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Highlights from this year’s Run to Remember at the Pungo Aviation Museum on May 26th This charitable race, held at the Military Aviation Museum in Pungo, honors the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, particularly those lost on…

We’re deep into summer and heading into one of our favorite weeks of the season—July 4th! The unofficial 4th of July Boat Parade is on again this year and will follow the usual route. Plan to meet at Osprey Bay…

Wednesday Night BINGO is at Sandbridge Station 17 Wednesday nights beginning at 7:30 pm. Dates are: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20

We’re seeing a little uptick in condo activity lately—3 are under contract and 2 are pending. On the single-family side, there are 2 homes currently pending.

Celebrated for over 150 years, Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. As we gather with family and friends, please take a moment to reflect on the brave…

Once again, the Sandbridge Beach Civic League is sponsoring a 4th of July House Decorating Contest to celebrate Independence Day. Here’s how to enter: Dress your home in its patriotic finest

The objective of the Nimmo Parkway Phase VII-B project is to provide a more reliable and flood resistant roadway for the residents and visitors of the Sandbridge Community. The City of Virginia Beach has identified the Nimmo Parkway corridor, formerly…

This has been an exciting week for Sandbridge, we ended up with 11+ inches of snow this past Wednesday and Thursday. We have not seen this much snow for at least 14 years. Globalinx was not able to make it…

Sunrise Service at Little Island Park 6:15 am, Sandbridge Community Chapel United Methodist Church 9:30 am, Tabernacle United Methodist Church 10:00 am

VDOT and the City of Virginia Beach continue to provide project information and updates to federal, state, regional, and local agencies through monthly agency coordination meetings. The project is currently in the environmental review phase, with the project team continuing…

The Sandbridge Beach Civic League’s Easter Egg Hunt 2025 is Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am at Little Island Park

Check out our 4-Step Plan and see how getting your home sold goes beyond custom staging and a customized marketing plan.

Sandbridge Yard Sale is on Saturday April 12th, Spring Clean Up is Sunday April 13th, 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt is April 19th at Little Island Park

This has been an exciting week for Sandbridge, we ended up with 11+ inches of snow this past Wednesday and Thursday. We have not seen this much snow for at least 14 years. Globalinx was not able to make it…

VDOT and the City of Virginia Beach continue to provide project information and updates to federal, state, regional, and local agencies through monthly agency coordination meetings. The project is currently in the environmental review phase, with the project team continuing…

The race brief will go at 7:45am, Sunday February 23rd, at 3713 Sandpiper Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The race will begin at 8am. The race will end at 8 am on Saturday March 2nd. This gives runners six days…

I hope this email fills you with anticipation and excitement for the Holidays ahead. Having 5 fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas definitely caught up with me but I am looking forward to spending time with family and friends!

Do you know what holiday items to recycle, toss or reuse? As you exchange gifts this holiday season, let’s unwrap what gift wrapping you can and cannot recycle in Virginia Beach.

I hope this email fills you with anticipation and excitement for the Holidays ahead. Having 5 fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas definitely caught up with me but I am looking forward to spending time with family and friends!

Check out the photos from the 2024 Charlie Normile’s Turkey Trot, which took place on Thanksgiving morning – Thursday, November 28, 2024 in Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach! Photos provided by Sandbridge Portraits.

As we close out the year with Real Estate Sales and compare them to 2023, one thing sticks out; the number of sales are very similar, with 2024 being slightly lower in single family and condo sales.

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.

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