Relocation Conference and Vegas Goodness

This will be a very self-indulgent post, if I am being honest with myself...I just returned from a relocation conference in Las Vegas where I learned a lot and feel armed with information to tackle problems and improve the services we offer to all of you! We discussed current market conditions and how it affects real estate today and tomorrow. I travelled to Vegas as part of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World which is an exclusive real estate broker network that allows us to assist buyers and sellers ANYWHERE in the World. Please let us help you find that 2nd home in Barbados, help you move to Vancouver for your job or help you sell your home in Arizona now that your kids have grown up and moved out and you would like a smaller place. Contact us directly at 804-249-3505 or by email at relo@htrsi.com and we can make this a smooth process for you and your family!

Is it Springtime Yet???

Good Morning, Central Virginia...the time has almost come...

I will say that the winters past were probably just as long as this one, I guess I am just more ready for Spring than usual. I am ready for not looking like an eskimo when I go out for a run, I am ready for the forsythia and azaleas to bloom (they're trying, I can tell) and finally I am just ready for sundresses and pretty shoes!

Well, coming up are a few token reminders that spring is on the way to Richmond, even if it doesn't always feel like it!!

1. A Taste of Hanover: This annual fundraiser for Hanover ARC is always a hit! This year it is up 95N at Bass Pro Shops and different Hanover culinary establishments will provide a smattering of delectible treats all to raise money to improve the lives of people with disabilities. It is a good date night or an evening out with the girls! Tickets are $20 for adults and include food, live music and beer and wine tasting! Date/Time info is Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 from 5-8pm. Call 804-798-2400 for more information.

2. The Monument Avenue 10K- this has been mentioned in a previous post...but believe you me, it is not too late to join in on the FUN! This is how Richmond parties, folks! There are hot and sexy runners (including moi), crowds cheering (even if they don't know any runners) and great bands that set up along the course! It is a good time to be had by all. And traffic is blocked for so long in the city that if you live there you might as well join in because you're not going anywhere anyway! Not to mention, sniff sniff, that this might be the last time it will be called the UKROP'S Monument Avebue 10K as the unthinkable has happened and Ukrop's has sold out. (An era has ended...)

3. The Kite Festival: Henrico's Dorey Park features a kite festival this Saturday, March 6th 2010. Its free although they will have concessions available. But bring a blanket, a frisbee and a picnic and let the kids run around and enjoy the day and all of the great kites that are sure to come out! The weather should be wonderful. 10-4pm at Dorey Park in Eastern Henrico.

4. The Church Hill Irish Festival: DO NOT MISS THIS! Located just beside St John's Church in Church Hill (hence the name), the festival includes great food, music, dancing and cultural demonstrations...boy, do I ever want to learn how to riverdance...I would be the Lordess of the Dance...but I'd probably break a leg! Anyway, if you want to go head over on Saturday and Sunday, March 20th-21st (10-7pm and 10-6pm)! I can't remember if there was an entrance fee but its usually crowded so leave the kids at home so bring a leash! (Sorry if I'm not allowed to say that)

5. Last, and certainly not least, both Maymont and Lewis Ginter Botannical Garden are gearing up for spring! Maymont will shortly be bursting into bloom and Lewis Ginter will be hosting their annual event, "A Million Blooms." It is lovely to take the family or a lovely date with your special someone! The grounds at Maymont are free (the house tours and petting zoo have fees or suggested donation requests) and Lewis Ginter has an entrance fee.

So, if you're new to town check out anything that peaks your interest and if you're not new to town then you too should take advantage of the great things the area has to offer! I think that the people who have been here the longest are often the one's who take the most for granted!

**7. And if this is too "girly" a list for you, coming up on April 26th at the Richmond Coliseum you will find the stars of the WWE and Monday Night Raw!!! =) ***