charlottesville: SOLD vs JUST LISTED - 03/24/10 05:27 PM
When you list your home the goal is to get it SOLD This does not mean to just list a home and get it on the market. If this is your goal then there are a lot of agents out there that will just "list" your home. Look around there is a lot of inventory. If you want to tell me what price you "need" that is fine, but do not be surprised if that is not what the market will bear... If we are going to sell your house we have to price it in today's market. … (5 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Famous Residents! (a little humor) - 01/05/10 10:28 AM
Charlottesville Famous Residents!
The history of the Charlottesville area will amaze you. Several presidents called this home. Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis and Clark, birth place is about a mile from my home. Of course, Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark from here to the West! Charlottesville has had several famous residents (see below) add to this list, Dave Mathews Band, Sissy Spacek and Jessica Lange. The author, John Grisham calls Charlottesville home and most Virginia football fans would recognize Howie Long who lives in the wonderful Ivy area of Charlottesville VA. USA Today says "Mr. Jefferson would be proud".
Some of Charlottesville Famous Residents!
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charlottesville: I have a home listed that will not sell in Charlottesville, can you help? - 12/08/09 09:17 AM
I have a home listed that will not sell in Charlottesville, can you help?
Just got this question and after a little research the problem was obvious...
Many times a seller (listed with another agent) will approach me with this question. What they want to do is "switch" to a new agent and see if the new agent can sell the home. The interesting thing is that most sellers do not realize (or maybe they are not informed) that the listing agent they have hired is likely doing his/her job just fine. they are the listing agent and … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: UVA and UCLA tie? - 08/20/09 08:58 AM
they sure have (see this from the Daily Progress) UVa, UCLA tie for 2nd best public university (photo: courtesy of Charles McDonald) The University of Virginia maintains its status as the nation’s second best public university in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings — but this year UVa has some company in the No. 2 spot. In the 2010 rankings of “America’s Best Colleges” — which will be released today — the University of California, Los Angeles, joins UVa as the No. 2 public university. UVa has been ranked the No. 2 public school every year since 2005. It has … (3 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville (what's in a name?) - 01/14/09 09:39 AM
Located in Central Virgina, Charlottesville is really not that well known. Sure we have been in a lot of top ten lists, but with a population of around 45,000 in the city of Charlottesville and less than 120,000 in the entire county of Albemarle, there really is a lot of people who have not heard of us...
Per Wilipedia: Charlottesville is best known as the home to three US Presidents, Thomas Jefferson, James Madisonand James Monroe, as well as the home of the University of Virginia. The city is also known for Jefferson's Monticello, his renowned mountain-top home which attracts … (11 comments)
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charlottesville: Photo Guess - 2nd clue.... - 01/03/09 06:47 AM
Yesterday I posted Can you guess where I took this photo? Well there were some great guesses (check them out)... However no winner yet! So I decided we need another clue Here is the 2nd Clue... I also took this photo at the same place:
and this photo also was taken in Charlottesville Virginia!
And remember that the Winner gets "Full Bragging Rights!"
Best of Luck from Charlottesville, the greatest little town you need to visit!
Located in Central Virginia!!!
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charlottesville: Can you guess where I took this photo? - 01/02/09 06:27 PM
Sure let's call it a contest! Can you guess where I took this photo? The answer is not "Charlottesville Virginia" you have to be a little more accurate than that... A quick clue is that you most likely have these in your town too... The first one with the right answer is the Winner! And the Winner gets "Full Bragging Rights!" Best of Luck from Charlottesville, the greatest little town you need to visit! Located in Central Virginia!!!
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charlottesville: A day in Charlottesville... - 08/12/08 10:25 AM
Friday was a nice day in Charlottesville. We had blue skies and the birds were singing.
Seems it was just another fine day in paradise!
Well to top things off we closed on my listing in Still Meadow (right). This home was a real gem and the sellers are the nicest people.
My sellers are moving on and they are so generous, they gave me some patio furniture and outdoor plants that they could not take with them.
It is always great to work with nice people.
well the story does not stop there...
I also closed on this … (6 comments)
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charlottesville: Ivy Creek (Video) - 07/20/08 04:32 PM
Ivy Creek Natural area offers over 6 miles of hiking trails just minutes to downtown Charlottesville. This is a wonderful place to visit with family or friends. The trails are well marked and there are surprises around every corner. There is a creek in the middle of the trail, animals to see and plants of different varieties. There is even an old wall made of stone that dates back to.... (wait, I do not want to spoil it for you). Come see Ivy Creek Natural Area, it is a great way to spend a couple of hours. See you on the … (8 comments)
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charlottesville: Walking Trails in Ivy Virginia (LOCALISM POST) - 07/14/08 09:57 AM
I live in an area called Ivy Virginia and around us are large estates and farms. Finding a place to walk or hike is not always obvious when you drive around our area.
Hidden off of Owensville Road, just down the street from Meriwether Lewis School is the Blue Ridge Swim Club. If you live near here, you know the area. You may not know there are trails from the neighboring communities,
Here is a map of the trails:
It is such a beautiful area to take your kids out for a hike!
