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Home Inspectors in Central Virginia

With new construction or  an existing home, getting a home inspection remains an important step in the home buying process.  No home is perfect and the home inspector will identify deficiencies while helping you develop seasonal maintenance plans for your new home.  A...

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...

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...

Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS 2011 3rd Quarter Market Report

The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS released their 3rd quarter market report today.  So what does the report mean for you?  Homes continue to sell in Central Virginia which helps our economy and brings us towards a more balanced market between buyers and...

Buying Virginia Land

  If you are interested in buying land (at 1/3 acre building lot to a 500 acre retreat), the fall and winter provide a great opportunity for walking the land. Since the leaves have fallen and undergrowth has died back, you can see the topography getting a better idea...

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Post Thanksgiving Central Virginia Market Update

Today we gathered as a family celebrating Thanksgiving and our blessings.  Lately it seems no matter where I go the conversation turns to real estate values and market conditions so today was no different.  We had folks from Richmond to Lake Anna to Spring Creek to...

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Vacation and Second Homes

Recently I’ve seen more activity with vacation and second home real estate markets than in the last three years.  We just had a closing last week on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.   Some of my clients place their purchases in rental programs to receive income...

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National Ground Intelligence Center Homes

First, if you are active duty or retired military, thank you for your service! Interested in buying a home, farm or land near the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) at the US Army’s Rivanna Station?  Please check out THE HOME BUYERS SCOUTING REPORT (HBSR) our...

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Aging in Place & Universal Design

Great presentation on Universal Design this morning by Todd Hawkins of Builderfish! Universal Design helps home owners to stay in their homes as they age or modify their current home to allow for aging in place. Since our house hold often ages from 2 to 89 and I hit...

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