<?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[Two Dog Realty]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent Richmond-area real estate brokerage offering thoughtful guidance for buyers and sellers throughout Central Virginia.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:34:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.twodogrealty.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Richmond Local Favorite: Gearharts Fine Chocolates in Short Pump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curt and Heather share why Gearharts Fine Chocolates in Short Pump is a local favorite for classic and adventurous chocolates and pastries.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/gearharts-fine-chocolates-short-pump-va</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab075d6934de94835e622c1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:09:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Richmond Local Favorite: Lola's Farmhouse Bistro in Manakin Sabot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curt and Heather share why Lola's Farmhouse Bistro, in an 1865 building near Short Pump Town Center, is a Richmond-area local favorite.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/lolas-farmhouse-bistro-manakin-sabot-va</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab075d6934de94835e622bf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:09:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Richmond Local Favorite: Texas Inn in Downtown Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curt shares why Texas Inn, family-owned in Virginia since 1935, is a downtown Richmond favorite for hot dogs, fries, and Chocolate Cream pie.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/texas-inn-richmond-va</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab075d5934de94835e622bd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:09:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Richmond Local Favorite: Church Hill's Growing Dining Scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curt shares his favorite Church Hill dining spots, from Alewife on Marshall Street to The Roosevelt, Grisette, and Metzger &#38; Butchery.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/church-hill-dining-scene-richmond-va</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab075d5934de94835e622b9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:09:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Richmond-Area Favorite: Chicano Boy Taco in North Chesterfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curt and Heather share why Chicano Boy Taco in North Chesterfield is a favorite casual lunch spot for fresh tacos, chips, queso and guacamole.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/chicano-boy-taco-north-chesterfield-va</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab075d48bce9f136f4ea8b3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:09:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5caee_4ff8789a9c9e4e20919d1a00fdffe36d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Sellers Should Leave Buyers at Closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical closing-day checklist for Richmond-area sellers: keep utilities on through closing, leave agreed keys, remotes and useful records, transfer smart devices securely, and remove anything the buyer has not agreed to accept. 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Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty explains which tradeoffs are manageable — and which ones to protect.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/what-richmond-homebuyers-should-never-compromise-on</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aac57e13f6cb6099e560447</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:10:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Construction vs. Resale Homes in Richmond, VA: Which Is Right for You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compare new construction and resale homes in Richmond, VA—including builder promises, upgrades, inspections, representation, and the tradeoffs buyers should understand.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/new-construction-vs-resale-homes-richmond-va</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a860e7b57720c802c163510</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:27:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5caee_8d85543aacc64517824024536f09e7e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose the Right Mortgage Lender in Richmond, VA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lowest advertised mortgage rate does not always identify the best lender. 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Learn what Richmond-area buyers and sellers should know about coverage, costs, waiting periods and flood-insurance requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/flood-insurance-in-richmond-va-what-buyers-and-sellers-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e1f2e25cec79f55370ca0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:09:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5HzetIJxPI" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Richmond Local Favorite: Riverside Sourdough in Ashland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curt and Heather share why Ashland-based Riverside Sourdough has become a regular stop for its sourdough rolls, organic loaves and brown-sugar pop-tarts.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/riverside-sourdough-ashland-va</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e1f2e25cec79f55370c9f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:08:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5caee_d7b1e9cb9423485d91eb5f8f6293787d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeowners Insurance in Richmond, VA: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeowners insurance protects more than the structure of your house. 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Learn how pricing, condition, presentation, access, and marketing work together—and what sellers can do next.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/why-homes-sit-on-the-market-in-richmond-va-and-what-you-can-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e1f2e25cec79f55370c9a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:52:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5caee_350b67c5b7da49feb73a0183030259d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Should Get Preapproved Before Buying a Home in Richmond, VA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Richmond buyer’s guide to meaningful mortgage preapproval, lender comparison, financing readiness, personal comfort, and avoiding problems before an offer.]]></description><link>https://www.twodogrealty.com/post/why-you-should-get-prequalified-before-buying-a-home-in-richmond-va</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e1f2e25cec79f55370c9d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:39:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5caee_dff89c5d3a8446e08b49379eefcd14cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Curt Reichstetter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Really Adds Value Before Selling Your Home in Richmond, VA?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not every renovation pays off when selling. 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