virginia: Remember to vote! - 10/20/09 08:55 AM
Remember to vote!
Election Day (Tuesday, November 3, that is) is only two weeks away. We know you’ll do your civic duty and hit the ballot box early and often. Lots of folks sacrificed plenty so you’d have the right, so the least you can do is exercise it.
And while … (6 comments)
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virginia: A Winter Deal in Summer! - 05/27/08 06:28 PM
While driving near Wintergreen Virginia we stopped at the Ski Barn.
Great deals are to be had as they are selling Winter Items at 40-50% off.
Why not buy at off season? Makes sense and may pay for the extra gas it takes to go shopping.
The Ski Barn … (9 comments)
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virginia: Virginia Outdoor Foundation - Conservation easement - 04/28/08 07:11 PM
When you see this sign, take note:
This sign says: "This property is forever protected by a conservation easement. Virginia Outdoors Foundation"
We have a lot of land in Albelmarle that is under conservation easement and this is one of the reasons that our area is so green and beautiful. If you … (8 comments)
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virginia: Historic Garden Week in Virginia - 04/14/08 12:43 PM
75th Anniversary of the Historic Garden Week in Virginia
April 19-27, 2008
(presented by the garden club of Virginia)
This is an incredible event where some of the finest homes and estates are open to the public in Virginia. Several years ago, my wife dragged me to this event and now i am the … (14 comments)
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virginia: Greene County Virginia Home Information - YTD 3/18/2008 - 03/18/08 02:46 PM
Greene County Virginia Home Information - YTD 3/18/2008
Greene County is just North of Charlottesville and offers beautiful properties at great prices. I recently compared the cost of new construction from Greene to Albemarle and was shocked at the difference (my clients are made aware of these comparisons). When you are looking for … (1 comments)
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virginia: More Gems in Charlottesville! - 12/29/07 06:43 PM
There is such a variaty of home available in Charlottesville and the surrounding Albemarle it is hard to describe. We, have small neighborhoods to large mulit-acre lot neighborhoods. We also have a great selection of farms and estates. Wonderful Views are all around and we are close to UVA and Jefferson's Monticello.
You really … (10 comments)
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virginia: Can an AGENT sell anywhere in the State? - 12/19/07 04:38 PM
The answer is YES, But should they?
To me the correct answer is that an agent should sell where they are the expert.
I am licenced to Sell Real Estate in the Commonwealth of Virginia but that does not mean, I will sell homes anywhere in Virginia.
I will only sell homes … (99 comments)
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virginia: Another 48 Hours (not the movie) - 11/29/07 02:16 PM
No Not the Movie with Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte! Although that is worth a mention too!!!
It is just 48 Hours to the big event!
we have been getting ready for this event for several months!
Then invitations have been sent to clients and friends! (Heck all my clients are friends!)
The decorations are … (20 comments)
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virginia: Your Vehicle says a lot about your Business! - 11/28/07 10:43 AM
The vehicle that you drive does say a lot about you and your business.
I live in Charlottesville Virginia and I sell Homes, Land, Farms and Estates!
I drive a Truck and that puts out a certain image. Most people are very comfortable with a Truck that has a Crew Cab. Not … (85 comments)
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virginia: SMART HOMES!!! (watch and learn) - 10/26/07 04:02 PM
I recently received some detailed information that I think most agents should at the very least know about.
It is about Smart Homes and Smart Wiring. We hear these terms in new construction but this is one of the first videos I have seen on smart wiring.
(Click on this link to see … (16 comments)
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virginia: Earlysville Special! Check the menu - 10/16/07 06:19 AM
This home in Earlysville (MLS 442353) is offered at 375K
over 2000 sq feet, 3 bed, 2 bath on 1.89 acres....
RENOVATED HOME by LOCAL BUILDER! (Remodeled: Kitchen, Dining and Great Room)...
(NEW: Stone Patio, Kitchen Cabinets, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, 4 inch ash floors, Stone Fireplace, Front Door, Slate Foyer, Wainscoting, … (12 comments)
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virginia: HUMPBACK OVERLOOK – CAUTION PHOTOS!!! - 10/15/07 12:07 PM
Over the weekend, we took a climb up Humpback Gap Overlook (Elevation 2360).
My kids made the trip with no problems, mom and dad had a little more of a challenge.
The Trail starts out meandering through the woods just off Skyline Drive near Rockfish Gap. (This is our first glimpse of the … (62 comments)
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virginia: FALL (in love) in VIRGINIA! - 10/12/07 01:59 AM
This is my favorite time of year and we just LOVE it here in Virginia!
The leaves are changing colors, the kids are picking out costumes and there are pumpkins everywhere!
We have a lot of events that celebrate this time of year in Virginia.
Festivals, Contests and Apple Pickin! The kids … (31 comments)
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virginia: GUEST BATH - Before and After - 10/10/07 10:43 AM
We recently remodled our Guest Bath. Our home was a builder spec home with very limited upgrades.
BEFORE - Note the drop in tub...very standard bath, a little blah...
AFTER - We installed a new tub, Full tile and even tile wainscoting around the entire bath.
Total cost of this make-over $2,500. Not … (45 comments)
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virginia: OPEN HOUSE this SUNDAY 1-4pm (send your clients) - 10/05/07 09:25 AM
OPEN HOUSE this SUNDAY 1-4pm (send your clients, I will honor your Buyer Agent relationship)!
1530 Broad Crossing RoadCharlottesville, VA 22911
Directions: 29 North to Right at light on Hollymead Dr to left on Broad Crossing Rd. Brick Home straight ahead next to church.
"Gem" in Hollymead Brick home with a private rear yard. … (8 comments)
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virginia: Best Place to Retire Young??? - 10/03/07 06:42 AM
Money Magazine (April 2007) came out with their top 10 best place to retire young.
Charlottesville Virginia ranked #2 and I know why, do you?
In the article they tell how they pick the best places...
Pop GrowthNear major metropolitan areaHousing costsCost of livingEconomic healthCollege presenceRecreation and arts!
Take a look at … (24 comments)
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virginia: Border Collie steals the show! - 10/01/07 03:25 PM
Many of you know I have a couple of dogs and one is a Border Collie. I love dogs and I am amazed at how smart they are.
Coming up on Oct 6-7 at Montpelier (Orange County, Virginia) is the:
Fall Fiber Festival & Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials!
This event shows off weavers, … (16 comments)
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virginia: FOXFIELD - Family Day! (Charlottesville Virginia) - 09/21/07 04:37 PM
This is a big day (Sunday Sept 30th, 2007) This "Family Day"at Foxfield Race Track (about a mile from my home) in Western Albemarle is an event not to be missed!There is of course the Steeple Jump Races of these fine horses. This is the main draw of the event but … (14 comments)
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virginia: New Construction vs Resale (((are you nuts?))) - 09/10/07 02:40 PM
So am I nuts???
Everyone is saying this is a "Buyers Market" and there is no question about that! Buyers and hesitant to just buy, but I say why not Build!!!
Why would you want to "build" right now vs buy a resale? (((3 Reasons)))
1. Interest rates are low
2. Builders have … (19 comments)
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virginia: Why is my Agent so Vague? - 09/09/07 08:36 AM
Schools - It may sound vague when an agent talks about schools but Buyer and Listing agents can not "steer" a client to or from a school.
Crime - I hear it all the time, how is the crime in this area. Again an agent will be vague and refer … (129 comments)
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