charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: The Winter - Holiday Season 2008 - 11/16/08 02:46 PM
The Charlottesville Calendar is packed from Thanksgiving through New Years: here are some fun events for your enjoyment
The Jeffersonian Thanksgiving FestivalFriday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22Enjoy battle reenactments, period music, games and craft demonstrations, carriage rides, dancing, concerts, lectures, and more.Including Santa's Arrival and the Grand Illumination … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Virginia SunTrust Mortgage - Condominium Financing/Market Update - 11/15/08 11:16 PM
Product Update:
Fannie Mae discontinued their condo approval process at the end of 2007 putting the burden on individual lenders. SunTrust Mortgage has taken measures become the leader in supporting our business partners. Corporately, we hired Gary Newman directly from Fannie. Gary brings 20-years of condominium underwriting experience. Your Charlottesville SunTrust … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: 268 Hidden Creek Road - One Level Living in Louisa - 11/11/08 05:55 AM
268 Hidden Creek Road, Louisa, Virginia
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1584 sq. ft., new construction, $219,900.00
This affordable new home on a private 3 acre lot offers one level living in Louisa County convenient to Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia. You will not believe all of the amenities that you get … (5 comments)
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charlottesville: Virginia SunTrust Mortgage - Good News! - 11/08/08 11:43 PM
While the media continues to report problems and the markets continue their peak and valley routine of recent weeks, there is enough ‘Good News' out there for each of us to find something to provide encouragement.
Oil is at its lowest since March 21, 2007 and down 60% since July!!! Remember … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Economic Weakness Improves Rates - Virginia - SunTrust Mortgage - 11/07/08 11:18 PM
Economic Weakness Improves Rates
With few surprises in the election results, investors focused on the prospects for the economy. The outlook for economic growth moved progressively lower during the week, and Friday's weak Employment data reinforced this view. The reports on manufacturing, construction, and factory orders released … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: Mid- November 08 - 11/03/08 06:46 AM
November 5th, WednesdayCompañía Flamenco José Porcel.8pmThe Paramount Theater215 E. Main St.979-1333A troupe of traditional flamenco dancers pair classic Spanish styles with contemporary movements and choreography.
November 7, FridayFall Festival with UVA Recreatonal SportsBring the entire family to the North Grounds Recreational Center, where enthusiastic youth instructors will provide activities for all … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: UVA Events Calendar: On Grounds this Week - 11/03/08 06:26 AM
Going on at UVA this weekElection Night Viewing Party Nov 4th 7pmMiller Center Forum: The United Nations and International PeaceNov 5th at 5:30pmNine Inch NailsNov 5th at 7pm at the JPJMcCormick Observatory Public NightNov 7th at 7pmMen's Soccer vs. Wake ForestNov 7th at 7pm5K Race for Autism AwarenessNov 8th at 10amCharlottesville … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: MORTGAGE RATES IMPROVE-SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. -CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - 10/25/08 11:22 PM
Mortgage Rates Improve
While the headlines were focused on the poor performance of the stock market, mortgage rates improved moderately during a volatile week. Mortgage rates were helped by a couple of factors. Seeking to reduce risk, investors sold stocks and moved the funds into relatively … (1 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Featured in the New York Times! - 10/24/08 05:44 AM
I guess the New York Times bus tour rolled through Cville this week, because here are two articles from that fine periodical about our fair city:
The first one is about Keswick, the Keswick Club, Glenmore and the surrounding area from the NYT's Great Homes & Destinations "Havens" column.Today's artcie is … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Moving ahead with NGIC Charlottesville - 10/23/08 07:55 AM
Construction and Development are moving ahead at the National Ground Intelligence Center Charlottesville site in northern Albemarle County. Rivanna Station will bring 1500 or more jobs to the area over the next few years and though the pace of the project has slowed a bit, we are still ready to welcome … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: Oct 24 - 28th - 10/20/08 02:37 PM
Here are a few picks for this week and weekend:
Thu 10.23Charlottesville Swing Dance Society 8pm, Municipal Arts Center, 1119 Fifth St. Ext.A night of high-energy dancing of all types. Lessons at7pm followed by a little swing dancin'. No partner necessary. call 980-2744.Fri 10.24 - Sun 10.26The Legend of Sleepy HollowOld … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: UVA Events Calendar: Going on in Charlottesville this week! - 10/20/08 01:07 PM
Mark your calendar for these events at the University of Virginia coming up this week and weekend:OngoingVirginia Film Festival Tickets - On Sale Now!Tues Oct 217:00pm Men's Soccer vs. Longwood at Klockner
Wed Oct 2211:00am Miller Center Forum: America's Growing Dependency on Imported Petroleum
Thu Oct 238pm Shakespeare on … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: The Green Home! A resource for the Charlottesville Area Home Owner - 10/20/08 12:51 PM
If you own or are building or renovating a home and have an interest in making your built environment "Green", there are many great resources available over at Lime.com.
