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PRESIDENT, SOUTHEAST REGION HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES 1
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BRENDA REID President, Southeast Region Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Welcome Esteemed Readers, It is with great pleasure and excitement that I welcome you to the inaugural edition of The Art of Fine Living, a beacon of sophistication and a celebration of the finer things in life. As the Editor-in-Chief, it is an honor to present to you a publication that encapsulates the epitome of luxury and style. In a world where moments of indulgence and refined living are treasured, The Art of Fine Living emerges as your guide to the pinnacle of lifestyle, offering a curated collection of captivating properties, exclusive interviews, and stunning visuals to help capture the beauty of the incredible lifestyle living in our area affords. As you turn the pages of this premiere edition, you will discover exclusive insights into the luxury real estate market, and an exploration of timeless traditions that define the essence of luxury. Thank you for entrusting us with your time and joining us on this voyage of elegance and refinement. We are committed to delivering a magazine that not only meets but exceeds your expectations. Here’s to the beginning of a journey that promises to redefine the meaning of luxury in your life. Sincerely,
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GET TO KNOW: Brenda Reid - President, Southeast Region
OFFICE SPOTLIGHT Charlottesville, Virginia
COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY The Great Neck office held their second annual Children’s Free Care Fund event
EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS Check out current exclusive listings
The Hanna Family
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brokerage in PA, OH,
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NY, IN & the Carolinas
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services ranks nationally as the fifth largest real estate company with offices across PA, OH, NY, IN, NC, VA, SC, MI, NJ, WV, MD, KY, and CT.
GET TO KNOW: BRENDA REID President, Southeast Region
WHAT MAKES OUR AREA SO SPECIAL?
WHAT IS YOUR UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION?
I was born and raised here in Hampton Roads and find the accessibility of the waterways, mountains and centrality on the East Coast a unique feature our area offers. The relaxed lifestyle and coastal vibe make me really love where I live and want to invite more people to experience the people, food and scenery we have to offer. I have had the unique opportunity to be part of developing, building and selling over 180 neighborhoods in Hampton Roads. Another thing that makes our area so special is the property values. Over time, we seldom experience the declines other markets experience because of the military presence and job growth in our region.
For a lot of my career, I specialized in land acquisition and development, as well as sales and marketing of residential resale and new home neighborhoods. I remain passionate about the real estate industry and serving the community. I am a professional Real Estate Agent, an Urban Land Institute fellow, member of the Professional Women in Business for National Association of Homebuilders, board of directors for the Women’s Initiative Network for Old Dominion University, board of directors for Virginia Musical Theater and Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association.
WHAT DO YOU DRAW UPON FOR INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION? Besides my family and children that bring me such joy, the owners, leaders, agents and staff in our company, motivate me every day to be the best I can be! I always marvel at the many talents my colleagues exhibit and it enhances my drive to exceed expectations in making the Southeast Region of Howard Hanna the best place to work. Knowing our area is the best place to be on the east coast, I am motivated to get the word out and provide a pathway to home ownership and wealth.
WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL MISSION? I am a big fan of Simon Sinek and knowing your Why; watch the Ted Talk if you haven’t seen it. While Howard Hanna has these well-defined, I find it important to know why you do what you do and to have a defined personal professional mission written out. My mission is to lead with and create a positive energy bustling Southeast Region with actively engaged real estate professionals taking advantage of all of our resources to efficiently succeed in helping to make people’s lives better.
WHAT HAVE YOU FOUND MOST IMPORTANT IN YOUR BUSINESS? There is a quote; “Communication-the human connection - is the key to personal and career success.” Communication is not only important, it’s critical. Having consistent systems with a planned cadence in place to constantly communicate and touch the people in your life is what separates those from the pack of other real estate professionals in the industry. I’m lucky that our company has given so many platforms from which we can achieve a steady communication stream and thus have the opportunity to help clients with one of the most important assets in their portfolio, their home. A close runner up on “most important” is the mindset to always be growing and learning. No matter how long we have been doing our job, there is ALWAYS something to learn and ALWAYS room to get better.
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS TO THE SUCCESS OF YOUR BUSINESS? As a born and bred Virginian, I am grateful for the network of neighbors, school mates, long time childhood friendships and 30 years of business connections I have been able to develop. Those relationships coupled with my Hanna Family of resources has set me on the pathway to a successful career in the real estate industry. I always have a resource when faced with new challenges and that support has been a life line at times and lead me to where I am today.
