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June 26, 2026

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...

July 8, 2025

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. ...