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The Best Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Southern Virginia Beach One of the best parts of living in Southern Virginia Beach is that we can enjoy outdoor dining for much of the year. Whether it’s brunch under the shade of a patio umbrella, dinner overlooking the water, or happy hour with friends as the sun […]

There’s something about June in Coastal Virginia…

The days feel a little longer. The evenings stretch a little slower. And suddenly, everything is happening.

If you’re new to the 757 — or you’ve been here a while but want to soak it in a little more this summer — this is your sign.

Here’s what’s going on around Hampton Roads this June.

One of my favorite things about Southern Virginia Beach is how many genuinely good local coffee shops are tucked into the neighborhoods locals actually live in – places like Pungo, Princess Anne, Red Mill, Strawbridge, Courthouse, and even out toward Sandbridge. Whether you’re vacationing in Sandbridge and searching for the best coffee near your beach […]

June in Coastal Virginia is when everything starts to feel a little more magical. The days are longer, the ocean breeze is warmer, and calendars fill up quickly with festivals, concerts, and family-friendly events. Whether you’re a longtime local or considering a move to Coastal Virginia, this is one of the best months to get out and experience everything our vibrant communities have to offer.

There are two things my boys never say no to: a beach sunset and ice cream. And honestly? Same. One of my favorite things about living in the southern part of Virginia Beach is that some of the best local spots aren’t flashy or touristy – they’re tucked into the communities where families actually live, […]

As temperatures start climbing here in Coastal Virginia, so can your energy bills—sometimes faster than we’d like to admit. Between longer days, rising humidity, and that first stretch of real summer heat, your HVAC system starts working overtime… and your wallet feels it.

If you’ve lived in Virginia Beach for any amount of time, you already know: strawberry season in Pungo is basically a local holiday. The first warm weekends of spring hit, the fields start turning red, and suddenly everyone is loading kids, wagons, sunscreen, and empty buckets into the car headed toward Princess Anne Road. And […]

Spring is a popular—and practical—time to move to Coastal Virginia. As the season shifts and the weather warms, many families find this time of year offers the ideal balance of opportunity, comfort, and flexibility. Whether you’re relocating from across the country or simply making a local move, spring naturally creates momentum. Homes tend to show […]

Get your home market-ready with these proven spring staging tips. Learn how to highlight your home’s best features, attract serious buyers, and stand out in the busy spring market.

May might be the most delightful month to live in Hampton Roads. The weather settles into that sweet spot (hello, open-window mornings), outdoor festivals return, and the calendar fills with ways to get everyone out of the house and into memory-making mode. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to explore Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk with your favorite people — this is it!