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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...

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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