Sunday, April 20, 2008

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Virginia’s Northern Neck, bordered by the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers and Chesapeake Bay, has increasingly drawn retirees who enjoy the peaceful setting and hassle-free lifestyle. Now, the Northern Neck Tourism Council is making it easier for people contemplating retirement to take a first hand look.

The council is sponsoring its first “Northern Neck Pre-Retirement Tour” May 17, 2008, in conjunction with the Fourth Annual Kilmarnock Crab Festival.

“Folks who are thinking about where they want to live when they retire will have the opportunity to see what we have to offer that weekend,” said NNTC President George Beckett.

Beckett said the “tour” is self-guided, but Council volunteers will provide information, literature about the area, and answer questions. Visitors will then set out to visit the region’s museums, farmers’ markets, wineries and other attractions.

“We chose to hold our first tour during the Crab Festival because it’s a great introduction to the culture of the Northern Neck,” Beckett said.

The Crab Festival, initiated by Kilmarnock businessman Shawn Donahue, celebrates the local watermen’s culture. It features crafts, art exhibits, food and entertainment.

“This year we have added lots of live entertainment, so it should be bigger and better than ever,” Donahue said.

The festival begins Friday evening, May 16 and resumes Saturday May 17 for a full day of activities.

“On Saturday, our volunteers will be set up in the festival’s Welcome Center,” Beckett said. “We invite people to drop by and pick up a map, our Tourism Guide, and a suggested itinerary of things to do.”

“Both the Crab Festival and the Pre-Retirement Tour are great ways to meet the other people who live here, and decide whether you might one day also want to make the Northern Neck your home,” Donahue added.

The Northern Neck is made up of four rural counties, but is as close as an hour away from Richmond, Virginia and as close as 90 minutes from Washington, DC.

Virginia bay town turns away payday lender

By the Associated Press

March 18, 2008

KILMARNOCK, Va. - There's no welcome mat for payday lenders in the town of Kilmarnock.

The town council voted down a request Monday night to allow payday-lending company Advance America to open an office in the Northern Neck community.

The council voted after a short public hearing at which ministers, business owners and social advocates spoke against allowing cash-advance businesses in commercial zones.

The district manager for Advance America–which runs a cash advance business in nearby Warsaw–said the company wanted to open an office in Kilmarnock to meet local demand.

Virginia's General Assembly this session passed legislation capping the fees and interest rates that payday lenders can charge.

Location, Location, Location

This property defines location. situated between Kilmarnock and White Stone with the Chesapeake Bay only minutes away.

Priced at $599,750 I think make this property one of the best deals in some time.

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Please continue to search the Northern Neck MLS.

Spring is upon us and as I start searching the MLS and analyzing the returned data one of the biggest things that I have noticed is the price of Lancaster County property. Especially in and around Kilmarnock.

In the past this property has been much higher than other property in the Northern Neck.

I emphasize much. There are several properties on deep water with quick access to the Chesapeake Bay right now within 5 minutes of Kilmarnock.

These properties that I have noticed are much lower. As low as what they would have sold for before the boom.

When purchasing Northern Neck Real Estate you might be in an area that might not really be a town any longer but back in the steamboat days these landings were commercial centers. One such area would be Wellford's Wharf. Today it is only know by locals.

This are names that could be more familar:

Ophelia, Kilmarnock, White Stone, Heathsville, Weems, Warsaw, Burgess, Windmill Point, Irvington, Merry Point, Coles Point, Hague, Lancaster, Kinsale, Reedville, Montross, Callao, Wicomico, Farnham, Lottsburg, Reedville, Mt. Holly, Edwardsville, Mollusk, Sunnybank, Lottsburg, Sandy Point, Tappahannock, Sharps, Morattico, Lewisetta, Bertrand, Edwardsville, Kinsale, Mollusk, These towns are located within Westmoreland, Northumberland, Richmond, Lancaster, Essex Counties.

The much anticipated Wal-Mart opened its doors in Kilmarnock today.

For weeks all I've been hearing is, "I'm not going to Wal-Mart on the first day."

Well I figured since nobody was going then I would and I'd probably have the place practically to myself.

I was wrong on that one. The parking lot was packed and I finally found a spot almost in the rear of the store.

I was one that wasn't in favor of Wal-Mart coming but I must admit it is a nice store and I'll probably do a lot of shopping there.

If you are looking for a great deal on a waterfront property then this is one of them.

This 2000 plus square foot waterfront home sits on a 4.9 acre waterfront lot.

Minutes from Kilmarnock and the Chesapeake Bay.

Large Garage

The property is on Lawrence Cove on Dividing Creek.

Beautifully landscaped and priced at $525,000.

This piece of Northern Neck Real Estate is in one of the most sought after areas of the Northern Neck. There is absolutely NO WAY that you could buy a lot like this and make the improvements that this property has for the price it is being offered at.

This is not my listing but if you have an interest I would love to be your Buyer's Agent.