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charlottesesville real estate: Charlottesville Real Estate – Forest Lakes Market Report 9/12/2010 - 09/12/10 04:46 PM
The Forest Lakes market remains virtually unchanged in the past week. Information from our local CAAR Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors MLS indicates that out of approximately 1,400 homes in the Forest Lakes neighborhood there are just 24 homes for sale, only 3 of which are deemed distressed properties, and just a scant few for rent. In the past month there have been 4 Forest Lakes homes go under contract, while in the past three months there have been 23 homes go under contract. Could it be that there may be only three months of standing inventory? If you are … (1 comments)
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charlottesesville real estate: Charlottesville Real Estate - Forest Lakes Market Report - 08/01/10 01:36 PM
Information from our local Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors MLS indicates that out of approximately 1,400 homes in the Forest Lakes neighborhood there are just 22 homes for sale, only 2 of which are deemed distressed properties, and just a scant few for rent. In the past month there have been 8 Forest Lakes homes go under contract, while in the past three months there have been 22 homes go under contract. Could it be that there may be only three months of standing inventory? If you are looking for a great place to live that’s beautiful, clean, safe while … (0 comments)
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charlottesesville real estate: Charlottesville Real Estate - Forest Lakes Market - 07/26/10 07:19 AM
Information from our local Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors MLS indicates that out of approximately 1,400 homes in Forest Lakes there are just 23 homes for sale, only 2 of which are deemed distressed properties, and just a scant few for rent. In the past month there have been eight Forest Lakes homes go under contract, while in the past three months there have been 38 homes go under contract. Could it be that there may be only three months of standing inventory? If you are looking for a great place to live that's beautiful, clean, safe and convenient … (1 comments)
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charlottesesville real estate: Video Tour of Beautiful Charlottesville Virginia - 06/17/10 01:29 PM
This video is for those of you unfamiliar with our beautiful Charlottesville Virginia.
Charlottesville VA real estate has proven stability and rock solid value. The University of Virginia and its world class medical center provide the stability. The value rests with its history, picturesque beauty, central location, strong economy as well its past and present property owners, who include among others Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Teddy Roosevelt, Meriwether Lewis, George Rogers Clark, Muhammad Ali, John Kluge, John Grisham, William Faulkner, Jessica Lange, Sam Sheppard, Lee Majors, Kate Jackson, Sissy Spacek, and The Dave Mathews Band.
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charlottesesville real estate: Charlottesville - Forest Lakes - 06/12/10 08:26 AM
New listing in Forest Lakes South. Immense 4-5 bedroom (large master on 1st), 3 1/2 bath on a cul-de-sac is a combination of rare factors. Come see 180 degree winter views of the Blue Ridge from large deck and/or screened in porch. Summer brings a forest canopy viewed throughout the interior space by numerous windows that bathe a two story great room w/stone fireplace, thermal tiled breakfast area and gourmet kitchen. Master suite with two large walkin closets. M bath with separate shower and jetted tub. Arguably the finest lot in all Forest Lakes, backs to the Powell Creek Nature Preserve. … (1 comments)
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charlottesesville real estate: Down sizing and rummage sale to the nth degree. - 06/09/10 07:49 AM
This is not your usual garage sale. This is the most prestigious Albemarle County rummage sale since the Jeffersons left Monticello. The Sotheby’s auction of Patricia Kluge’s collection of furnishings and other possessions from Albemarle House has begun. Admission is the purchase of the $65, 620-page, full-color auction catalogue — reportedly the largest Sotheby’s has ever produced in the United States.
In 1981 Patricia Kluge married media mogul John Kluge. Shortly after their marriage work began on the house. It was designed by architect David Easton, and was finished in 1985. The Kluge's divorced in 1990 with Patricia … (5 comments)
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charlottesesville real estate: Is the Recovery for Real - 06/06/10 10:18 AM
What ever your political view the fact is that the government has played a large role in housing recovery. The government must be doing something right: pending home sales were 22.4 percent higher in April than the same month last year. And now the real-estate lobby has asked Congress to extend the amount of time that those potential home buyers, who have qualified for tax credit, have to complete their transactions. Three House Democrats introduced legislation this week that would guarantee $15 billion in construction loans.
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charlottesesville real estate: Charlottesville's Fridays After Five - Be there or be square - 06/05/10 07:39 AM
For the uninitiated, Fridays After Five is a free family oriented event that takes place in in downtown Charlottesville every Friday during the spring, summer and fall. It's a casual block party with live music, great food, local culture wine and brews. It's a great way to experience the wide diversity and eclectic nature of our populace. It's fun, be there or be square. Here's a look at this season’s line up Fridays After Five lineup. The free shows begin at 5:30 p.m. and are open to listeners of all ages.
