MKB, REALTORS Blog

The Best Places for Horseback Riding in Roanoke, VA and Southwest Virginia

By Kelly Giarla

I have always had a love for horses. 

Growing up I was the typical horse-infatuated girl you read about. Drawing horses, looking at horse books and daydreaming about riding. The problem was my family lived in a neighborhood and I never had the opportunity to ride as a child. 

As soon as I became an adult and was able, I began riding lessons at a local barn. I was 30 years old at the time and yet was placed into a beginner class with 8- to 10-year-olds. My teacher was 16 (and amazing)!  I understood that when starting something new you must begin with the basics, and I was humbled by these tin...

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Who wants to just grab a drink and speak to people? How boring!

No sir ... it's human nature that want to also be entertained (and if you did not just hear in you mind Russell Crowe in "Gladiator," I'm not sure we could be friends.)

Well, our local breweries have the answer!

Almost every brewery has at least one regularly scheduled trivia night, and I am here to say, that the crowds can get seriously competitive. So bring your A-game in seemingly useless knowledge, but you may want to leave your feelings at the door. In addition to the weekly trivia, the credit to some of the most creative and fun events has to be given to our local brewhouses. This past year, Golden Cactus Brewing hosted a Mrs. Roper's Romp (I highly encourage visiting their Facebook page to view the pictures) and a fun

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Flower Power: The Petal It Forward Initiative

By Bailey Jenkins, REALTOR® with MKB, REALTORS®

With so much going on in our world, as well as occasional daily stresses, oftentimes the simplest things in life are what bring us the most joy. Whether it's a text from a friend checking in on your day, a perfect cup of coffee, or simply having a great conversation with a stranger that makes you smile - The smallest moments of happiness can make the worst days a little easier to swallow.

For me personally, one of my greatest joys is watching my flowers grow in my garden. There is something about watching all of the different colors and varieties thrive and change throughout the season that makes my soul feel at peace. Furthermore, a gift of a bo...

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Did you know MKB has a CAT?  No, it isn't the four-legged kind of cat that might prefer a nap to getting involved. This CAT stands for MKB's Community Action Team. The purpose of this team is to coordinate and support our REALTORS' volunteer efforts in and around the beautiful Roanoke Valley.

MKB's 2023 was jam-packed with volunteer efforts, in particular surrounding our "50 For 50" Campaign. The goal of this Campaign was to encourage every MKB REALTOR to support our community with 50 or more hours of community service. Our CAT brainstormed ideas, worked with local organizations to understand nee...

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Several months ago I had the opportunity to volunteer with Renovation Alliance and MKB, REALTORS on Community Renovation Day. We joined together to help provide some peace of mind to long standing residents of our community (the Grant family). Both members of the family were diagnosed with severe illnesses that had prevented them from making some of the necessary repairs to their home, and we were able to assist them during this difficult time.

I think we all should provide a helping hand wherever and whenever we can! In this case, being able to help in easing some of their worries and anxieties was especially meaningful to me because I know it's important to spend the time we have making memories...

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