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Charlottesville, Virginia Area Condominiums (Condo’s)

Lovely Dining Room in a Renovated Hessian Hills Condo Over the past 20 years working in the Central Virginia real estate market, I’ve helped buy and sell many condominiums.  I’ve been through two condo conversion booms (converting apartments to condominiums) and...

Virginia Woods & Wildlife Conference Coming to Charlottesville

If you own or want to own a small or large parcel of Virginia land, the Woods and Wildlife Conference in Charlottesville, Virginia on February 19, 2011 may be just the event you need to attend. There will be lots of interesting presentations along with time to...

Charlottesville, Virginia Area 2010 Home Sales Report

With the release of theCharlottesville Area Association of REALTORS (CAAR) 2010 year end Market Report to the news media, I wanted to provide you with the report and some comments!  As always, if you have questions about the report and how it relates to your real...

Search for Charlottesville, Virginia Area Foreclosures

Many blog readers have asked, “How do I search for foreclosed homes?”.  The free resources I use include the Home Buyers Scouting Report to track Central Virginia real estate for sale plus Google Maps and HUD Home Store.  If you are interested in exploring the...

Check Virginia Road Closings

With today’s heavy rain on top of recent rains, many streams continue to overflow their banks.  As I’ve been driving...

Renting vs Buying a Home

I'm often asked: Is now a good time to buy a home?  -and- Should I continue to rent or should I buy a home?  The answer:  It depends! Buying or renting a home remains an individual choice.  Many questions need to be asked with much thought going into the answers.  ...

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Foreclosure/Short Sale Help

During our current real estate market correction, some homeowners remain challenged with their current mortgage.  Facing FORECLOSURE or a SHORT SALE and want to keep your home? From what I have experienced, each home owner potentially facing a foreclosure or short...

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Home Buyers Tax Credit Over?

 Is the 1st Time Home Buyers Tax Credit over? For most buyers who were not under contract prior to the cutoff date yes; but for some military and federal employees serving outside the United States there is an extension until April 30, 2011 to be under contract and...

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Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Whether you are a home gardener or have a 1,000+ acre farm, your local Soil and Water Conservation District can provide lots of good information.   The Virginia Soil and Water Districts either provide technical assistance, administer Federal and State Funds putting...

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FHA Insurance Premiums Set to Increase

Yes, the cost of monthly insurance premiums on FHA loans remains scheduled to increase by over 63% after October 4, 2010.  If you are looking to buy a home and finance with an FHA mortgage product, let's talk and develop a plan of action so you don't get the...

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!!!Horses Wanted!!!

Yes, Virginia remains horse country!  We have many great events from horse shows to Chincoteage pony round ups, to fox hunts, riding on the beach, to horse shows,  to trail rides, to steeplechase races at Foxfield and Montpelier, to exploring mountain trials on horse...

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