The Liz Moore Market Watch Blog

Contact Information:

Liz Moore
President, Liz Moore & Associates
757-645-4106
liz@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
August 1, 2023

Liz Moore & Associates Welcomes Savitri “Vidi” Payne as Director of Property Management

Liz Moore & Associates, a leading real estate agency renowned for delivering an extraordinary client experience, is delighted to announce the appointment of Savitri ”Vidi” Payne as the new Director of Property Management. Vidi's extensive experience and impressive track record make her a valuable addition to the Liz Moore & Associates team.

As Director of Property Management, Vidi will spearhead the firm's property management division, overseeing a diverse portfolio of nearly 600 residential properties, and a team of 9 property managers and support staff. Her role will encompass implementing innovative strategies to optimize return on investment for owners, enhancing client satisfaction, and strengthening the company's position as the premier property management service provider in the region.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, Vidi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. Her keen understanding of market trends, property regulations, and tenant relations has earned her a reputation for delivering exceptional results and fostering long-lasting partnerships with property owners and investors.

"We are thrilled to welcome Vidi Payne as the Director of Property Management at Liz Moore & Associates," said Liz Moore, President. "Her dedication to excellence and proven leadership in Tidewater property management make her the perfect fit for this role. We are confident that Vidi's expertise will further elevate our property management services, and we look forward to achieving new heights under her guidance."

Vidi shared her enthusiasm for joining Liz Moore & Associates, saying, "I am truly honored to be a part of such a reputable and forward-thinking company. Liz Moore & Associates' commitment to delivering an extraordinary client experience and its outstanding team of professionals align perfectly with my values and aspirations. I am excited to contribute to the company's growth and build upon the solid foundation it has established over the years."

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Contact Information:
Liz Moore
President, Liz Moore & Associates
757-645-4106
liz@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
July 7, 2023

Liz Moore & Associates Collects Peanut Butter and Jelly to Feed Those in Need this Summer

Liz Moore & Associates collected 3,691 jars of peanut butter and jelly across their four offices during the month of June as part of their 2023 Peanut Butter and Jelly Challenge. The Liz Moore Richmond office collected the most with 1,351 jars.

These donations have gone to at least eight different charitable organizations and churches in their local communities to help feed those in need this summer.

"Our Peanut Butter & Jelly drive is one of my favorite community projects," said Liz Moore.  "This year, many of our clients donated jars alongside the agents, which was fun.  We will be able to provide a summer’s worth of PB & J to many local food pantries as a result.  Congrats to our Richmond office, for collecting the most!"

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Contact Information:
Liz Moore
President, Liz Moore & Associates
757-645-4106
liz@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
June 27, 2023

Liz Moore & Associates Potluck with a Purpose Raises $458 for Williamsburg House of Mercy

Elizabeth Jones, Holly Miller, and Nan Piland, agents with Liz Moore & Associates, hosted an office potluck lunch where $458 was collected for the Williamsburg House of Mercy.

House of Mercy provides a safe and welcoming environment for area homeless to find respite, receive services, and work toward ending their homelessness, and emergency assistance and supportive services to those struggling to maintain housing and regain stability.

Liz Moore & Associates’ Potluck with a Purpose lunches are held monthly and are hosted by agents and staff. The host cooks and provides lunch for a cash donation to the cause of their choice.

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Contact Information:
Liz Moore
President, Liz Moore & Associates
757-645-4106
liz@lizmoore.com 

Release Date:
May 15, 2023

Liz Moore & Associates Holds Charity Golf Tournament and Beer Release to Benefit Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters

Liz Moore & Associates held their first ever Charity Golf Tournament as part of their year long 20^th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday, May 3^rd at Williamsburg National. Over $36,000 was raised for the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.

“We are absolutely thrilled with the success of our very first charity tournament; so many of the golfers, as well as our agents, have had incredibly positive experiences with CHKD – we are blessed to have them in our community,” says Liz Moore.

Liz Moore & Associates also teamed up with the Virginia Beer Company to release a 20^th Anniversary Commemorative Beer to have available at the golf tournament, as well as at the private beer release party the night before. What If?, the citra hazy IPA, is named after the very first marketing campaign Liz Moore ran when the company opened. This initial campaign challenged the status quo of listing a home and asked “What If” your agent was able to take away some of the stress in selling. Liz Moore & Associates prides itself on its “No Surprises” program that offers a home inspection, staging consultation, and appraisal all before the home is even listed so sellers can get ahead of any surprises that may occur in the selling process.

