The Richmond housing market, and the housing market nationally, have been a whirlwind the past 24 months. There was the pandemic, work-from-home trends, and a continued growing interest in moving to the Richmond area. A shortage of homes for first-time homebuyers. Historically low mortgage rates followed by quick rate increases. All of these these trends make it more important than ever to work with...
The James River Park System is such a huge part of Richmond's identity. As summer winds down and cooler weather approaches, we thought we would collaborate with Evan Garrison, owner of our August-Small-Business-Spotlight, Trail Hut, to bring you a breakdown of some of his favorite spots in the city. Manchester Climbing Wall The Manchester Climbing Wall is one of three 19th Century trestles from the...
There's a reason Belmont Pizzeria is our go-to for a good slice of pizza. Choosing Belmont Pizzeria for this month's Small Business Spotlight was a no-brainer. Not only do they serve some of the best pizza in town, they're also part of the Ruckart Real Estate family. Co-owner Victor Guevara is a past client, and our very own Sam Marks worked at Belmont for several years. "They're a...
We could not be more excited to partner with The Jasper for our very first Small Business Spotlight. Community is at the heart of what we do and we believe in supporting the local businesses who invest in, support, and create the vibrant communities here in Richmond. This month's spotlight focuses on The Jasper, opened in 2018 in Richmond’s Carytown neighborhood as an all-purpose cocktail bar with a...
Nathan Wine is a Northern Virginia native turned Richmond transplant. Three years ago, my wife and I made the move to Richmond to make our money go further. Our jobs had gone virtual so it made sense to cut our mortgage and living expenses by two-thirds. We now own a primary home that is 1/3 the cost of our previous mortgage and twice the size! We have also been able to purchase two rental investment...
It seems like we’ve been seeing a lot of new faces in Richmond, and it turns out that’s not just because we’ve spent the last year social distancing. New data from LinkedIn shows that Richmond is one of the top three cities in the United States to draw new residents since the onset of the pandemic. Moving to Richmond makes sense in the best of times — but why the mass migration in 2020? The...
3116 Woodrow Avenue, Brookland Park It’s hard to believe that Brookland Park didn’t have much name recognition in Richmond real estate just a few years ago. Today, it’s one of the most sought-after areas in Northside. With its turn-of-the-century homes, tree-lined streets, and an unmistakable energy driven by recent revitalization efforts, it’s no wonder this former streetcar suburb has attracted...