Real Estate - Jackie Berberabe

Williamsburg Area Property Taxes: What You'll Pay in 2026

How much are property taxes in the Williamsburg, Virginia area? Real estate tax rates in the Greater Williamsburg area run from $0.62 to $0.80 per $100 of assessed value as of July 2026. James City County dropped its rate from $0.83 to $0.80 per $100 effective July 1, 2026, and added a one-time two-

HOA Fees When Buying a Home in Williamsburg, Virginia

What HOA Fees Do You Pay When Buying a Home in Williamsburg, Virginia? When you buy in a homeowners association community in the Williamsburg, Virginia area, like Kingsmill, Ford's Colony, Greensprings West, or Scott's Pond, you'll pay ongoing dues, billed monthly, quarterly, or annually, plus, in m

Should You Buy New Construction or Resale in Williamsburg?

Should You Buy New Construction or Resale in Williamsburg, Virginia? In the Williamsburg, Virginia area, new construction makes the most sense when you want a warranty, low maintenance, and the chance to pick your finishes, and you have enough runway on your timeline to wait for a home to be built.

Market Updates

Real Talk with Jackie: Buyers Are Back… But They’re Picky

Let’s talk about what’s actually happening in the market right now. Buyers are definitely out there and actively searching, but they’re being careful and calculated. Interest rates are higher, their cost of living has gone up, and they’re not making offers unless a home feels like the right fit. Tha
REAL Talk with Jackie: Should You Sell Now? Here's the Real Scoop on the Market

If you’ve been wondering whether now’s the right time to sell, the numbers say yes, at least for now. Inventory is still low in areas like Newport News, York County, Williamsburg, and James City County, and homes are selling quickly, often at or above asking. But with inventory slowly ticking up,
March 2025 Market Trends: Williamsburg, Yorktown & Surrounding Areas

Let's dive into some real estate metrics to give you a better understanding of the current market trends. These numbers include all single family homes, condos, and townhomes. Read through or skip to your Zip Code/Area. Williamsburg 23188 Market Trends First up is for the 23188 area, we have t

MY BLOGS

Williamsburg Area Property Taxes: What You'll Pay in 2026

How much are property taxes in the Williamsburg, Virginia area? Real estate tax rates in the Greater Williamsburg area run from $0.62 to $0.80 per $100 of assessed value as of July 2026. James City County dropped its rate from $0.83 to $0.80 per $100 effective July 1, 2026, and added a one-time two-
HOA Fees When Buying a Home in Williamsburg, Virginia

What HOA Fees Do You Pay When Buying a Home in Williamsburg, Virginia? When you buy in a homeowners association community in the Williamsburg, Virginia area, like Kingsmill, Ford's Colony, Greensprings West, or Scott's Pond, you'll pay ongoing dues, billed monthly, quarterly, or annually, plus, in m
Should You Buy New Construction or Resale in Williamsburg?

Should You Buy New Construction or Resale in Williamsburg, Virginia? In the Williamsburg, Virginia area, new construction makes the most sense when you want a warranty, low maintenance, and the chance to pick your finishes, and you have enough runway on your timeline to wait for a home to be built.
Should You Rent or Buy When You PCS to Williamsburg, VA?

SHOULD YOU RENT OR BUY WHEN YOU PCS TO THE WILLIAMSBURG AREA? When you PCS to the Williamsburg, Virginia area, the rent versus buy decision comes down mostly to how long you'll be stationed here. As a general rule, you need about three to five years in a home to come out ahead of the costs of buying
Buying a House on a PCS Timeline in Williamsburg, VA

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUY A HOUSE ON A PCS TIMELINE IN WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA? Buying a house on a PCS timeline in Williamsburg, Virginia usually takes 45 to 60 days from a ratified contract to closing, plus the time you spend getting pre-approved and finding the right home. Most military familie
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Williamsburg, Virginia?

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SELL A HOUSE IN WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA? Selling a home in Williamsburg, Virginia typically costs between 7% and 9% of the sale price when you add everything up. Agent compensation is the largest piece, and it is fully negotiable. Beyond that, Virginia sellers pay the grantor
VA Loan Closing Costs in Williamsburg, Virginia: What Military Buyers Actually Pay

HOW MUCH ARE VA LOAN CLOSING COSTS IN WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA? VA loan closing costs in the Williamsburg, Virginia area typically run between 3% and 5% of the loan amount. The largest expense for most military buyers is the VA funding fee, which is 2.15% of the loan amount for first-time use with no
90 Affordable Townhomes Proposed Near Joint Base Langley-Eustis: What James City County's Croaker Road Development Means for Military Families in Williamsburg, Virginia

Source: Williamsburg Independent | Read the original report Why Military Families Should Pay Attention to This Development When you are PCS-ing to the Hampton Roads area, specifically to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE), Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, or Coast Guard Station Yorktown, the housing co
Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival 2026: What Military Families PCSing to Williamsburg, Virginia Need to Know

Source: WYDaily, March 29, 2026 If you just received PCS orders to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Coast Guard Station Yorktown, or Camp Peary, you are not just moving to a duty station. You are landing in one of the most livable communities on the East Coast. And every sp
Kids' Weekends at Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Everything Families Need to Know for Spring 2026

Source: Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Kids' Weekends Event Page Spring Just Got a Lot More Fun for Williamsburg Families If you're a parent, a grandparent, or anyone who has little ones in your life, this is the kind of news that makes spring feel even better. Busch Gardens Williamsburg is hosting Kid

Market Updates

MY BLOGS

GET IN TOUCH