“We are so excited to announce our collaboration with Va Beer Company, who crafted a special brew for us called What If? We are grateful to them for their generosity and support of our mission. Every pint of What If? sold will help us donate to CHKD, a local charity that provides medical care and services to children in need. Cheers to Va Beer Company, CHKD, and another 20 years of asking What If?” says Jake Evans, Director of Operations for Liz Moore and Associates.

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Contact Information:

 Liz Moore
President, Liz Moore & Associates
757-645-4106
liz@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
April 13, 2023

Liz Moore & Associates Ranked by RealTrends 500 Among Nation’s Best Brokerages 

Liz Moore & Associates is honored to be included in the Real Trends 500, a ranking of power brokers in the United States. Liz Moore & Associates was ranked #111 among private independent brokerages in the country, and #4 in Virginia, based on 2022 transaction sides. 

“This is an accomplishment we’re very proud of” says Liz Moore, President. “We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary in business this year, and it is a privilege to have had the opportunity to serve over 20,000 clients since we opened in 2003, making us one of the most successful boutique brokerages in the country.”

RealTrends has been ranking the nation’s best brokerages for 34 years. Companies are ranked based on sales volume and transaction sides; the RealTrends 500 represents the top half of one percent of all brokerages in the United States. 

RealTrends is a publishing and communications company considered to be a leading source of analysis and information of the residential real estate industry.

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Contact Information:

 Liz Moore
President, Liz Moore & Associates
757-645-4106
liz@lizmoore.com 

Release Date:
February 14, 2023

Liz Moore & Associates Cupcake Wars 2023 Raises $20,846 for Charity

The Annual Liz Moore Cupcake Wars Fundraiser was held on February 10, 2023 and close to $21,000 was raised in just three hours, a new company record.

Contact Information:

Liz Moore
President, Liz Moore & Associates
757-645-4106
liz@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
January 20, 2023

Liz Moore & Associates Cupcake Wars: Sweet, Sugary Rivalry for a Cause

Liz Moore & Associates is back again this year with their annual Cupcake Wars! This philanthropic event benefits several favorite local charities.

Contact Information:

 Liz Moore
President, Liz Moore & Associates
757-645-4106
liz@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
November 10, 2022

Liz Moore & Associates Hosts Military Appreciation Event

The Liz Moore & Associates Peninsula Office held their second annual Military Appreciation event on November 5, 2022 at Oozlefinch Beers and Blending on Fort Monroe in Hampton.

Contact Information:

 Bob Halloran
Marketing Director, Liz Moore & Associates
(804) 647-6336
bobhalloran@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
October 4, 2022

Liz Moore Agents Host Potluck Event to Benefit Here for the Girls, Inc.

Liz Moore agents Karen Wolons and Jackie Mierle teamed up (with a little help from their friends) to raise money for Here for the Girls, Inc. The event was held on July 28th at Billsburg Brewery in Williamsburg. Food and non-alcoholic drinks were provided for a monetary donation and over $2,000 was raised for Here for the Girls, Inc. in honor of Jackie's fight.

Jackie was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 30 in 2021. While her oncologists and surgeons were able to tackle the physical aspects of treatment, most of their social and emotional support was geared toward women over 50. She found the support and services she needed from Here for the Girls and while she gears up to raise money to support the organization, she wants to take this opportunity to bring awareness to Breast Cancer under 50, under 40 and even *under 30.*

Liz Moore & Associates’ Potluck with a Purpose lunches are held monthly and are hosted by agents and staff. The host cooks and provides lunch for a cash donation to the cause of their choice.

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Contact Information:

Bob Halloran
Marketing Director, Liz Moore & Associates
(804) 647-6336
bobhalloran@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
September 16, 2022

Liz Moore & Associates Launches New Report to Help Makes Sense of the Real Estate Market in Virginia

Liz Moore & Associates launches “Market Talk”, a report designed to help make sense of today’s real estate market. Written by Liz Moore, President of Liz Moore & Associates, Liz covers what’s happening in the local real estate market and provides insight for sellers, buyers and renters.