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HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKET? CONTACT BRENDA! OFFICE: (757) 499-9663 MOBILE: (757) 404-4113 BrendaReid@HowardHanna.com HOWARD HANNA TOWN CENTER OFFICE 291 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
CHARLOTTESVILLE Virginia
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HOWARD HANNA CHARLOTTESVILLE UNIQUE CHARM AND TIMELESS ELEGANCE
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he Howard Hanna office in Charlottesville, Virginia, finds its home in the Ednam House, a nationally registered historical landmark of significant architectural and historical importance. Designed by the renowned Richmond architect D. Wiley Anderson, the Ednam House was commissioned by Edwin O. Meyer, a wealthy New Yorker, and stands as one of Virginia’s most ambitious examples of early Colonial Revival style. Completed in 1905, Ednam exudes grandeur with its stately portico, rich classical detailing and elaborate interiors. The architectural prowess of D. Wiley Anderson is evident in the meticulous design, creating a residence that perfectly encapsulates the opulence and sophistication deemed fitting for its southern location. Nestled within the historic walls of Ednam, the Howard Hanna office in Charlottesville benefits from the unique charm and timeless elegance of its surroundings. The historical significance of Ednam House as a nationally registered landmark adds a distinctive touch to the office, creating an atmosphere that seamlessly blends the professionalism of Howard Hanna with the rich heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountain landscape. Clients and visitors to the Howard Hanna office in Charlottesville are welcomed into a space that not only serves as a hub for real estate services but also allows them to experience the grandiose southern image embodied by Ednam, a true testament to the synergy between modern real estate endeavors and the enduring legacy of historical landmarks. Outside of doors of Howard Hanna, the city of Charlottesville finds itself steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Home to the University of Virginia, which was founded by Thomas Jefferson, the city exudes a distinctive charm with its red-brick sidewalks, colonial architecture and breathtaking mountain views. Nature enthusiasts are drawn to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, which provide a stunning backdrop to the city and offer hiking trails and charming vineyards. Rich in cultural events, from the Virginia Film Festival to vibrant farmers’ markets, Charlottesville seamlessly blends its historical roots with a contemporary spirit, making it a captivating destination for residents and visitors alike.
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COMMITTED TO THE
Community HOWARD HANNA CHILDREN’S FREE CARE FUND
At Howard Hanna, we remain dedicated to giving back to the communities where we live and work. As part of the commitment, Howard Hanna proudly supports hundreds of educational, health and humanitarian causes through the Howard Hanna Children’s Free Care Fund. To date, the Children’s Free Care Fund has raised more than $19 million, which has been donated to children’s hospitals and pediatric programs across 13 states, including the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital in Charlottesville.
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The Great Neck office held their second annual Crossing the Bay for Children’s Free Care on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The two-mile walk began at the Great Neck office traveling along Shore Drive crossing the iconic Lesner Bridge, continuing along Shore Drive to Froggies Restaurant for a quick water break and then returning along the same route back to the Great Neck office. The Lesner Bridge crosses the Lynnhaven Inlet at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and provides beautiful views of the Bay and a safe, attractive space for pedestrians and bike riders as well as those traveling by vehicle. The day began with approximately 60 walkers paying their respects to the American Flag while listening to a moving rendition of The Star Spangled Banner, followed up by fun 70’s music along the Lesner Bridge, and then more music and entertainment back at the office at the end of the walk. More than 50 local businesses sponsored the walk with nearby businesses (Simple Eats, Lynnhaven Coffee House, and CP Schuckers, as well as DJ’s Larry & Cindy Black) providing refreshments, entertainment and raffle gifts before and after the walk. The walk raised approximately $15,000 to support the Children’s Free Care Fund and our local Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters. Children’s Free Care Fund events are more than a mere fundraiser; it’s a celebration of collective kindness and shared commitment to the well-being of our littlest community members. Keep an eye out for various events throughout the year, and join us in making a lasting impact and building a legacy of compassion that transcends boundaries.To learn more, visit HowardHannaChildrensFreeCareFund.org.
