I'm from Seattle, lived in Austin, and just moved from Portland, Or. to Charlottesville with my husband. We are considering a move to Richmond for work and, for the life of me, I just do not understand the housing prices in Richmond. For the size/things to do in Richmond, and the quality of the housing, what gives?? Totally insane.
Thanks for your comment... If you're from Seattle then you are definitely familiar with HIGH priced real estate! My Admin is from there and has been an agent for 20+ so we've had alot of conversations about the real estate market there. Richmond is a small city with a big city vibe and comparatively speaking, it's much less than other nearby cities such as DC, VA Beach, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, etc. If you're considering the move here then maybe you should consider some of the suburbs such as Chesterfield, Henrico, Midlothian, etc. I have a few videos: The Highlands, Brandermill, Woodlake, and Chester that highlight those areas and may interest you. Let me know if I can help!
@@504_HotBoy Thanks for the comment! I said, "Richmond is a small city with a big city vibe"... Art, culture, history, music, food, events, festivals, parks, James River, multiple universities, numerous suburbs, etc.
My husband and I are looking to move to Richmond in about a year but we are looking to rent. Not buy. My daughter went to VCU so we know this old great city.
@@RichmondVirginiaLife places to eat and museums art galleries parks to hike. City vibe. We are from New York so I love the city but have been living in Virginia Beach and Fairfax Virginia for close to thirty years. I’m retired and I’m an artist so looking to break out into the art scene. Our youngest daughter went to VCU and graduated with two bachelor degrees in journalism so we got to know the city on long visits we fell in love with the Cary town area. Fan district. Now looking to make a big change. Virginia Beach is great but not much to do here. I’m a very active seventy year old and looking to explore myself in a great city. I love the old houses and buildings and Richmond’s charm. Yes we are seriously considering Richmond
That's great, it certainly sounds like you know exactly what you want and the areas you would like to be in, so you have a nice head start for sure! Richmond definitely has all the things that you mentioned therefore would be a perfect fit for your needs and interests. Let's stay in touch, I'd be glad to help y'all in anyway that I can. Is your daughter still in the Richmond area as well?
Nothing "big city" about RVA. Quite the opposite. No nightlife (what he references as nightlife are small and gross dive bars in the fan), attractions, or big city vibes. The museums are ok, but how many times can you frequent them before they get old? Small DT. Horrible city planning, bad public transportation. Lol "walkable" - You definitely need a car here - also search news articles about how people are run over by busses and cars. RVA is one of the least walk-able cities due to lots of two way streets. Ride through the city downtown and you may see a couple of people, the opposite of major cities - no vibrancy. Extremely high housing and rent prices as seen in the video. Not enough high paying jobs and companies to justify it. You can live in a much better city for equal or less. Flights in and out of RVA are EXPENSIVE since you have to make one or two connections to get anywhere. Moved here from New Orleans in 2005 bc of Katrina, went to VCU, graduated and left. Family is still there, speaking from experience. Only good thing about RVA is the food scene, lots of restaurants. Decent city if you have small kids and a growing family, though that being the case, I would want to live in the west-end "short pump" - 25 min outside of downtown. Wouldn't bring my kids dt unless it's day light and only to Cary Town, Browns/Belle Island, by the river near the Boat House, or Maymont Park. Broad Street, the bottom, and most areas are quite sketchy if you ask me. Scotts Addition may be a shining light and your best shot if you're young but prepare for $2500 one bedroom apartments - you can live in a first class city for that. Sorry to put the truth out there Scott.
@@504_HotBoy, I appreciate the feedback! Sorry Richmond didn't work out for you but it has for countless others... I certainly hope you found a place that you can call home!
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Had dinner in carytown a few weeks ago. Great restaurants
@@Mncrr... Absolutely, there are MANY great restaurants in that area and in Richmond in general! What's your favorite?
