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Charlottesville Solutions

Today's (10/23/2013) the day I move my Virginia Real  real estate license to Charlottesville Solutions.  After many years with a large international franchise, it's time for the next phase of my real estate career (started in 1991!).  Charlottesville Solutions offers...

First Time Homebuyer Uses USDA-RD Loan for 100% Fixed Rate Financing in Crozet, Virginia

James Dickerson, was in one word, excellent. From his flexibility in meeting with me, to his promptness in returning phone calls and emails, to his knowledge of the entire process. I came into the process a first time home buyer and am very glad that James there to...

Community Volunteer Award

Earlier this week the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS recognized me for community volunteer work.  How cool to be nominated and selected by my peers for such an honor.  Here's the press release:     For Immediate Release September 5, 2013  ...

Mountain Brook – Louisa County Sale

Dear Jim, We want to express our sincere appreciation for all that you did to sell our home. Although we were apprehensive due to the current real estate market and past experiences, you addressed all of our concerns and helped us develop a realistic plan to achieve...

Ever been to a Bluegrass Festival?

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Why not head to Graves Mountain Lodge for their 2011 Blue Grass Festival this Thursday through Saturday (6/2-4/2011).  A visit to Graves Mountain Lodge remains a treat anytime but pair with great bluegrass music and...

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Shad Planking in Wakefield, Virginia

On Wednesday of this week, I traveled to Wakefield, Virginia to participate in their Ruritan Club’s annual Shad Planking.  The shad is nailed to planks and smoked adjacent to a bed of coals while being basted with a pepper sauce every now and again.  No trip to...

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Charlottesville Library Book Sale

If you ever visit Camp Karen (our home near Zion Crossroads, Louisa County, Virginia) you'll know we love reading and books.  Every room contains books!  We have built in book shelves, antique book cases, 2nd had bookcases, boxes of books in the basement waiting for...

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Changing Homes for Baby Boomers

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 wider doors, hallways, wood...

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New Years Eve in Gordonsville, Virginia

As 2010 ends, let’s have a safe and enjoyable New Years Eve.  I’m pulling together some data for 2010 market reports (look for them next week!), heading to Gordonsville, Virginia to meet with a client, then into Charlottesville, Virginia to have lunch with some good...

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