The Neighborhood Newsletter

Monthly Real Estate News

October 2025

Virginia Beach q3 Luxury Market Update

The best part of March is getting the outside of your home ready for spring! Here's a thorough list to make sure you're ready for a great season ahead:

  • Power wash walkways, driveways, and siding
  • Clean out gutters and downspouts
    • Check for loose gutters
    • Inspect shingles while on roof
  • Examine your chimney for any water leaks and make sure the flashing is in good shape
  • Inspect painted exterior wood for damage
  • Inspect siding for signs of damage
  • Schedule your spring HVAC maintenance
  • Trim and prune trees and shrubs
  • Prepare flower beds and pots for new plantings
  • Mulch landscaping to make summer blooms more vibrant
  • Fertilize the lawns
  • Wash windows and sills
  • Examine door seals and check weather stripping
  • Check the attic for
    • Proper ventilation
    • Bird nests
    • Droppings

You're going to have some incredible weather to make this all happen, and your home will thank you! If you need any help completing these tasks, call me for my vetted vendor list!

444

Number of Homes Listed (VB - February 2025)

367

Number of Homes Sold (VB - February 2025)

$399K

Median Sold Price (VB - February 2025)

377

Pending Sales (VB)

Haunted Houses and Halloween Fun

Gather your friends, family, and favorite anti-histamine for late March and early April flower festivals! Part fun, part landscaping inspiration these outings are fantastic ways to connect with nature and inspire your outdoor design for years to come!

Daffodils in Norfolk
Pack up the gang and head to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens in mid March to see over 500,000+ blooms in peak foliage. Known as their "Daffodil Daze", soak up the sun and enjoy their some of their other sites like historic rose gardens.

Cherry Blossoms at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach
Head out to General Booth Blvd to Red Wing Park to see the iconic cherry blossom season with sister city Miyazaki, Japan. Enjoy an immersion into Japanese culture through garden tours, cultural performances, and more; save the date for March 29-30 and April 5 for food trucks and vendor markets.

Tulips in Nokesville
Make a weekend roadtrip and head to Northern Virginia to enjoy a slice of Holland in Virginia at Burnside Farms to enjoy the longest-running festival of spring in North America! Pick your own bouquet just outside of DC and prepare to be amazed! Here they boast Daffodils and Tulips and maybe you could even see the Cherry Blossoms if you time it just right!

Thank You For Reading!

October Events

3/7-3/9: Pet Communication ConFURREnce Edgar Cayce's A.R.E

3/8: Back Bay Knott's Island 2025 Waterfowl Festival | Creeds Ruritan Club | 9AM-4 PM

3/8: St. Patrick's Day Kick-Off Party | Murphy's 4PM

3/14-3/16: Yuengling Shamrock Weekend Oceanfront

3/15: 58th Annual Norfolk St. Patrick's Parade Ocean View - Norfolk | 10 AM-12 PM

3/15: Renaissance Faire - The Garage Brewery Chesapeke | 11 AM - 7 PM

3/17: St. Patrick's Day | Murphy's | 9 AM

3/22: 1st Annual Virginia Tulip Festival | Layman Family Farm - Blue Ridge, VA (Ongoing through April)

3/23: Glass Lab: Fusing with Reclaimed Materials VA MOCA | 12-3 PM

3/29-3/30: Street Food Festival | Waterside District