When we have a loan involved with the purchase of the property, the lender usually requires the water to be tested for...
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CAAR 2013 2nd Quarter Market Report
The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS released their 2nd quarter market report. Compared to this time last...
Mold Remediation & the Real Estate Transaction
During the last six months I've seen a few challenges to selling real estate in Central Virginia (baby copperhead...
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...
Time to buy seedlings from Virginia Dept. of Forestry
Need to plant some trees for fall color or perhaps establish a living buffer between you and a neighbor? The Virginia Department of Forestry sells Virginia seedlings and you don't need to purchase 1000's of seedlings. Purchase as few as 10 seedlings (please...
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...
Blaze Orange
I love showing farms and land. When going into the woods, it's always a great idea to wear some blaze orange (hat, shirt, vest, jacket, etc.). In addition to helping others to identify you, it helps a group looking at property to keep track of each other in thick...
What’s Ahead for 2012
Yes it's 2012 and time to look at the year ahead. Also, I've still got some 2012 Old Farmer's Almanacs to pass out. If you would like an Almanac and see me around Central Virginia, please ask for one (yes, they are free to you!). I keep getting asked what's ahead...
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...