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Virginia
at a glance:
- Capital City: Richmond
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Bordering states: Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia,
Kentucky
- Bird: Cardinal
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Flower: American Dogwood
- Tree:
American Dogwood
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Long & Foster Real Estate
Virginia is for Lovers
Virginia resides in the southern part of United States with greatly varying geography.
No matter where you look, Virginia is beautiful from every angle with the Blue Ridge
Mountains and Shenandoah Valley to the west and lovely beaches to the east.
Virginia also has a rich historical background that it has preserved for visitors
even today. It was one of the first places to have live history reenactments.
Many people move to Virginia and buy a home or real estate for sale because of the
state’s mild climate and the strong job markets near Richmond and Washington, D.C.
Virginia is where the very first Long & Foster real estate office opened its doors in 1968.
Our headquarters are located in Fairfax and we have more than 80 real estate offices
located all over Virginia.
Interested in Virginia real estate or homes for sale in Virginia? Search here for
our comprehensive Virginia
real estate listings.
We even offer real estate services beyond the Mid-Atlantic region, and we can help you relocate to any part of
the United States.
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Virginia Regions
Northern Virginia Real Estate
Northern Virginia Real Estate
Northern Virginia is one of fastest growing, thriving regions of the United
States. More than 1.8 million people live in Northern Virginia, which is made up
of four counties adjacent to
Washington D.C. – Fairfax,
Arlington, Loudoun, and Prince William.
Long & Foster has more than 30
sales offices in Northern Virginia, so we can easily help you buy a home
here. This is also the headquarters of Long & Foster, with our office conveniently
located in
Fairfax, off I-66 and Route 50.
Northern Virginia is a major center of employment in technology, services,
and government. The median income for many parts of Northern Virginia is approximately
$85,000 per year, one of the highest in the country.
Real estate is in great demand in Northern Virginia, particularly closer to the
Beltway. Many people find that their property values here increase very quickly.
In the last five-seven years, some people in the more desirable Northern Virginia
communities have found their property values have as much as doubled in just a few
years’ time.
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Homes in Hampton Roads
Homes in Hampton Roads
With the fast-growing nature of
Hampton Roads, you will have no trouble buying the home of your dreams here
with Long & Foster’s help. Plus, our outstanding name recognition spans the
entire state of Virginia and many others.
Hampton Roads
is the birthplace of colonial America. Designated in the late 17th century as the
world's largest natural harbor, Hampton Roads merges centuries of history with rich
culture, beautiful waterfront landscapes, modern technology, and economic prosperity.
Today, Hampton Roads is home to 1.5 million people. It is now the 27th largest metro
region in the United States.
The Hampton Roads
area consists of many wonderful towns and communities, each with their own unique
character.
Twisting through Hampton Roads are the James, Nansemond, and Elizabeth Rivers, which
pour into the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
The major employer in the Hampton Roads area is the United States military. The
navy has a huge base in Hampton Roads.
There are many opportunities within Hampton Roads to buy attractive but affordable
real estate.
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Northern Neck Real Estate
Northern Neck Real Estate
Long & Foster’s outstanding reputation in Virginia extends all the way to the
lovely Northern Neck. We have five growing sales offices in this region. Stop by
today and let us assist you with a new home in the Northern Neck.
The Northern Neck is the first skinny finger of land in the state of Virginia that
points directly to the Chesapeake Bay. Bounded by the Chesapeake Bay to the east,
the Potomac River to the north and the Rappahannock River to the south, the Northern
Neck region stretches through four rural counties: Northumberland, Lancaster, Richmond,
and Westmoreland. Some also consider King George part of Northern Neck.
Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Virginia Beach are less than two hours away from
this charming section of Virginia. Here you will find historic homes, flourishing
farms, and of course, fresh seafood. Residents enjoy a relaxing lifestyle, spend
ample time on the water, and shop for fresh produce at local farmer’s markets. The
Northern Neck Wine Trail features five local wineries and amazing views of this
historic area. George Washington was born in the region’s Westmoreland County, and
today his birthplace is a national monument. The Northern Neck peninsula, with plenty
of natural landscape to offer, has more wildlife than traffic lights and attracts
many looking to escape from the hustle of a big city.
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Richmond Metro Area
Homes in Richmond
Richmond is the capital of Virginia and is located in the central part of
the state. Ideally located with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Blue Ridge
Mountains to the west, Richmond enjoys a delightful climate with rather mild winters
and little snow fall. Richmond averages about 39 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and
76 degrees in summer.
Richmond real estate tends to increase in value over time. Many people choose to
buy a home here because there are good employment opportunities, but the cost of
living is lower than in Washington, D.C.
Richmond was founded in 1737 by Colonel William Byrd II and served as the capital
of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Richmond is the home of the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Virginia State University is about 20 miles south of
Richmond, in the suburb of Ettrick.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,121, and the median income
for a family is $38,348.
Richmond has a strong job market in industries including tobacco, healthcare, and
transportation. The city is also a center of innovation. The Virginia Biotechnology
Research Park is home to many biotechnology and bioscience firms
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Southwest Virginia Real Estate
Southwest Virginia
One of the more popular regional attractions is
Smith Mountain Lake. Here you will find real estate and homes for sale in
the surrounding counties of Bedford,
Roanoke and Franklin.
Roanoke, a five-time All-American City, is nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge
Mountains of Virginia. Home buyers and real estate investors are attracted to this
area because of the stunning natural beauty, exceptional amenities and an unparalleled
quality of life.
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Virginia's Eastern Shore
Virginia's Eastern Shore
Virginia's Eastern Shore, with its miles and miles of waterfront real estate,
is the lower portion of the Delmarva Peninsula which separates the Chesapeake Bay
from the Atlantic Ocean. Geographically separated from the rest of the state, the
peninsula is 70 miles long and ranges from Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay
to
Chincoteague and Assawoman islands in the Atlantic. The main highway, U.S.
Route 13, extends from the Maryland line at the north to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
at the southern tip, providing easy access to everything from Chincoteague to Kiptopeke.
Real estate in the
Eastern Shore of Virginia is the best kept secret on the Atlantic Seaboard.
Hampton Roads Magazine refers to it as, "America's last coastal frontier". Real
estate investors and people looking for homes for sale are attracted to this area
because of the stunning natural beauty, exceptional amenities and an unparalleled
quality of life.
Miles of uncrowded beaches, spectacular bird-watching, terrific fishing, sailing
and kayaking are some of the magnets that draw people looking for real estate and
homes for sale in this area. The oldest, continuous court records in the United
States are here. Dating from 1632 they are an example of the four centuries of American
History the Shore represents.
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