Pam Dent -Charlottesville, Albemarle,VA's Blog

Charlottesville, Virginia - Rated a Top Healthy Place to Retire

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:44:41 -0500

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 city's focus on medicine and the presence of the University of Virginia Hospital and Medical School. According to the magazine, Charlottesville ranks fourth in the ratio of doctors per person. In addition, the city boasts content residents, healthy eaters, and many opportunities for outdoor excercise.

To read the article as reported in Charlottesville's Daily Progress click here.

The Charlottesville, Virginia communtiy offers many real estate options if you are thinking about relocating. Whether you are buying or selling, let me put my local knowledge and attention to detail to work for you.

To search all homes for sale in the Charlottesville area click here.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

Glenmore Open House - July 27, 1:00-4:00 - Charlottesville, Virginia area

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:55:37 -0500

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 bedrooms, 4.5 Bath, 4,800 finished sq ft/ 3,864 unfinished, $1,500,000.

The quality construction in this beautiful home is evident throughout. The main floor boasts large living and dining rooms, a gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counters, large family room, a first floor master suite with fireplace and an additional bedroon and full bath. There are three more bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. "The living and family rooms have fireplaces as well as the master. The full walkoutbasement offers plenty of room for expansion.

Stop by the gatehouse for a map.

Click here for more pictures and listing information.

Search all the homes in the Charlottesville area

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com

Keeping Charlottesville Green

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:21:13 -0500

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 34% with a goal of increasing the canopy to 40%. Tree canopies reduce urban heat, improve air quality and prevent erosion.

Walking trails are increasingly becoming a desirable urban amenity. The city of Charlottesville currently has about 8.5 miles of trails outside of the Rivanna trail sustem. A goal has been set to build an additional 10 miles of trails by 2015. To quote the Daily Progress "construction of all proposed trails is planned to begin by 2011, with many set for this year and 2009. But available funding could also become an obstacle."

Read the Daily Progress article

Initiatives such as the above and the City of Charlottesville's commitment to preserving the natural beauty are one of the reasons that Charlottesville continues to be nationally ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

The Thrill is Back - B.B. King comes to Charlottesville

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:37:10 -0500

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 best known songs is The Thrill is Gone.

The Workforce Housing Fund is set up to help provide downpayment assistance to Charlottesville's workforce to enable them to purchase homes in the area where they work. The workforce is considered to be firemen, policemen, teachers and healthcare workers. The fund is administered by the Piedmont Housing Alliance.

To purchase tickets click here.

For information on real estate and life in Charlottesville, Virginia and the surrounding area contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

What's Happening This Week at Glenmore

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:57:40 -0500

The Glenmore Country Club located in the Glenmore community in Keswick Virginia has a full schedule of summertime activities for young and old alike.

This week is Summer Junior Golf Camp III. The camp is held Tuesday - Friday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Each session offers 2 hours of golf instruction daily with a late afternoon putting contest at the end of the camp followed by pizza.

Wednesday night, July 23 don't miss the drive in movie at the tent pad. This week's movie is Bee Movie. Either drive your golf cart or bring a blanket and enjoy the movie under the stary sky.

If tennis is your game, don't miss the Singles Club Championships on July 21-25.

Friday night, July 25 is the Junior Putting Contest and Movie Night beginning at 7:00pm at the driving range.

Finishing the week out on Saturday night July 26 the adults can enjoy Rivanna Room Saturday Night from 6:00 - 8:00pm.

If living the Glenmore lifestyle sounds like fun, I would be happy to provide you with a list of homes and lots for sale in Glenmore.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

Lots of Land in Fluvanna

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:51:43 -0500

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 lots ranging in size from 2-7acres, priced at $80,000 and up.
Bring your own builder.

Fox Hollow

Fox Hollow sections III and IV have now opened. Featuring large, waterfront and wooded homesites on lafge lots of up to 9 acres. Priced from $99,000 - $135,000. Bring your own builder.

Panorama II

3-4 acre lots with hardwood trees. Priced from $73,000

Hunting Creek Estates

3+ acre wooded lots located near I64 and rt250, minutes from Zion Crossroads. Priced from $68,000

If you would like more information on these properties or on real estate in Flauvanna County or Charlottesville Virginia, I would be glad to talk with you.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

The Big Break at Glenmore

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:42:18 -0500

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 grouped in flights based on their handicap index. They will compete for both weekely and overall prizes, and points will be given for their finish each week. On the final week there will be a skills competition for all of the flight winners to determnine the Overall Winner of the Big Break Competition.

