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 … (0 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 … (0 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!
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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 … (6 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 … (1 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 … (4 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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charlottesville: Charlottesville Real Estate Market Update May 2008 - 07/15/08 11:29 AM
Charlottesville Real Estate Market Report May 2008 July 14th, 2008 11:40 AM
The number of sold properties in May rose significantly from April. There was 190 sold properties in April, compared to 253 in May. Our inventory also dropped a little bit from 2513 to 2456. These are both steps … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Walking Trails in Ivy Virginia (LOCALISM POST) - 07/14/08 09:57 AM
I live in an area called Ivy Virginia and around us are large estates and farms. Finding a place to walk or hike is not always obvious when you drive around our area.
Hidden off of Owensville Road, just down the street from Meriwether Lewis School is the Blue Ridge Swim Club. … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: Make it WIN-WIN - 07/13/08 08:12 AM
I just had another closing and a problem came up...
Our contract had some personal items (furniture) in it. Now the lender required that we pull the personal items out of the contract and put them on an "Agreement for the sale of Personal Property".
When we did the final walk through … (20 comments)
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charlottesville: Spring Creek in Louisa Virginia - best golf course - 07/13/08 07:32 AM
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 … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville, Virginia Mid-Year Real Estate Market Report - 07/12/08 12:43 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: iPhone 3G - Will I get one? - 07/11/08 07:05 PM
The answer is "NO"
I have a simple rule when it comes to new products and that is I will always wait to let others work out the bugs.
I have seen new technology and products released and people run out and get them (myself included) just to find that … (24 comments)
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charlottesville: Old Trail Village Center - Charlottesville VA - 07/10/08 01:14 PM
Old Trail Village Center is well underway! This is a mixeduse, open-air, retail, entertainment, office and residential center located at Old Trail directly at the base of the Blue Ridge.
The area currently has 2600 planned homes. There are 400-12,000 SF spaces available for shops, resturants etc... slated to open … (3 comments)
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charlottesville: Segway comes to Charlottesville - 07/10/08 11:39 AM
Well actually to Old Trail, located in Crozet Virginia.
The town center has announced that Segway will be opening a store in the Old Trail town center.
This is great!
If you have read my blog you know that this development has both sidewalks and trails.
Many people have already … (6 comments)
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charlottesville: Just Bring Your Horses - Fluvanna Farmette - 07/09/08 04:39 PM
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 … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Exceptional Country Home in Fluvanna County - 07/09/08 12:21 PM
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 … (3 comments)
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charlottesville: The trail to Monticello - 07/08/08 12:46 PM
There are several ways to get to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and one of my favorite ways is by foot.
Please preview the video above for a sample of the trail. I hope that you enjoy it half as much as we did taking the hike!
Sometimes it is good to … (7 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Recycling - 07/07/08 08:35 PM
Last week I had dinner with some friends/clients who now live in a new home in Old Trail. It was great to see my friends and they brought up an interesting subject.... "RECYCLING"
When we moved to the Charlottesville area about 8 years ago, we were stunned to find out that … (8 comments)
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charlottesville: June Albemarle County Market Data - condos and Attached homes - 07/07/08 02:21 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: June Charlottesville Market Data - attached homes and condos - 07/07/08 02:05 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: June Market Data for Albemarle County - 07/05/08 09:56 PM
This post will keep you up to date on what happened in the Albemarle County real estate market in June. Albemarle County surrounds the city of Charlottesville and is one of the most beautiful areas in Virginia. These figures track the real estate activity for detached single family homes in the … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: June Market Report For the Charlottesville, Virginia Area - 07/04/08 09:56 AM
Below is the June market report for the entire Charlottesville Association of Realtors real estate market. I will also be breaking the report down into specific areas and neighborhoods in following posts. Be on the lookout for the section of the market that you are interrested in. This report includes all … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville, Virginia June Market Report - 07/04/08 09:30 AM
As you know all real estate is local; therefore if you are interested in buying or selling in a particular area it is important to stay informed as to what is happening in the local real estate market. Listed below is a summary of the real estate activity in the City … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Louisa, Virginia Equestrian Property - 07/03/08 03:10 PM
143 Ivy Cliff Drive, Louisa, Virginia
Turn-key horse property
All you need are horses. Turnkey horse property in Louisa, Virginia within an easy commute to both Charlottesville, and … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Celebrates July 4 - 07/02/08 02:58 PM
Residents of Charlottesville, Virginia and the surrounding area have many choices for celebratiing the Fourth of July:
Charlottesville Kiwanis Independence Day 5K - 7:30 am Forest Lakes Subdivision. The race is to benefit Camp Holiday Trails, a local camp for children with special health needs. for information go to the Kiwanis website.
