Local Love & Highlights
Thankful, Thriving, and Slightly Over-Caffeinated: Real Estate Reflections 2025
As we head into Thanksgiving, I’m pausing — not just to baste the turkey or find that one guest fork I always misplace — but to look back on a whirlwind year of change, challenge, and community. 2025 brought movement in all the best ways. I changed brokerages, found new rhythms, and helped more people than ever make their waterfront dreams a reality. Some bought their first slice of river serenity. Others said goodbye to a beloved home and hello to new adventures. And through every ...
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From Vermont to Virginia: Chef Kyle Perkins Brings Fresh Flavor to The Tides Inn
Every chef has that aha moment — that instant when they know they’ve found the right place to plant roots. For Chef Kyle Perkins, that moment came when he stepped onto the grounds of The Tides Inn in Irvington and looked out across Carter’s Creek. As a fellow Vermont native, I know exactly what he felt — that deep breath of contentment when you find a place that feels like home. A Journey Rooted in Place Kyle’s culinary path took him from Vermont’s Twin Farms — where he s...
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Celebrate Summer: The 90th Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival Wraps Up Tomorrow Night
If you’ve driven down Waverly Avenue lately, you’ve probably noticed it—the glow of carnival lights, the laughter spilling into the night, and the unmistakable aroma of those famous burgers on the grill. It’s that time again in Kilmarnock: the beloved Firemen’s Festival is in full swing, and tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 6, is your last chance to join the fun before it fades into summer memory. For 90 years, this festival has been more than just rides and games—it’s ...
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Should You Buy a Vacation Home This Summer? Here’s Why It Might Be the Right Move
Now that summer’s in full swing, you might be scrolling vacation listings, mapping out long weekends, or planning a last-minute getaway. But what if your next escape wasn’t something you had to plan at all? What if it was already yours? For many of my clients, buying a vacation home in Virginia’s Northern Neck isn’t just about convenience—it’s about creating a lifestyle. It’s about building something long-term: a place to retreat, recharge, and return to again and again. ...
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🎇 Irvington’s Fourth of July Weekend: Small-Town Charm, Big-Time Spirit
If you’ve ever spent the Fourth of July in Irvington, you already know—this little town throws a celebration that feels like something out of a storybook. And this year, we’re getting a little extra love: Southern Living just featured Irvington as one of the South’s most memorable small-town Independence Day parades! So whether you're a local, a weekender, or hosting guests, here’s your guide to all the events happening this holiday weekend. Thursday, July 4 – Parade &a...
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How to Help Mom Sell Her River House: A Guide for Adult Children Navigating Big Transitions
There’s something sacred about a river house. It’s more than wood and windows—it’s sunsets on the dock, crab feasts on the porch, and a lifetime of memories anchored in one place. So when it becomes clear that it might be time for Mom—or Dad—to sell the home they’ve loved for decades, it’s no small thing. Especially when that home sits on the beautiful but sometimes burdensome shores of Virginia’s Northern Neck. If you're an adult child facing this situation, you’re no...
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From Hives to Homes: Surprising Lessons from Beekeeping
Last month, I let you in on my newest obsession: beekeeping. Now that summer is buzzing along and the hives are settling into their rhythm, I’ve realized something funny—these bees have taught me as much about real estate as they have about honey. Here are 10 fascinating bee facts, each with a little lesson that’s surprisingly relevant to homes, clients, and community: 1. Bees Can Recognize Human Faces Bees may be tiny, but they’re surprisingly observant. Studies show th...
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Why Everyone’s Falling for Virginia’s Northern Neck — And What Locals Already Know
It’s not often our quiet corner of Virginia makes national news. But when Travel + Leisure named the Northern Neck one of the best places in the U.S. to “slow down and soak up the good life,” it felt like someone finally let the secret slip — and we couldn’t be prouder. For those of us who live here full-time, have a weekend getaway tucked along the creek, or are simply dreaming of both, the Northern Neck isn’t just geography. It’s a lifestyle — and one that doesn’t ...
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