Dates: July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15. Beginning at 6:00 pm.

The Glenmore Country Club is in the beautiful gated community of Glenmore located in Keswick just east of Charlottesville, Virginia.

If you would like to join the fun, I would be happy to talk with you about homes for sale in Glenmore.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

Glenmore Open House Sunday July 20

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:23:27 -0500

Open House Sunday July 20 1:00-4:00pm
3194 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 $1,225,000.

For more information on this home or on others in Glenmore or the Charlottesville, Virginia area contact

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsAndCountryHomes.com

6150 Louisa Road - reduced by $100,000 - What a Steal!

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:26:59 -0500

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 home boasts many architectural details and quality of construction.

View additional photos and more information

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

407 Country Creek Way , Palmyra, Virginia

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:15:20 -0500

407 Country Creek Way, Palmyra, Virginia
4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,575 sq ft, built in 2007, $379,000

Enjoy Fluvanna County country living in Fox Hollow on the spacious 2.66 acre lot. This new home has the advantages of one floor living with the master suite and an additional bedroom and full bath on the main floor. Upstairs you will find a third bedroom, bonus room and half bath, Additional amenities include granite counters, stainless appliances, and hardwood floors. A screened porch and large deck offer the opportunity for outdoor living. There is also a 2 car garage.

For more information on this home and on other homes in the area please contact

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleRealEstateTalk.com

Summer in Charlottesville - Dine Out Under The Stars

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:56:55 -0500

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 Enoteca's outdoor cafe. If French food is your choice, try Petit Pois or Italian from Restorante Al Dente. Bizou serves a selection of bistro fare. Whatever type of food you are looking for there is a good chance that you will find it on Charlottesville's downtown mall. Enjoy watching the pedestrians
and listening to the street musicians as you sample the good food.

For more information on Charlottesville and the surrounding area contact:

Pam Dent, e-Pro, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCounrtyHomes.com

Farmer's Markets in Charlottesville - Buy Local

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:26:13 -0500

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 from:

Forest Lakes Farmer's Market - Tuesdays 4-7pm, 1650 Ashwood Boulevard, South recreational Facility parking lot in Forest Lakes.
Crozet Market - 8am-noon on Saturdays in Crozet.
Nelson County Farmers Market - Saturdays, Rt 151, Nellysford
Fluvanna Farmer's Market - Tuesdays 3-7pm at Pleasant Grove
Scottsville Farmer's Market - Saturdays, 8-11am at Dorrier Park
Charlottesville City Market - 7am-noon on Saturdays on Water Street
Market at Meade Park - 3-7pm, Wednesdays

So head out to one of the farmer's markets, enjoy the bounty and "buy fresh, buy local".

If you are interested in information on life in the Charlottesville area or information on the local real estate market, please contact me, I would be happy to talk with you.

Pam Dent
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

What does your real estate agent do for you? Finding a home is the easy part.

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:48:39 -0500

Why should you use a REALTOR to help with your home buying process? After all the only things that they do are search the mls and drive you around to look at homes.

I was reading comments on a local online news site and realized that the general public has a misconception regarding the value that a REALTOR brings to the home buying process. Driving buyers around to look at homes is the easy part; it is only the beginning of a long list of duties that your buyers agent performs.

Below is an outline of the activities that a buyers agent will perform for you after you have found the home on which you want to make an offer.

Preparing the Offer

Research comparable sales.
Advise you regarding comparable sales and market conditions to help you arrive at an amount to offer for the home.
Help you consult with a lender to determine the best financing options for your particular situation and make sure you obtain a prequalification letter.
Explain the contract to purchase and any addendums.
Write the contract to purchase.

Contract Presentation and Negotiation

Present the contract, including the loan prequalification letter, to the listing agent.
Advise the buyer of all counter offers and present the buyers response to the listing agent.
Get all of the signatures and initials required from the buyer and make sure that the seller has signed and initialed where required as well.
Will coordinate with listing agent, buyer, seller, lenders, and settlement agents.

From Contract to Closing

Obtain the earnest money deposit
Make sure that the buyer, lender and settlement agent have copies of the signed contract and all necessary documents.
Make sure that the buyer has applied for financing and monitor that the financing is on tract to be completed within the necessary time limits. Let the appraiser into the home if necessary.

