<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Brandon Childress | Williamsburg VA Realtor]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site]]></description><link>https://www.brandonchildress.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:14:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brandonchildress.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Active-Adult (55+) Communities Around Williamsburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at active-adult, age-qualified (55+) communities in the Williamsburg area... how they work, their amenities, and what to confirm before you buy.]]></description><link>https://www.brandonchildress.com/post/active-adult-55-communities-around-williamsburg</link><guid 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Childress</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Town: Inside Williamsburg's Mixed-Use Town Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at New Town in Williamsburg... the planned district where shops, dining, offices, and homes come together in one connected setting.]]></description><link>https://www.brandonchildress.com/post/new-town-inside-williamsburg-s-mixed-use-town-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5d19e1e447e3bde58a70a0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:39:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/429a3e_d691e4f12fb349bfbc82762316b41ed1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Childress</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Property Taxes and Cost of Living in the Historic Triangle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plain-English look at property taxes and cost of living across the Historic Triangle... what shapes your monthly costs in the Williamsburg 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Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at New Kent County... the growing area between Williamsburg and Richmond, where buyers find more land, newer communities, and a quieter pace.]]></description><link>https://www.brandonchildress.com/post/new-kent-county-room-to-grow-between-williamsburg-and-richmond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5d19e1830cbda37bc1f657</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:39:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/429a3e_12a8a91017444ca0a3be78cacb8e0c60~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Childress</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding School Districts in the Williamsburg Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[How school districts work in the Williamsburg area... the divisions that serve the Historic Triangle, and the right way to verify a home's assigned schools before you 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Here is where to find the trails, rivers, and green space that make the Historic Triangle a great place to get outside.]]></description><link>https://www.brandonchildress.com/post/outdoor-life-around-williamsburg-parks-trails-and-waterways</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56ee301f105173a0917678</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:19:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/429a3e_a1f68fb07fe4438da770824137d55f72~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Childress</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving to Williamsburg, VA: A Local's Relocation Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking about a move to Williamsburg? 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