With the ice and snow we've had this week in Central Virginia, many will need to clean off the outside heat pumps....
First Time Home Buyers Articles
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...
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...
Spring 2012 Central Virginia Real Estate Market Update
Spending some time with my grandson at pre-school yesterday, several parents asked about the local real estate market. The local real estate market also remained a featured when we filmed the latest episode of House Money (local Charlottesville Area TV show on...
Know Your Credit Score
Since your Credit Score often affects your ability to get a home mortgage and or mortgage rate/terms, many home buyers want to learn about Credit Scores and Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) credit score. The Scores provide a tool for evaluating a borrower's...
100% Financing with Rural Development (RD) Loan – Backed by USDA!
Looking to buy a home in Central Virginia but don't have the cash for a 5% or greater down payment, what to do? Consider the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) backed Rural Development (RD) loan for 100% financing! So you want to be in one of our...
Can your home be more energy efficient?
Does your home (old or new) need improvements to make it more energy efficient? If so, you might want to consider the Power Saver Loan offered by the UVA Community Credit Union. The Credit Union has also partnered with Local Energy Alliance Program LEAP to offer...
Local Real Estate – Central Virginia 2/1/2012
Wow, 2012 started as a busy year in Central Virginia real estate! Some days January saw more homes going under contract than new homes entering the market (we haven't seen that in a while!) in the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS multiple listing service...
2011 Market Report & 2012 Predictions
2011 remains a memory and we're plowing forward into 2012. The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS released their year end report today and it continues to be a report worth exploring if you're interested in Central Virginia Real Estate! After reviewing the...