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Pine Knot – Teddy Roosevelt’s Albemarle County, Virginia Retreat

Happy Presidents Day!  When we think of Presidents and Presidential homes in Albemarle County, Virginia, we most often think of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and  James Monroe’s Ash Lawn.  Many don’t realize Edith Roosevelt purchased Pine Knot in Albemarle County as a...
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Is North Anna 3 coming to Lake Anna (Louisa County, Virginia) soon?

Great meeting at Tanyard County Club in the Town of Louisa this morning.  Mark Mitchell and other staff members of Dominion Virginia Power updated the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce on the status of North Anna 3 (the 3rd nuclear reactor at the North Anna Nuclear...
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Time to canoe the Rivanna River in Albemarle & Fluvanna County, Virginia

Wow, it’s another beautiful day in Central Virginia!  Today would be a great day to slip the canoe into the Rivanna River at Milton (Albemarle County) and float down to Crofton (Fluvanna County).   Perhaps take the fly rod and fish for small mouth bass.  Thomas...
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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...
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Central Virginia PODS

Are you moving across town or across the country?  PODS (Portable on Demand Storage) has helped many of my clients. ...

Heritage Theatre Festival

Yes, I am a Hokie living in Hooville! I’m even in a mixed marriage since Karen earned her Master’s and Doctorate...

Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation

Looking to buy or rent a home in Louisa or Fluvanna County, Virginia?  I just discovered The Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation today and the Foundation may be able to help.  Check out their brochure for information on the Housing Choice Voucher Programs (rental...

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HOUSE $ New Season

Yes, it’s time for another season of HOUSE $ on Charlottesville Public Access TV (serving Charlottesville and surrounding counties via cable TV)!  House $ will be airing at 6:00 PM Tuesday evening and rotated through other open slots.  HOUSE $ remains Central...

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Is Being a Landlord in Your Furture?

With Dominion Virginia Power moving forward on the third reactor at North Anna Power Station in Louisa County, Virginia on Lake Anna, we’ve got lots of great homes for sale that would make solid rentals for the next construction phase.  Looking to diversify your...

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Real Estate Search Tool

Are you thinking about a new home, farm or land?  If so, The Home Buyers Scouting Report (HBSR) provides a great tool for your search.  The program is personalized to meet your needs.  You receive e-mail updates (multiple e-mail accounts can be added) with properties...

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Voting & Voter Registration

Check out the Virginia State Board of Elections web site if you have voter registration questions.  We've got an election coming up in Virginia.  If you are not registered to vote or have moved, now is the time to register (you've got to do it 22 days prior to the...

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Prevent Forest Fires at Your Home

Walked land in Fluvanna and Louisa County with clients this morning and woods continue to be dry.  We all need to be careful with the current drought and wind conditions.  Different jurisdictions in Virginia have different laws/rules regarding open air burning.  Some...

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