Do You Have The Patience To Buy A Distressed Property? - 03/31/11 03:45 PM
Many homebuyers are looking for a deal and often the best deals may be in the purchase of a foreclosure or short sale, but do you have the patience to buy a distressed property? According to the National Association of Realtors foreclosures are selling at, on average, a 22% discount and short sales at a 17% discount.  Sounds good?  The downside is that these short sales are anything but short and foreclosures can have title issues and condition problems which can delay the sale.  In both kinds of transactions you are at the mercy of the bank.  This is where the patience comes in.
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Historic Homes in Charlottesville - 03/30/11 02:00 PM
With all of the history in the Central Virginia area you would expect to find a lot of historic homes in Charlottesville. Charlottesville is not only the home of Mr Jefferson's University but also Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello is located here as well as James Madison's home Ashlawn.  With so much history and tradition in Central Virginia, there are bound to be a lot of historic homes and some of them are for sale.  These older homes can run the gamut from large estate homes to small farm houses.  Some may be on the historic register or in areas such as Historic Green … (2 comments)

Blue Ridge Chapter of WCR Bras For A Cause Fundraiser April 1, 2011 - 03/29/11 10:36 PM
The Blue Ridge Chapter of WCR Bras For A Cause fundraiser will be held on April 1, 2011 and it is shaping up to be a don't miss event! This will be the first year of Bras For A Cause.  When we first started putting this fundraiser together we had no idea of what to expect.  This is a unique event for our area and we wondered how people would react to the concept.  Well, we could not have gotten a better reception for our first year.
The event consists of bra entries, each one decorated around a theme and shown off by … (4 comments)

Glenmore Has Something For Everyone - 03/28/11 10:14 PM
You may think of Glenmore as a golf community but Glenmore has something for everyone. The Glenmore neighborhood is built around an 18 hole championship golf course, but this neighborhood is more that just a golf course community.  The Glenmore Country Club offers a state of the art tennis complex, pool and fitness center.  If sports aren't your cup of tea, you will enjoy the excellent dining offered by the Glenmore Country Club.  And there is plenty of common area with walking trails to get out and enjoy the beauty of the gently rolling countryside.
Glenmore offers a home choice for … (2 comments)

Is This Spring In Charlottesville? - 03/27/11 09:26 PM
Is this spring in Charlottesville?  There is snow on the ground! After a week that was mainly in the sixties, I woke up this morning to find a couple of inches of snow on the ground.  Thankfully spring snow is rare in Virginia, but it is not unheard of.  Temperatures during Charlottesville VA spring weather can be a bit of a roller coaster.  It is possible to have frost well into April, therefore if you plant tender flowers or vegetables before the end of April you need to be prepared to cover them in the event of freezing temperatures.
The good … (4 comments)

Speechless Sunday - 03/27/11 09:03 PM
Whenever I go on vacation, my camera comes along.  Flowers, plants and nature are a favorite subject at home and away.  It is especially interesting to observe plants that I would never find at home.  The folliage and the pink color of these Florida plants give them a particularly exotic feel to me.  These are definately not the type of plant that would be native to Virginia.

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Retire To Charlottesville And Enjoy The Virginia Festival Of The Book - 03/23/11 02:24 PM
Retire to Charlottesville and enjoy the Virginia Festival Of The Book. Among the many features and events that make retirement in Charlottesville Virginia such a rich experience is the Virginia Festival Of The Book.  The 18th annual Festival of the Book will took place on March 16-20, 2011.  This celebration consisted of mostly free events open to the public designed to honor the book and promote reading. 
"The mission of the Virginia Festival of the Book is to bring together writers and readers to promote and celebrate books, reading, literacy, and literary culture."  Programs include reading by the author, book signings, a … (3 comments)

8 Reasons To Retire in Charlottesville - 03/22/11 10:15 PM
Charlottesville Virginia has been on several lists of best places to retire.  Here are 8 reasons to retire in Charlottesville. The University of Virginia with its Community Scholar program. Vibrant art, music and theater scene. ACC sports Superior health care with two first class hospitals Wide range of outdoor activities including golf, tennis, canoeing, hiking, skiing, and horseback riding Large selecting of excellent local restaurants A moderate climate with 4 distinct seasons And my favorite reason - the beautiful countryside with rolling hills and mountain views If you are considering retiring in Charlottesville, spring is the perfect time to visit and explore … (4 comments)

Charlottesville Golf Communities - Old Trail - 03/21/11 09:54 PM
The Charlottesville golf community with the best views is Old Trail. Charlottesville Virginia has several neighborhoods with golf courses, but if its mountain views that you want, you can't beat Old Trail.  The Old Trail Golf Club has a par 72, 18 hole course with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Old Trail is located in the foorhills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Crozet VA just outside of Charlottesville and also an easy commute to Waynesboro.
The Old Trail neighborhood is laid out with walkability in mind.  And of course you need something to walk to.  This is where the … (0 comments)

Speechless Sundays - Symetry - 03/20/11 08:56 PM
Symetry is a quality that we find repeatedly in nature.  The camelia is a delicate flower that is beautiful in its symetry.  Humans seem to be drawn toward the symetrical.  This is probably why we find symetry appealing in architecture.  The asymetrical often comes across as edgy, daring and innovative.

