HELLO neighbor!

As a Castleton resident since 2006 and a Virginia Beach local, I’d like to present to you another issue of the Castleton Connector Magazine, which hopefully you will find some useful information on a variety of topics, including the everchanging real estate & mortgage world. You will also find periodic articles from my team of local experts from a wide spectrum of industries that pertain to owning a home and living in our community.

In my 25-years as a senior mortgage banker with Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group®, I’ve been fortunate enough to have helped over 2,300 families achieve the American dream of homeownership, several of which are our very own neighbors here in Castleton!

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group is headquartered in Virginia Beach, as well as located in numerous states along the eastern seaboard. I’m personally licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. My commitment is to close on time, close accurately, and communicate proactively throughout the loan process.

Make sure to check out our flyers on Avoiding Mortgage Scams, our Complimentary Review (as we do expect rates to continue to drop), and our competitive edge at Atlantic Bay Mortgage. Note that we now also offer Home Equity Lines of Credit.

In my spare time, you can find me entertaining at home, visiting wineries across the state, or dining at one of the many establishments around town.

Bad Ass Coffee Company

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Coffee lovers who can’t get enough of Hawaii’s famous Kona coffee can enjoy a cup in the tropical vibes of Bad Ass Coffee, located in the ViBe Creative District. While all of their coffee creations are stellar, we like the Cuban Coffee, which is espresso served with caramelized sugar. For a traditional pairing try one of their donuts, like the classic blueberry donut.

Three Ships Coffee

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Three Ships, in the eclectic ViBe Creative District, is perfect for early morning pickme-ups and mid-day coffee and dessert. Their homemade hand pies, in mouthwatering flavors like Nutella, are the perfect graband-go food to pair with their house-roasted coffee. Wash one down with a Pungo latte, a classic latte made with Three Ships’ rich coffee and lightly sweetened with seasonal berries, like strawberries and blueberries, from the Pungo agricultural district.

PERKED UP! COFFEE CAFÉ

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Located at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Perked Up! is a locallyowned coffee shop serving up fresh baked goods and delicious coffee. Try a classic cappuccino with one of the house-made scones, which come in flavors like coconut lime, and blueberry lemon, or one of their banana Nutella muffins.

ROAST RIDER COFFEE + TEA

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Hilltop’s Roast Rider Coffee takes care in every step, from bean to cup, to produce the perfect cup of joe, so we like to keep it simple here with traditional black coffee. Serving locally-sourced baked treats from some of our favorite spots, like May’s Parlor and My Vegan Sweet Tooth, it’s hard to go wrong here. If you haven’t tried one of the gluten-free, vegan muffins from My Vegan Sweet Tooth yet, this is the perfect time to try.

Pour Favor Coffee Shop

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Located inland in Virginia Beach, Pour Favor Coffee Shop is serving out lattes and cappuccinos that are almost too pretty to drink. Almost. While you can’t really go wrong with any of their coffee drinks, it can be hard to settle in on just one. Luckily, with their coffee flight, you don’t have to. Dive into a sampling of four of their creations like the latte, macchiato, mocha, and coco loco cold brew. With sweet breakfast staples like fresh, homemade waffles, served with powdered sugar and warm syrup, and muffins in mouthwatering flavors like red velvet and cream cheese, chocolate chip, and blueberry, there’s a lot to love here.

MAY’S PARLOR

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Serving up the famous La Colombe brand coffee, May’s Parlor is much more than just a bakery. This Oceanfront hotspot is cranking out sweet and savory treats using locally-sourced dairy, meats, cheeses, and produce, whenever available. We’re a huge fan of their croissants and any of their creative “cruffins,” which come in both sweet and savory varieties. For the perfect pairing, try the classic Latte with a flaky chocolate croissant.