Are your washing machine water lines the old rubber type like we had at Kamp Karen (our home) this morning? If so,...
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Crozet, Virginia home purchased using USDA Rural Development (USDA RD) Loan
Just left the office of Tucker, Griffin, Barnes P.C. where our client (1st time home buyer) closed on his purchase of...
Spring 2012 Central Virginia Real Estate Market Update
Spending some time with my grandson at pre-school yesterday, several parents asked about the local real estate...
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...
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...