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April
22

Keys & Coffee

Real estate, real life, and a little laughter — one cup at a time.

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Spring is Here… and So is the Market  •  April 2026

☕  A Note from Lisa

I know y'all have probably been wondering where I've been.

February and March were a whirlwind — taxes, reflecting on last year, trying to be a rockstar for my clients (and I have some pretty amazing ones), and of course… an impromptu trip I'll tell you about in a minute. Let's just say I was a bit of a hot mess there for a while.

But I'm back. And it feels really good.

April has a way of doing that, doesn't it? The windows are open, the days are longer, and everything just feels a little lighter. I'd love to say I have it all together… but let's just say I'm moving forward one cup of coffee at a time.

✈️  Dallas, Mindy, and a Few F-Bombs at 30,000 Feet

Anyone who knows me knows I do not love to fly. Takeoff is where things go sideways — I may or may not drop the occasional F-bomb. I always think I'm saying it in my head… but apparently it doesn't always stay there. - My bad!

Mindy and I spent the weekend walking a lot, laughing even more, and soaking up some really good reminders of just how good God is — and how great life can be when we actually slow down enough to notice it. We came home with full hearts and a renewed sense of purpose — both personally and in business.

And funny enough,- That same fresh energy is exactly what I'm feeling in the real estate market right now too.

Spring Market is Finally Here

Spring has arrived in the Shenandoah Valley and the market is doing exactly what it does this time of year — waking up fast.

More homes are hitting the market, buyers are getting back out there, and well-priced homes that show well are not lasting long. If you've been thinking about selling, this is your window — buyers are motivated and ready to act. If you're buying, there are more opportunities now than we've seen in months, and a little strategy goes a long way.

Either way — I'm here. Just holler.

  Quick Tip for Sellers

First impressions matter more than ever this spring. A fresh coat of paint on the front door, a pot of colorful flowers, and a clean walkway can make a buyer fall in love before they even step inside. Simple, budget-friendly, and absolutely worth it.

  What's Happening in the Valley This Month

  Plant Swap & Spring Vendor Event — April 25th

Revercomb Farms and Open Door Homestead are teaming up for a fun spring event featuring a plant swap and local vendors. Perfect way to spend a Saturday morning! Check it out at revercombfarms.com for free farm events.

  Shenandoah Valley Music Festival

If you haven't been — you need to go. Grab a lawn chair, a bottle of wine, and enjoy incredible music from bygone eras under the open sky. Tickets and the full performance schedule are available at musicfest.org.

  BBQ Chicken Season is HERE!

Y'all… it's that time of year and I am here for it! Check your local BBQ pits for their schedule and go support your community — and your taste buds. 

  April Giveaway

$50 Kline's Ice Cream Gift Card!

Nothing says spring in the Shenandoah Valley like a cone from Kline's! 

Reply to this email OR comment on the Facebook post to enter.

Winner announced in the next issue! Good luck — and yes, I'm a little jealous of whoever wins this one. ?

☕  Until Next Time…

Whether you're house hunting, home dreaming, or just here for the BBQ chicken updates — I'm so glad you're part of this little community we've built together.

As always, if you ever need anything — real estate, decorating opinions, or just a good laugh — you know where to find me.

 

Warmly,

Lisa Hensley

Hensley Realty Group

Making dreams come true, one home at a time

Lisa Hensley  •  Hensley Realty Group  •  Elkton, Virginia

540-405-1606  •  Lisa@Lisahensleyhomes.com  •  hensleyhomesva.com

January
4

Happy New Year

I love January. It feels like a fresh start and a new beginning. I usually begin making my lists sometime in mid-December — ideas, goals, things I want to accomplish in the year ahead — and by the time January arrives, those plans are already in motion.

Still, there's something special about this month. Writing in my planner for the first time, celebrating my first new listing of the year, checking off those early wins — January makes everything feel like a "first." And even when they aren't truly firsts, this season gives them that feeling anyway.

This year's "first" is a beautiful Broadway home that's just come on the market — you can read more about it below.

Firsts have...

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