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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...

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...

University of Virginia & Virginia Tech Student Homes & Investment Real Estate

Working as a real estate consultant in Charlottesville, Virginia (home of The University of Virginia) since 1991, I’ve helped parents, students and alumni as well as townies evaluate residential real estate for income producing or family rental potential. Over the...

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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Central Virginia 9/2010 Market Update

Wow, the 2010 Summer has flown by and we're almost into Fall.  For a market update and articles on Home Inspections; Pricing Your Home to Sell; Getting Green for going green; etc., please check out the September 2010 newsletter.   The current market continues to offer...

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Mountain Top Home

While out looking for country homes, I found a beauty.  If you are looking to escape to the country yet be only 10 minutes to Charlottesville and The University of Virginia, you'll love mountain top home!  Paradise found with first floor owners suite, chef's kitchen,...

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Lake Ruth Ann Lots

Yes, Virginia there are some great waterfront and  water access lots available between Richmond and Charlottesville priced to sell (examples: 3+ acre waterfront lot $149,941 and 1.7+/- acre water access lot $79,000).  Located in Weswood Lake Estates adjacent to...

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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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