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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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2010 

Join in the Charlottesville VA New Years Eve celebration and attend First Night Virginia. The weather has turned warm in Charlottesville Virginia just in time for the annual First Night Virginia New Years Eve Celebration.  First Night is a family oriented New Years Eve celebration that centers ar...
12/31/2010
Several days a go I received a call from an out of town seller who wanted me to list some country property for them. This is great except for one thing, I can't sell the land if I can't find it and the lots are unmarked. Thsre are two 2 acre lots which have been carved out of a 100 acre mostly wo...
12/30/2010
I think many of us in real estate are asked the same questions.  I have also had clients tell me that they are happy with where they are renting but would rather own the home.  The reblogged post below from Todd Clark provides a concise, well organized answer to the question "can I buy the house ...
12/30/2010
Many people are faced with the delema of whether to list their home now or wait until the market starts back up again.  The question is "How long are you prepared to wait?" At the beginning of last year many people thought that they would sit it out, wait a year and when they put their home on th...
12/29/2010
For many first time homebuyers the process of purchasing a home is filled with all kinds of things that they don't understand.  They realize that they will need a downpayment and a mortgage but that is about it.  Then they find out that it isn't quite that simple.  For exammple closing costs can ...
12/28/2010
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As I watch all of the havoc up and down the east coast, I am thankfull that Charlottesville Virginia escaped the brunt of the snowstorm. Over the past several days it seemed like that weather forecast changed by the minute.  Just a small deviation in the path of the storm would drasticallly chang...
12/27/2010
Have Yourself A Merry Christmas! My friends and colleages at Active Rain are a big part of my daily life.  You have shared the ups and downs of the year in real estate and more.  You have been a constant source of support, information, inspiration and even humor.  So it is only fitting that I tak...
12/25/2010
When you are purchasing a Charlottesville home, one of the figures that you may look at will be price per square foot.   Comparing the price per square foot between two properties may point out which home is the better deal.  It can also be one factor in determining if a home is priced correctly ...
12/21/2010
Many people are overwhelmed when trying to understand tax law and regulations.  They are have often heard that home ownership comes with tax benefits, but they have no idea exactly what that means.  This excellent post by Nick Dailey presents real estate tax information in a clear and easy to und...
12/21/2010
This Charlottesville VA real estate market report focuses on the sale of attached homes in the city of Charlottesville and in the adjoining Albemarle County during November 2010. November 2009 average list price $228,014.November 2010 average list price $228,401. November 2009 average sale price ...
12/19/2010
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