1. Have sellers missed their opportunity? “No they haven’t” said Liz Moore, President and Founder of Liz Moore & Associates. “They might get 2 offers instead of 17 but interest rates are still low compared to their historical average. Now is still a good time to sell.”
2. According to Liz, “Buyers will start to see more normal terms, contingencies will be coming back and there is less concern about overpaying. Now is a good time to consider that “move up”.”
3. Regarding renting versus owning, “Rents rise with inflation. Owning your home fixes your monthly payment and provides the opportunity to build equity over the long-term.”

The free report is available at https://www.lizmoore.com/blog/.

Liz Moore & Associates is a boutique real estate agency with more than 150 agents and staff in 5 locations throughout Virginia.

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Contact Information:

Bob Halloran
Marketing Director, Liz Moore & Associates
(804) 647-6336
bobhalloran@lizmoore.com

 Release Date:
August 31, 2022

Liz Moore & Associates Potluck with a Purpose Raises over $4,000 for Edmarc

Jake Evans, Director of Operations for Liz Moore & Associates, and Virginia Payne, Director of the Liz Moore Property Management Division, hosted a "Dog Days of Summer" potluck lunch grilling hotdogs and serving sangria from La Tienda. $4,026 was raised, a new Liz Moore potluck record, and all proceeds were donated to Edmarc, an organization expanding to the Williamsburg/Gloucester area.

After 44 years of serving the Hampton Roads area, Edmarc has an opportunity to expand to Williamsburg, Gloucester, Mathews, and the surrounding counties, doubling their capacity to help children and families who are in critical need of their services.

Edmarc was the first hospice in the nation designed for children and has been serving the Hampton Roads community for over 40 years. Nurses, social workers, and volunteers for Edmarc currently serve 70-80 children in its clinical program and more than 160 families in its bereavement program.

Liz Moore & Associates’ Potluck with a Purpose lunches are held monthly and are hosted by agents and staff. The host cooks and provides lunch for a cash donation to the cause of their choice.

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Contact Information:

 Bob Halloran
Marketing Director, Liz Moore & Associates
(804) 647-6336
bobhalloran@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
August 30, 2022

Liz Moore & Associates Partners with Ameris Bank to Offer Down Payment Assistance to First-Time Home Buyers

Ameris Bank, one of Liz Moore & Associates recommended lender partners, is offering eligible first-time homebuyers up to $12,500 toward a down payment and closing costs through the Ameris Down Payment Grant Program.

Eligible first-time homebuyers can receive up to 4% of the purchase price, with a maximum of $12,500, to use toward a down payment and closing costs. May be combined with other federal, state and local grant programs.

Includes homebuyer education to help first-time buyers prepare for homeownership.

To find out how you can qualify for down payment assistance, visit www.lizmoore.com/downpayment.

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Contact Information:

Bob Halloran
Marketing Director, Liz Moore & Associates
(804) 647-6336
bobhalloran@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
June 15, 2022

Liz Moore & Associates’ Director of Media Wins Silver at The Telly Awards

Brandon Wilson, Director of Media at Liz Moore & Associates, took home a silver award at the 2021 Telly Awards in The Best of Branded Content category for a video he produced highlighting the company’s culture and values.

Contact Information:

Bob Halloran
Marketing Director, Liz Moore & Associates
(804) 647-6336
bobhalloran@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
May 5, 2022

Liz Moore & Associates to Hold Event Supporting First Responders

The Liz Moore & Associates Peninsula office will be holding their Second Annual First Responder Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 12-2pm. This event will take place in the office parking lot located at 11801 Canon Blvd. Newport News, 23606.

The aim of the event is show appreciation for those who serve our community. Enjoy food, live music by Frank Hohl of Snackbar Jones, and see first responder vehicles up close.

“The first responders in our communities do so much for us,” said Donna Moyer, Managing Broker of the Liz Moore Peninsula office, “and our hope is that we can put on an event that is fun for kids and aims to show those who serve just how much we appreciate them.”

For more information, call Liz Moore & Associates at 757-873-2707.

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Contact Information:

Bob Halloran
Marketing Director, Liz Moore & Associates
(804) 647-6336
bobhalloran@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
April 8, 2022

Jo Lewis joins Liz Moore & Associates as Managing Broker of its Midlothian Office

Liz Moore & Associates is thrilled to welcome back Jo Lewis as their new Managing Broker at their Midlothian branch, located at 14061 Midlothian Turnpike.