Pick up the HOA package if the home is in a community with a HOA.
Help buyer choose inspectors and make arrangements for any inspections. These could include: radon, lead based paint, building contractor. Be present at all inspections. Present results of the inspections to the listing agent and negotiate any requested responses from the seller such as repairs or mitigation. See that the inspection contingencies are removed.
Make sure that the buyer has arranged for homeowner's insurance and that the settlement agent has a receipt.
Notify all parties that loan approval has been obtained.
Make sure that buyer has the name and phone numbers of all utilities and has made provisions to have them transfered to his name on the closing date.
Keep in touch with the settlement agent and verify that the survey and title work will be completed by the closing date.
Make sure that all agreed repairs have been completed and paid for. Verify that receipts have been given to settlement agent.
Double check time and date of closing.

The Closing

Schedule the final walkthrough inspection and accompany the buyer.
Be in contact with the settlement agent for the final figure of the amount that the buyer needs to bring to closing, including the downpayment and closing costs.
Make sure that the buyer will have all necessary funds at closing in the form of cash or a certified check.
Attend closing with your buyer client.

As you can see there is a long list of details that are looked after by a full-service REALTOR after the home has been found. Many of these steps require decision making, where the help of an experienced professional can be invaluable.

If you have further questions regarding the home buying process, I would be happy to discuss them with you.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real ESTATE III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com
www.Charlottesville.virginiablogpage.com

Retiring to Charlottesville - use a SRES agent

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:28:28 -0500

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 50, and either buying or selling a home, you should consider choosing an agent who has the SRES designation. SRES stands for Senior Real Estate Specialist.

In order to attain this designation, the agent has received specialized training in many areas that impact the home buying and selling experience for seniors. With the aging of the baby boomers the SRES agent will be increasingly in demand. One of the specific areas that was focused on in the agent's education was finance. The SRES agent has knowledge of reverse mortgages, wills, trusts and life tenancies, and transfer's of ownership.

In addition the agent is aware of facilities and programs that are of benefit to seniors such as "meals on wheels", senior centers, and The Thomas Jefferson Board for Aging in Charlottesville, Virginia.

A SRES agent is familiar with various housing options such as projects that have single level living, senior friendly floor plans, as well as assisted living and active 55 communities. As a result of this specialized education the Senior Real Estate Specialist is ideally suited to counseling "50 and better" clients on their real estate decisions.

Charlottesville, Virginia has been featured on many lists of top places to live in the United States. For that reason it has become a popular relocation destination for people who are undergoing a variety of transitions, one of which is retirement.

If you would like information about real estate and life in the Charlottesville, Virginia area, please contact:

Pam Dent, SRES, E-PRO, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

Downsizing With Horses - Consider Glenmore

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:35:20 -0500

Perhaps you have always had your own farm and are used to having your horses at home. The time has come in your life when all the upkeep of such a large property is getting to be too much. BUT how will you asjust to having to commute to a boarding barn and not being able to see your horses whenever you want to? Will you miss feeding them carrots at night check or drinking your morning coffee while listening to them munch hay. The perfect solution may be to purchase a home in an equestrian community. In the Charlottesville, Virginia, Albemarle County area the perfect choice is to buy a home in Glenmore with the attached Glenmore Equestrian Center professionally managed by Shadowfax LLC. This is a full service equestrian facility including boarding, lessons, training and sales. You can have the convenience of being able to visit your horse at a moments notice minus the hassle of having to do the work yourself. In addition if you purchase a home in either the cottage or the Scottish homes section of the community all of the yard maintenance is included. Then you are free to enjoy your home and horse minus all the chores that went along with farm ownership.

If you would like additional information on Glenmore, Shadowfax LLC, or real estate in the Central Virginia Area contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

Spring Creek in Louisa Virginia - best golf course

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:32:27 -0500

Spring Creek is no longer Louisa County's best kept secret. The golf course has been voted the Best New Public Course under $75 in the country by Golf Digest. Not only does the course play well but it also is in a beautiful setting; according to the digest "nearly every hole is isolated in a dense forest of hardwood trees". Spriing Creek is located at Zion Crossroads convenient to Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia. So if you are looking for something to do today, drive on out and play Spring Creek.

After your golf game, don't forget to stay and check out the Spring Creek development. Spring Creek is a gated community with the award winning golf course at its center. The community features homes by 6 different builders in destinct neighborhoods with homes ranging from estate size, to cottage styles and multifamily homes. There are also lots available from the developer as well where you can bring your own builder; these include golf course lots. Prices start in the mid $200,000's.

For more information on Spring Creek or other homes in the area contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

Charlottesville, Virginia Mid-Year Real Estate Market Report

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:43:46 -0500

The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS has just released the its 2008 mid-year market report. What has happened so far this year in the area real estate market and what does our "crystal ball" indicate the rest of the year will bring?

