Volume 2: February 2025 Newsletter

Hi there! –

Wow! I’m late getting this out because it has been a seriously BUSY month so far! (No complaints here.) If you’re wondering how the market is, it’s moving. Yes, even with the crazy wind, rain, and snow over the last couple of weeks. Did you know that Richmond has been dubbed one of the top 5 hottest real estate markets for 2025 by Realtor.com, and #9 by Zillow? That spring market is just around the corner, but if you’re ready now, so are we!

Today we’re talking about:

✔️ 📋 Thinking of Listing in the Spring? I have a list you can start to check off NOW!

✔️ 📈 Market Update – We’re getting closer to spring. Where are we?

✔️ 🚋 Richmond’s Trolley System: A Look Back

📋 Thinking of Listing This Spring or Summer?

Here are a few things you can be doing now to get ready for listing later on in the season! (Especially if this weather has you trapped in the house!) Click HERE for the list of things to pay attention to and check off your list!

📈 What’s the Market Doing?

Despite the weather we’ve had of late, we really are edging a little closer and closer to spring, and the market is heating up accordingly! That doesn’t mean everything is the same as it’s been for months, because it’s not. There are some key changes (mostly positive) for buyers, and a few things sellers really should focus on to maximize their return. Find the full breakdown HERE.

🚋 Richmond’s Trolley System: A Look Back

The city of Richmond, Virginia, was once home to the first electric trolley system in the United States. The Richmond Union Passenger Railway was the starting point for this innovation in transportation. The trolley system had a significant impact on the development of Richmond’s suburbs. Neighborhoods like Highland Park, Winter Park, and Northside became commuter communities thanks to the trolley cars.

However, the age of the trolley car was short-lived. By 1949, the city decided to phase out the trolley system in favor of cars. In a dramatic end to an era, the decommissioned trolley cars were paraded through the city and then burned. A total of 50 cars met this fiery end between 1949 and 1950. As a result, relics of Richmond’s trolley system are incredibly rare.

Do you have home questions, need contractor referrals, or are you (or someone you know) thinking of buying or selling a home in the Richmond area?

Reach out! I’d love to help. In the meantime, follow me on social!

Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

………….

Did you miss last month’s newsletter? Click HERE to see what you missed!