I hope you enjoy it!
Charles McDonaldAssociate … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: Make it WIN-WIN - 07/13/08 08:12 AM
I just had another closing and a problem came up...
Our contract had some personal items (furniture) in it. Now the lender required that we pull the personal items out of the contract and put them on an "Agreement for the sale of Personal Property".
When we did the final walk through the "bed" that was mentioned was in the home, but the mattress was not.
The SELLER "legitimately" thought that it was a bed without the mattress.
The BUYER "legitimately" thought that it was a bed with the mattress.
Our Buyer had movers coming and was under a lot of … (20 comments)
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charlottesville: iPhone 3G - Will I get one? - 07/11/08 07:05 PM
The answer is "NO"
I have a simple rule when it comes to new products and that is I will always wait to let others work out the bugs.
I have seen new technology and products released and people run out and get them (myself included) just to find that there are problems that need to be worked out before it makes us more productive.
So I will just wait and see how the new iPhone works out....
Not to mention that I am not going to go out and wait in long lines (I just heard that some people … (24 comments)
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charlottesville: Old Trail Village Center - Charlottesville VA - 07/10/08 01:14 PM
Old Trail Village Center is well underway! This is a mixeduse, open-air, retail, entertainment, office and residential center located at Old Trail directly at the base of the Blue Ridge.
The area currently has 2600 planned homes. There are 400-12,000 SF spaces available for shops, resturants etc... slated to open at the end of 2008.
Segway will be one of the stores, we are already seeing pizza, hair salons and coffee shops too...
What for more details!!!
Charles McDonaldAssociate BROKER, RE/MAX Assured PropertiesLicensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia
"Your Outstanding RE/MAX Agent in Charlottesville Virginia"
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charlottesville: Segway comes to Charlottesville - 07/10/08 11:39 AM
Well actually to Old Trail, located in Crozet Virginia.
The town center has announced that Segway will be opening a store in the Old Trail town center.
This is great!
If you have read my blog you know that this development has both sidewalks and trails.
Many people have already discovered that Segway PT's are a fun, ultra-economical and environmentally friendly way for today's urban commuter to get around town!
Not to mention GOLF!!!
Soon you will be seeing folks zipping along on their Segway with ZERO emissions!
Have you seen the off-road versions of the Segway?
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charlottesville: The trail to Monticello - 07/08/08 12:46 PM
There are several ways to get to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and one of my favorite ways is by foot. Please preview the video above for a sample of the trail. I hope that you enjoy it half as much as we did taking the hike! Sometimes it is good to explore your own backyard! … (7 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Recycling - 07/07/08 08:35 PM
Last week I had dinner with some friends/clients who now live in a new home in Old Trail. It was great to see my friends and they brought up an interesting subject.... "RECYCLING"
When we moved to the Charlottesville area about 8 years ago, we were stunned to find out that recycling was not very easy to do. We were used to sorting paper, plastic, bottles and cans and leaving them on the curb.
Well we now have a local company (thanks for bringing this to my attention John and Barbara) who is going after the recycling business.
visit: http://www.myrecyclingclub.com/ for … (8 comments)
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charlottesville: I love a Driveway! - 06/19/08 09:10 AM
In real estate there is always something about a particular home or property that I find appealing. Many times for me it is the land itself. I always feel that a home can be changed or updated but the land is something that sets the tone of an estate in Charlottesville.
I often see a "driveway" and my imagination goes wild as to what gems are out of my sight.
Do you ever do that?
This driveway in Albemarle County is a prime example. Do you wonder what is at the end of it too?
Stay tuned for more details!
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charlottesville: Albemarle Virginia Grand Home - 06/09/08 08:09 AM
Here is what 9.5 million will buy you in Albemarle Virginia. 8,500 sq feet of living space, c1808.579 Acres with a cottage on the property that dates back to 1776!
This home is currently listed in our local MLS by Roy Wheeler and is an example of some of the grand estates available in our area.
Oh yes, I thought you might like to see one of the trees on the property:
When looking at Charlottesville Real Estate there are certainly a lot of choices. I would be honored to give you a tour anytime!
Your RE/MAX Agent … (14 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Real Estate update (year to date) May 31,2008 - 05/31/08 04:05 PM
Charlottesville Real Estate update (year to date) May 31,2008
Let's Talk Charlottesville Real Estate!
We are very fortunate to live in such a wonderful area. We have four season, Blue Ridge Views and the University of Virginia! Sales are starting to pick up in Charlottesville and our year is off to a good start.
In Charlottesville City we have SOLD 221 HOMES. There are currently 363 HOMES on the market. Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 120 Days . Our Average selling price is $310,340. NOTE: These are just homes in the city of Charlottesville
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charlottesville: The Handoff... - 05/25/08 07:56 AM
Why did I refer you to another agent? (The Handoff)
When you contacted me you were looking for a specific type of property in a certain area. Well I want you to know that that is not my expertise. However I know the agent you need to work with.
I am not brushing you off at all, I am looking out for your best interests. I have learned over the years that clients will respect you more if you give them "full service" and sometimes full service is letting go of a commission in the best interests of the … (20 comments)
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