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 …
Chandler Family: “Our Why Was Always Family…”
Stacie and Matt Chandler didn’t have a lot of family around while growing up. They dreamed of having a yard full of children and grandchildren, creating a lively, chaotic, and loving home environment. And that’s exactly what they got. “Our why has always been family for us. Having such a large family, we realized we had great insight into what …
Who Really Pays Realtor Commission? [Editorial]
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 …
Ongoing and Upcoming Initiatives: 2024 Lake Anna Summit
Photo: Matt Custer and Lindsey McClellan The Lake Anna Summit, hosted by the Lake Anna Business Partnership, was a recent gathering aimed at fostering collaboration and sharing updates on projects in the Lake Anna area. Held on Tuesday, April 23rd from 3-5 pm, the summit featured 17 guest speakers who provided insights into ongoing and upcoming initiatives around Lake Anna. …
Spotlight on Melissa Rose: Bridging Dreams and Communities Through Real Estate
Sponsored by Melissa Rose and The Orion Home Group Melissa Rose, a Realtor with The Orion Home Group, epitomizes the fusion of expertise and passion in the real estate industry. With a background grounded in aiding people and a wealth of experience spanning multiple fields, Melissa’s journey from human resources to entrepreneurship, and eventually real estate, reflects her unwavering commitment …
Lakeside Real Estate and The Orion Home Group Merge: Keller Williams Lakeside Opens at Lake Anna
Lori Noland, broker and proprietor of Lakeside Real Estate, and Jacey Netzer, owner of Orion Home Group and a Keller Williams agent, have announced a merger that is sure to redefine Lake Anna’s real estate landscape. This union introduces Keller Williams Lakeside, consolidating Lakeside Real Estate and the Orion Home Group under one banner. Noland’s journey in real estate began …
Dream Spaces at Lake Anna
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 …
Announcing: Tiffany’s She-Shed Challenge!
Ever since She Sheds became ‘a thing’, I have wanted one. And when my seashells started overtaking the man cave garage, the need became a little more imminent. Hence, the purchase and finishing and decorating of my new She Shed, which has inspired a very special contest… and the first of its kind! Follow my She Shed progress as it …
Igniting Value: Fiery Investments Into Lake Anna Homes
Fire has long been revered for its primal allure and practical utility, and incorporating it into outdoor spaces can significantly elevate a property’s value proposition. Whether it’s a charming firepit or an elegant fireplace, these features not only enhance aesthetics but also create an inviting ambiance that resonates with prospective buyers. Beyond their enchanting glow and cozy warmth, firepits serve …
Keeping it Real: From Digesting Rates to Diving In
Maybe we just needed a minute… rates didn’t get historically high, they just got higher than what we got used to, causing this “all-of-a-sudden” perception of housing unaffordability, when in reality, things were just balancing themselves back out. Or were they? The Federal Reserve Members (the stuffed shirts we call ‘The Feds’) are faced with a delicate do-si-do of balancing …
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