Explore topics such as Green Building, Green Design, Green Cleaning and find all sorts of interesting Green Lifestyle articles, videos, … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: SunTrust Mortgage - - Charlottesville, Virginia - Affordable Housing: Teachers, Firefighters, Police Officers & Nurses - 10/08/08 09:47 AM
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: Chocolate, Art, Music and more!! - 10/03/08 02:50 PM
A Chocolate FestivalLee Park 10.18An Art Show!October 25, 2008 5:00 pm to 10:00 pmTwenty artists, including Lee Alter, Bill Finn, Vee Oswalds, and John Trilby, contribute works to a one-night art show to benefit Children, Youth & Family Services, Inc. The event features music by 6 Day Bender. Montessori Community School, … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: UVA Sports Fans: The Ultimate Fan Website - 10/03/08 08:15 AM
If you are a supporter of University of Virginia Sports, check out The Sabre, your online home for everything Cavalier. The Sabre offers schedules and feature articles, but it is really known for the discussion boards, where the obesessed go to obsess!!
If you are a UVA Alum, parent, staff member … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Area Rental Property: a rental home guide for NGIC empoyees - 10/03/08 08:01 AM
The National Ground Intelligence Center - NGIC - is planning a big relocation over the next 5 years which will bring an influx of home seekers to the Charlottesville Area, but not every one of those NGIC/DIA employees will want to buy a home. Some may want to first rent to … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Credit Scoring Part II: The Five Factors of Credit Scoring - 09/30/08 01:34 PM
Part II: The Five Factors of Credit Scoring
There are five factors that comprise the credit score. They are listed below in order of importance, just as an underwriter would look at the score:
· Payment History: 35% impact. Paying debt on time and in full has a positive impact. … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Recycle Just About ANYTHING - 09/30/08 11:56 AM
Just a quick post to disseminate this link to a great list from Real Simple Magazine on how to recycle just about anything in your home ( even your broken crayons! ). Enjoy....
Having a little trouble with the link so here is the uRL
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,1835098,00.html
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charlottesville: Charlottesville First Time Home Buyers: here is a great source of info! - 09/27/08 07:33 PM
Just came across this great resource about the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
If you want more information about this topic or are interested in real estate in the Charlottesville - Albemarle area, contact me anytime!
Amy Bender WebbReal Estate IIICharlottesville, Virginiavisit me online at A Home in CharlottesvilleLicensed to … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: A Primer on Buyer Representation for the Charlottesville Home Buyer - 09/27/08 07:28 PM
As a consumer, you have the ability, and it is to your benefit, to be represented by a Buyer’s Agent to assist you in purchasing a home. Using my website, searching for properties online, contacting me ( or any Realtor) to ask basic questions or arranging to meet does not form … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Don't take it from me! What does everyone else say about Charlottesville? - 09/27/08 07:08 PM
If you read my blog, you'll see I love to list the reasons why "Charlottesville, Virginia is a great place to live", but don't just take it from me, check out this link of Kudos, Awards and Recognition Charlottesville has received!
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: a few favorite picks for the early fall! - 09/27/08 04:27 PM
Here are a few of my favorite events going on in the Charlottesville Area in the next month or so: some of these are one-time happenings, celebrations and festivals and others are links to ongoing forms of entertainment in our community.