An accomplished real estate executive, Jo began her real estate career over 20 years ago in new construction with Centex Homes. Prior to that, this University of Richmond graduate honed her management skills in the insurance industry and has a proven ability to analyze problems and synthesize solutions. Lewis obtained her MBA from Averett University.

Over the years, Lewis has worked for Toll Brothers, StyleCraft Homes, Stanley Martin Homes, has represented local builders including Ray Williams Custom Homes and most recently, Perkinson Homes. In addition, Jo has enjoyed helping her clients with resale transactions, always negotiating the best deal possible for them and being a champion in their corner. Lewis earned her broker’s license in 2016, and closed over $18 million in sales volume in 2021.

Lewis returns to Liz Moore & Associates with a strong desire to meet agents where they are, and to help them maximize their potential and reach their real estate business goals, by fostering an environment of encouragement, education, innovation, respect, and professionalism.

“I am delighted to welcome Jo back to Liz Moore & Associates! I am confident that her extensive market knowledge and boundless energy will be a huge asset in our Richmond office”, said Liz Moore.

“I am thrilled to be working again with such a progressive and dynamic company”, said Jo Lewis. “I am very excited to be working with such a talented group of sales professionals in Richmond market.”

Liz Moore & Associates has more than 150 agents and staff in 5 locations throughout Virginia, and is known for innovative programs to help clients such as “No Surprises” and “Update Now Pay Later.”

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Contact Information:

Bob Halloran
Marketing Director, Liz Moore & Associates
(804) 647-6336
bobhalloran@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
March 21, 2022

Liz Moore Interviewed on Coastal Live

Liz Moore, President of Liz Moore & Associates and REIN MLS, was recently a guest on Coastal Live.  Coastal Live airs weekdays at 9 a.m. on News 3 WTKR and aims to celebrate people and places, the sights and sounds, the food, fun and flair that is coastal lifestyle in Virginia.

On this segment Liz discussed the housing market in Hampton Roads today, and how she expects it to change in the coming months.

Click here to watch Liz's full interview.

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Contact Information:

Bob Halloran
Marketing Director, Liz Moore & Associates
(804) 647-6336
bobhalloran@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
February 7, 2022

Liz Moore & Associates Annual Cupcake Wars Event Raises Money for CHKD

Liz Moore & Associates will be holding their annual Cupcake Wars fundraiser this year on February 11^th to once again raise money for the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.

The first Liz Moore Cupcake Wars was held in 2011 and has grown in size each year.

Liz Moore and Associates has raised over $159,000 over the years for CHKD, much of that coming from Cupcake Wars.

“This has always been my favorite fundraiser,” says Liz Moore, “the agents and staff are so creative and come up with such clever ideas. Every year they out-do themselves!” 

CHKD Health System offers a network of comprehensive pediatric services in more than 40 locations that stretch from Williamsburg to Elizabeth City, North Carolina. On the outpatient side, they offer primary care, diagnostic services, urgent care, emergency care, rehabilitative therapies, day surgery and care in more than 20 pediatric subspecialties. Inpatient care is offered at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Virginia's only comprehensive freestanding pediatric hospital.

Stop by any Liz Moore location on February 11^th between 11 and 2, make a donation, and take home some cupcakes for a great cause.

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Contact Information:

Bob Halloran
Marketing Director, Liz Moore & Associates
(804) 647-6336
bobhalloran@lizmoore.com

Release Date:
February 7, 2022

Liz Moore & Associates Annual Cupcake Wars Event Raises Money for Comfort Zone Camp

Liz Moore & Associates will be holding their annual Cupcake Wars fundraiser this year on February 11^th to raise money for Comfort Zone Camp.

The first Liz Moore Cupcake Wars was held in 2011 and the Richmond office joined the efforts in 2017 after opening their location in 2016.

Liz Moore and Associates has raised close to $2,500 for Comfort Zone Camp to date.

“This has always been my favorite fundraiser,” says Liz Moore, “the agents and staff are so creative and come up with such clever ideas. Every year they out-do themselves!”

Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit bereavement organization that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or significant person. Their programs are free of charge and include trust-building activities and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings. Comfort Zone’s programs are offered to children ages 7-17, and their families for the family programs, plus they offer young adult programs for 18-25-year-olds.

Stop by any Liz Moore location on February 11^th between 11 and 2, make a donation, and take home some cupcakes for a great cause.

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