THE VIRGINIA HOMES, FARM & LAND BLOG
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Enjoy a visit to Madison County, Virginia
What a beautiful day we’re having in Virginia! Looking for something fun to do today? How about a beautiful drive to Madison County, Virginia! Just 25 minutes north of Charlottesville, it makes for a great day or afternoon trip. I enjoy fly fishing for trout in...
Wild Turkey – Virginia Style
While driving Virginia’s back roads between Zion Crossroads and Lake Monticello showing property, we found a field full of wild turkey. Virginia remains full of beauty and surprises like this around every curve. Finding a field of wild turkeys while out with...
Classic 1840’s Virginia Farmhouse
Price Reduced! 1840’s classic Virginia Farmhouse on 5-5+/- acres with stream and pasture for horse. This home is currently leased but may come back on the for sale market. Please let me know if you are interested. Click here to see all the photos...
Forestry & Wildlife Field Tour
Interested in Forestry? Have a small parcel of land to improve? Involved in Tree Farming? Check out the Virginia Forest Landowner Update for info on the 34th Annual Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours across Virginia. I’ve been on several of the past tours where...
Prime Market Street Commercial Rental
Prime location on East Market Street at the intersection with Mead Avenue in Charlottesville, Virginia! Owner looking for a 2 -3 year lease at the low rent of $1,600/mo. Current tenant has vacated and is leaving the kitchen equipment. If you have questions or...
2010 Parade of Homes
If you’re thinking of remodeling or building a new home, visit the Blue Ridge Homebuilder’s Parade of Homes (October 9/10 & 16/17, 2010) to see the latest in new Central Virginia new home construction. My good friends at the Blue Ridge Homebuilder’s put together a...
It’s Apple Time in Virginia!
Last weekend Karen and I stopped by Carter's Mountain Orchard finding plenty of delicious local apples and other treats! Located adjacent to Michie Tavern on the way to Monticello in Albemarle County, Virginia, the orchard make a great quick stop or afternoon event. ...
Enjoying Life in Jefferson’s Country
Happy October 1st! The rain left and the birds are out singing this morning. I love living in Green Springs near Zion Crossroads and working in beautiful Central Virginia. Soon I'll finish my office work for the day and head out to work with clients. I'll be...
James, I want to buy land and build a home. Where do I start?
Great question! I get this question often and thought putting a blog post together would be helpful. Evaluating and buying land remains a process. Where to start (sort of like which came first the chicken or the egg!)? Do you have a builder? If not, now is a...
Reaching around the globe from Charlottesville, Virginia w/ RE/MAX International to help you!
Are you moving and need to find a home or perhaps you inherited real estate in another state or country and need to sell? RE/MAX remains the largest international real estate firm with offices across the globe. This great network of top producing agents helps...
Eye Surgury-Blessing
Some have asked about my eye surgery. In the fall of 2007 doctors in Charlottesville, Virginia discovered my vision had deteriorated to the point where glasses/contacts could not correct the challenge. The laser specialists found parts of the eye to be too thin to be...
Humpback Rocks Visitors Center
Are you like us and skipping Foxfield this year? Looking for an afternoon fun event? Consider traveling down the back roads with us for Bluegrass Music at the Humpback Rocks visitor center (mile post 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway ). It's a free event and located ten...
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...
Home, Farm or Land Search
Looking for a home, farm or land in today's market? Start your search here! The Home Buyers Scouting Report (HBSR) offers the buyer many great features including mapping (create a map to homes of interest from your current home or place of work), e-mail updates,...
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...
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...
Safe Rooms
Renovating or building a new home? Have you considered adding a safe room? I’ve seen several homes (across price points) in Central Virginia with safe rooms recently. Check out the Wall Street Journal article and consider the options! If you’re interested in...
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...
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...
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...
Beautiful Crozet, Virginia
In today's market we've got many great homes for sale with Blue Ridge Mountain Views or in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In Crozet, Virginia home choices include 50+ acre farms, great communitieslike Western Ridge, Church Hill and Old Trail, the championship golf course...
Renting vs Buying a Home
I'm often asked: Is now a good time to buy a home? -and- Should I continue to rent or should I buy a home? The answer: It depends! Buying or renting a home remains an individual choice. Many questions need to be asked with much thought going into the answers. ...
Lovely Somerset, Virginia 5 Bedroom Home
Value and location just down the road from Montpelier, Barboursville Winery, and the Somerset Pasture Show and a short drive to Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia (Washington, DC), Rivanna Station (NGIC, DIA), Charlottesville, and Richmond. This 5 bedroom brick home...