Fall Fiber Fest and Sheep Dog Trials at Montpelier … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Tour the Wine Capital of Virginia: visit Charlottesville and taste our world class wine! - 09/27/08 03:53 PM
If you live in the mid-Atlantic region and are looking for a weekend getaway this fall, or if you live right here in Central Virginia and want to spend a day appreciating our gorgeous Autumn foliage, here is a great website which will help you plan your tour of the Monticello … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Take A Child Outside Week -What's Wrong With This? - 09/23/08 07:50 PM
This is Take A Child Outside Week. Can you believe that we actually have a holiday expressly for taking a child outside? What does it say about our society that we need to focus on making sure that children are going outside? Don't children naturally play outside? Apparently not anymore. That … (7 comments)
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charlottesville: Before Match Day 2009: Advice for Medical Students about a UVA Residency and Moving to Charlottesville - 09/23/08 09:53 AM
If you are hoping for a medical residency at the University of Virginia and want information and advice about Match Day and about Charlottesville, here is a list of resources:
ERAS Residency and Osteopathic Applicants
National Resident Matching ProgramFindAResident - Examine the PossibilitiesCharting Outcomes in the Match: Characteristics of Applicants Who … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: All About Charlottesville - for NGIC families with Children considering a Rivanna Station post. - 09/23/08 09:07 AM
If you are an NGIC employee considering relocation to Rivanna Station-Charlottesville and you have children, the needs of your children are going to be paramount in your decision.
Here is a list of resources to help you with your research:First and Foremost
Learn about our Area Schools including
Albemarle County Schools … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Glenmore Open House - 1961 Piper Way , Sunday Sept. 21 - 09/19/08 10:52 AM
Dont't Miss Viewing This Exceptional Glenmore Home!
1961 Piper Way, Glenmore, Keswick, Virginia 22947Open House, Sunday, September 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
5 bedrooms. 4.5 baths, 3,389 finished sq.ft., 1,314 unfinished sq. ft., $759,000
Two story colonial with a first floor master, three car garage with guest quarters above, level … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: First Ever Video Walkthrough Tour by The Avery Group - 09/18/08 12:59 PM
As mentioned in a previous blog, I have completed the first video walkthrough tour of one of our listings. The video represents 19408 Lovers Lane listed for sale in Gordonsville, VA.
I have noticed a couple of things that I need to get right. A few rooms I moved too fast … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Good Credit Translates into Lower Rates for the Consumer - 09/18/08 11:39 AM
Credit Scoring
Part I: Good Credit Translates into Lower Rates for the Consumer
In the 1960s, Fair Isaac Corporation started working on a system lenders could use to evaluate the likelihood of receiving repayment on loans. Prior to that, it was really a matter of trusting an individual to be … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Living Green: The Office Edition! Advice from a Charlottesville Realtor - 09/15/08 09:02 PM
We all have heard about the importance of recycling and "going green" at home, but what about at work?? We work in a paper intensive industry, so what can we do to help? My own personal effort is to scan just about every listing agreement, contract, amendment, floor plan, plat etc...every … (3 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: Great Early Autumn Events!! - 09/15/08 08:13 PM
Here is a quick roundup of local fun you do not want to miss in the coming weeks -
Sept 27: The Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival
Sept. 28: Fall Foxfield Races
Oct. 4 and 5 : The Crozet Music Festival
Oct 4 and 5: The Fall Fiber Fest and … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: UVA Events Calendar: Going on in Charlottesville this Week! - 09/15/08 07:57 PM
Mark your calendar for these events at the University of Virginia coming up this week and weekend:September 17Screening of new PBS documentary "Questioning the Constitution" 5:00 pm at Newcomb South Meeting RoomKen Stroupe of the Center for Politics will introduce a screening of "Questioning the Constitution". This new one-hour documentary produced … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Are you hoping for a UVA Residency....here is info on moving to Charlottesville!! - 09/11/08 11:41 AM
Med Students -If you are planning to apply for a UVA Medical Residency, here is your link to ERAS/AAMC.When you are ready to visit Charlottesville and investigate relocating here, visit my website Go Virginia Homes for Community Information, Home Buying Tips, an MLS Home Search, and more!If you have any questions … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Area First Time Homebuyers - Get your Tax Credit now! - 09/11/08 08:58 AM
If you are considering buying your first home, you need to know about the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit from the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The high points of this program:
