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Septic Tank Inspection and Maintenance

Many country homes and a few city homes feature septic systems for sewage disposal. The 1st home I sold back in the early 1990's was in Charlottesville, Virginia and had a septic system instead of being connected to the municipal sewer system.  Over the years I've...

2014 Virginia Department of Forestry State of the Forest Report

The Virginia Department of Forestry just released the 2014 State of the Forest report.  In the Commonwealth of Virginia we often take forestry for granted.  With over 60% of the state in some type of forest (the report shows over 60% of the forests land owned by...

Whole House Generator Replacement Time

Here's the latest in our 10+ year adventure of having a Whole House Generator.  After 10+ years of use, our current generator began experiencing starting challenges during outages.  The last thing you want to hear after the power goes out remains backfires &...

Septic Systems Info

So you've decided to move from the "city" to your dream county home.  There are a few things different about county living than city living with one of the majors being septic systems.  The good news: Most of the homes I sell now have indoor plumbing! I can remember...

Septic Systems Info

So you've decided to move from the "city" to your dream county home.  There are a few things different about county...

Central Virginia Weekend Events 5/17-20/2012

With all the hoopla in Charlottesville, Virginia this weekend leading up to Sunday's Final Exercises (graduation ceremonies) at the University of Virginia, avoid the graduates, family and friends gathering in town and head east of town to the Keswick Hunt Club's ...

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Blaze Orange

I love showing farms and land.  When going into the woods, it's always a great idea to wear some blaze orange (hat, shirt, vest, jacket, etc.).   In addition to helping others to identify you, it helps a group looking at property to keep track of each other in thick...

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What’s Ahead for 2012

Yes it's 2012 and time to look at the year ahead.  Also, I've still got some 2012 Old Farmer's Almanacs to pass out.  If you would like an Almanac and see me around Central Virginia, please ask for one (yes, they are free to you!).  I keep getting asked what's ahead...

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Virginia Conservation Easement Options

When I studied Forestry and Wildlife Management at Virginia Tech concentrating in Environmental Conservation back in the late 70's and early 80's,  there were not many options for applying a land owners conservation beliefs to their land in perpetuity.  Now we've got...

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Central Virginia Grass Feed Beef for Sale

Karen and I support and recommend our local farmers!  Rob Harrison has been supplying us with local grass fed Black Angus beef for years.  Now he's developed Foods for Thought, Inc. and increased his marketing and sales presence.  If you're looking for the best...

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Fluvanna County, Virginia Land Conservation Event

We're blessed in Central Virginia with many beautiful parcels of mountain, river and Piedmont land.  Many are interested in conservation and preserving their farms and land for future generations to enjoy.  Conservation Partners, LLC, The Thomas Jefferson Soil and...

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