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A Beautiful Spring Night In Charlottesville Under The Light Of The Monster Moon - 03/19/11 09:54 PM
Its a beautiful spring night in Charlottesville under the light of the monster moon. Spring in Charlottesville Virginia is my favorite time of year, add in a full moon, not just any full moon but the "monster moon", and you have a very special night in deed.  The spring flowers and white blooming Bradford Pears are glowing in the extra bright moonlight.
What is the "monster moon"?  This super moon is the closest full moon to the earth in 18 years.  As a result of the unusual proximity the moon will appear 15% larger than normal.  We know that tides are … (2 comments)

Talking Charlottesville Real Estate - Spring Cleaning Isn't Just For The Inside - 03/16/11 09:58 PM
Talking Charlottesville real estate; spring cleaning isn't just for the inside. Traditionally spring is the time of the year when people give their homes a good cleaning.  This is particualrly the case with homes that are being prepared for the Charlottesville spring real estate market.  However it is important not to forget the outside.  Its called curb appeal and without it the buyers won't make it through the front door to look at that amazing interrior.
A first step may be a thorough power washing of the outside of the house, patios and decks.  You may need to powerwash the sidewalks and … (1 comments)

Charlottesville VA Golf Communities - Glenmore Real Estate Market Report - February - 03/15/11 10:35 PM
Charlottesville VA has several golf communities.  This Glenmore real estate market report examines the sale of single family detached homes in the Charlottesville golf course community of Glemore during February 2011. February 2010 average list price $598,000.February 2011 average list price $629,000.
February 2010 average sale price $573,233.February 2011 average sale price $607,500.
February 2010 median sold price $530,000.February 2011 median sold price $607,500.
February 2010 %sold/list 95.85%.February 2011 %sold/list 96.58%.
1/1/2010 - 2/28/2010 homes sold - 3.1/1/2011 - 2/28/2011 homes sold - 1.

There are currently 33 homes active listed in the Charlottesville golf community of Glenmore ranging in … (0 comments)

Talking Charlottesville Real Estate - Its Starting To Look A Lot Like Spring - 03/14/11 09:48 PM
Talking Charlottesville Real Estate, its starting to look a lot like spring. Spring is my favorite time of year in Charlottesville. Each day during the past week as I drove into town I saw a new sign of spring.  Last week it was daffodils blooming and buds on the forsytheia.  Today the forsytheia are in full bloom.  The maple trees are loaded with red buds and the willow trees are full of new green leaves.  The Bradford pears are loaded with white buds and after another warm sunny day should be in bloom.  On the way home this evening I saw pink … (2 comments)

Speechless Sunday - Roots & Aliens - 03/13/11 07:49 PM
Along with my love of Charlottesville and the Virginia countryside, I enjoy taking photographs of landscapes, plants and nature.  This also translates into an interest in local plants, flowers and folliage wherever my travels take me.  On a recent vacation to Florida I discovered some trees with these unusual roots that started well above ground.  In this photo the knot hole on the right makes the tree almost look like some sort of strange alien being.  This is so different from any of our native Virginia plants.

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Charlottesville VA Real Estate Market Report Attached Homes - February 2011 - 03/12/11 10:03 AM
This Charlottesville VA real estate market report will look at the sales of attached homes and townhouses in the city of Charlottesville and surrounding Albemarle County during February 2011. February 2010 average list price $216,137.February 2011 average list price $264,234.
February 2010 average sale price $207,206.February 2011 average sale price $257,633.
February 2010 median sold price $211,500.February 2011 median sold price $252,433.
February 2010 %sold/list 95.86%.February 2011 %sold/list 97.50%.

1/1/2010 - 2/28/2010 townhouses sold - 25.1/1/2011 - 2/28/2011 townhouses sold - 30.

The above figures are from the mls and while they are presumed correct they are not guaranteed.
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Charlottesville VA Real Estate Market Report Condominiums - February 2011 - 03/11/11 11:09 PM
This Charlottesville VA real estate market report focuses on the sales of condominiums in the city of Charlottesville and Albemarle county during February 2011. February 2010 average list price $239,695.February 2011 average list price $277,436.
February 2010 average sale price $230,659.February 2011 average sale price $260,284.
February 2010 median sold price $275,000.February 2011 median sold price $260,284.
February 2010 %sold/list 96.23%.February 2011 %sold/list 93.81%.

1/1/2010 - 2/28/2010 homes sold - 19.1/1/2010 - 2/28/2011 homes sold - 23.

The above figures are from the mls and while they are presumed to be correct they are not guaranteed.
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Nelson County VA Real Estate Market Report - February 2011 - 03/10/11 04:07 PM
This Nelson County VA real estate market report will examine the sales of single family detached homes in Nelson County during February 2011. February 2010 average list price $424,290.February 2011 average list price $435,484.
February 2010 average sale price $396,200.February 2011 average sale price $394,038.
February 2010 median sold price $370,000.February 2011 median sold price $322,000.
February 2010 %sold/list 93.37%.February 2011 %sold/list 90.48%.