The tax credit is for "first time" homebuyers only (this includes those who haven't owned a … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: A Blue Ribbon School in Ivy, Virginia near Charlottesville: Congratulations VL Murray Elementary! - 09/11/08 08:53 AM
On Monday, September 8, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings named 320 schools nationwide as 2008 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools. Among them is Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, one of just seven public schools in the Commonwealth and eleven total schools, public and private, in Virginia to earn this … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Short Sales Becoming Common in Charlottesville - 09/10/08 03:50 PM
Myself and my group (the Avery Group) have been working short sales for a while now. We have successfully closed 5 short sales this year, have two more under contract, and have three more being listed. Most of them have been in Albemarle County. Despite what people think, or because they … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Short Sale in Charlottesville - 09/10/08 03:47 PM
Not too long ago, we took a listing for a woman, for confidentiality we will call her "A". She had a home in the city of Charlottesville and was falling behind on her payments. We took her listing and proceeded with a short sale. Come to find out, her loan was … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: A Lender's Views on the Short Sale, Foreclosure, and Mortgage "Crisis" - 09/10/08 11:18 AM
A Lender's Views on the Short Sale, Foreclosure, and Mortgage Crisis September 9th, 2008 3:46 PM
I was speaking with a mortgage loan officer today about the short sale, foreclosure, and mortgage "crisis" and his point of view was so interesting, I got him to put it in writing so I could share it. … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Top 50 Things to Enjoy about Charlottesville, Virginia - 09/09/08 03:26 PM
If you are a recent arrival in Cville, or are thinking of moving here, or you have lived here for ages and are taking our wonderful city for granted!......courtesy of CAAR and the Real Estate Weekly, here is a blog link on the Top 50 Things to Enjoy About Charlottesville!
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: Concert for Darfur, Sept. 12 at the Paramount Theater - 09/09/08 12:40 PM
Join us, Friday, Sept 12, 7 pm at Charlottesville's Paramount Theater in supporting the efforts of Ireland-based Concern Worldwide, a foremost relief organization, praised for its work in Darfur, providing immediate aid in the form of life saving food, water, shelter and health care and long term assistance through development efforts.Experience … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: Charlottesville honors Sept. 11 by joining with a free Peace Concert - 09/08/08 08:29 PM
The City of Charlottesville joins with many other communities to promote peace and understanding with a free concert on the 7th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. Part of the September Concert program, this is an enormous world wide event.
The Charlottesville concert, on the downtown mall from 5 - 8pm, will … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville - UVA Real Estate Website Launched! - 09/04/08 05:45 AM
I am pleased to announce the launch of Go Virginia Homes , a new comprehensive real estate website for the University of Virginia community. Designed to answer the needs of those relocating to the Charlottesville area because of a UVA affiliation, Go Virginia Homes features:
an extensive Charlottesville Community Guide,
UVA … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: Foxfield Races - Sept. 28 - 09/01/08 12:45 PM
The 31st Running of the Foxfield Races, Charlottesville's premier equestrian event is on Sunday, September 28, 2008.
10:30 Gates Open10:30 Pony Rides provided by The Other Place Stables11:00 Racecourse Walk (please meet at the tower)12:00 Jack Russell Terrier Races sponsored by Sammy Snacks12:30 Albemarle Sherrif's Pipe and Drum Corp.12:45 Farmington … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: Vegetarian Festival, Sept 27 - 09/01/08 12:30 PM
Join us on Saturday, Sept 27, from 11am to 4pm in historic downtown Charlottesville at Lee Park for the 12th Annual Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival.
This fun family event features:
wonderful food
pet adoption
fun for kids
information on the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle and cooking
cruelty free products
a silent auction … (1 comments)
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charlottesville: Homes for NGIC Families Moving to Charlottesville - 08/29/08 03:25 PM
NGIC - the National Ground Intelligence Center - is growing and the first wave of families is in the process of deciding whether or not Charlottesville, Virginia is the community for them!
Here is some valuable information to help you find a home near NGIC
Albemarle County Homes within 5 … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Beautiful Glenmore Country Club, just outside of historic Charlottesville, Virginia - 08/26/08 09:19 PM
....is the setting for this wonderful home for sale!
