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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...

202 Richmond Ave, Mineral, Virginia – Renovated Farmhouse

Value ($214,797) prime location (Town of Mineral, Virginia less than two blocks from Farmers Market, parks and restaurants plus minutes to Lake Anna):  renovated w/ many upgrades.  Please take the Virtual Tour to see all this home offers! Why rent when you can own...

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...

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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