Finally the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is modernizing the application process for mortgage insurance. This will help make borrowers and lenders able to process loans without having the"wet ink" signatures on documents signed outside the mortgagees control such as the sales contract. Th
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04/09/2010
Burley Middle School began in 1950 as an all Black school and became inclusive in 1967. A school very rich in culture and history, with a respectful global culture. The culture of the school is very child student centered. They address the student needs and create programs to fit them. The paren
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04/08/2010
Today the Charlottesville Ten Miler took place in the Downtown and University of Virginia area. Many people turned out to cheer the runner on. It was a gorgeous day for this run.
04/03/2010
From the Seller to the purchaser of our home: "This house is perched on the top of Taylor's Mountain and brings boundless peace, spectacular views of the Blue Ridge, an ever changing cast of wildlife characters, and absolue privacy. When we bought it twelve years ago, we had recently moved from
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04/02/2010
The Realtors on the Bus for Schools Tour visited Mary C Greer Elementary School. This is one of the most diverse schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is the most diverse in Albemarle County. They have very high test scores and showed significant gains since they became an Expeditionary Lea
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04/01/2010
Today the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) boarded the big yellow school bus and headed off to tour 3 schools in our area. Everything has changed since the last time I was on a bus, the seats are much higher, and the metal rail on top you could hold onto
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03/31/2010
Ken, Loved the fishing analogy and I have used this strategy many times with "Wiggling the Lure" it is very effective you are correct. Thanks for the post.I love fishing. I have since I was a kid. Selling houses is a lot like fishing. vs. When you put your home on the market, you are rea
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03/30/2010
The Seller agrees at the time they sign the listing agreement how much they are willing to pay the Realtor who brings the buyer. This is handled before the house is even place in the MLS. I've been getting a lot of questions lately about how I get paid and who foots the bill. It never occurred
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03/30/2010
The Charlottesville Pavilion has announced the Kick Off April 16, 2010 for this year's great season of free live music. The bands have not yet been announced for the first half series. We are all aiting with baited breath. This is a sure sign of Spring! Watch here for updates. This will mean a di
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03/30/2010
In just a few short days, things are going to be changing with the regulations regarding Pre-1978 homes and multifamily units. Are you up to speed? If not, review the following information. In our area contractors are scrambling to meet these guidelines. The Environmental Protection Agency has
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03/28/2010