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Call before you Wire

If you're participating in a real estate transaction, don't get burned with your wire transfer!  Anytime you're going to wire money, please call the recipient prior to executing the wire transfer to verify the wiring instructions.  I've talked several Central Virginia...

Have you moved recently? Did you update your voter registration?

Did you move since the last election?  Don't forget to update your voter registration!  The deadline to register in The Commonwealth of Virginia remains October 17, 2016 for this November's election.  Check/Update your Virginia registration. Need more info on voting...

Escape to Lake Anna

Enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, grilling & relaxing at the Wildwood Common Area.  You can use the boat launch and docks keeping your boat close to your home for fun times on Lake Anna! Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath home on 3+ acres in gated Lake Anna community of...

2015 Real Estate Market Report

2015 proved to be another interesting year in the Central Virginia real estate market!  Click here to view the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS 2015 year end Market Report.  Overall  the report shows an increase in sales (the four year trend continued!)...

Flood Insurance

We've got lots of water in Central Virginia.  Sometimes we even have hurricane generated  floods (think Hurricanes...

Cold Weather Tip

Cold Weather Tip

With the arrival of cold weather, don't forget to disconnect your outdoor garden hose.  Also, some outdoor water lines have a shut off inside the house/basement to help prevent freezing and water leaks.  Check your home inspection report.  It may have info on water...

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Another Fall Project

I hope you're enjoying the cooler fall weather.   Soon we'll have temperatures dropping below freezing in Central Virginia so it's important to disconnect your garden hose to prevent the water line/hose bib from freezing.   The water leak resulting form a freeze can...

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Be safe cleaning your Heat Pump

With the ice and snow we've had this week in Central Virginia, many will need to clean off the outside heat pumps.  Please turn your units off before cleaning.  If the blades are spinning as ice & snow drop in, the debris can be blown  out into your face.  Our...

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137-8 Green Turtle Lane, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901

Why rent when you can own this 1 bedroom Turtle Creek condo with low monthly payments like rent?  Looking for investment property to lease?  Check out this unit!  We've got value and prime location (near UVA, Rivanna Station, The Shops at Stonefield & more) with...

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Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks & Home Sales- UST’s

What happens when we find Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks (UST) at a home for sale?  Sometimes nothing; sometimes a lot!  Some lenders don't care while other want the tanks tested for leaks and any soil contamination cleaned up prior to funding the loan. Let's say...

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