Anne Sparkman - State Farm Agent

Are you about to buy or sell a house? New real estate rules are about to hit:

Biggest shakeup in a century set to hit real estate agents this week: Here’s how they’re preparing | CNN Business Realtors across the country are bracing for a seismic shift in the way they do business. Starting August 17, new rules will roll out that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes.

August is National Moving Month. If you're planning a move, here's an article with some helpful things to consider. And if you have any questions about how moving can affect your insurance coverage, contact me and let's chat.

Should You DIY Your Move or Hire Someone? Moves can vary in price — and effort. We walk you through your options, from DIY to full-service professional movers, and provide recommendations for when to opt for each.

Be careful out there, folks!

Fireworks Share: Share it on Facebook Share it on Twitter Copy Link Copy link It’s that time of year when Americans everywhere will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with family, friends and fireworks. A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights the hazards posed ...

As the weather heats up, one way to stay cool is by taking a dip in the pool. Here's an article with some essential pool safety tips. Stay safe and have fun!

Backyard Swimming Pool Safety Tips Safety reminders and guidelines to make sure your swimming pool or hot tub is ready for the season.

June 19 commemorates the end of slavery in 1865, and the beginning of freedom for all Americans. I’m proud to recognize such an important day in our country’s history.

I was surprised to see just how quickly the temperature rises in a car! The hot temps are coming later this week so be safe out there.

Congrats to CNU Baseball! They are onto the Super Regionals for the first time in program history! Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport baseball punches ticket to first NCAA Super Regionals Brandon Cassedy closed out the game with a strikeout, ending North Carolina Wesleyan's rally in the final inning. The Captains scored five runs in the fourth inning to take the lead for good.

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day we have made a donation to the Newport News Education Foundation Teacher Innovation Mini Grant Program. Thank you to all the teachers out there!

Always a good reminder this time of year:

Interested in the eclipse? You can help NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration record data from today's event! Check it out:

Citizen Science Observing a solar eclipse is one of many ways to get in on the fun of doing science. You can get involved with NASA science by participating in a number of NASA-funded citizen science projects. Citizen science projects are collaborations between scientists and interested members of the public. Throu...

Speaking of planting a garden, attached is a guide for what to plant, when and how much:

Virginia’s Home Garden Vegetable Planting Guide: Recommended Planting Dates and Amounts to Plant Authored by Alex Hessler, Instructor, Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Production and Director, Homefield Farm, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."
-Audrey Hepburn

It's Virginia Flood Awareness Week:
True or False: There is a 30 day waiting period on flood insurance.(answer in the comments)

Virginia Flood Awareness Week The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Get ready to vote!

Who else is ready for Spring?

COUNTDOWN TO SPRING 2024 Countdown to SPRING. How Many Days Months Sleeps Weeks Hours Minutes Left Until Spring 2024? The First Day of Spring is 19 March 2024. Spring is here welcome all the new beginnings timer-clock.com

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that.”
-Dr. Martin Luther King

Happy National Labrador Day from Zu and Kona!

Enjoy the ride and get there safely!

We always have so much fun tracking Santa! You can also call in and they will give an update over the phone. NORAD has been doing this since 1955!

Official NORAD Santa Tracker Follow Santa Claus as he makes his magical journey around the world!

Be careful when buying gift cards! There are several ways to be scammed:

What is gift card draining? How to prevent getting scammed Police around the county are warning shoppers about gift card draining where scammers tamper with the cards before you buy them — and even our own senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett fell victim. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen reports for TODAY.

Please be on the lookout for this missing person in the Denbigh area!

Newport News police looking for missing woman last seen on Genneys Way Sheila Bryant, 55, was last seen Sunday around 2 p.m. in the 500 block of Genneys Way, police say. That's in a neighborhood off Warwick Blvd.

You never know what you'll say when something unexpected happens. But when you really need help, you can call on those eight famous words (or me). Check out this behind-the-scenes video from our newly released commercials.

Behind the Scenes: The Right Kind of Magic | State Farm® In this behind-the-scenes look, see how our new campaign, “The Right Kind of Magic,” is bringing new life to the State Farm jingle!Like a good neighbor, Stat...

The Market at Thrive is open and taking appointments for shopping. This is a free grocery store for the community! Check out their services. We are making a donation today for
THRIVE Peninsula

The Market at THRIVE | THRIVE Peninsula The Peninsula's first free food market, presented by Food Lion