Since learning of Habitat for Humanity, I've rallied behind the cause. I was brought into the fold by a young builder with whom I was working; he had taken up the leadership position for getting the first house built, and as his Realtor, I really had no choice but to get involved! Of course, it
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02/13/2011
Our house is twenty years old this year. We built it, and I think we did a pretty good job making materials selections, considering our budget at the time. We designed the house so it could be updated pieces at a time. For example, we really wanted a particular stone mason to build our firepla
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02/12/2011
An annual physical is an important proactive approach to personal health and an annual homeowner advisory can be just as beneficial for you and your finances. Regardless of whether you're moving, knowing the values of homes similar to yours that have sold recently allows you to keep your hand on
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02/10/2011
Earlysville Heights was one of the first developed neighborhoods in Earlysville. It is located just beyond the village grocery store area, on the right. Over 50 homes were constructed between 1968 and the mid-70s. I remember previewing homes in Earlysville Heights in the early years of my bus
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02/09/2011
It's good to know how an appraiser works, how an appraiser comes up with their magical number. It's also critically important to know that an appraisal can send your beautifully-ratified cotntract of purchase right to the trash can. It is a fact that most buyers will require a loan to purchase
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02/08/2011
A new client and I were enjoying lunch one day, getting to know one another better. Mary and her husband, Robert, are moving to the area from Pensacola, Florida. Mary and I had spent a couple of days together already; in fact, she had already decided on the house they would buy. They were rel
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02/07/2011
In the wee hours of yesterday morning, I finally completed a project that has been on my list for a long time... I put together a slideshow of selected listings that I've successfully marketed over the years. (see below in my signature area) I began by pulling my sold listings inventory from our
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02/07/2011
When’s the last time you read or heard someone say, “Now is the best time to buy a house”? A month ago? Yesterday? This morning? If it was a Realtor, you may have dismissed it, because a Realtor’s job is to sell houses and so they are always encouraging people to buy. Maybe you dismissed it be
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02/06/2011
C'ville Arts is an artists cooperative, located in the historic area of downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. More than fifty regional artists share their work at this lively spot located near the Central Place. The Gallery is both gallery of art and crafts and a great place to find handmade gift
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02/05/2011
It's one thing to have the down payment and not qualify because of credit scores but in today's tough financial environment, it may be even more frustrating to have good credit, income and job stability without the down payment. The 2010 NAR National Housing Pulse Survey states that 79% of respo
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02/03/2011
