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When selling your Richmond, Virginia, home, making a good first impression is essential. Appealing landscaping can help you sell faster and get a higher price for your property. This is especially true in spring when potential buyers can explore Richmond homes for sale without worrying about snow or uncomfortably hot weather. Keep your lawn well-manicured, trim trees and hedges, and plant beautiful flowers to make your property look inviting. You can get help planning your home's springtime curb appeal at these RVA nurseries.

1. Sneed's Nursery - 8756 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond
   Sneed's Nursery has had its own landscaping department for more than 30 years, and they employ two professional designers. All their designs are unique, and they can help you make sure your landscaping compliments your architecture and suits the environment. Sneed's also offers several inexpensive classes for beginning gardeners. You can learn which plants are easiest to care for, how to get rid of pests, and more. Their "We Plan, You Plant" service will give you detailed landscaping advice, and they can create custom containers for the plants on your deck or patio.

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Spring might feel like it's a long way off right now, but it has a way of sneaking up on you. And as a homeowner, you know that it's never too soon to start planning ahead for spring maintenance. Our REALTORS® are here to offer some tips for getting your house ready for spring. 

Spring Maintenance Checklist

Every house is unique, and depending on your location and climate, your home maintenance checklist for spring may look a little different from this one. Still, for most areas across the U.S., the arrival of spring brings a similar set of challenges for your home. Here's how to get your house ready when spring arrives:

• Roof: Shingles often wear out, detach or become damaged during winter. If you feel comfortable doing so, climb up on a ladder for a closer look. If not, do a visual inspection from ground level and contact a roofing professional for a more detailed inspection.

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Whether you're searching for the perfect place to buy a gift, shop for yourself, enjoy a great meal, or browse the selection of some of the world's most popular retailers, you won't have to travel far from home in Richmond to find what you seek. The Short Pump Town Center, located just a few minutes away from downtown Richmond, is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex that features something for every member of the family. Stroll through beautifully maintained outdoor gathering areas, and shop til you drop at more than 140 unique stores. Our REALTORS® have the details on what you can expect when you visit Richmond's Short Pump Town Center.

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At Joyner Fine Properties, our REALTORS® won't rest until you have the chance to move into one of the most appealing Richmond homes for sale. We'll help you find your Richmond dream home so you can enjoy all that this amazing, historic city has to offer.

And one of the main attractions: Delectable gourmet food.

If you're in town to look at homes, you should make time to try out some of the best local specialties. Chesapeake Bay blue crab is the headliner when it comes to Virginia's seafood, but you won't want to miss out on our oysters – or the snacks of freshly roasted peanuts.

But the menu doesn't start and end with seafood. Not by a long shot!

You'll find many different cuisines ready to enjoy when you take a closer look at the dining scene in Richmond. Our team has picked out five of our favorite places for dinner, lunch, or just about any time.

1. Sub Rosa Bakery - 620 North 25th Street, Richmond
   Sub Rosa Bakery is a wood-fired bakery that provides delicious pastries in the midst of historic Church Hill. Organic, regional, and heirloom grains are the secrets to bread with remarkably rich, complex flavors. No matter if you're looking for something delicate like the croissant or seasonal fruit tart or a delicious indulgence like the lamb borek, everything comes from the masonry oven.

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As you tour Richmond homes for sale, you must make a trip through one of the city's favorite neighborhoods: The Fan District.  Everyone from college students and professionals to retirees is drawn to this area of Richmond City.  Here you'll find everything from historic Victorian townhouses, mansions, and statues to coffee roasters and shops, Cuban restaurants, and live music venues for dancing.

Before you head out, read on to learn more about the history and features of this quaint Richmond neighborhood.

The Fan District: Homes Enriched in History

The 85-block historic Fan District is called such because of its unique roadway design. West of the downtown Richmond area, the Fan District is lined with streets that spread out towards the city in the shape of a fan. This area, once farmland, gradually started developing through the 1800s. By 1920, the district was complete and featured homes of varying architectural styles including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Gothic, Tudor and even the Art Deco and American Arts and Crafts Movement styles.

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