Set on a very private lot in the Scottish Homes section of Glenmore Country Club, backing on the woods, this spacious, light filled home has all you want: five bedrooms, four and a half baths, a gourmet kitchen featuring Bosch, Viking and … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Central Virginia Tax Rates - 08/26/08 03:59 PM
One of the many pieces of information to consider when looking for a new home is the tax rate. In Charlottesville, Virginia, Albemarle County, and the surrounding area there is a large variation in the tax rates. For some people this may be a determing factor as to which Central Virginia … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: New Charlottesville Real Estate Site devoted to NGIC Relocation ! - 08/24/08 06:03 PM
Located in Northern Albemarle County, Virginia, is NGIC: the National Ground Intelligence Center, a major employer in Albemarle County and a growing organization. I am pleased to announce the launch of NGIC Homes, a real estate website devoted entirely to meeting the needs of the NGIC families who will be relocating … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: What's New at Glenmore - Golf Maintenence Goes Green - 08/24/08 06:32 AM
What's so unusual about a green golf course? Grass is supposed to be green. In the latest issue of Piper Magazine, the publication of the Glenmore Country Club, Tim Thomas, the golf course superintendent, talks about the proceedures that the Glenmore Country Club has implemented to make its golf maintenance as … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Live Green - Measure Your Carbon Footprint - 08/22/08 02:43 PM
Green building practices and energy conservation are becoming increasingly more popular to consumers. Each person on the planet adds to the emission of greenhouse gases. Through the choices we make in how we live our lives we have the ability to lessen the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases … (5 comments)
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charlottesville: School has begun - it's time to slow down near school zones, school bus pickup & dropoff points! - 08/22/08 12:43 PM
Wednesday, August 20, officially kicked off the school year for many public city & county schools around the Charlottesville area.
Please slow down to the posted speed limit and pay close attention when you see the blinking yellow lights in the school zones.
Too many times drivers are talking on their phones, chatting with … (1 comments)
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charlottesville: SUPER Jumbo Residential Financing!? - 08/22/08 12:11 PM
Do you have a client looking at $1,000,000 plus properties but having a hard time finding financing? I have several options available with the paramaters below. Please feel free to contact me with any and all of your real estate and mortgage needs!
Super Jumbo Residential Financing
From $1,000,000 to $30,000,000
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charlottesville: Recipe For The Best Open House Ever - 08/21/08 08:26 PM
I just got home from the best open house ever held at Bowlers Mill Lake Estates in Louisa County, Virginia. Tonight's event was a broker's open house designed to introduce this exceptional community to the Realtors.
What ingredients combined to make this the best open house ever?
Picture a perfect summer … (9 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Calendar: Alanis Morissette at the Charlottesville Pavilion, Sept. 18, 2008 - 08/21/08 02:29 PM
Don't miss the concert event of the Autumn as Alanis Morissette comes to the Charlottesville Pavilion on Sept. 18th in a benefit concert for the Charlottesville Free Clinic.
Twelve years after her breakthrough album, Jagged Little Pill, Alanis returns to the concert stage in advance of her new work, Flavors of … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: A Waterfront at Lake Monticello - The Perfect Second Home - 08/20/08 04:14 PM
A waterfront home at Lake Monticello is the perfect choice for a second home. Although the majority of the homeowners at Lake Monticello live in the community year round, we are also seeing a number of clients from Northern Virginia who have discovered that a waterfront home at the Lake makes … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: Living Green - Reduce the Toxins in Your Home - 08/20/08 11:12 AM
Here is a great site from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on reducing the toxic chemicals in your home and garden. The advice on this website is practical and easily achievable without a major effort or life change!You don't need to run out and invest in a solar panel system for … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: What's Happening At Glenmore? - The Glenmore Olympics - 08/19/08 09:17 PM
We have all been marveling at the feats of the Olympic Athletes. Now its time for the Glenmore Olympics! Unlike the real Olympians, all you need to be a competitor at the Glenmore Olympics is enthusiasm and a sense of humor. Teams will consist of 6 peopleand can be any combination … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville, Virginia makes another "Best" List!! - 08/19/08 02:53 PM
Just a quick recognition of our appearance on yet another "Best" list: National Geographic's "Best Adventure Towns" The renowned magazine “selected 50 innovative towns that aren’t just prime relocation spots right now, but smart choices in the future”. Come have a look yourself!
If you enjoyed my post, I invite … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Documents Needed to Apply For A Mortgage - 08/18/08 01:01 PM
For first time homebuyers and even buyers who currently own a home, applying for a mortgage can be daunting. It is easier if you have an idea about the documentation that you will need to supply in order to obtain a mortgage.
