Virginia Real Estate Guide
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Virginia is an Atlantic coastal state located to the south of Washington,
DC. Its Tidewater coastal plain lies in the east, followed westward
by the Piedmont region and the Blue Ridge mountains. Beyond these
mountains lie the Shenandoah River valley and the Appalachians.
Virginia's capital city is Richmond; other major cities include Arlington,
Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.
Along the James River in east-central Virginia, Richmond was once the capital of the Confederacy and has a strong sense of history with several museums and points of interest. A diverse manufacturing base along with government and educational employment helps support the economy, and Richmond provides easy access to Washington, D.C., 100 miles north. Entertainment amenities are somewhat lacking and the city contends with its share of growth and sprawl.
Arlington lies directly across the Potomac from Washington, DC, and is closely linked to the capital. Arlington is designated as a county but is often inaccurately referred to as a city because it has no incorporated towns. (It is designated as a city by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reasons.) Arlington County contains a major airport, many Federal Government offices, the Department of the Navy, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington is quite walkable and is home to a highly educated population. It contains many government memorials and historical points of interest relating to the Civil War. Arlington has a high cost of living and suffers from heavy traffic and congestion.
On the southeast Virginia coast, Norfolk and Virginia Beach straddle the waterway that empties into the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Norfolk is located to the south of the waterway, while Virginia Beach is located a few miles to the east. The economy is supported by shipping and shipbuilding, as well as fishing, tourism, and the local Navy and Marines. Virginia Beach contains a mix of tourist, commercial, and residential areas, and is experiencing the most population growth. The population is well educated, and plenty of water recreation opportunities exist, but a lack of adequate air service coupled with urban sprawl are concerns.
On this page you will find Virginia real estate listing services as well as selected realtors and real estate agencies in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For your convenience, this page also provides access to Virginia real estate directories and realtor resources. A list of housing finance resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia can be found on this Virginia Housing Finance Agencies web page. Whether you're buying or selling a house in Virginia, this wealth of information can help get you started with this transaction.
Virginia Real Estate Listings
- Zillow Real Estate > Virginia
Find homes for sale, apartments for rent, mortgage information, and real estate agents in Virginia. Real estate listings can be filtered by price, home type, and number of bedrooms.
www.Zillow.com - Virginia Real Estate Listings
Find homes for sale in Virginia using a map or drop down menu.
www.Realtor.com
Virginia Real Estate Agencies
- Long & Foster
This one stop, total homeownership company serves the Mid-Atlantic region.
www.LongAndFoster.com - William E. Wood and Associates, REALTORS
Real estate offices in several eastern Virginia locations.
www.WilliamEWood.com - Rose & Womble Realty
This real estate company serves southeastern Virginia, including Virginia Beach.
www.RoseAndWomble.com - Century 21 New Millennium
Serving your real estate needs in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
www.C21NM.com - McEnearney Associates
Alexandria-based real estate firm serving Northern Virginia.
www.McEnearney.com - RE/MAX Alliance
Residential real estate firm serving southeastern Virginia.
www.Home-Tours.com
Virginia Real Estate Directories
- Virginia Custom Homes
Virginia custom home builder directory, including location and contact information as well as website links.
Custom-Home-Builders.RegionalDirectory.us - Virginia Manufactured Homes
Virginia manufactured home supplier directory, including location and contact information plus website links.
Manufactured-Homes.RegionalDirectory.us - Open Directory > Virginia Real Estate
Virginia real estate directory from the Open Directory.
www.DMOZ.org
Virginia Multiple Listing Services
- Central Virginia Regional MLS
This regional MLS serves Realtors® who live and work in the Richmond metropolitan area.
www.RARealtors.com - Blue Ridge Association of Realtors
BRAR serves the public and real estate professionals in the counties of Clarke, Frederick, and Warren, including their towns and cities.
www.BlueRidgeRealtors.com - Chesapeake Bay and Rivers Association of Realtors
Based in Hartfield, Virginia, CBRAR serves the real estate needs of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck.
www.ChesapeakeBayRealtors.org
Virginia Realtor Resources
- Virginia Real Estate Board
Real estate licensing and regulatory body.
www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Real-Estate/ - Virginia Association of Realtors
Statewide realtor advocacy organization.
www.varealtor.com/
Real Estate in Adjacent States
- Kentucky Real Estate Guide
- Maryland Real Estate Guide
- North Carolina Real Estate Guide
- Tennessee Real Estate Guide
- West Virginia Real Estate Guide
Related Virginia Links
- VA Real Estate Appraisers - real estate appraisal services in Virginia.
- VA Real Estate Investments - real estate investing services in Virginia.
- Virginia Information - Virginia atlas and travel guide.
- Virginia Maps - Virginia geography and infrastructure.
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