Mark unpacks the current status of the real estate market in the local Winchester area, including details and tips for buyers who are curious about new construction properties.

Events:

St Paddy’s Celtic Fest

Downtown, Sat March 16, 12pm-10pm

Kite Flying Festival

Kernstown, Sun, March 17

1pm-4pm

Dancin’ Out

SU

March 22-24

She Kills Monsters

SU

March 21-24

Mark gets a chance to sit down with fellow-podcaster, Brian Dick, as they chat all about the music landscape in the Winchester area and the stories that Brian uncovers in his show, “Musician’s Cafe”.

Upcoming Events:

Sat, Mar 2, 8:30pm-11:30pm

Kat Atomic at Backseat Bar and Grill

Sun, Mar 3, 12:30pm-3:30pm

Winter Sundays @ Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

Thu, March 7

Harlem Globetrotters, 6pm-9pm

Sat and Sun, Mar 9/10 Valley Vipers home games at SU

Mark chats with new real estate agent, Danielle Spriggs, as they discuss common interactions, questions, and misconceptions with today’s buyer in the Winchester area.

Here are the local events promoted at the end of the episode:

Sports Card / Pokémon card show

Sat, Feb 17, 9am-3pm

Millwood Station “Bingo” Hall

Someone Special Sweetheart Dance

Sat, Feb 17, 3pm-8pm

West Oaks Farm Market

Winchester Restaurant Week

Feb 19-25

SU - “Pippin”

Thur, Feb 22 - Sun, Feb 25

Mark shares a great option for parents to give their children after-school exercise and team-building opportunities by chatting with owner of East Coast Gymnastics and Cheer, Mandy Van Fossen. 

East Coast website: https://ecgymnastics.com/

Event links:

FredCo Eats

All week…January 29 - Feb 4

African American Heritage Trolley Tour

Sat, Feb 3, 1pm-2pm - Free!

ValenWine’s Day Event @ James Charles Winery

Saturday, Feb 10, 2pm-5pm

Galentines Day @ The Wine Room (Taylor Pavillion)

Tuesday, Feb 13, 5pm-10pm

Mark chats with owner of Hope Restored Credit Repair, Megan McLaughlin, who unpacks how she can assist with boosting your credit score, allowing for you to be eligible to acquire a loan for a home purchase when you may think it’s a lost cause.

Here's her website:
Hope Restored Credit Repair

Events this weekend:
Karaoke Night at West Oaks
Apple Blossom Casino and Cash Party

Events next weekend:
MSV Mini-Con
Winchester Bridal Expo

Mark shares his new year resolutions, his summary of 2023, and his predictions for 2024 all on this fact-filled first episode of 2024!

Here are the links for the various events and details talked about in todays episode:

Interest Rate Details

Jurassic Empire - Sportsplex

January 6

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Winchester Little Theater

January 5-20

Terrarium Workshop - West Oaks

January 10

Brunch Bar - James Charles

January 14

Dive a little deeper into Mark’s story as he chats with his Physician Assistant superstar wife, Erika Francis, to discuss a variety of topics including what brought them to town, their appreciation of the Winchester area, and a few of their family Christmas “traditions”.

Links:
Holiday Tours At Belle Grove

New Year’s Eve Celebration – Glow Party and Laser Light Show

Mark chats with Team Market Owners of the Virginia Valley Vipers, Rodney and Tina Culbreath, as they share their vision of bringing professional basketball to our area with the purpose of enriching our community.

Links:

Virginia Valley Vipers: https://virginiavalleyvipers.com/

Holliday Wreath Making Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-wreath-making-workshop-tickets-704963473727

Mark unpacks the history behind Thanksgiving, shares his gratitude for the this season, and celebrates the people of the Winchester area that make it a great place to live.

Mark connects with two of the brothers who make up “Brothers Residential Contracting”, Drew Sanford and Tyler Percy, as they share their experiences in kick-starting their contracting business as new residents of the Winchester area.