You will need the following documents:
The signed contract … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Looking For Affordable Housing Near Charlottesville, Virginia - Consider Lake Monticello - 08/17/08 12:59 PM
One of the best choices for affordable housing near Charlottesville, Virginia is the gated community of Lake Monticello. "The Lake" is located in Fluvanna County about a 20 minute drive outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. Homeowners enjoy a wide range of amenities including golf, tennis, swimming and boating.
The neighborhood consists of … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Where do the locals go? Lunch at the gas station - 08/14/08 09:26 PM
Whenever you go to a new area, the key to finding the best places to eat is to discover the local hangouts. So in Charlottesville, Virginia where might that be? Well one of the best places for lunch is the Bellair Market.
The Bellair Market is sited on route 250 just … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: What's Happening At Glenmore? - 08/13/08 09:29 PM
The Glenmore Country Club has a full schedule of member activities planned for this week.
Wednesday evening the drive in movie at the tent pad will feature The Wizard of OZ. Drive up in your golf cart or bring a blanket and enjoy this film classic under the stars.
Thursday August … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: 5 Patriot Lane, Lake Monticello - 08/12/08 08:43 PM
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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 … (6 comments)
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charlottesville: July Market Report for Albemarle County - 08/11/08 04:00 PM
The following is the July 2008 market report for the Albemarle County, Virginia real estate market. This report includes detached homes, farms, condos and townhomes. Albemarle County surrounds Charlottesville, Virginia in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
In July 88 homes were under contingent contract in Albemarle County. Of these homes … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: July Market Report - Charlottesville, Virginia Real Estate Market - 08/10/08 10:08 PM
The following is the report of the activity in the Charlottesville, Virginia real estate market for July, 2008.
In July 38 homes were under contingent contract in Charlottesville, Virginia. The average list price was $302,855 and the median price was $247,840. The average days on market was 98.
12 homes were … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville, Virginia - A Best Green Place to Live - 08/09/08 10:18 PM
Charlottesville, Virginia has the honor of being named number six on Country Home magazine and Sperling's 2007 Best Green Places to Live in America.
The magazine cites the fact that Charlottesville values trees, streams, parks and greenspace. The community is seaking to preserve biodiversity, while keeping a balance between nature and … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville: a great Green place to live!! - 08/08/08 01:11 PM
Country Home magazine, in conjunction with Sperling's BestPlaces, reveals that Burlington,has named Charlottesville on of the Best Green Place to live in America.
The Yahoo article notes that Charlottesville specifically
"puts a value on trees, parks, greenspace, streams and biodiversity. In an effort to balance the natural and built environment … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Open House Sunday August 10 - 5 Patriot Lane at Lake Monticello - 08/08/08 08:07 AM
Open House Sunday August 10, 1:00-4:00
5 Patriot Lane, Lake Monticello, Palmyra, Virginia
3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,960 finished sq ft, built in 1999, $229,000
This well maintained Lake Monticello home is a must see. You will be amazed by how much living space is available for the money. The … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville, Virginia July Market Report - condos and attached homes - 08/07/08 05:30 PM
The following is the report of sales of condos and townhomes in the Charlottesville, Virginia real estate market for the month of July 2008.
There were 16 contingent contracts on condos and attached homes in July. The average list price was $198,668 and the median price was $177,450. The homes were … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Save Our Food Charlottesville! - 08/06/08 08:11 PM
The Virginia Farm Bureau kicked off a super new program called "Save Our Food" today right here in Charlottesville at the Meade Park Farmer's Market - one of several weekly markets in Charlottesville and Albemarle.The Save Our Food Campaign is a push to get people to buy produce locally: food from … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Meat and Veggies - 08/06/08 07:06 AM
I don't grill much because my children are vegetarians and I eat meat only very rarely, but this yarn from the New York Times about the writer putting together his new "gas" grill had me laughing. Anybody who has ever bought something which "requires assembly" can relate!