@@RichmondVirginiaLife my son and his wife live there. Have been to Stella’s and an Italian restaurant I can’t recall the name. Hope to try many more
@@Mncrr Stella's is a Richmond staple and was recently named most popular restaurant in the city! If you like dessert, you must try Shyndigz!
I'm from Seattle, lived in Austin, and just moved from Portland, Or. to Charlottesville with my husband. We are considering a move to Richmond for work and, for the life of me, I just do not understand the housing prices in Richmond. For the size/things to do in Richmond, and the quality of the housing, what gives?? Totally insane.
Thanks for your comment... If you're from Seattle then you are definitely familiar with HIGH priced real estate! My Admin is from there and has been an agent for 20+ so we've had alot of conversations about the real estate market there. Richmond is a small city with a big city vibe and comparatively speaking, it's much less than other nearby cities such as DC, VA Beach, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, etc. If you're considering the move here then maybe you should consider some of the suburbs such as Chesterfield, Henrico, Midlothian, etc. I have a few videos: The Highlands, Brandermill, Woodlake, and Chester that highlight those areas and may interest you. Let me know if I can help!
@@RichmondVirginiaLife What exactly is "big city" about Richmond?
@@504_HotBoy Thanks for the comment! I said, "Richmond is a small city with a big city vibe"... Art, culture, history, music, food, events, festivals, parks, James River, multiple universities, numerous suburbs, etc.
My husband and I are looking to move to Richmond in about a year but we are looking to rent. Not buy. My daughter went to VCU so we know this old great city.
That's great! What's prompting the move and what types of things will be important to you when looking for a rental?
@@RichmondVirginiaLife places to eat and museums art galleries parks to hike. City vibe. We are from New York so I love the city but have been living in Virginia Beach and Fairfax Virginia for close to thirty years. I’m retired and I’m an artist so looking to break out into the art scene. Our youngest daughter went to VCU and graduated with two bachelor degrees in journalism so we got to know the city on long visits we fell in love with the Cary town area. Fan district. Now looking to make a big change. Virginia Beach is great but not much to do here. I’m a very active seventy year old and looking to explore myself in a great city. I love the old houses and buildings and Richmond’s charm. Yes we are seriously considering Richmond
That's great, it certainly sounds like you know exactly what you want and the areas you would like to be in, so you have a nice head start for sure! Richmond definitely has all the things that you mentioned therefore would be a perfect fit for your needs and interests. Let's stay in touch, I'd be glad to help y'all in anyway that I can. Is your daughter still in the Richmond area as well?
Nothing "big city" about RVA. Quite the opposite. No nightlife (what he references as nightlife are small and gross dive bars in the fan), attractions, or big city vibes. The museums are ok, but how many times can you frequent them before they get old? Small DT. Horrible city planning, bad public transportation. Lol "walkable" - You definitely need a car here - also search news articles about how people are run over by busses and cars. RVA is one of the least walk-able cities due to lots of two way streets. Ride through the city downtown and you may see a couple of people, the opposite of major cities - no vibrancy. Extremely high housing and rent prices as seen in the video. Not enough high paying jobs and companies to justify it. You can live in a much better city for equal or less. Flights in and out of RVA are EXPENSIVE since you have to make one or two connections to get anywhere. Moved here from New Orleans in 2005 bc of Katrina, went to VCU, graduated and left. Family is still there, speaking from experience. Only good thing about RVA is the food scene, lots of restaurants. Decent city if you have small kids and a growing family, though that being the case, I would want to live in the west-end "short pump" - 25 min outside of downtown. Wouldn't bring my kids dt unless it's day light and only to Cary Town, Browns/Belle Island, by the river near the Boat House, or Maymont Park. Broad Street, the bottom, and most areas are quite sketchy if you ask me. Scotts Addition may be a shining light and your best shot if you're young but prepare for $2500 one bedroom apartments - you can live in a first class city for that. Sorry to put the truth out there Scott.
@@504_HotBoy, I appreciate the feedback! Sorry Richmond didn't work out for you but it has for countless others... I certainly hope you found a place that you can call home!