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Why I Use 2 Lock Boxes on Many Homes

From time to time seller's ask why I place two Lock Boxes on their home.  It's a great questions so I've decided to answer with a blog post. Virginia REALTORS covers the Commonwealth of Virginia and consists of many local Associations and/or Boards.   Each...

Time to Walk the Land

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 and other annuals die back making it easier...

Why have 3rd party energy efficiency certification?

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 your home worth more?What's the...

American Tree Farm System

My family's been involved in Tree Farming for years.  In the 1960's I first learned about Forestry from my grandfather while exploring his Augusta County Tree Farm.  The American Tree Farm System, Virginia Forestry Association and the Virginia Department of Forestry...

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act & Lake Anna, Virginia

If real estate on our near Lake Anna, Virginia interests you, please attend the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act forum from 11 AM to 1 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Lake Anna Winery.  Local government officials will provide information how they will implement...

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2012 Central Virginia Labor Day Weekend Events

Gates open Saturday, September 1st at Freeman Field 11:00 AM for the airshow.  Most of the show is free but there are fees for plane rides etc.  Travel to the airfield just east of the Town of Louisa and enjoy the show! It's a great weekend to get out and visit...

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Have you shocked your well lately?

Do you live in the country with a well?  Initially your well was probably "shocked" with bleach to kill any bacteria in the system and prior to the initial water testing.  Often on a re-sale of a home in Virginia, the purchaser asks the seller to test the well for...

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Virginia Grown – Support Virginia Agriculture

At Kamp Karen (our Louisa County, Virginia home between Zion Crossroads & Gordonsville) we try to support Virginia Agriculture.  We love the pasture raised Angus Beef we get from Foods for Thought, Inc. (they even let us bring our grandchildren out to the farm to...

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