Emma Ellis, Realtor

07/22/2026

🏡 Price Reduced – Now $375,000!

If you've been watching 713 Pelham Drive in Hampton, now is the perfect time to take another look.

Located in the sought-after Foxhill neighborhood, this spacious brick ranch offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, two private en-suite bedrooms, an oversized detached garage, and plenty of parking—all at a newly improved price.

✨ Now offered at just $375,000.

Don't miss your opportunity to own this beautiful home. Schedule your private showing today or message me for more details!

https://emma.amwre.com/property-search/detail/78/10642381/713-pelham-dr-hampton-va-23669/

07/02/2026

✨ FOR SALE | 713 Pelham Drive, Hampton ✨

There are homes that simply check the boxes...

And then there are homes that make you slow down as you pull up.

Behind the beautiful brick and wrought iron front wall sits a home that has been the backdrop for countless gatherings, holidays, quiet mornings, and everyday moments. With over four spacious bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and multiple living areas, this is a home that gives you the freedom to spread out while still feeling connected.

Imagine friends gathered around the wood-burning fireplace on a crisp fall evening. Picture preparing your favorite meal in the oversized kitchen while conversations flow between rooms. Enjoy a peaceful cup of coffee on the screened porch as the day begins, or simply relax in the privacy of the enclosed backyard after a long day.

The thoughtful split-bedroom design creates a private retreat for the primary suite, while generous living spaces make entertaining feel effortless. An oversized detached garage, two driveways, and major 2025 mechanical updates including the heat pump, furnace, air handler, and water heater, mean you can spend more time enjoying your new home and less time worrying about what's behind the walls.

And then there's Hampton.

One of Virginia's oldest waterfront communities, Hampton blends rich history with everyday convenience. Spend weekends exploring the miles of shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay, visiting Fort Monroe, enjoying concerts and festivals downtown, dining on the waterfront, or taking a short drive to Buckroe Beach for an evening sunset or amazing sunrise. With easy access to Langley Air Force Base, I-64, Newport News, Norfolk, and Williamsburg, you'll have the best of Coastal Virginia within reach while still enjoying the comfort of an established neighborhood.

Some houses are simply a place to live.

This one feels like a place where memories are waiting to be made.

📍 713 Pelham Drive, Hampton
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms
🛁 3.5 Bathrooms
🚗 Oversized Detached Garage + Two Driveways
🔥 Wood-Burning Fireplace
☀️ Screened Porch
✨ New Heat Pump, Furnace, Air Handler & Water Heater (2025)

Ready to see it for yourself? Click the link to schedule your private tour before someone else falls in love with it first!

Get the Current Price, Photos, Details & More Now!

05/14/2026

Did you know that every year, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and SeaWorld parks offer FREE admission tickets for military veterans through the Waves of Honor program?

Eligible veterans can receive up to FOUR complimentary tickets to visit participating parks, including Busch Gardens Williamsburg! 🇺🇸🎢

A few important details:
• Veteran status must be verified through ID.me
• The deadline to claim tickets for this year is Sunday, May 17th
• Once claimed, tickets can be used through July 6th
• The veteran must be present at the park when the tickets are used

If you know a veteran, make sure they don’t miss this opportunity for a fun family day out!

Claim tickets here:
Waves of Honor Program - https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/tickets/military/veterans/

Have fun and see you there!

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is proud to salute the men and women of our Armed Forces and their families. Military Veterans receive deals on theme park and water park admission. Learn more about this special military offer.

05/14/2026

Home of the Week!
This beautiful home is in the highly desirable community of Sawgrass Pointe, located in the Hayes area of Gloucester.
With a deeded boat slip providing boating access to the Chesapeake Bay via Sarah's Creek, this could be the one you have been waiting for!
Click the link for more photos, pricing and availability.

Home for sale at 1831 Sawgrass Pointe Dr Hayes, VA 23072, with MLS 10633304.

04/21/2026

A rare opportunity for a beautiful home with Acreage and Waterfront in Gloucester!

Home for sale at 7814 O Neil Rd Gloucester, VA 23061, with MLS 2601214.

04/16/2026

🏡 For Sale in Gloucester — 11867 Harcum Road

If you’ve been looking for space and flexibility, this one delivers. Situated on just over 1.5 acres, this property offers a versatile layout with multiple living areas, including a den, a formal dining room, and a comfortable lounge.

The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath. Outside, enjoy a screened porch and wraparound deck, along with a workshop, carport, shed with electric, and even a chicken coop.

Located just minutes from Deep Point Boat Landing with access to the Piankatank River, this home combines country living with convenience.

👉 Appointments to view this home are available now.
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Get the Current Price, Photos, Details & More Now!

04/14/2026

Home for sale at 239 Woburn Williamsburg, VA 23188, with MLS 10629558.

04/14/2026

This Williamsburg home is absolutely beautiful! I could sit and read on that balcony all day long! Let me know if you are interested in taking a closer look!

Home for sale at 239 Woburn Williamsburg, VA 23188, with MLS 10629558.

02/02/2026

This is one of those issues that really hits home for me, because I see the stress and financial strain it puts on my clients far too often.

Being a REALTOR® isn’t just about contracts and closings for me. It’s about protecting people through one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Over the past few years, I’ve watched buyers and sellers get blindsided by insurance decisions that feel unfair, arbitrary, and completely disconnected from the reality of their homes.

I’ve had sellers do everything right—maintain their homes, fix issues as they arise, keep a roof that’s fully functional and leak-free—only to be penalized because the roof is over 15 years old. That can cost them buyers, negotiations, and sometimes thousands of dollars they never expected to spend.

For buyers, it’s even harder to watch. I’ve seen families finally get to the closing table, feel that relief, and then weeks later receive notice that their insurance is changing or being pulled altogether—based on assumptions, not inspections. When decisions are made using satellite images or drones, something as small as moss or discoloration can suddenly put their entire coverage at risk.

That kind of uncertainty affects real people. It affects affordability, peace of mind, and the sense of security that homeownership is supposed to provide.

This is why advocacy matters to me. Our clients deserve insurance decisions based on actual condition and facts, not blanket rules that don’t reflect how homes truly age or perform. I’m grateful to see this issue being addressed, because it’s long overdue—and because homeowners deserve better.

REALTORS®, we need your help! Virginia homeowners are being hit with insurance cancellations and denials based solely on roof age—even when the roof is safe. House Bill 677 and Senate Bill 402 bring commonsense protections to ensure coverage is based on actual condition, not arbitrary decisions. ACT NOW to urge your lawmakers to support fair insurance practices and affordability in Virginia. Use the following link to message YOUR local legislators: https://bit.ly/3NLfmKv

01/31/2026

Ever wonder what “contingency” really means in real estate?

It’s not just buyer protection, sellers can use contingencies too, including options like rent-backs and finding their next home before closing.

I break it all down (without the jargon) in my latest blog

If you’ve ever reviewed a real estate contract and felt overwhelmed by the terminology, you’re not alone. One of the most common and often misunderstood terms buyers and sellers encounter is contingency.At its simplest, a contingency means:“We have a deal if certain conditions are met.”Under...