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Preserving Home Ownership in the Greater Charlottesville, Virginia Community

On Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9-11 AM at the Charlottesville, Virginia Senior Center there is a FREE event to provide information on many home ownership challenges (we want to help sustain home ownership challenged by financial, physical or social challenges). ...

2011 Virginia Real Estate Tax Assessments = Questions

With new County and City real estate tax assessments coming out across Virginia, I’m getting lots of questions about property values. Owners call wanting to know why the assessment values have fallen.  Look back to an earlier post “Charlottesville, Virginia Area 2010...

Tips for Homeowners Filing Virginia and Federal Income Tax Returns

Yes, it’s tax time again.   Do you despise paying taxes more than I do?  I doubt it!   Last month I finished the business taxes (Jachin, Inc. :  I feel strongly that real estate agents should incorporate for a variety of reasons.  If you are a REALTOR and are not...

Changing Homes for Baby Boomers

As many of you know Camp Karen (our home between Zion Crossroads and Gordonsville in Louisa County, Virginia) provides living space for multiple generations.  Karen’s mother lives with us so we designed a suite to meet her needs along with wider doors, hallways, wood...

Central Virginia PODS

Are you moving across town or across the country?  PODS (Portable on Demand Storage) has helped many of my clients. ...

HOUSE $ New Season

Yes, it’s time for another season of HOUSE $ on Charlottesville Public Access TV (serving Charlottesville and surrounding counties via cable TV)!  House $ will be airing at 6:00 PM Tuesday evening and rotated through other open slots.  HOUSE $ remains Central...

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Is Being a Landlord in Your Furture?

With Dominion Virginia Power moving forward on the third reactor at North Anna Power Station in Louisa County, Virginia on Lake Anna, we’ve got lots of great homes for sale that would make solid rentals for the next construction phase.  Looking to diversify your...

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Safe Rooms

Renovating or building a new home?  Have you considered adding a safe room?  I’ve seen several homes (across price points) in Central Virginia with safe rooms recently.  Check out the Wall Street Journal article and consider the options!  If you’re interested in...

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Real Estate Search Tool

Are you thinking about a new home, farm or land?  If so, The Home Buyers Scouting Report (HBSR) provides a great tool for your search.  The program is personalized to meet your needs.  You receive e-mail updates (multiple e-mail accounts can be added) with properties...

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Voting & Voter Registration

Check out the Virginia State Board of Elections web site if you have voter registration questions.  We've got an election coming up in Virginia.  If you are not registered to vote or have moved, now is the time to register (you've got to do it 22 days prior to the...

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Prevent Forest Fires at Your Home

Walked land in Fluvanna and Louisa County with clients this morning and woods continue to be dry.  We all need to be careful with the current drought and wind conditions.  Different jurisdictions in Virginia have different laws/rules regarding open air burning.  Some...

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