David Bruce

Archive for May, 2011

May 18th, 2011

Living in a Planned Community like Wyndham

A well-planned community like Wyndham in the Glen Allen suburb of Richmond offers a variety of benefits and housing choices. For many homeowners, it’s the perfect choice for today’s 24/7 lifestyles. So how do you decide which community is best? One of the biggest considerations facing any potential homebuyer is location. Is where you live convenient for work? Are there quality schools nearby? What’s the community like? Is it attractive? What about recreation — like a pool, parks, or a golf course?  Wyndham is certainly a popular choice.

Compare the neighborhoods you like, keeping in mind the advantages of living in a planned community. There are many more questions to ask, since location is a matter of personal preference, but the following basics will get you started as you begin your home search… Read the rest of this entry »

May 13th, 2011

Twin Hickory, Richmond’s Most Convenient Neighborhood!

Picture a neighborhood with an elementary, middle and high school in walking distance.  Picture a neighborhood with a grocery store, restaurants, ice cream shop, cleaners, pharmacy and other shops in walking distance.  Picture a neighborhood with a YMCA and public library in walking distance.  Picture a neighborhood with sidewalks, walking paths, playgrounds and pools. Sound to good to be true?  Not if you live in Twin Hickory!  Twin Hickory offers all this plus easy access to all area interstates, a 5 minute drive to Short Pump Town Center and West Broad Village, 3 minutes to Innsbrook, 5 minutes to 2 championship golf courses, 15 minutes to downtown Richmond and a straight shot down I-295 to Richmond International Airport. This planned development in the Richmond suburb of Glen Allen is a wonderful community and offers a wide range of homes. Check out these homes featured by Skye Bruce Properties! Read the rest of this entry »

May 5th, 2011

Maintenance-Free Homes in Richmond are a Popular Alternative for Busy Lifestyles

The American Dream: A two-story house with a yard, picket fence, 2.5 children and a golden retriever, RIGHT?  The challenge: Someone has to mow the lawn, weed the beds, paint the fence, replace the roof etc, etc.

For many homeowners the notion of home maintenance is overwhelming. They grew up watching their parents spend weekends with honey-do lists, and they are not going to follow in their footsteps. They don’t want to do that stuff. They want to be watching the kids on the soccer field Saturday morning, they want to hang out at the local Starbucks Sunday morning with the paper or their i-pad! Read the rest of this entry »

May 4th, 2011

Richmond Home Sales Up so far in 2011

Overall, home sales for the first quarter of 2011 were up in the Richmond region as compared to the first quarter of 2010 according to the Central Virginia MLS, but the persistent inventory of foreclosures and short sales continues to put downward pressure on prices, making it necessary to sell off this inventory for the market to continue to heal. 

National and Local Economic Overview
The national economy continued to show strength by several measures as 2011 has begun, and the Central Virginia region appears to be gaining some economic momentum as well. At the national level, the economy would be gaining even more traction were it not for the problems in the Middle East and subsequent increases in oil prices, and the continued malaise of thehousing market at the national level. After a very weak job market in Central Virginia, it appears that the region is turning the corner and is now adding jobs and should show growth in 2011. Read the rest of this entry »