Monthly Archives: February 2011

Pine Knot – Teddy Roosevelt’s Albemarle County, Virginia Retreat

Posted on February 21, 2011 by James Friend Dickerson

Happy Presidents Day!  When we think of Presidents and Presidential homes in Albemarle County, Virginia, we most often think of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and  James Monroe’s Ash Lawn.  Many don’t realize Edith Roosevelt purchased Pine Knot in Albemarle County as … Continue reading →

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Is North Anna 3 coming to Lake Anna (Louisa County, Virginia) soon?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by James Friend Dickerson

Great meeting at Tanyard County Club in the Town of Louisa this morning.  Mark Mitchell and other staff members of Dominion Virginia Power updated the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce on the status of North Anna 3 (the 3rd nuclear reactor … Continue reading →

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Time to canoe the Rivanna River in Albemarle & Fluvanna County, Virginia

Posted on February 15, 2011 by James Friend Dickerson

Wow, it’s another beautiful day in Central Virginia!  Today would be a great day to slip the canoe into the Rivanna River at Milton (Albemarle County) and float down to Crofton (Fluvanna County).   Perhaps take the fly rod and fish for … Continue reading →

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2011 Virginia Real Estate Tax Assessments = Questions

Posted on February 11, 2011 by James Friend Dickerson

With new County and City real estate tax assessments coming out across Virginia, I’m getting lots of questions about property values. Owners call wanting to know why the assessment values have fallen.  Look back to an earlier post “Charlottesville, Virginia … Continue reading →

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Tips for Homeowners Filing Virginia and Federal Income Tax Returns

Posted on February 10, 2011 by James Friend Dickerson

Yes, it’s tax time again.   Do you despise paying taxes more than I do?  I doubt it!   Last month I finished the business taxes (Jachin, Inc. :  I feel strongly that real estate agents should incorporate for a variety of … Continue reading →

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Changing Homes for Baby Boomers

Posted on February 6, 2011 by James Friend Dickerson

As many of you know Camp Karen (our home between Zion Crossroads and Gordonsville in Louisa County, Virginia) provides living space for multiple generations.  Karen’s mother lives with us so we designed a suite to meet her needs along with … Continue reading →

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