The over all picture of the market so far this year could be characterized as sluggish. To put things in perspective we have a fairly normal number of people buying homes, but speculative investors are absent from the marketplace. It is these investors, flipping homes in the same year, who drove up statistics and as a result prices. This resulted in the hot market that we had a couple of years ago. At this time the market has become more stable with median prices remaining flat in comparison to the past two years. The backlog of inventory of homes on the market has gone down a bit, but still remains a major concern.

At this time we have 3,761 homes actively on the market. Compare this number with 4,050 homes on the market at the end of May 2008 and you can see that the inventory has gone down somewhat. The median price is $309,900 and the average days on market is 151 days.

In summary, the market has not changed a great deal since the 1st quarter report thus indicating a stabilization of the market. It is still a good time to buy, if you purchase a correctly priced property and plan to keep the home for 3-5 years. As for sellers, in this market their home needs to have the best location, condition, amenities, and price compared to the many other homes on the market in the same price range.

We expect to see market conditions remain steady over the remainder of the year. You will know that the market is improving when you see a reduction in inventory. We will start to see a market that is balanced between buyers and sellers when the inventory shrinks to around 2,000-2,500 active listings.

Read the report in detail.

For more information or real estate in the Charlottesville, Virginia area pleas contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com
www.Charlottesville.virginiablogpage.com

Insurance Red Flags to be Aware of When Buying a Home

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:42:23 -0500

There are a number of issues that a real estate agent needs to be aware of that could make closing more difficult and as a result delay closing. This list was given to me by one of my associates who is in the insurance industry, fellow Active Rainer, Becky Reid.

Is the home located over 5 mi. from a fire department? Insurance companies love it if there is a fire hydrant nearby. Fire departments have ratings according to their speed of response.
Insurance companies don't like old wiring with fuses instead of circuit breakers.
What kind of dog does the homeowner have? Most insurance companies won't cover or offer liability for chows, rotweilers, dobermans or pit bulls.
Quest or polybutelene pipe can cause problems. It is usually ok with new connections.
Woodstoves must be professionslly installed.
Pools without surrounding fencing are a red flag. These are often covered under local regulations as well.
Many companies will not deal with mobile homes. They used to be ok if on a permanent foundation, but that is not necessarily the case anymore.
Log homes can be difficult to insure.
There can be a problem with isurance if there is a business on the premises.
Horse operations can be difficult to find liablility coverage for.
Beef cattle farms can be difficult to insure as well.
Christmas Tree Farms
Properties with an old falling down barn or shed present problems, because policies do not have the ability to exclude structures.
Find out if the property has had a claim within the past three years.
Also ask your buyer sif they have had a claim during the past three years. If so they need to call their agent immediately.

Not all of these items will prevent your buyers from obtaining insurance, but it might take longer, be harder to find, or be more expensive.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com
www.Charlottesville.virginiablogpage.com

Just Bring Your Horses - Fluvanna Farmette

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:39:15 -0500

1891 Covered Bridge Road, Kents Store, Virginia

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,112 finished sq ft, 576 unfinished, 6 acres, built in 2000, priced at $385,000

All you need are horses. Horse ready farmette located on 6 acres within an easy commute to both Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia. The six acres includes a 2 stall barn, run-in shed, and board and electric fencing. The home has a first floor bedroom and full bath, a living room, large family room, open kitchen with a separate dining area and a sun room. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bath. The screened porch, extensive decking and pool are perfect for enjoying the private backyard. There is also a two car garage with a finished bonus room over top that is not included in the finished square footage.

For information on this and other properties on the market contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com
www.Charlottesville.virginiablogpage.com

Exceptional Country Home in Fluvanna County

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:21:36 -0500

161 Little Pond Lane, Palmyra, Virginia

This welcoming capecod style home with 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 3 half baths is an estate quality home set on 14.5 acres in the middle of scenic rolling countryside. Located in Fluvanna County, the estate quality home is within an easy commute of Charlottesville, Virginia. The 4,888 finished sq ft and 2,618 unfinished affords ample room for gracious living. The exceptional design and quality of construction are evident in the attention to detail throughout the home. Enjoy the lovely views of the stocked pond and surrounding farms from the large covered front porch. A spacious rear screened porch overlooking the pool and patio adds to the opportunity for outdoor living. The enormous first floor master suite has French doors leading to the screened porch and a large palladian window which affords views of the pool. The large open kitchen has a cooking island and breakfast bar. The living spaces also include a formal dining room, study and a large family room. Some of the special features include hardwood floors, high ceilings, walk-in cedar closets, and plantation shutters. There is an attached 3 car garage, and a detached garage which includes a home office. This property is priced at $995,000.

