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At Liz Moore & Associates, we have a singular mission to deliver a better real estate experience to our clients. That means we approach things differently than most brokerages and are not afraid to depart from how real estate has traditionally been practiced. 

Living in Great Neck, Virginia Beach
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Living in Great Neck, Virginia Beach
By Nikko Stuart on October 21, 2026

Find An Agent As you enter Great Neck, you’re greeted by a sign recognizing the neighborhood as an African American Historic Community. The designation honors the community’s roots dating ba...

Living in Alanton, Virginia Beach
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Living in Alanton, Virginia Beach
By Nikko Stuart on October 16, 2026

Find An Agent Alanton is an established residential neighborhood in Virginia Beach, known for its winding streets, spacious properties and natural beauty, with mature trees and a scenic wate...

Living in East Beach, Norfolk
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Market Talk with Liz: Fall 2026
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Market Talk with Liz: Fall 2026
By Liz Moore on October 9, 2026

The market finds its balance Welcome to Market Talk. I’m Liz Moore, President of Liz Moore & Associates, and as we close out the third quarter of 2026, the housing market continues to gi...

Living in West Point, VA: A guide to life between the rivers
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How VADeed Alert helps Virginia property owners monitor deed fraud
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How VADeed Alert helps Virginia property owners monitor deed fraud
By Nikko Stuart on September 29, 2026

You probably have alerts set up for your bank account, credit card and other financial accounts. But what about your house?

Downsizing for seniors: What to know before getting started
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Downsizing for seniors: What to know before getting started
By Nikko Stuart on September 23, 2026

Preparing to downsize your home There are many reasons to consider downsizing your home, but how do you know when it’s the right time? For those 55 and older, it can mean easing maintenance ...

Why choose a Liz Moore & Associates agent for your downsizing move
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Why choose a Liz Moore & Associates agent for your downsizing move
By Nikko Stuart on September 23, 2026

There’s a lot that goes into downsizing. You have to figure out where you’re going, what you’re taking with you and what to do with everything you’re leaving behind. And at some point, you h...

House cleanouts when downsizing: What to know before hiring a company
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House cleanouts when downsizing: What to know before hiring a company
By Nikko Stuart on September 23, 2026

How house cleanouts work You’ve decided what you’re taking to your new home, given things to family and sold or donated what you could. But even after all that, you may still have furniture ...

10 places to donate your belongings when downsizing
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10 places to donate your belongings when downsizing
By Nikko Stuart on September 23, 2026

Downsizing often means getting rid of a lot of your belongings. While you can sell some items, finding buyers can take more time than you have before moving into your new home. Donating can ...

Estate sale vs. auction: What to know when downsizing
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How consignment works when downsizing
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How consignment works when downsizing
By Nikko Stuart on September 23, 2026

Considering consignment? When you start downsizing, deciding what to keep is only part of the process. You also have to figure out what to do with everything you no longer want or have room ...

Senior move managers: What they do and when you might need one
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Senior move managers: What they do and when you might need one
By Nikko Stuart on September 23, 2026

How a move manager can help you downsize Downsizing can be overwhelming when you’re managing the logistics of moving. Sorting through decades of belongings, packing everything up and hauling...

Downsizing options for seniors: Planning your next move
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Downsizing options for seniors: Planning your next move
By Nikko Stuart on September 23, 2026

As your housing needs change, there are several downsizing options to consider. But before making a decision, think about what you want the next stage of life to look like. Your finances, li...

An Occasion for the Arts 2026 returns to celebrate creativity in Williamsburg
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An Occasion for the Arts 2026 returns to celebrate creativity in Williamsburg
By Nikko Stuart on September 22, 2026

For one weekend every fall, artists line the historic streets of Williamsburg for An Occasion for the Arts. The free community event puts paintings, photography, sculptures, jewelry and othe...

How data center growth could affect the local real estate market
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How data center growth could affect the local real estate market
By Nikko Stuart on September 15, 2026

Data center development is expanding across the region Data centers are popping up across Virginia, and they’re starting to stir up conversations about their effects on residential real esta...

Comparing Williamsburg's three 55+ communities
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Comparing Williamsburg's three 55+ communities
By Nikko Stuart on September 14, 2026

Williamsburg has three 55+ communities, each offering a different mix of homes, amenities and services. Here’s how Colonial Heritage, The Settlement at Powhatan Creek and Villas at Five Fork...

Living in Patriot's Walk - Gloucester, VA
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Want to raise backyard chickens? What to look for when buying a home
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Want to raise backyard chickens? What to look for when buying a home
By Nikko Stuart on September 1, 2026

What's behind the backyard chicken boom? Chickens aren’t just for farms anymore. Today, you’ll find them clucking around many city and suburban backyards. According to the American Pet Produ...

Dog Days of Summer Open House Event
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Dog Days of Summer Open House Event
By Lynnette Tully on July 14, 2026

The Liz Moore & Associates Dog Days of Summer Open House Event is happening on Saturday, July 18th from 11-2pm. Tour homes for sale in Williamsburg, Richmond, on the Peninsula, Southside...

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