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Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS (CAAR) 1st Quarter 2012 Market Report

With today's (4/17/2012) release of the CAAR 2012 1st Quarter Market Report, what does it all mean for you?  Take some time and explore the report.  A few items stood out for me: 1.  The inventory of Central Virginia homes for sale remains high and the buyers market...

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 market.  The local real estate market also remained a featured when we filmed the latest episode of House Money (local Charlottesville Area TV show on...

Spring Fire Season in Virginia

Today brings the start of Spring Fire Season (February 15 to April 30) to Virginia.  I found the following in formation on the Virginia Department of Forestry web site: "The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect Feb. 15, 2012 – the start of spring fire...

Spring Flowers in February

Out showing homes and walking land this week, I came across lots of flowers blooming early this year.  It's a blessing to encounter flowers in February!  I enjoy working in Central Virginia since you never know what beautiful site you'll encounter next!  Have great...

Ever been to a Bluegrass Festival?

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Why not head to Graves Mountain Lodge for their 2011 Blue Grass Festival this Thursday through Saturday (6/2-4/2011).  A visit to Graves Mountain Lodge remains a treat anytime but pair with great bluegrass music and...

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It’s Farmer’s Market & Farm Visit Season in Virginia

Karen and I love to visit the various farmer's markets and farm stands in Virginia.  Our local markets in Louisa, Mineral, Orange, Fluvanna, Scottsville and Charlottesville have opened with spring produce for sale.  Other favorites include Carter’s Mountain Orchard,...

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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...

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Escape to the Blue Ridge Parkway

It’s time for another season of Sunday afternoon music at the Hump Back Rocks Visitors Center under the old walnut tree from 2 - 4 PM.  If you’re going for the music, call Humpback Rocks Visitor Center 540-943-4716 to verify the performer and time.  Karen and I enjoy...

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Purple Bags Invade Virginia

UPDATE:  4/24/2012  The purple bags returned to Central Virginia this month!  Have you seen them? While driving around Virginia this week, I keep seeing purple triangular objects suspended in trees.  I’ve been wondering what the heck they are.  Not being a conspiracy...

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Montpelier, Virginia Wine Festival

Spring of 2011 has arrived in Central Virginia and so has Festival Season.  The Montpelier Wine Festival remains one of my favorite festivals of the year.  With James and Dolly Madison’s Montpelier serving as a back drop, you would be hard pressed to find a prettier...

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