
[By WVH Editors](https://www.waterviewhome.net)

![Home](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401901d60c088970b-800wi.jpg 'Home')_[Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA: 2-BR river-view home sharp and ready to show.](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/deal-ot-day-kingsmill-on-the-james-va-river-view-condo/)_ [](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/deal-ot-day-kingsmill-on-the-james-va-river-view-condo/)

[Here are seven inexpensive and easy do-it-yourself fixes that can result in a higher appraisal and a better closing price for your home. Courtesy of _The Baltimore Sun_.

**1\. Fix It!  
**Often little holes and cracks go unnoticed when preparing the house for sale. Spackle the holes and touch up any molding. Other small repairs that should not be overlooked: broken windows, cracked bathroom tiles, and leaky facets. Making these repairs not only improves your curb appeal but also protects the value of the property.

**2\. Eliminate the Clutter  
**Put your home on its best display. Organize and clean all of the rooms. Put personal items, such as family photographs, out

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**Doorknobs are out—levered**

\*\*handles are the new go-to.

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of sight. You want the buyers to be able to imagine themselves in the home. Eliminating clutter will make the room appear larger. A messy or cluttered room could indicate that there are hidden problems in the house.

**3\. Get a New Grip  
**Doorknobs are out, according to _The Baltimore Sun._ Levered door handles are the new go-to. Levered door handles have an easier grip, which is especially important for senior homebuyers.

**4\. Cut the Lawn  
**A manicured lawn will be the first thing buyers see when they arrive at your home. Consider your home’s curb appeal and remember that first impressions count.

**5\. Paint, Paint, Paint  
**Skip glossy or vibrant colors and simply add a few coats of fresh paint in neutral tones to the outside and inside of your home. It will brighten and update your space, sending a good message to buyers.

**6\. Hire a Qualified Appraiser  
**Homeowners that are refinancing should always check that the appraiser hired by their lender is qualified. Some parties viewing your home may not accept an appraisal from a non-certified appraiser.

**7\. Promote Yourself  
**When the appraiser is in your home, point out your updates. You don’t want to follow the appraiser around the house, but highlight a few of the upgrades or give a list to the appraiser. The appraiser wants as much information about the property as possible.](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/deal-ot-day-kingsmill-on-the-james-va-river-view-condo/)



![Kingsmill_ 045](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401676703d659970b-800wi.jpg 'Kingsmill_ 045')_Kingsmill, VA: Great golf & boating, too._

\> [Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Kingsmillva.html) [](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Kingsmillva.html) is taking reservations for its **Unlimited Golf Package**, with full access to its River and Plantation Courses plus privileges at the sports facility and pool.

Package is priced from $219 per person, per night and also includes daily breakfast plus unlimited complimentary use of the golf practice complex.

Resort fee is included in room cost, providing free shuttle transportation within property and to select Williamsburg locations. [Send me more information about Kingsmill!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-Kingsmillva.html)

**Boating Opportunities at Kingsmill**

The James River is fully accessible from Kingsmill via a full-service marina that includes 90 permanent slips with 15 transient boat slips, dockside fueling, a marina store and a Marina Bar & Grille.

**Need a boat?** No problem—you can rent kayaks, paddle boats, and jon boats, plus fishing and charter tours are available. Miles of biking and hiking trails take in great wooded and river views.

**Other Amenities: The Sports Club** is a full complement fitness center with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, racquetball courts, Cybex and Kaiser circuit training equipment, state-of-the-art cardiovascular stations and an aerobics studio.

Round out your exercise program at the spa where you’ll find sauna, steam room, whirlpool, massage therapy and babysitting services. [Send me more info!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-Kingsmillva.html)



![Typhoon race at RRYC](/images/6a00e54f072fc388340133f4a192b0970b-800wi.jpg 'Typhoon race at RRYC')_Cape Dory Typhoon race at Rappahannock River Yacht Club._ Photo courtesy of RRYC.

Sailing enthusiasts thinking of buying a home at at [Hills Quarter in Virginia's Northern Neck on the Chesapeake Bay will be happy to learn of the Rappahannock River Yacht Club, located just two miles away from the community. As an owner of a Cape Dory (CD 270), I was pleased see the club holds regular races using the classic daysailer from Cape Dory, the Typhoon.](http://golfcoursehome.net/doc/communities/Community-Hillsquarter.htm)

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[RRYC was founded in 1936 in Irvington, Virginia, and in 1983 established the Rappahannock River Sailing Association. The first Rappahannock Cup races elevated the reputation of sailing in the Rappahannock River and its creeks, and ever since the club has maintained a strong racing program and an active cruising schedule. Classes are taught in summers for adults and juniors. For more information about the club,](http://golfcoursehome.net/doc/communities/Community-Hillsquarter.htm) [click here.](http://rryc.org/pages.asp)

Located just five minutes from the RRYC, Hills Quarter is a 475-acre master-planned golf community featuring the award-winning King Carter links, named "Best New Affordable Public Course," by _Golf Digest_ in 2006.