Meawhile, mark your calendars … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: I Lost My Shirt: a lesson from History for Charlottesville Real Estate Buyers - 08/05/08 05:15 PM
The first piece of Real Estate I ever "invested" in was a one bedroom garden style co-op apartment in the New York City suburbs, about an hour north of Manhattan. I bought wisely after the bubble burst up there in 1990. The apartment I purchased for the bargain price of $92,500 … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: These are a few of my favorite things....about Summer in Charlottesville - 08/04/08 07:59 PM
We live in a great little city, but often, we forget to take advantage of what life in Charlottesville has to offer, so for those who still want to squeak every moment of pleasure out of the remaining two-three weeks of summer - school starts very early in Albemarle - here … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: The Over Housed and the Under Housed - 08/03/08 07:57 PM
Judith Warner of the New York Times, blogged this week about Affluenza.My thoughts after reading Warner's post tended to questions of the bloating of the American home in an era when a growing proportion of the population faces "housing insecurity" following the mortgage crisis and the economic downturn. Is the over-sized … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: July Market Report - Detached Homes, Albemarle County - 08/01/08 11:14 PM
In the Charlottesville, Virginia area we still have a buyer's market. The number of homes sold in July of 2008 is down in comparison with the number of homes sold in July of 2007. The following is the market report of the sales of detached homes in July for Albemarle County.
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charlottesville: Priced to Steal - 716 Salem Rd near Charlottesville, VA - 07/31/08 11:22 AM
716 Salem Rd, Schuyler, VA 22969 - near Charlottesville, Virginia
3 br, 2.5 ba, 2,200/1,400 sq ft, 39 ac, built 1996, $599,900
Priced to steal at $97,000 under assessment. This small horse farm offers so much for the money. Lovely two story brick contemporary home with … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Glenmore's Scottish Homes - 07/30/08 08:39 PM
Glenmore is a beautiful gated community located in Keswick, on the eastern side of Charlottesville, Virginia. The homes are nestled among the rolling hills of 500 acres of common area, golf course and ponds. The community boasts the amenities of a country club with fine dining, golf, tennis, swimming, a fitness … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville, Virginia: Free Union Road Lot For Sale! - 07/30/08 03:12 PM
What a rare opportunity! 3.25 acres for sale close to town on Free Union Road. No more lots like this can be found in Albemarle County now that the critical slope laws have been passed! Imagine your beautiful custom home with terraced gardens down to a babbling brook. Very private … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Come to the Albemarle County Fair - 07/28/08 02:40 PM
The Albemarle County Fair is the place to be this week. The fair, which is located in Albemarle County outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, runs Tuesday July 29 through Sunday August 3 and offers something for everyone.
County fairs started out as a way for farmers to celebrate and showcase their homegrown … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: What's Happening in Glenmore This Week? July 27-Aug.2 - 07/27/08 06:41 PM
The Glenmore Country Club has a lot of events lined up for active members to take part in.
Although the golf course is currently closed, while the greens are being reworked, there is still alot planned for the Glenmore golfers. July 28-July 30 is the men's golf trip to Pinehurst, N.C. … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville, Virginia - Rated a Top Healthy Place to Retire - 07/26/08 07:44 AM
Charlottesville, Virginia has been rated, by AARP the Magazine, the 7th healthiest city in the United States in which to retire. This is one more kudo for the city of Charlottesville which has appeared on many national lists of best cities.
This latest ranking was acheived as a result of the … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Glenmore Open House - July 27, 1:00-4:00 - Charlottesville, Virginia area - 07/24/08 03:55 PM
Open House in Glenmore, July 27, 1:00-4:00, Keswick, Virginia just outside of Charlottesville
3256 Heathcote Lane, Glenmore, Keswick, Virginia
Don't miss the chance to see this amazing new home by European Homes of Charlottesville located on a special lot in Glenmore possessing exceptional mountain and golf course views.
5 … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Keeping Charlottesville Green - 07/23/08 03:21 PM
Over the next 5 years the city of Charlottesville, Virginia plans to spend nearly $550,000 each year on urban tree preservation and city trail and greenway development, according to the Daily Progress.
Mike Svetz, the director of Charlottesville's Parks and Recreation estimates that the city has a tree canopy of about … (1 comments)
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charlottesville: What is the Difference Between Your Interest Rate and the APR? - 07/22/08 06:23 PM
INTEREST RATE vs. APR: What's the Difference?
You'll see an interest rate and an Annual Percentage Rate (APR.) for each mortgage loan you see advertised. The easy answer to "why" is that federal law requires the lender to tell you both.
