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Information on real estate and life in Charlottesville, Virginia, Albemarle and the surrounding counties. Discussions on the local and national real estate markets will be found here as well as tips for buying and selling homes. Neighborhood information as well as what is going on regarding farms, estates and horse properties. Also I will talk about state and local events and news items, both real estate related and of local interest. This is a beautiful area located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and there are many unique features to recommend it as the perfect place to live.

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2008 

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, its always fun to listen to a good ghost story.  Halloween night is the perfect time to treat yourself and take the Ghost and Murders Tour.  This 2 hour walking tour will cover about 1 mile and will discuss local hauntings and murders; all of the stories are ...
10/31/2008
If you are looking for a spooky activity to celebrate Halloween and want to contribute to a worthy charity the same time, don't miss the Haunting at Pleasant Grove.  The newly reVAMPED trail walk will be held on Halloween night from dark-midnight.  This event will benefit The Children's Miracle N...
10/31/2008
Although Charlottesville, Virginia and Albemarle County residents have an excellent public school system, for some families and their children a private school may be a better fit.  Charlottesville and the Central Virginia area offer a wide choice of private school options.  The following list is...
10/29/2008
Cooler weather has come to Central Virginia and many of us are starting to turn on the heat in our Charlottesville homes.  Not only are we looking for ways to reduce our energy bills, but we also are aware that saving energy is the eco-friendly way to live. The following are some ways that you ca...
10/28/2008
When you are considering the purchase of an Albemarle County home and you have a family, one of the most important considerations for you may be what school your children will be attending.  You will want to consider the school information before you begin looking at specific homes, so that you c...
10/27/2008
With the high inventory of homes on the market in most areas of the country, sellers are looking for ways that they can obtain the highest price for their home in the shortest amount of time.  Going green may be the answer! An increasing number of people these days are concerned with the environm...
10/25/2008
Keswick, Virginia located just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia has once again been acclaimed as a very special place in which to live.  Today the New York Times published an article titled Pastoral Landscapes and Upscale Retreats by Stephen Wells touting the advantages of enjoying the keswic...
10/24/2008
Today I received an email from one of my clients requesting my thoughts on the Charlottesville, Virginia real estate market.  It has occured to me that some of the readers of my blog may be interested in reading this as well.  The following is my letter to a clent regarding the state of Central V...
10/23/2008
Looking for something to do in Charlottesville, Virginia?  Save time on your calendar to attend some of the screenings at the Virginia Film Festival. The 21st Annual Virginia Film Festival will take place October 30-November 2.  The theme of this year's festival will be Aliens with more than 150 ...
10/22/2008
In Charlottesville, Virginia and all over the country people have raised their level of environmental awareness.  The "Green Movement" has grown and is moving into the mainstream culture.  The Buy Fresh Buy Local movement has taken hold.  There is interest in energy efficient homes and reducing o...
10/20/2008
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Pam Dent

REALTOR® - Charlottesville Virginia Homes / Horse
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