The community will eventually have 500 homes and a commercial Town Center with adjacent winery. Homesites spread along the golf course, pond-front or wooded preserve.



![](/images/paumlede12.jpg)  
_[Pauma Valley Country Club](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Paumavalleyca.htm) has lush valley views.  
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**2009 First-Half New Community Summary**

Here is a summary of all communities added to GolfCourseHome (6 states, 14 communities) and WaterViewHome (9 states and 15 communities) in the first six months of this year.

**NEW ON GOLFCOURSEHOME.NET**

**CALIFORNIA**

\=> **[Pauma Valley Country Club](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Paumavalleyca.htm)**  
Lush valley views, challenging golf, private air strip, homes from $245,000

**FLORIDA**

\=> **[Olde Cypress Country Club, Naples](http://fp.golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Oldecypress.htm)**  
Golf by P.B. Dye, attached villas from the mid-$400,000s, homes from the $600,000s

\=> **[SummerGlen, Ocala](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Summerglenfl.htm)**  
Championship golf, SummerGlen Grand Hall, Residents Club, homes from $150,000

\=> **[Frenchman’s Creek, Palm Beach Gardens](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Frenchmanscreek.htm)**  
Two championship golf courses, deepwater marina, 17 Har-Tru tennis courts, wellness center, homes from $750,000

**GEORGIA**

\=> **[Kingston on Lake Oconee, Buckhead](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Kingstonga.htm)**  
Gary Player golf, private marina, $70,000 savings w/ First Families, Lake Club, historic region, homesites from $80,000

**NORTH CAROLINA  
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\=> **[Bald Head Island, Bald Head Island](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Kingstonga.htm)**  
Ten-acre marina, golf and oceanfront clubhouses, kids camp, homes from the $400,000s

\=> **[Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva - near Asheville](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Balsamnc.htm)**  
Arnold Palmer golf, equestrian center, tennis, pool, homesteads from $350,000

\=> **[Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Briercreeknc.htm)**  
Arnold Palmer golf, 40,000-square-foot clubhouse, Executive Cottages from the $200,000s

\=> **[Cummings Cove, Hendersonville](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Cummingscove.htm)**  
Gated 650-acre mountain community, Bob Cupp golf, stone/timber clubhouse, lots from the $70,000s

**SOUTH CAROLINA**

\=> **[The Owners Club at Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island](http://www.golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Ownersclubsc.htm)**  
Hilton Head lifestyle, fractional real estate, priced from low-$40,000s to high-$80,000s

\=> **[Spring Island, Spring Island](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Springislandsc.htm)**  
New sports center this year, equestrian facilities, Arnold Palmer-designed golf, homes from the $600,000s

\=> **[Wachesaw Plantation Club, Murrells Inlet](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Wachesawsc.htm)**  
Tom Fazio golf, Intracoastal Waterway, sports complex, Resale homes from $350,000

\=> **[Wyboo Plantation, Manning](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Wyboosc.htm)**  
Lake Marion views and boating access, 36 holes of golf, patio homes from $200,000

**VIRGINIA**

\=> **[Regency at Valley, Haymarket](http://www.golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Regencyva.htm)**  
Arnold Palmer Signature golf, grand clubhouse, Sports Pavilion, homes from the $300,000s

\*\*NEW ON WATERVIEWHOME.NET

ALABAMA  
**  
\=> **[Colony at the Grand, Fairhope](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Colonygrand.html)\*\*  
Two Robert Trent Jones golf courses, hotel spa, yacht basin, luxury condominiums from the $700,000s

**FLORIDA**

\=> **[The Champions’ Club, Trinity](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Championsclub.html)**  
Overlooks Fox Hollow Golf Club, tennis pavilion, fitness center, pool, clubhouse, homes from the mid-$700,000s to over $2 million

\=> **[Isleworth, Windermere](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Isleworthfl.html)**  
Boat ramp to Butler Chain, private golf, 89,000-square-foot clubhouse, homes from $2 million

\=> **[Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Lakewoodranch.html)**  
Parks, nature preserves, 160-acre lake, country club, 54 holes, athletic center, homes from the $200,000s to $1 million+

\=> **[Piper’s Landing, Palm City](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Piperslanding.html)**  
Championship golf, great fishing, protected yacht basin, homes from $250,000 to $2 million

**GEORGIA**

\=> **[The Bluffs at Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Bluffsrichmond.html)**  
Clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, 20 acres of lakes, one- to three-acre lots from $69,500

