Welcome to GRID Williamsburg
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Who we are
Founded February 2025
Welcome! GRID Williamsburg is a real estate investment community based in Williamsburg, VA—built by investors for investors. We are a group of real people doing real deals in our local marketplace.
Our core mission is to connect to, learn from, and collaborate with like-minded people interested in growing their businesses and creating long-term wealth.
We welcome investors of all experience levels. We are life-long learners and believe everyone has value to share.
How it works
We meet once a month, 12 months a year, on the same day, week, and time of the month.
Each month we cover a different investing topic in the lifecycle of an investor—ranging from wholesaling to rehabbing to becoming a bank through private lending.
Our meetings are not sales pitches.
They are opportunities for us to dive deep into a real estate topic, connect with local experts in our marketplace, and build long-term relationships with other doers.
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Meet the GRID Community Leader
About Ben
Ben Munson – A Heart for Community, A Passion for Real Estate
Growing up as the son of a top-producing Realtor, Ben was immersed in the world of real estate from an early age. With a lifetime of perspective and a deep-rooted sense of fiduciary responsibility, he brings not only experience but also genuine care and commitment to every client he serves.
After earning his Finance degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Ben pursued a career in finance and IT consulting in Boston and Philadelphia. In 2005 he returned to his hometown of Rochester, NY, where he obtained his real estate license in 2005 and purchased his first multi-family investment property—igniting his passion for helping others achieve financial security through real estate.
Driven by innovation, Ben co-founded RochesterApartmentFinder.com in 2007, which later rebranded to Newdigs.com, aiming to provide a national apartment listing platform. Newdigs spent three years in RIT’s Venture Creations Business Incubator developing a national go-to market strategy. Unfortunately, Craigslist’s 2012 lawsuit against Padmapper.com derailed its national launch.
In 2013, family became his top priority when he and his wife relocated to Williamsburg, VA, to support his parents during his father’s battle with MDS blood cancer. There, Ben joined forces with his mother at Long & Foster Real Estate, and in 2017, recognizing that Virginia had become their new home, he earned his broker’s license and establishing The Memorie Group, named to honor the career of his mother, Memorie Munson.
Now brokered by eXp Realty, Ben leads The Memorie Group with a service-first philosophy and a heartfelt mission: to help families experience the joy and financial security of homeownership, to educate others on building generational wealth through real estate investing, and to advocate for sustainable development and green building practices.
In addition to his real estate work, Ben serves on the board of the Williamsburg Association of Realtors, and as the founding President of Williamsburg Downtown, a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating the energy and vibrancy of the historic district. His leadership focuses on fostering growth, community engagement, and revitalization efforts that make Williamsburg a more dynamic place to live, work, and visit.
Ben is also a recognized expert in senior downsizing, understanding the unique challenges and emotional aspects of transitioning to a new phase of life. He recently launched a groundbreaking one-stop-shop service for seniors—a solution Williamsburg had long needed—designed to simplify the downsizing process by offering comprehensive support, from selling their home to coordinating moving logistics and connecting them with local resources.
For Ben, real estate is more than transactions—it’s about relationships, community, and creating lasting legacies. Whether guiding first-time homebuyers, experienced investors, seniors in transition, or developers focused on sustainability, Ben’s passion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to his community set him apart.
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The Memorie Group
The Memorie Group – A Legacy of Service, Integrity, and Community
Founded in 2017, The Memorie Group was born out of a deep commitment to service and integrity, values instilled by its namesake, Memorie Munson. As a top-producing Realtor, Memorie has been known as “The Name to Remember for Real Estate” by hundreds of families. Inspired by her legacy, Ben Munson created The Memorie Group as a family real estate team, with a mission to provide unparalleled fiduciary representation to clients—before, during, and long after their real estate transactions. At The Memorie Group, we passionately believe that service is our ministry.
In 2021, amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, we took a bold step by opening our office in the heart of Williamsburg’s colonial downtown district. While many brokers were closing their physical locations, we saw an opportunity to reaffirm our investment in the community we love. Today, our downtown office serves as more than just a workplace; it is a welcoming ‘member lounge’ where clients, friends, and family can gather and enjoy cherished Williamsburg events such as 2nd Sundays Festivals, the Christmas Parade, and many others.
Over the years, our brokerage has evolved to meet the changing needs of our clients and community. We have developed a specialty in helping seniors navigate the complexities of major downsizing moves, providing compassionate support and comprehensive solutions tailored to their unique needs. In addition to residential services, we have expanded into commercial brokerage, offering expert guidance to businesses seeking to establish or grow their presence in Williamsburg.
In 2025 we made a commitment to provide our clients and community with the best real estate investing resources and community possible by partnering with the GRID Investor Network. This relationship makes world class education and networking available to those we serve.
At The Memorie Group, our mission goes beyond buying and selling properties—we are dedicated to building lasting relationships, fostering community growth, and helping our clients create a legacy of their own. Whether you’re finding your dream home, transitioning to a new stage of life, or investing in your future, we are here to serve with heart, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to your success.
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What people are saying
Very impressed. Probably the best content packed REI club meeting I’ve been to. If you are investing in real estate you have to join this group. Great assortment of industry professionals in the group as well.
— Whitney Sewell
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Phenomenal. These guys are the REAL DEAL and exactly who you want to associate yourself with to be successful in real estate investing. Honest, upfront, and experts at what they do I cannot recommend them more highly. From the moment I stepped into my first meetup (6 months ago) they have been nothing short of a class act. Very informative and lots of serious investors, wholesalers, lenders, contractors. As they say, the power is in the network and they have a great one.
— David Townsend
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GRID is exactly the kind of group I had been looking for as a new investor with a lot of questions and not sure who to trust for answers.
— Elise Browning
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