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Time to Walk the Land

Posted on January 31, 2018 by James Friend Dickerson

Whether you’re looking for a Equestrian Property, a 200 acre tree farm, a 1/2 acre home site, water front get away, or a Blue Ridge Mountain vacation home, winter remains a great time to walk the land.  The greenbriar, vines … Continue reading →

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202 Richmond Ave, Mineral, Virginia – Renovated Farmhouse

Posted on January 22, 2018 by James Friend Dickerson

Value ($214,797) prime location (Town of Mineral, Virginia less than two blocks from Farmers Market, parks and restaurants plus minutes to Lake Anna):  renovated w/ many upgrades.  Please take the Virtual Tour to see all this home offers! Why rent … Continue reading →

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Why have 3rd party energy efficiency certification?

Posted on April 27, 2017 by James Friend Dickerson

Home Buyers and Home Owners continue to focus on energy costs as part of the total home ownership cost.  A National Association  of REALTORS (NAR) study shows buyers will pay more for a 3rd party certified energy efficient home! Is … Continue reading →

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Call before you Wire

Posted on March 3, 2017 by James Friend Dickerson

If you’re participating in a real estate transaction, don’t get burned with your wire transfer!  Anytime you’re going to wire money, please call the recipient prior to executing the wire transfer to verify the wiring instructions.  I’ve talked several Central … Continue reading →

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Have you moved recently? Did you update your voter registration?

Posted on September 30, 2016 by James Friend Dickerson

Did you move since the last election?  Don’t forget to update your voter registration!  The deadline to register in The Commonwealth of Virginia remains October 17, 2016 for this November’s election.  Check/Update your Virginia registration. Need more info on voting … Continue reading →

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Escape to Lake Anna

Posted on May 17, 2016 by James Friend Dickerson

Enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, grilling & relaxing at the Wildwood Common Area.  You can use the boat launch and docks keeping your boat close to your home for fun times on Lake Anna! Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath home on … Continue reading →

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2015 Real Estate Market Report

Posted on January 11, 2016 by James Friend Dickerson

2015 proved to be another interesting year in the Central Virginia real estate market!  Click here to view the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS 2015 year end Market Report.  Overall  the report shows an increase in sales (the four year … Continue reading →

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1st Time Homebuyer Purchase & Sale

Posted on December 14, 2015 by James Friend Dickerson

Here’s what a Turtle Creek client had to say about working with James Friend Dickerson: “Jim was my first and second Realtor when I bought and sold my first property in Albemarle Co. He was very good about explaining the … Continue reading →

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Flood Insurance

Posted on December 3, 2015 by James Friend Dickerson

We’ve got lots of water in Central Virginia.  Sometimes we even have hurricane generated  floods (think Hurricanes like Camille , Agnes , and Isabel  ).   The Virginia Department of Emergency Management provides lots of good information on preparing for hurricanes.   … Continue reading →

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4580 Campbell Road, Troy, Virginia

Posted on March 21, 2015 by James Friend Dickerson

Lovely 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home on level landscaped 1.6+ acre lot.  Several great loan options including no downpayment low interest fixed rate USDA-RD loan w/ low monthly payments less than rent! Kitchen remodeled winter of 2015 including new upgraded appliances … Continue reading →

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