Category Archives: Market Watch

Home sales up in Richmond

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

The news is clear, home sales are on the rise in Virginia! There has been an 11.4% rise in home sells from last year with 7.1% of closings attributed to new homes verses resold homes. According to George Mason University … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Quick-Delivery New Homes

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

When you started your search for a new home you probably had in mind the number of bedrooms and baths you wanted, the area you would like to live in and the features you just couldn’t do without. No doubt … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Main Street Home

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Superior Reputation – Main Street Homes has grown to be the largest locally owned builder of new Richmond, VA homes and was the 2009 Richmond Builder of the Year. They are a long-standing member of the Home Building Association on a … Continue reading →

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Energy Saving Tips for Winter Months

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Now that we are heading into the crisp, cool days the next few months will bring us it’s a great time to think about ways to save money in your Richmond new home during the winter. Start with a few … Continue reading →

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5 signs real estate recovery is near

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

We enjoyed reading this article by Bernice Ross with Inman News™ and thought that you might as well. David Stevens, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, is bullish on homeownership. Stevens — a former Long & Foster Cos. executive … Continue reading →

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Do You Qualify for USDA Rural Development Programs?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

USDA Rural Development partnered with lots of local lenders to help them offer 100% financing opportunities to rural individuals and families looking to purchase a new home. If you’re looking for aVirginia homes builder, 15 out of 35 Main Street Homes communities are eligible … Continue reading →

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Builder Healthy Markets Index Names Richmond 17th Healthiest Market in 2011

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

The Builder Healthy Markets Index has named Richmond, VA the 17th Healthiest Market in 2011. This is great news for new home buyers looking at Richmond homes for sale. As the Richmond, VA housing market continues to grow and improve, … Continue reading →

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