1/1/2010 - 2/28/2010 homes sold - 16.1/1/2011 - 2/28/2011 homes sold - 28.

The above figures are from the mls and while they are deemed correct they are not guaranteed.
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Louisa County VA Real Estate Market Report - February 2011 - 03/09/11 10:22 PM
This Louisa County VA real estate market report examines the sale of single family detached homes in the County of Louisa during February 2011. February 2010 average list price $256,411.February 2011 average list price $214,400.
February 2010 average sale price $255,967.February 2011 average sale price $209,574.
February 2010 median sold price $277,000.February 2011 median sold price $241,300.
February 2010 %sold/list 99.82%.February 2011 %sold/list 97.74%.

1/1/2010 - 2/28/2010 homes sold - 12.1/1/2011 - 2/28/2011 homes sold  - 9.

The above figures are from the mls and while they are presumed correct, they are not guaranteed.
 
 
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Greene County VA Real Estate Market Report - February 2011 - 03/07/11 08:43 PM
This Greene County VA real estate market report will focus on the sale of single family detached homes during February 2011. February 2010 average list price $283,729.February 2011 average list price $227,307.
February 2010 average sale price $274,406.February 2011 average sale price $225,692.
February 2010 median sold price $261,450.February 2011 median sold price $222,450.
February 2010 %sold/list 96.71%.February 2011 %sold/list 99.28%.

1/1/2010 - 2/28/2010 homes sold - 10.1/1/2011 - 2/28/2011 homes sold - 12.

The above figures are from the mls and while they are presumed to be correct they are not guaranteed.
 
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Its Raining In Charlottesville - Lets go Look At Foreclosures! - 03/06/11 09:41 PM
Its raining in Charlottesville; lets go look at foreclosures! Today it was pouring all day.  Ordinarily you might think that this would be a horrible day to look at homes.  Afterall, even a home that is ordinarily lightfilled can look dark on a day like today.  However, a rainy day can be the perfect day to look at bank owned homes. 
Foreclosures are sold "as is" and often are called distressed properties for a reason.  During the months preceeding the actual foreclosure while the homeowner is struggling pay the mortgage there is just not money left over for upkeep.  Maintenance … (3 comments)

Fluvanna County VA Real Estate Market Report - February 2011 - 03/04/11 10:34 PM
This Fluvanna County real estate market report examines the sale of single family detached homes during February 2011. February 2010 average list price $238,855.February 2011 average list price $219,936.
February 2010 average sale price $230,136.February 2011 average sale price $206,076.
February 2010 median sold price $210,000.February 2011 median sold price $213,950.
February 2010 %sold/list 96.34%.February 2011 %sold/list 93.69%.

1/1/2010 - 2/28/2010 homes sold - 13.1/1/2011 - 2/28/2011 homes sold - 12.

As you can see the Fluvanna County real estate market remains fairly flat with lower prices.
The above figures are from the mls and while they are assumed … (0 comments)

Charlottesville VA Real Estate Talk - 1440 Beacon Hill Lane - Sold - 03/03/11 09:51 PM
Charlottesville VA real estate talk is proud to announce that 1440 Beacon Hill Lane is Just Sold. 1440 Beacon Hill Lane is in the coveted Signal Hill neighborhood.  Located in Western Albemarle this community is a convenient commute from both Charlottesville and Waynesboro, and is close to schools and shopping.  This established neighborhood with large lots and attractive homes sees very little turnover.  However I have just listed 1445 Beacon Hill Lane, a proposed "to be built" home by noted custom home builder Shenandoah Valley Construction; so you have one more chance to purchase a home in Signal Hill.
Just Sold 1440 … (4 comments)

Charlottesville VA Real Estate Market Report - February 2011 - 03/02/11 10:57 PM
This Charlottesville VA real estate market report will examine the sale of single family detached homes in the city of Charlottesville during February 2011. February 2010 average list price $267,400.February 2011 average list price $277,040.
February 2010 average sale price $254,111.February 2011 average sale price $258,900.
February 2010 median sold price $257,500.February 2010 median sold price $160,000.
February 2010 %sold/list 95.03%.February 2011 %sold/list 93.45%.

1/1/2010 - 2/28/2010 homes sold - 9.1/1/2011 - 2/28/2011 homes sold - 5.

The above figures are from the mls and while they are assumed to be correct they are not guarantee.
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Albemarle County VA Real Estate Market Report - February 2011 - 03/02/11 10:35 PM
This Albemarle County VA real estate market report will examine the sales of single family detached homes during February 2011. February 2010 average list price $480,377.February 2011 average list price $378,660.
February 2010 average sale price $442,559.February 2011 average sale price $357,947.
February 2010 median sold price $386,255.February 2011 median sold price $334,500.
February 2010 %sold/list 92.12%.February 2011 %sold/list 94.52%.
1/1/2020 - 2/28/2010 homes sold - 67.1/1/2011 - 2/28/2011 homes sold - 73.

The above figures are from the mls and while they are assumed to be correct, they are not guaranteed.
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