**NEW YORK**

\=> **[The Lake at Sylvan Way, Grafton](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Sylvanwayny.html)**  
118 acres, never before available, abuts lakefront preserve, entire parcel or lakefront & lakeview homesites,  
**  
NORTH CAROLINA**

\=> **[Bald Head Island, Bald Head Island](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Sylvanwayny.html)**  
Ten-acre marina, golf and oceanfront clubhouses, kids camp, real estate from $300,000s to $4 million

**OKLAHOMA  
**  
\=> **[The Preserve at Grand Lake, Grove](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Sylvanwayny.html)**  
Newly constructed marina, buy-now/build-later, homesites with boat slips from $29,900

**PENNSYLVANIA**

\=> **[Treasure Lake, DuBois](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Treasurelakepa.html)**  
North of Pittsburgh, gated, 36 holes, lakefront, homesites from $29,000, golf homes from $150,000

**SOUTH CAROLINA**

\=> **[The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Sunset](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Cliffskeoweesprings.html)**  
Outdoor living on Lake Keowee shores, Tom Fazio golf, homesites from the $250,000s

\=> **[Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Palmettobluff.html)**  
On the May River, Nicklaus golf, equestrian, resort village, homesites from the mid-$300,000s

\=> **[Reverie on the Ashley, North Charleston](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Reverieashley.html)**  
Private dock with boat slips, deepwater access, pool, units from the mid-$500,000s

\=> **[Wachesaw Plantation, Murrell’s Inlet](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Wachesaw.html)**  
Historic site on the Intracoastal, boat storage & marina, Fazio golf, tennis center, homes from $269,000 to $1 million+

**VIRGINIA**

\=>**[The Riverfront, Suffolk](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Riverfrontva.html)**  
Riverfront Swim Club, 43-acre lake, golf by Tom Doak, custom homes from the $500,000s



![the riverfront, va](/images/therivelede39942.jpg 'the riverfront, va')  
\_[The Riverfront, VA](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Riverfrontva.html) is a waterfront community.\_We are pleased to announce the addition of **[The Riverfront](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Riverfrontva.html)** to the WaterViewHome Network.

The Riverfront is a golf community overlooking the scenic Namsemond and James rivers in a vibrant region of Virginia where recreation and opportunity meet. This award-winning waterfront community features custom homes built by the area's finest custom builders.

This beautifully landscaped community is located in the rapidly growing northern section of Suffolk. Nearby Harborview Station Town Center contains a mix of a 16-screen cinema, restaurants, offices and a medical health center. And just a short distance away are shopping and dining opportunities in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Williamsburg.

Doak' Distinguished Design: The course displays the highly lauded talents of Pete Dye protégé Tom Doak, one of the premier young golf architects in the world and the designer of Pacific Dunes, in Oregon. Doak’s course at The Riverfront is a bold, engaging layout that plays along low bluffs and long stretches of riverfront.

**Real Estate: The Riverfront, VA  
**  
\* Luxury condominiums, priced from the $300,000s  
\* Custom single-family homes, ranging from the $500,000s to $1 million+  
\* **[Click here for more information on The Riverfront!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-Riverfrontva.html)**



![Kingsmill on the James, VA](/images/Kingsmill_%20045.JPG 'Kingsmill on the James, VA')  
_[Kingsmill on the James, VA](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Kingsmillva.html) is set on 2,900 acres._

We are pleased to announce the addition of **[Kingsmill on the James, VA](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Kingsmillva.html)**, to the WaterViewHome Network. A well-loved resort community in Virginia’s destination town of Williamsburg, Kingsmill on the James has become a **favorite** up and down the Eastern Seaboard for golf, marina, woodland beauty, historic atmosphere and broad range of amenities to please both adults and children.

Located near **historic** Williamsburg, Virginia, on the banks of the **scenic** James River, Kingsmill on the James is **2,900 acres** of green rolling hills and stately woods offering a variety of exclusive neighborhoods against a beautiful backdrop.

Within this lush setting, Busch Properties, Inc. (an Anheuser-Busch subsidiary) founded a community that preserves **green space** (40 percent of the property will remain untouched) and archaeologically significant areas, while providing extraordinary residential homesites.

Along with the **natural** setting and mild climate, residents of Kingsmill on the James have easy access to three **championship** golf courses, tennis, a sports club with indoor and outdoor **pools**, racquetball courts, exercise room, plus a luxurious, full-service **spa** and four restaurants.

Take Me to the River: **Pete Dye** designed the River Course to challenge the accuracy and power of LPGA Tour professionals, yet still be **enjoyable** for the average golfer. This 6,853-yard, par-71 boasts pure Virginia topography. It’s a shotmaker's test with great character throughout.

