As of August 17, 2024, some new legislation is in effect as it pertains to real estate agents, disclosure of commissions, and forms required to be signed before a buyer can even see a house. Here’s a quick 1-2-3 of some fact vs. myth out there. Myth: Sellers no longer have to pay commission. Buyers now have to pay commission. …
Sometimes, our inner child and creative thoughts need an outlet all of their own. For these ladies, it has taken shape in the form of a she shed, a “chic shed” and a “she shop” in their backyards. These winning spaces are bursting at the seams with their own personality, representing an extension of the talents and hobbies of these …
A Disc Jockey, a Reverend, and Santa Clause walk into a bar… Sounds like a joke, right? It’s not, but the content of the Men of Lake Anna Calendar 2025 promises to be equally as entertaining! 2025 marks the third official year of the calendar where we have featured “Local Men Doing Real Things…For Charity”. So who are they this …
I suppose that depends on your definition of “affordable”. But let’s assume your definition of “affordable” is pre-COVID, when there were as many as 100+ waterfront homes, with waterfront homes still priced in the upper $400s up to $1,000,000+. With that inventory, by the time you picked a price point, and then private side or public side, there were still …
As many of you know, I have been busy finishing, painting and decorating my “Seashell She Shed”. It’s finally ready for a grand opening, just in time to inspire the official ‘Show Us Your She Shed’ Summer challenge! For me, I wanted the backyard escape to remind me of my other happy place, Siesta Key, Florida. Pastel colors and tropical …
The “Men of Lake Anna” Calendar debuted in 2022 with proceeds benefiting charity. The idea sparked during a Florida vacation when some ladies asked to photograph my fiance, Tom, (and I) for their annual calendar tradition. This inspired us to create a similar calendar featuring men of all ages at Lake Anna, with sales supporting charity. The idea took off …
Have you ever looked at your Jet-Ski and thought, “Wouldn’t it be even more fun to ride with two or more?” Well, that’s what I thought after being so excited to finally own a jet-ski again after many years jet-ski-less. For me, jet-skiing began at age seven on the James River in Richmond, usually with my dad’s supervision, but it …
Here is what the fuss is all about in the class action lawsuit surrounding realtor commissions: More disclosure is needed, period. But who really pays realtor commissions anyway? Well, that depends how you want to look at it. For years, many would irrefutably argue that all realtor commissions are paid by the seller, from the seller proceeds. But bring on …
Yes, I realize we are at the lake not the beach… and some people find it tacky to decorate a lake house with beach décor, so call me tacky! But my ‘tacky’ will be mostly relegated to my new She-Shed, currently being transformed into a finished, decorated space that I will enjoy using as a craft room and seashell art …
While we’re waiting for temperatures to rise here at Lake Anna, how do we elevate our time indoors?! With many homes here at the lake being retirement forever homes and full-time luxury homes, dreams come to life in basements as well as boathouses! The sky’s the limit for how these folks have interpreted their fun custom spaces! Let’s take a …