For more information on this or other properties in the area please contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com
www.Charlottesville.virginiablogpage.com

Craftsman Style Country Home in Albemarle County

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:54:50 -0500

6150 Louisa Rd., Keswick, Virginia

3 bedroom, 3.5 bedroom home on 3.5 acres located in the heart of the Keswick Hunt Country. This is the first of 6 homes at Cismont Cottages on parcels ranging from 2-6 acres.
This very special craftsman style home was architecturally designed and was built by custom home builder John Smith. The open floor plan and 2,863 finished square feet provide plenty of room for entertaining and the over 1000 sq ft of trex decking, screened prorch and covered front porch add a lot of space for outdoor living. This home has many special features such as hand made ceramic tiles, beautiful cherry woodwork, granite counters and hearth, solid mahogany front door, and many built-ins. The open kitchen, dining room with cherry wainscotting and living room with vaulted ceiling invite gracious living. There is a first floor master suite, and two additional bedrooms each with its own bath are upstairs. There is also a 2 car garage. Priced at $895,000

For information on this or any other homes in the area please contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com
www.Charlottesville.virginiablogpage.com

June Albemarle County Market Data - condos and Attached homes

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:21:43 -0500

The last few years saw a burst of construction of condos and attached homes in Albemarle County. This construction has currently slowed. However with the relatively high prices of detached homes in the Charlottesvville area, condos and attached homes remain an affordable option in the county real estate market.

In this report I have grouped condos and attached homes together.

In June there were 48 contingent contracts on listings priced from $127,500-995,000.

42 homes had contracts pending ranging in price from $98,500-918,840.

43 condos and attached homes sold in June in Albemarle County with an average price of $218,923 and a median price of $204,400. The average days on market was 114.

There are 331 homes actively on the market listed between $104,900-1,199,000.

At the June rate of sales there is 7.69 months of inventory on the market. As you can see with the large inventory to choose from it is a very good time to buy.

For more information on the area real estate market contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com
www.Charlottesvillevirginiablogpage.com

Information is from the mls and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

June Charlottesville Market Data - attached homes and condos

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:05:55 -0500

Condo and attached home projects have increased in popularity in the Charlottesville, Virginia area in the last couple of years. As the prices for detached homes skyrocketed in 200-2005 more people began looking at condos as an affordable alternative. Also the University of Virginia, and the hospital bringing in students, and residents added another segment of the population who needed housing.

For the purpose of this real estate market report I have grouped attached homes and condos together.

In June there were 44 contingent contracts ranging in price from $85,000-864,000.

36 homes have pending contracts and are priced from $149,900-579,900.

In Charlottesville 15 homes sold with an average price of $291,828 and a median price of $263,275 and an average days on market of 117.

There are currently 123 active listings, priced from $103,900-$895,000.

At the June rate of sales there is approximately 8.2 months of inventory on the market. This is definately still a buyers market.

For more information on the Charlottesville condo market please contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

Information is from the mls and deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

Louisa Country June Market Data

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:02:10 -0500

The following is a summary of the June activity in the Louisa County, Virginia real estate market. This data covers single family detached homes.

In the month of June there were 10 contingent contracts on homes ranging from $95,999-$1,950,000.

There were 49 pending contracts on homes listed from $129,000-$547,000.

In Louisa County 14 homes were sold in June. The average sales price was $257,725 and the median was $223,745. The average days on market was 92.

There are 264 homes actively listed on the market in Louisa, ranging in price from $75,000-$595,000.

At the June sales rate there is 18.85 months of residential inventory on the market. This is definately a good time to buy a home in Louisa County.

If you would like further information on the area real estate market I would be glad to talk with you.

Pam Dent
Real Estate III
Charlottesville,
Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com
www.Charlottesville.virginiablogpage.com

This information is from the mls and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

June Market Data For Fluvanna County

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:27:17 -0500

The following is a summary of the June real estate activity on Fluvanna County, Virginia.

There were 21 pending contracts. The homes were priced between $169,900 and $550,000.

29 homes had contingent contracts and were priced between $144,900-$674,500.

37 homes were sold at an average price of $254,593 with an average days on market of 124 days.

There were 361 active listings on the market in Fluvanna County. At the May sales rate this translates to approximately 9.75 months of inventory.

Pam Dent
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarms.com
www.Charlottesville.virginiacityblog.com

This information is from the mls and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.