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charlottesville: The Top 5 Things To Do In The Charlottesville, Virginia Area - 06/30/08 02:40 PM
Charlottesville, Virginia has been included on many national lists of the best places to live in the United States. It is also a popular tourist destination. The area abounds with natural beauty, a rich historic legacy, a multitude of outdoor activities, and many cultural events.
The following are my personal top … (12 comments)
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charlottesville: 4518 Ridge Road, Palmyra, Virginia - 06/26/08 09:58 PM
Plantation style estate home on 22 acres
5 bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, yr. built 2006, 4,017/864 sq. ft., $1,495,000
Gorgeous 2 story country home set amid 22 acres of pasture and rural beauty in Fluvanna Counry conveniently located near Charlottesville. The land is perfect for a horse property or just enjoy the … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: Foreclosures - When will the Bleeding Stop - 06/24/08 04:02 PM
Foreclosures have just been starting to hit the Charlottesville, Virginia area real estate market. Subprime loans, no/low documentation loans, interest only loans, and subprime ARMS have played a major role in today's mortgage crisis. The hardest hit were states that saw a rapid rise in home prices and a large volume … (11 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Realtors Helping the Community - 06/23/08 08:19 PM
As the median home price in Charlottesville, Virginia rose dramatically in the first part of this decade, it became increasingly apparent that the workforce that was necessary to serve the community could no longer afford a home in that same community. In 2004 the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors' Workforce Housing Fund was … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: How Much Will Remodeling Raise My Homes Value - part two - 06/22/08 06:24 PM
In the current real estate market because there are so many choices of homes available to buyers, sellers are busy trying to figure out how to ensure that their home is the one that will stand out in the crowd. Of course the right price and location are key pieces of the … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: A Gold Star For The Beginning Blogger - 06/20/08 09:04 PM
On May 20 I set myself a challenge and made myself accountable to my friends at Active Rain to write a blog post every day for 30 days. This was intended to get myself into the habbit of scheduling blogging into my day and to jump start my blog. I am … (7 comments)
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charlottesville: National Homeownership Month - 06/19/08 10:02 PM
June is National Homeownership month. This is the perfect time to focus on the National Association of Realtors' committment to helping increase minority homeownership in the United States. To read about NAR programs designed to increase homeownership opportunities and promote affordable housing click here.
Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRESReal Estate IIICharlottesville, Virginia 434 960-0161 www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.comwww.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com
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charlottesville: I love a Driveway! - 06/19/08 09:10 AM
In real estate there is always something about a particular home or property that I find appealing. Many times for me it is the land itself. I always feel that a home can be changed or updated but the land is something that sets the tone of an estate in Charlottesville.
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charlottesville: Buy Fresh Buy Local in Charlottesville - 06/18/08 04:30 PM
Buy Fresh Buy Local is a campaign supported by the Piedmont Environmental Council to enable consumers in Charlottesville, Virginia and Albemarle County to find locally produced foods. This program makes residents aware of the local foods that are available at area farms, farmer's markets, grocery stores and restaurants. The Buy Fresh … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: Moving tips - Make a moving file - 06/17/08 11:57 AM
Your home has sold; you have a contract on a new home in a different area, and you are waiting on closing. One thing that you can do ahead of time to ensure that your move goes smoothly is to create a moving file. What sort of items should go in … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: Music at the Charlottesville Pavillion - 06/16/08 03:51 PM
One of my favorite summertime activities is to enjoy the live music at the Pavillion in Charlottesville, Virginia. This covered venue is located at the east end of Charlottesville's downtown pedestrian mall. The pavillion which seats 3,000 opened in 2005 and brings nationally known music acts to the area in the … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: James River Batteau Festival - 06/15/08 02:12 PM
Yesterday, the batteau started their annual trek down the James River. Today's batteau are replicas of the flat bottomed trading boats that carried tobacco and other goods from Lynchburg to Richmond, Virginia in the 1700 and 1800's providing an important east-west trade route. The featoval participants are dressed in period costume and have … (0 comments)
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charlottesville: Preserving Albemarle County's Scenic Beauty - 06/14/08 12:22 PM
Albemarle County, which surrounds Charlottesville, Virginia is known for its vistas of rolling hills, pasture and horse farms set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Of course, like anywhere else, there has also been residential development. However, Albemarle still has many acres of contiguous open countryside remaining.