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Bathroom Trends
When it comes time to unwind at home, you want a spa-like space that feels clean, comfortable and luxurious. For years, high-end designers achieved this look by creating sleek, all-white bathrooms, but we’ve entered a new era for bathroom design. In place of primary bathrooms clad in simple white subway tile, a warmer, more textured aesthetic has emerged. Designers and luxury buyers are gravitating toward primary bathrooms with rich textures and strong contrast. We’ve outlined some of the luxury bathroom trends we’re most excited about. 13
A S TAT E M E N T I N S TO N E Carrera marble, with its light color and soft veining, has long reigned supreme in high-end bathrooms. Today though, high-end buyers are searching for bathrooms with a bit more drama. Bolder varieties like black-and-white viola and arabascato marble have grown in popularity thanks to their defined veining and classic appearance. Other popular options include natural stone with pink, orange and bronze undertones for added depth. These more textured varieties provide a richer appearance to the space, while maintaining the enduring elegance of stone.
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T H E P U R S U I T O F VA N I T Y The bathroom vanity offers a small but powerful way to add dimension to your space. In place of the traditional white-toned vanity, there’s been a growing movement toward natural wood. Paired with a bold marble countertop, a woodgrain vanity offers a rich collection of textures that can make a bathroom feel both classic and warm. By carefully choosing the wood grain and stain color, you can achieve a variety of different design styles. For an airier effect, an ash or light stain can brighten up the room, while a darker walnut can help offer additional depth and help ground the space.
TA P P I N G I N TO T E X T U R E A clean, stylish bathroom doesn’t have to feel stark or empty. Appointing your bathroom with rich textures and patterns is a design-tested way to make a bathroom feel both comfortable and lux. Many designers have opted to incorporate Zellige tiles which are made by hand and offer a rich range of texture and a more organic look.
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Combining materials like wood, marble, metal and tile can help anchor your space and offer a more elevated appearance.
A LEADER IN
LUXURY
Our company is not only one of the top real estate companies in the nation, but we are also the leader in all of our market areas when it comes to high-end properties. Our success comes from our thorough understanding that exquisite listings require unique attention to detail. Through an affiliation with Luxury Portfolio International®, we are able to deliver a high-value, highly personalized experience to an increasingly savvy, sophisticated clientele. Luxury Portfolio International® is an extension of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, and is considered one of the best in the business in terms of the high-end market. Our partnership expands referral opportunities and maximizes our reach, providing more tools for our individual sales associates who are most effective in our market areas and with the clients we represent.
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EXCLUSIVE
Listings
1550 DAIRY ROAD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $675,000 | DAVID ALLEY 434-760-0077
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2305 S WOLFSNARE DRIVE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $675,000 | JOY BONNEY 757-407-5463
PRESENTED BY:
162 BALD EAGLE POINTE DRIVE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $739,900 | NICK BRIDGERS 252-256-1324
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1936 TERRAMAR LANE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $775,000 | PAMELA SCHMIDT 757-288-8564
4325 BIRDSONG ROAD, EBONY, VA | $719,995 | DENIZ UZEL 757-839-5852
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279 BAYVIEW DRIVE, STUMPY POINT, NC | $789,000 | LYNN BULMAN 252-339-6517
744 HAMMOCK LANE LOT 342, COROLLA, NC | $1,350,000 | LYNN BULMAN 252-339-6517
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922 BOLLING AVENUE, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA |
$1,100,000 | TONY GIRARD 434-249-1674
2853 MARTINS POINT WAY, CHESAPEAKE, VA |
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$1,199,900 | VICKIE SESSLER 757-642-0815
1089 SAINT JOHN ROAD, GORDANSVILLE, VA | $1,425,000 SHARON MERRICK 540-406-7373 & DUKE MERRICK 434-961-5658
1316 CYPRESS AVENUE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $2,750,000 |
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KATE MARKS 757-469-4690
4303 JAMES RIVER ROAD, WINGINA, VA | $4,100,000 STEVE WHITE 434-242-8355 & JIM BONNER 434-981-4327
RECOGNIZING DISTINGUISHED Success
Howard Hanna’s Champion Club acknowledges and celebrates elite sales associates tri-annually for their distinguished success in Listings and Sales categories. For these accomplishments, sales associates are recognized with special networking and socializing events at fantastic locations. Howard Hanna hosted a Breakfast of Champions on Nov. 8, 2023, at the Norfolk Country Club. More than 100 agents gathered for the brunch, featuring a guest appearance from ODU Women’s Basketball Coach Delisha Milton Jones. Congratulations to our Champions Club members, and thank you, Delisha, for inspiring us to be great!