Last evenings Friday's was fantastic. The rain stayed away and … (2 comments)
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charlottesesville real estate: Charlottesville's Forest Lakes Neighborhood - 06/05/10 06:53 AM
Forest Lakes a Charlottesville bedroom community in northern Albemarle county is convenient to everything including downtown Charlottesville, UVA, the Medical Center, and NGIC. Residents enjoy many amenities including two swim and tennis clubs, a large fitness center, 12 miles of paved jogging trails, neighborhood elementary and middle schools. Out of about 1,400 homes our MLS indicates there are just 30 for sale, only 4 of which are distressed properties, and just a scant few for rent. If you are an investor, would like to be an investor or know of someone that is and investor, please give this neighborhood a look.
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charlottesesville real estate: Charlottesville's Forest Lakes Pools Are Opening Up - 05/27/10 07:36 AM
For those residents of Forest Lakes this weekend begins the summer fun. The north and south pools are open for the summer season. Pools open Saturday, May 29th!School Hours (thru Jun 11th)North - 3-8pm M-FSouth - 10am-8pm M-F, 11-9 Sat/Sun Normal Hours (after Jun 11th)North - 10am to 9pm dailySouth - 12-9pm M-F*, 11-9 Sat/Sun*During school days, the South Pool will close from 3:00 - 6:00pm for Swim Team Practice.South pool will close at 3pm on Jun 23rd, Jul 7th and Jul 21st for home swim meets.
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charlottesesville real estate: Albemarle's Chris Greene Lake - 05/21/10 07:24 AM
In a few short weeks summer will be upon us. For those of us in the northern Albemarle county area there is a great alternative to lying around making your own gravy. Chris Green Lake, which is just a couple minutes from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, offers boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours of operation are daily 12:00pm to 7:00pm. (from Memorial Day weekend through the summer swim season, except on the days when Albemarle County Schools are in session).
Canoe rental is $5,00 per hour (cheap).
Fishing: A Virginia State Fishing License is required. A wheelchair-accessible fishing pier is available. … (2 comments)
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charlottesesville real estate: The Market is Feeling Better - 04/10/10 06:44 AM
The warmer temperatures have brought, along with seasonal allergies, a sense of hope and perhaps a flurry of optimism to the housing market. Last month, as home buyers felt a sense of urgency to take advantage of the tax credit and an influx of foreclosed homes lured them to the market, pending home sales shot up 8.2 percent, marking the largest margin increase in more than eight years and making this year’s spring selling season better than last year’s. Of course, many wonder how the market will react once the tax incentive ceases to exist. More jobs and economic growth, however, … (5 comments)
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charlottesesville real estate: Charlottesville's Forest Lakes means amazing investment opportunities - 04/02/10 07:18 AM
The bad news for Forest Lakes home owners is that there are four distressed properties, a very high number for the neighborhood. However, the good news for Forest Lakes home owners is that there are only four distressed properties in the neighborhood, which out of 1,400 homes represents less than 1%. Each of these properties offers an amazing opportunity and great value. Check out these amazing investment opportunities.
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charlottesesville real estate: Great investment value in Charlottesville's Forest Lakes - 03/26/10 09:08 AM
Forest Lakes in northern Albemarle county is convenient to everything including downtown Charlottesville, UVA, the Medical Center, and NGIC. The National Ground Intelligence Center is just five minutes from Forest Lakes. Out of about 1,400 homes there are just 46 for sale, only 5 distressed properties, and just a scant few for rent. If you are an investor, would like to be an investor or know of someone that is and investor, please give this neighbor a look.
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charlottesesville real estate: Current listings in Charlottesville's Forest Lakes - 03/25/10 04:23 AM
As of today 3/24/10 there are 47 homes for sale in Forest Lakes. That is only slightly higher than historical levels of this time of year. Considering that there are about 1,400 homes in Forest Lakes, 47 for sale represents only about 3%. Check out the current inventory. Whether you are an investor buyer, a regular buyer, or a potential seller. This is the time to enter the market. Here is a list of current inventory.
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charlottesesville real estate: Great Opportunity in Forest Lakes - 03/18/10 06:34 AM
The bad news for Forest Lakes home owners is that there are five distressed properties, a very high number for the neighborhood. However, the good news for Forest Lakes home owners is that there are only five distressed properties in the neighborhood, which out of 1,400 homes represents less than 1%. Each of these properties offers an amazing opportunity and great value.
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charlottesesville real estate: Seniors Love Charlottesville, VA - 03/17/10 12:18 PM
If you are a senior, know a senior, or are contemplating maybe someday becoming a senior you must give Charlottesville, VA a look. Here's an article posted today 2/14/10 from our local Daily Progress newspaper shich drives it home. Charlottesville loves senior citizens and senior citizens love Charlottesville.
AARP chose Charlottesville as one of the healthiest towns to live. Seniors: Visit our vibrant - Charlottesville Seniors Center Visit our - Retirement Communities Visit our - Assisted Living Communities Visit our - Nursing Homes Visit our - JABA Jefferson Area Board … (0 comments)
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