Do you live in the country with a well? Initially your well was probably "shocked" with bleach to kill any bacteria...
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Attic Pull Down Stair Insulation
During this week's Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals (S.T.A.R.) course I learned a lot...
“GREEN” Building and Remodeling in Central, Virginia
This week I'm exploring "Green" building and remodeling partially through a Sustainable Training for Accredited Real...
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 around showing property, several roads have been closed today. Check http://www.511virginia.org/Default.aspx?r=1 for road closures as you travel the...
Rent vs. Buying a Home in Charlottesville, Virginia & the Surrounding Counties
With the low home mortgage rates, home prices adjusted down, & the great homes for sale, many renters choose to explore purchasing a home. I've worked with several renters this year who became homeowners. Perhaps 2011 is the year for you to become a home owner. ...
Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS 1st 1/4 2011 Market Report
The Charlottesville (Virginia) Area Association of REALTORS released their 1st ¼ 2011 market report on April 12,2011. The good news includes real estate continuing to sell in Central Virginia with 491 sales reported! The report shows purchase price remaining a key...
Zion Crossroads & Green Springs, Virginia Land & New Construction
While out and about looking at 5 to 20 acre lots in the western Louisa County, Virginia (Zion Crossroads & Green Springs) this morning, I noticed lots of new construction going on. I’ve got several clients looking for land. Some want to build now to take advantage...
Virginia Spring Fire Season
We enjoyed the much needed weekend rain don’t forget it’s still spring fire season in Virginia. Many of us living in the country burn leaves, downed limbs from the windstorms and brush to keep our property clean. From February 15 to April 30 burning in or within 300...
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). ...