The APR is a tool for comparing different loans, which … (1 comments)
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charlottesville: What Do I Do Now I Own a Home? - 07/22/08 06:19 PM
Just because the closing went smoothly and everything is perfect in Mayberry, your work isn't over yet. You just made a huge leap into homeownership and the work has just started. Below are is a small list of things that can help you stay on track now that you own your own home... … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: A Number That Can Change Your Life: Your Credit Score - 07/22/08 06:14 PM
How Is Your FICO?
You may pride yourself on your high credit score, but have you checked it lately? Unfortunately, bad credit scores happen, and sometimes it is through no fault of your own. A credit card company or department store may make a mistake recording one of your payments. Or you may have … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: The Thrill is Back - B.B. King comes to Charlottesville - 07/22/08 02:37 PM
Renouned blues artist B.B. King is coming to Charlottesville, Virginia on August 6. The concert which is sponsored by the Charlottesville Albemarle Association of Realtors to benefit the workforce housing fund will be held at the Charlottesville Pavillion at the east end of the downtown pedestrian mall. One of B.B. King's … (6 comments)
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charlottesville: Lots of Land in Fluvanna - 07/21/08 05:51 PM
If you are looking for lots in Fluvanna County, we have a wide selection to choose from. Decide between a lot in one of four lovely subdivisions in Fluvanna County located with in easy commuting distance to Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia.
Boxwood Estates
Beautiful wooded homesites in Boxwood Estates on … (0 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 … (8 comments)
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charlottesville: In Green We Trust! - 07/20/08 04:05 PM
These days with energy prices so high, many are turning to "Green" building in hopes of reducing our environmental footprint (and to ease the strain on our pocket books!). Today, homes with the "Green" label areone of the few hot trends in an otherwise morbid real estate industry and builders are jumping on board! This has given … (3 comments)
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charlottesville: What is Important When Buying a Home? - 07/20/08 03:02 PM
Right now is a great market for first time home buyers! Interest rates are still low and home prices are plummeting. If you have been renting all this time, now is your time to buy. Wouldn't you rather have your monthly rent payment every month going toward equity in your home … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: The Big Break at Glenmore - 07/20/08 08:42 AM
The Glenmore Country Club has a large menu of special events planned for golfing members to enjoy this summer. One of these is the Big Break Competition. This is a skills competition to be held weekly starting on July 18 patterened after the tv series on the Golf Channel. Players will be … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Glenmore Open House Sunday July 20 - 07/19/08 01:23 PM
Open House Sunday July 20 1:00-4:00pm3194 Darby Rd., Glenmore, Keswick, VA 22947
View this lovely 4 bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath, 5,000 sq ft home in the Glenmore community, just east of Charlottesville, Virginia. The breathtaking floor plan and innovative design will not disappoint. Priced at … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: 6150 Louisa Road - reduced by $100,000 - What a Steal! - 07/19/08 09:26 AM
6150 Louisa Road, Keswick, Virginia
3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2,863 sq ft, $795,000
This exceptional craftsman style home has just been reduced in price by $100,000. What a steal! Located in the heart of the Keswick Hunt Country in Albemarle County just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia this … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Summer in Charlottesville - Dine Out Under The Stars - 07/18/08 11:56 AM
A favorite summertime destination in Charlottesville, Virginia is the downtown mall. Almost all of the many restaurants that front on the Charlottesville pedestrian mall have outdoor tables. There are so many to choose from. Try the Jananese cuisine from Ten or seafood at the Blue Light Grill. Sample Italian wine at … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Farmer's Markets in Charlottesville - Buy Local - 07/17/08 11:26 PM
One of the treats of summer is eating fresh vegetables. Unfortunately not all of us are lucky enough to have the ability to pick fresh vegetables out of our own gardens. However in the Charlottesville, Virginia area we have a number of local farmers markets selling fresh produce to choose … (5 comments)
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charlottesville: Retiring to Charlottesville - use a SRES agent - 07/15/08 05:28 PM
Today's buyers when they are looking for a real estate agent are apt to see many combinations of letters after agents names. Not many people actually know what these various initials mean or how to use them to help pick the agent that can best serve their needs. If you are over … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Real Estate Market Update June 2008 - 07/15/08 11:33 AM
Charlottesville Real Estate Blog
Charlottesville Real Estate Market Report for June 2008 July 14th, 2008 12:09 PM
The number of sold properties in June rose slightly from May. There was 253 sold properties in May, compared to 264 in June. Our inventory remained virtually the same. These are both steps in a positive … (0 comments)
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