| Virginia is a state brimming with history, political | | | | optimistic. |
| savvy, wonderful attractions, great food, and | | | | Wonderful Attractions |
| fantastic real estate. There is no shortage of real | | | | Virginia Beach is one of the loveliest stretches of |
| estate stories about each of these diverse topics, | | | | ocean beauty on the East Coast. Visitors may |
| so here are my favorites! | | | | choose from a variety of beaches to visit, plus |
| History | | | | they could also go on whale watching excursions, |
| One of the most intriguing pieces of historical real | | | | go fishing, or boating. Real estate prices do run |
| estate was owned by one of our founders, | | | | high thanks to the great location, but also because |
| Thomas Jefferson. The author of the Declaration | | | | of nearby military bases, including Ft. Story and |
| of Independence inherited a large estate from his | | | | the Naval Station Oceana. If you want to live on |
| father and built his famous home, Monticello. | | | | the ocean, however, be prepared to pay big. |
| Jefferson inherited slaves, but freed very few. | | | | Oceanfront prices average well over a half million, |
| Those given their freedom the children of famous | | | | so you'll have to go to the interior land to find real |
| Sally Hemings, mother to six of Jefferson's | | | | estate below $290,000. |
| children. In Charlottesville where Monticello is | | | | Great Food |
| located, affordable homes abound, with hundreds | | | | The Red Panda Restaurant is one of the most |
| of homes available in the $100,000 to $150,000 | | | | popular Chinese dining experiences in the state of |
| price range. | | | | Virginia. With locations in Winchester, Manassas, |
| Political Savvy | | | | and Harrisonburg, the variety of food served is as |
| One of the smartest members of Congress is | | | | delightful as the variety of real estate in these |
| Eric Cantor, house minority whip. As the member | | | | towns. You can get my favorite Chicken Lo Mein |
| who manages the legislative program of his party, | | | | for $6.25... a fair price for great food. Just as |
| it's easy to imagine that he lives in Richmond - | | | | affordable are the homes in Manassas where |
| just a quick train ride to the Capitol in Washington, | | | | commuters to Washington, D.C. often buy |
| D.C. In Richmond, real estate can move quickly | | | | because of the lower prices. |
| since it's also the state capitol where turnover can | | | | Fantastic Real Estate |
| come in waves. With more than 500 homes | | | | My favorite real estate pick in Virginia today is a |
| currently on the market in the affordable | | | | four-bedroom, 1850 square foot new construction |
| $100,000 to $150,000 price range, homes range | | | | home in Newport News, Virginia. Priced at $86 per |
| from fixer-uppers to those nicely remodeled and | | | | square foot, this great buy is available for |
| move-in ready. Prices are currently rising in | | | | $159,900. |
| Richmond, so sellers must be feeling very | | | | |