The Community | Living the Sandbridge Life

Santa dropped in for a visit to Sandbridge, at the Baja on December 12, 2024. Photos provided by Sandbridge Portraits.

As mortgage rates lower, the real estate market typically becomes more competitive. Working with a qualified professional real estate agent helps get you into the home of your dreams.

The holiday season is upon us, and with that, our schedules fill up with activities and celebrations. Remember to take time for yourself and truly enjoy the time with family and friends.

Activity for the past 30 days is as follows: Single Family Homes – 1 Pending and 3 Sold, Condos – 1 Pending

This year’s Charlie Normile’s Turkey Trot at Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach takes place on Thanksgiving Morning – Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 8:45am-11:am

Fall has arrived and it’s been spectacular weather-wise, we could use some rain but the last three weeks have been great. Our recent community events went well with a great turnout at the Fall Clean Up and the Sandbridge Beach…

Mark your calendars! The FALL CLEANUP is Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 1-3pm

With the winding down of summer 2024, we had two fantastic community events to close out the season, The 44th Annual Pig Pickin and the Baja Surf Classic. Both represent the pride and commitment homeowners and residents have for this community. A big…

Check out the highlights from the 2024 Baja Surf Classic on September 22, 2024 at Little Island Park.

Check out the highlights from the 2024 Sandbridge Pig Pickin’ on Saturday, September 7 at Little Island Park. Photos courtesy of Jane Stilley.

Summer 2024 is coming to a close with great weather this past week, many of the local kids are participating in the East Coast Surfing Championship, the longest running contest on the east coast. This was always a highlight when I was…

Lots of Sandbridge related news! For those who may not have heard, see the information below regarding the Kitty Hawk Wind Project. Nothing is going to happen immediately, but we need to stay on top of Dominion’s plan. As of…

Stop by the SBH Real Estate office and pick up your tickets! It’s the biggest party of the year in Sandbridge as well as the biggest fundraiser for the Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad! This is the 43rd year of the…

Virginia Electric and Power Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy, Inc. has agreed to acquire the Kitty Hawk North Wind offshore wind lease and associated developments, which will be known as CVOW-South, from Avangrid, Inc., for approximately $160…

Check out this year’s highlights from the July 4th Boat Parade! Thank you to all of those who brought your beautiful boats and displays!

Check out the highlights from this year’s Sandbridge Civic League House Decorating Contest!

This month I am sharing with you some interesting stats on how owning a home impacts your overall wealth. I also note that there may be other financial advantages, including equity growth and possible tax benefits.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July! It’s amazing to me that we are already halfway through the year and well into the summer… time flies. I hope you all have been enjoying the summer so far and have…

Celebrated for over 150 years, we take time to honor those that have sacrificed all in defense of our country… tomorrow is Memorial Day. I found the following quote from Emily Potter appropriate for this holiday, “Heroes never die. They…

SandbridgeHouses.com and Sandbridge Life would like to honor the deceased men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Our video tribute includes the deceased loved ones of our family, friends, and fans of the Sandbridge community.

Thank you to all who helped clean up our community! Here are the photo highlights from our 2024 Sandbridge Civic League Spring Clean Up!

Check out the highlights from the 2024 Sandbridge Civic League Spring Yard Sale!

Spring is here and April has given us a mixed bag of weather. We have had some beautiful warm days, almost summer-like to colder days, where we are lighting our fireplaces. The Sandbridge Road/Nimmo Parkway project is moving along. They…

Saturday, April 20, 2024 is the Community Yard Sale! Visit the Google Map to see participating homes in this year’s Community Yard Sale.

The Sandbridge Spring Cleanup is RESCHEDULED for Sunday, April 27th from 1-3pm beginning at Little Island Park.

Highlights from the 2024 Sandbridge Beach Easter Egg Hunt are here! All photos courtesy of Kelly Freel Photography.

For nearly a decade, many Americans have felt real estate is the best long-term investment. Single-family homes, condos, townhouses, multi-family homes, ADUs (accessory dwelling units) or vacant land are all options to consider if you decide to invest.

Our treasured tradition is back on the beach, and we are all “egg-cited” for it. It’s one of the most anticipated events hosted by the Sandbridge Beach Civic League. The annual Easter Egg Hunt is a big day in Sandbridge…

The 4th Annual Swammie Shuffle is February 25, 2024 at 8am and begins at 3713 Sandpiper Rd. See flyer for details.

Kitty Hawk Wind Project: Brief for our community, March 20, 2023 – Sandbridge Beach Civic League Meeting. View the presentation prepared by the Sandbridge Beach Civic League for the residents of Sandbridge.

Real estate activity continues to move steadily, the one segment that has slowed a bit is condos. Inventory with single-family houses remains low and are going “under contract”…

For nearly a decade, many Americans have felt real estate is the best long-term investment. Single-family homes, condos, townhouses, multi-family homes, ADUs (accessory dwelling units) or vacant land are all options to consider if you decide to invest.

Nimmo 7B (Sandbridge Rd to Nimmo Parkway) – The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently completed a roughly one-year review of public comments on the city’s Environmental Assessment (EA) of the project. You will recall that a number of environmental groups…

Stop by the SBH Real Estate office and pick up your tickets! It’s the biggest party of the year in Sandbridge as well as the biggest fundraiser for the Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad! This is the 43rd year of the…

For many family members, the decision to disperse their assets, such as the family home, can be filled with diverse emotions. Taking the time to first have a conversation with your family members about their expectations and desires and then…

Win a $50 gift card! Which sense will guide you to send in the best photo to win the contest? Sight, Smell, Hearing, Taste or Touch.