One of … (4 comments)
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charlottesville: Who Is Dominating Google Keyword Searches: Charlottesville, Virginia - 06/14/08 11:20 AM
The following is a brief report on "Big Head" keyword searches on Google that most likely will be utilized by consumers when searching for a Realtor or property listings in the Charlottesville, Virginia area. As a former Tyson's Corner resident, Virginia offers anyone fine country living at rock bottom prices.
What … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: The Problem of Popularity - 06/09/08 07:27 PM
Charlottesville, Virginia and Albemarle County is one of the most beautiful areas in Virginia. It has also been winning national notice as one of the most desirable areas of the United States in which to live. This creates the problem of how to balance the inevitable growth with rural preservation. This is … (7 comments)
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charlottesville: Albemarle Virginia Grand Home - 06/09/08 08:09 AM
Here is what 9.5 million will buy you in Albemarle Virginia. 8,500 sq feet of living space, c1808.579 Acres with a cottage on the property that dates back to 1776!
This home is currently listed in our local MLS by Roy Wheeler and is an example of some of … (14 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity changing with the times - 06/08/08 07:11 PM
Ecconomic realities have forced Habitat For Humanity in the Charlottesville, Virginia area to rethink its model for affordable housing. Habitat For Humanity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income families achieve home ownership.
In the past Habitat has realized its objectives by purchasing reasonably priced lots and building affordable homes … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: Hot day to sell - 06/08/08 05:37 PM
It was a hot day in Charlottesville today, close to 100 degrees and the heat index was well over 100.
I spent the day out with clients showing property. I enjoy these days but when I called and talked to fellow agent and blogger Charles McDonald, he asked me a … (6 comments)
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charlottesville: And We Have Lift Off! - 06/06/08 07:18 PM
After what seems like forever...actually its really only been about two weeks in the execution stage, but longer planning, I have finally launched my new typepad blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes. This is planned to be a niche blog concentrating on life and real estate in the Central Virginia … (11 comments)
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charlottesville: Does the Nationwide Housing Market tell the same story for Charlottesville? - 06/06/08 01:36 PM
Is now the best time to buy? Are prices going to keep falling in Charlottesville? How does the Charlottesville Real Estate Market compare to the rest of the nation? Well, let's see.We all know by now that home prices are falling nationally. The NY Times reported today that the troubled housing … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: What to do if you can't pay your mortgage - 06/06/08 01:26 PM
Almost 280,000 Americans lost their homes through foreclosure last year. But that's not the surprising part. This is: Half of them never even talked to their lenders.While the number of homeowners with past-due loans is still low by historical standards at 4.4%, it's expected to rise this year and next because … (3 comments)
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charlottesville: Charlottesville, Virginia area May Real Estate Market Data - 06/05/08 10:17 PM
Whenever I am talking with someone and they find out that I am a REALTOR the first thing that they ask is "what is going on in the real estate market". As we all know real estate is local so what they are really asking is "what is going on in … (2 comments)
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charlottesville: University of Virginia Job Fair - 06/04/08 10:07 PM
In Charlottesville, Virginia tha largest employer is the University of Virginia. This provides for a stable economy for the region. However many people are not aware of the wide range of jobs that are available at the University or how to find out about the jobs that are offered. Anyone who … (0 comments)
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