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Waterfront Potential on Indian Creek: A Renovator’s Dream in Kilmarnock, Virginia

373 East Fairway Drive, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 There’s a house on Bells Creek, just off Indian Creek in Kilmarnock, Virginia, that most buyers will drive past without a second look. The paint is plain. The kitchen is dated. The windows in the sunroom are just regular windows, nothing fancy. And that is exactly why this is one of the best waterfront opportunities on the market right now. Built to Last, the Hard Work Already Done Built in 1970, this brick ranch was built to last, ...

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Waterfront home with heated pool at 139 Moccasin Trail in Weems, Virginia, on Taylors Creek

The One Waterfront Home I’d Buy Myself: 139 Moccasin Trail

After 25 years of helping people find their place on the water here in the Northern Neck, I don’t say this often. But every once in a while, a property comes along that I’d buy myself in a heartbeat, and 139 Moccasin Trail in Weems is exactly that kind of home. Just hitting the market this week at $1,450,000, this waterfront home on Taylors Creek is the kind of property that doesn’t come along often. I’ve walked through a lot of waterfront homes in the Northern Neck over the years...

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What’s Happening in the Northern Neck Real Estate Market This Summer? Fresh Numbers Worth Knowing

If you've been thinking about buying or selling waterfront property on Virginia's Northern Neck, whether you're dreaming about a place on the Chesapeake Bay, the Rappahannock River, or one of our beautiful creeks and coves in Lancaster or Northumberland County, let me give you an honest look at what's actually happening out there right now. I'm Mary Burgess, a waterfront real estate specialist based in Irvington, Virginia, and I've been selling real estate on this water for more than 25 year...

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The Spring Market Didn’t Wait: Lancaster County’s Latest Report Confirms What We’ve Been Seeing

Last month, I wrote about the strength building beneath the surface of our market — and how sellers should be preparing early for spring. This latest Northern Neck report confirms it. Despite weeks of snow, ice, and what felt like an extended winter slowdown, the data is showing something clear: inventory is expanding, buyer activity is strengthening, and momentum is building in Lancaster County. For those of us working daily in Irvington, White Stone, and Kilmarnock, this shouldn...

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Chairs in a circle overlooking wide waterfront view in the Northern Neck, Virginia

Spring 2026 Real Estate Outlook: Why Now Is the Time to Prep Your Home for the Market

If you’ve been watching the market and waiting for your moment to sell — it might be right around the corner. With interest rates expected to drop under new Fed leadership, and spring demand ready to surge, sellers with premium properties in the Northern Neck could be in an ideal position this season. Here’s what the latest data and national news are telling us — and why preparing now could mean maximizing your results. What Q4 2025 Data Reveals About Our Market Home sal...

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✨ A New Price, A Rare Opportunity: Discover 111 Park Place in Irvington There’s something timeless about life in Irvington. Maybe it’s the way the trees lean over the streets, or how neighbors wave from their porches as you pass by. It’s a place where water, walkability, and warm community spirit come together. Now, 111 Park Place offers a fresh opportunity to join it all, at a newly adjusted price of $450,000. Tucked in the coveted enclave of Vineyard Grove, this three-bed...

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What 2025 Is Teaching Us About Selling Real Estate in Irvington, White Stone & Kilmarnock — And What’s Coming Next

If you follow real estate headlines, you’d think the market is either collapsing or about to explode again. Neither is really true, at least not here in Irvington, White Stone, Kilmarnock, and across Lancaster County. What I’m seeing on the ground in 2025 is something much quieter and much more interesting. And it’s giving us a very clear preview of what 2026 is likely to look like. This isn’t about predictions pulled from a spreadsheet. It’s about patterns, from real buye...

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Aerial view of brick waterfront home on Carter’s Creek in Weems, VA, showing 250-degree shoreline, private dock, and surrounding water.

When Real Estate Is About More Than a Sale

82 Binnacle Lane | Weems, Virginia | Waterfront Not every real estate transaction follows a tidy or predictable path. Some require far more than pricing strategy, professional photography, and open houses. Some demand patience, discretion, problem-solving, and a great deal of care for the people involved as much as for the property itself. This was one of those homes. From the very beginning, it was clear that this sale would be complex. Long before the property was ready to meet th...

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Aerial view of brick waterfront home on Carter’s Creek in Weems, VA, showing 250-degree shoreline, private dock, and surrounding water.

Hidden Potential on Carter’s Creek: A Rare Waterfront Offering in Weems, VA

What does it really mean to find a rare waterfront property? It’s not just about location. It’s about orientation, craftsmanship, and the kind of setting that can’t be replicated. A place where the views are expansive, the lot is exceptional, and the home offers both character and opportunity. That’s exactly what’s on offer at 82 Binnacle Lane in Weems—a classic all-brick waterfront home positioned on a 0.69-acre point lot with deep water access and sweeping 250-degree view...

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🧰 Fixer-Upper Opportunity in Kilmarnock: 8 Heatherfield Ct

Are you looking for a project with real potential in one of Kilmarnock’s most peaceful pockets? This end-unit townhouse at 8 Heatherfield Ct offers nearly 2,000 square feet of space to make your own—all tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac just minutes from town conveniences. With a price tag of $189,000, this is an ideal property for those ready to roll up their sleeves and envision something special. What Makes This Property Stand Out: ✅ Generous layout: With approximately 1,993 ...

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