This past Wednesday was the first week of Bingo at the Fire Station and all our seasonal businesses are open and doing great. It’s always wonderful to see folks coming in on Saturday to enjoy their week at the beach with family and…

Thank you, Sandbridge Civic League members, for your generosity with our most recent food drive.  Connect With A Wish distributed 15 bags full of food to teenagers and young adults who are aging out of foster care.  Your kindness helped to…

Whether your idea of a summer vacation is camping, visiting a museum or lounging on a beach, America has a myriad of great places to visit. Here are a few ideas to consider for your next adventure.

Explore Sandbridge with Pat Barton, Realtor and Associate Broker, as he talks about this secluded, relaxing community where you can truly slow down and unwind as a resident or on vacation.

Almost every investment property owner will eventually face “the dilemma”. Let’s assume that you’ve owned your vacation rental property for a number of years. You’ve had all the typical challenges: damage from tenants, repairs or replacement of appliances and systems,…

Bring your old electronics including broken computers, televisions, stereos, VCRs, music players, DVD players, monitors, and cell phones and also bring documents for safe disposal.

In this podcast episode, host Paul Neal talks to Sandbridge Beach area Realtor Pat Barton about real estate investment opportunities in the oceanfront area.

When it comes to buying a new home at the same time you sell your current home, planning is key and timing is critical. Everything must fall into place at the right moment. With the proper strategy, you will not…

Kitty Hawk Wind Project: Brief for our community, March 20, 2023 – Sandbridge Beach Civic League Meeting. View the presentation prepared by the Sandbridge Beach Civic League for the residents of Sandbridge.

March has meant the return of winter so far; we were all thinking “early spring” with a very mild February but winter has returned. As of this writing, it’s cold and windy. The good news is April is around the…

This week I discuss the current market in Sandbridge including current inventory, the rental market, and interest rates, as well as an important community event coming up!

I hope 2023 has started off well with good health and prosperity. Most of the homes damaged by the severe cold that occurred just prior to Christmas have recovered. There were lots of broken pipes and frozen drain pipes. Our…

November 21, 2022 update on the Sandbridge Road CIP from City of Virginia Beach Public Works/Engineering

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from SBH Real Estate

2022 on the real estate side has proven to look a lot different from 2021. This is due primarily to the low number of homes and condos for sale.

Whether you live in Sandbridge or vacation here, we want YOUR most creative reason why you LOVE Sandbridge Beach.

Honor your family’s heritage by researching ancestral holiday traditions. Incorporate something new that you learned into your celebrations.

The City of Virginia Beach has a detailed website about the Nimmo Pkwy project at www.nimmoparkway7b.com

October is flying by! It’s been a busy month and with the remnants of Hurricane Ian blowing through a few weeks ago, we are looking forward to the end of the hurricane season.

The latest photos of the Nimmo Parkway project, courtesy of Musselman Media, local Sandbridge resident Sam Musselman.

Mark your calendars! The Fall Cleanup is scheduled for October, 23, 2022 and will begin at Little Island Park. More details to follow.

We are heading into the last quarter of the year ending how we started in January–low inventory and short market times.

The market seems to be adjusting to the new interest rates and continue to purchase homes and condos at all price points.

Tickets are available at our office for the 42nd Annual Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Pig Pickin’ on September 10, 2022 at Little Island Park!

An estimated 1 in 10 residential properties were impacted by natural disasters in 2021. Here is a emergency checklist to help you navigate before disaster strikes.

See the latest response from the Avangrid / Kitty Hawk Wind team including answers to frequently asked questions.

First, Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there! I hope you all had an awesome day with family and friends. We celebrated a great friend and father who is no longer with us with a traditional “paddle out”.

A public hearing will be held Wednesday, June 08 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Three Oaks Elementary School. This public hearing will provide information regarding the proposed Nimmo Parkway Phase VII-B project.

This year’s theme is: American Pastimes. Be creative! It’s not just sports and hobbies. Show us what you love!

Upgrade your home the smart way! Check out these top home technology trends to get started.

First, Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there! I hope you all had an awesome day with family and friends. We celebrated a great friend and father who is no longer with us with a traditional “paddle out”.

Feedback on the Environmental Assessment will be accepted through Friday, June 24th, 2022 and can be submitted through the comment form at www.nimmoparkway7b.com.

Here are some summer travel hacks to help you fly, and pack, like a pro!

Introducing Sea the Projects @Sandbridge, featuring daily updates on infrastructure projects affecting Sandbridge residents including road projects, flood prevention, sand renourishment, wind farms, fiber optic projects, and more!

A public hearing will be held Wednesday, June 08 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Three Oaks Elementary School. This public hearing will provide information regarding the proposed Nimmo Parkway Phase VII-B project.

Kitty Hawk Offshore is an offshore wind project proposed more than 27 miles from the Outer Banks. The site was defined through careful planning and review by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the project developer, Avangrid…

Globalinx has received permission to build four subsea bore pipes in the Sandbridge area of Virginia Beach with beach manhole infrastructure and full front haul conduits linking directly to its CLS campus in Corporate Landing Business Park.

Globalinx announced subsea infrastructure build for additional four diverse subsea cables in Virginia Beach.

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