! Reading is fundamental and delving into our favorite written adventures is a relaxing way to gain knowledge, to enter an adventure and to bond with our children.
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Quite possibly our favorite dessert, ice cream should be celebrated with these local favorites!
Read MoreIt's National Love Your Pets Day!
/Celebrate our furry friends and show us the love you have for your pets!!
Give 'em an extra treat, a longer rub, or just spend a little more time throwing the frisbee. Our homes are made better by these additional family members.
We want to see you and your pets! Hashtag your Instagrams posts: #sptpets
Click the photo to learn more about this National Holiday!
February 9th is National Pizza Day!
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Tomorrow is National Pizza Day and we LOVE pizza. Join us in the celebration and tag those pizza photos with #sptrvapizza
When you tag your photos/posts of your most favorite local pizza, you'll enter for a chance to win a FREE pizza!
Luckily we live in a town where pizza is prized. Here are our favorites around town, feel free to share yours!
Our Top Five Pizza Places in RVA
8 1/2 Pizza
401 Strawberry St
If you are a fan of Mama Zu Edo's, or Dynamo, you'll have no complaint about 81/2's pie. Their sandwiches rock as well!
Giustino's Pizza
2805 Hathaway Road
Located in the new Galley Kitchen, Bio Ritmo's long time percussionist, Giustino Riccio brings the flavor and unique creations in his new endeavor.
Nota Bene
2110 E Main St
Looking for romance, a good glass of red and real Italian flair? Nota Bene brings it all in a beautiful setting and the pizza is quite delicious.
Jo Jo's Pizza
1201 E. Main Street
Want to feel like you're getting a slice in New York? This is the closest you'll get to authentic New York style pizza. They have a great two slice lunch special and it's the perfect work pizza.
Belmont Pizza
Museum District: 602 North Belmont Avenue
Short Pump: 201 Towne Center West Blvd, #703
Belmont is the late night go to. Opened late and with open arms, Belmont hits the spot after an epic happy hour with all it's Sicilian goodness.
Honorable Mention
Crozet Pizza
It's not in RVA, but it is by far worth it for a day trip of orchard visiting. Located in Crozet, VA, this joint has an excellent beer selection, fantastic service, and the pizza is LEGIT.
Ready for a new beginning?
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Thinking About Selling This Spring? List now to maximize your potential value!
Sell by Emily Smith
You may have heard it said that “the winter real estate season is slow.” Or that, “no one is really buying or selling over the holidays.” The truth is, the holidays are a PERFECT time to list your home and maximize your value. If you’re considering waiting till spring to sell you may want to consider these 9 reasons to come on the market early!
Did you know….
9. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the Spring when there are traditionally more houses on the market which could ultimately drive prices down. This could mean you sell high and buy low.
8. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year.
7. Even though your house will be on the market, you still have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days around the Holidays. We keep you in control.
6. January is traditionally a month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transfers cannot wait until Spring to buy, you need to be on the market during the Holidays to capture the market.
5. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons.
4. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than they do during a work week. And those buyers tend to be more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price.
3. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays.
2. When supply goes down it means there is a greater opportunity to capture motivated buyers AND a better sales price for you.
1. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you. People who look for homes during the Holidays are more serious buyers!
Have a Happy Holiday!
/From all of us on The Sean Priest Team,
We want to wish you a safe, happy, and memorable Labor Day Weekend! Let's all remember what makes this nation's workforce celebrated!
From Your Elite Real Estate Team,
Sean, Melvin, Brin & Jo Ann
Thank you from the Sean Priest Team!
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We wanted to thank all of you who attended the CAP Family Gathering. It was a lot of fun, games, raffling, magic, food, and refreshments with the Richmond Kickers...despite the loss. We loved having our "family" gather for this annual event and we appreciate all the business we do together and the relationships we build. We also want to thank the following local business who donated so many wonderful gifts to our raffle:
Congrats Chris Campbell
To all those who won the raffling prizes, congrats! A huge CONGRATS to Christopher Campbell who won the 55" flat screen smart TV. Way to go Chris, or shall I say, way to go Alexa and Owen for their assistance in pulling the winning name!
Thank you to our entertaining and mesmerizing magician, John Smallie for participating in the day's events. Thank you to Baastian Fehrman of the Richmond Kickers for providing a wonderful setting and making sure all was taken care of for our event. You're referrals and relationships are important to us and we are so grateful! We plan on making this a family tradition, one which will grow.
PLEASE TAG YOUR PHOTOS for our WEBSITE And Social media!!! #seanpriestrva #seanpriestteamrva #sptrva #priestteamrva
Lastly we want to thank KINKER PRESS, INC for the wonderful job they did on our banner and at a moment's notice. We couldn't be more happier to have these new friends!
Patriotic Ideas for your home
/It's Memorial Day weekend! While fireworks shoot off and cookouts are to be had, some homeowners want their patriotism to go beyond the big red, white and blue wavering in the yard. So, we thought we'd grab some ideas for those who want to say "Born in the USA!" throughout their homes.
“So we raise her up every morning, take her down every night
We don’t let her touch the ground, and we fold her up right
On second thought, I do like to brag
‘Cause I’m mighty proud of the ragged old flag.”
Click on the Photos to learn how you can add these to your home.