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Relocation made
easy
In partnership with the Hanna family of relocation companies, Relocation Horizons, Inc. provides industry-leading relocation services to companies throughout the country and across the globe. Our clients have access to a wide range of support services to help their employees relocate as efficiently as possible. We’re proud to provide the following domestic and foreign relocation services to our clients’ employees: • Temporary Housing • Shipment of Household Goods • Relocation Allowance • Tax Gross-Up Assistance • • Final Travel Assistance • Lease Break Penalty Coverage • Invoicing and Tax Reporting • For more information about our relocation services, we invite you to contact our team today!
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TAKING LUXURY TO THE next level
Our luxury real estate specialists are experts who have earned this esteemed designation through specialized training combined with years of experience selling luxury homes. They understand the fine details that make a luxury home truly special and distinctive.
BYRD ABBOTT
JUSTIN ACOSTA
DAVE ALLEY
TAYLOR ANGE
LINDA ARK
CINDY BLACK
DEBBIE BLANKMAN
JOY BONNEY
NICK BRIDGERS
BETTY BRITTAIN
LYNN BULMAN
ANNE MARIE BURROUGHS
SUSAN CAMERON RERES
PERNILLE CARTER
LANA CARY
ELISE CHARD
TOM COFFEY
BETTY SUE COHEN
JAY COLLEY
LAUREN CONNER
ED CULPEPPER
DEBORAH DANIEL
PAM DANIELS
MONIQUE DARLING
MIRJAM DAVIS
ROBIN DIBUONO
TOM DUCKETT
SUSIE EDMUNDS
HENRI ELLIS
STACEY FARRIS ROUSE
JANE FOGLEMAN
GEORGIE FRECH
RONDA GALKO
VIRGINIA GARDNER
TRACIE GASKINS
TONY GIRARD
JOANIE GUMMO
GIBSON HALL
SHARON HAVICE
HELEN HOLLOWELL
NATY HOREV
HEATHER HOWARD
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TIFFANY JOLLY
COURTNEY KELLAM
LAURIE KENNEDY
SUSAN KENT
KATHRYN KRAMER
DEBORAH LESYSHYN
CARRIE LONG
DON MACLARY
ANN MALBON
KATELYN MANCINI
NANCY MANZLAK
KATE MARKS
JOHN MCNULTY
MARY MCNULTY
JIM MCVAY
DUKE MERRICK
SHARON MERRICK
JEANINE MONTGOMERY
MICHELE OBENOUR
MIKE PETERS
DWIGHT PINKETT
ANNALISA PREVITE
ROBERT PRINCIPE
FRANK QUAYLE, III
ROBERT RAMEY
AMANDA REDFERN
CAROLINE REVERCOMB
KATIE RIPBERGER
TU RITTER
MIKE ROBERSON
HOLLY ROLLEY
GERRI RUSSELL
PAMELA SCHMIDT
KIRSTIN SCOTT
ROBBIE SELKIN
VICKIE SESSLER
KATHRYN SHARPE
SUSAN SHAUGHNESSY
TRICIA SHOTTON
CHARLES SILVERMAN
SHARON HARRISON SIMON
ANN-MEADE SIMPSON
CINDY STEELE
PATRICK SULLIVAN
JUNE SURBAUGH
DORA LEE TAYLOR
DENIZ UZEL
STEVEN VAN KIRK
COURTNEY VIOLETTE
JONELL WALTHALL
STEVE WHITE
CHRISSY WILKINS
ROSEMARY WILSON
DEBBIE WOOLARD
MELODY WORKMAN
PATRICIA ZURAW
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$1.24 BILLION IN LUXURY HOME SALES
Howard Hanna affiliated agents handled
760 TRANSACTIONS across PA, OH, MI, NY, and VA in 2023 with an average sold price of
$1.63 MILLION
A LEADER IN LUXURY Howard Hanna is not only one of the top real estate companies in the nation, but we are also the leader in all of our market areas when it comes to high-end properties.
*Based on homes sold from January through November 2023.
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