**Real Estate: Kingsmill on the James, VA**

\* Heavily wooded homesites  
\* Custom-built and custom-designed homes  
\* All utilities underground  
\* Choice of waterfront locations  
\* Resort Condominiums, resale only, from $170,000 to $500,000  
\* Resale homes from $300,000 to $6 million  
\* Patio Homes adjacent to the golf course, resale only, from $400,000 to $550,000  
\* New homes from $600,000  
\* Luxury Riverfront Townhomes, from $775,000 to $1.5 million  
\* River Bluffs Luxury Condominiums, from $775,000 to $1.5 million  
\* **[Click here for more information about Kingsmill on the James!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-Kingsmillva.html)**



![Sunset Dunes, Canada](/images/6a00e54f072fc388340111685d26d4970c-800wi.jpg 'Sunset Dunes, Canada')  
_under sail._

_**[Wachesaw Plantation Club, SC](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Wachesawsc.htm)** [is offering a new Discovery **Package** that is **only available through GolfCourseHome.net.** The package includes a two-night, two-rounds-of-**golf** stay, for two visitors, priced at $350 per night.](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Wachesawsc.htm)_

_[Watch this Friday for a **special** feature on the new trends in **health & wellness** in master-planned communities and the launch of our newest Network Member Website, **HealthandWellnessCommunities.net**. Enjoy!](http://golfcoursehomeco.com/doc/communities/Community-Wachesawsc.htm)_



![Bluffs at Richmond Hill, VA](/images/6a00e54f072fc388340111685d318c970c-800wi.jpg 'Bluffs at Richmond Hill, VA')  
_[The Bluffs at Richmond Hill, GA](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Bluffsrichmond.html): nature near Savannah._

**WaterViewHome** has just added [**The Bluffs at Richmond Hill**,](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Bluffsrichmond.html) located just 20 minutes from metro Savannah in highly regarded Bryan County, featuring waterfront activities, estate-sized lots and buy-now, build-later **flexibility.**

The Bluffs at Richmond Hill is a **waterview** community located just 20 minutes from metro Savannah with **easy** access to Interstate 95. All homesites at The Bluffs are between one and three acres in size.

This waterfront community’s infrastructure and amenities are **100 percent** complete. Residents don’t have to wait to enjoy their clubhouse, tennis courts, **gated** entrance, 20 **acres** of sparkling **lakes** and well-maintained walking **trails.**

**Built on a Sturdy Reputation:** Offered by Georgia Shoreline, a highly respected developer of upscale resort residential properties, The Bluffs at Richmond Hill takes great advantage of the fine **schools,** shopping, and **restaurants** the Richmond Hill area is known for.

Richmond Hill is also near the southern end of well-regarded Bryan County, where quiet, **rural scenery** belies the easy **access Savannah** and its attractions. The landscape is a mix of stately **forests** and quiet creeks, marshlands and intra-coastal **waterways.**

**Real Estate: The Bluffs at Richmond Hill, GA**

\*   Estate-size house lots, one to three acres  
\*   Use of all premium amenities  
\*   Lots priced from $69,500  
\*   All parcels sold with a recent survey and warranty deed  
\*  **[Click here for more information about The Bluffs at Richmond Hill!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-Bluffsrichmond.html)**



![Meadowville Landing, VA](/images/6a00e54f072fc38834010536f4ce73970b-800wi.jpg 'Meadowville Landing, VA')  
_[Meadowville Landing, VA](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Meadowvillelandingva.html) is set on 355 acres.  
_

**[Meadowville Landing, VA](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Meadowvillelandingva.html)** has designated 90 homes for residents aged 55 and up. Meadowville, a **355-acre** waterview community, is master-planned to have 370 homes total. The 90 homes that will be marketed as 55-and-up are **maintenance-free** residences ranging in size from about **3,000** square feet up to **12,000** square feet. They will start in price at the low-$600,000s. **[Click here for more information about Meadowville Landing!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Meadowvillelandingva.html)**


Category Archives: virginia waterview home and waterview community news

SELLING SMARTER: 7 Simple Ways to Maximize Your Home's Appraisal Value

Deal of the Day: Kingsmill on the James 'Unlimited Golf' Package, Plus Plenty of Boating Options

Rappahannock River Yacht Club, VA, Is the Perfect Outlet for Sailors at Hills Quarter

Dozens of Golf and Waterfront Communities Join GolfCourseHome and WaterViewHome

The Riverfront Overlooks Namsemond and James Rivers, Offers Engaging Golf Layout

Kingsmill on the James, VA: 2,900 Acres of Golf, Green Space, and Riverfront Views

Wachesaw Makes Major Upgrades, Rosewood Village Goes Green, and More

The Bluffs at Richmond Hill, GA: Rural Tranquility, Easy Access to Savannah

Meadowville Landing, VA Designates 90 Homes for "55 and Better" Residents