Green Springs, Virginia Land
With the current real estate market correction, buyers can find some great land buys today! I've worked with several clients purchasing land to build their dream home (some are building now and some down the road) this year. Some bought water view lots at Lake Anna...
Somerset Pasture Show
Looking for something fun to do this weekend (9/10,11 & 12, 2010)? Check out the Somerset Pasture Show in Orange County, Virginia! The show provides great entertainment for all ages. Last year we took our grandchildren and everyone had lots of fun. While in...
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...
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...
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,...
Meet Yer Eats Farm Tour
Looking for something fun to do in Central Virginia on Labor Day (9/6/2010)? Take the "Meet Yur Eats Farm Tour" and visit all or some of the 18 participating farms. The weather will be great so get outdoors to visit and support the local farmers of Central Virginia...
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...
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...
19th Annual Louisa County Air Show
Looking for something fun to do this Saturday (9/4/2010)? Consider a visit to the Louisa County Air show. I have always enjoyed the fun event and know you will to. Many of the events remain free, so come on out and have some fun. The local weather forcast calls...
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...
FHA Insurance Premiums Set to Increase
Yes, the cost of monthly insurance premiums on FHA loans remains scheduled to increase by over 63% after October 4, 2010. If you are looking to buy a home and finance with an FHA mortgage product, let's talk and develop a plan of action so you don't get the...
Thinking About a NC Fishing Trip
Before heading to Ivy, Virginia to show a couple of 1st time home-buyers a country home, I decided to check the Ivy weather forecast. With Hurricane Earl heading towards the Outer Banks of NC, I’m thinking of my fishing buddies down there. We had a great...
HOT WEATHER: Buy a Home with a Pool!!!
Yes, there are several great homes for sale in Virginia with pools like Hazelwood on 15+/- acres in Orange County, Virginia. The location if prime for access to Fredericksburg, Washington, DC, Charlottesville, or Richmond plus Lake Anna is only minutes away! If...
Virginia Land for Sale
With the current market adjustments on land prices and low interest rates and several loan options, the 2nd half of 2010 providesgreat opportunities for buying land. There are many nice parcels of land on the market from water front lots at Lake Anna, to building...
BBQ Exchange, Gordonsville, Virginia
While traveling between Somerset and Zion Crossroads, I stopped at the BBQ Exchange in Gordonsville, Virginia. I enjoyed a pulled pork BBQ sandwich for lunch and picked up a pulled chicken platter for Karen’s dinner (I’ve got a dinner meeting in Charlottesville...
!!!Horses Wanted!!!
Yes, Virginia remains horse country! We have many great events from horse shows to Chincoteage pony round ups, to fox hunts, riding on the beach, to horse shows, to trail rides, to steeplechase races at Foxfield and Montpelier, to exploring mountain trials on horse...
Virginia Secretary of Transportation coming to Charlottesville
Yes, we have transportation issues greater than horses crossing the road in Virginia! On Tuesday, September 21st the Free Enterpise Forum and Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce will host Secretary Connaughton at an 11:30 luncheon held at the Holiday...
Kiplinger rates Charlottesville, Virginia in top 5 for Retirement
Yes, this week Kiplinger ranked Charlottesville, Virginia 1st on the list of top five retirement destinations. We have a lot to offer retirees in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties with the University of Virginia, two top notch hospitals, the Blue Ridge...
Crozet Homes & Chiles Orchard
While touring Crozet, Virginia in beautiful Albemarle County at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we took a break for fresh peaches at Chiles Peach Orchard. The sister orchard, Carter's Mountain Orchard, also makes a great stop. From the observation deck on...
Great home buys near Zion Crossroads, Virginia
Looking for a home, farm or land between Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia? Consider the Zion Crossroads (Troy, Gordonsville, Historic Green Springs) area ofFluvanna and LouisaCounties 20 minutes to Charlottesville and 40 minutes to Richmond/Short Pump. There...
Who is James Friend Dickerson?
Specialization As a native of Central Virginia and a full time REALTOR since 1991, James listens to your needs to provide information allowing you to make informed choices. In our constantly changing world, you need a REALTOR who puts you first providing...
US Army Rivanna Station – National Ground Intelligence Center
Don't be surprised if you see Army men and women in uniform as you travel around Central Virginia. Yes, just north of Charlottesville, Virginia in Albemarle County the US Army maintains the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) where the Defence Intelligence...
Home Inspections
When buying a home or farm, please get a home inspection from a reputable home inspector. You will learn how to live with the property as well as identify defects. Often learning how to live with the property ( the water supply cut off location for example), proves...
Fishing Central Virginia
Central Virginia has many great lakes and reservoirs with public access for fishing. In late fall, winter and spring, I like to head to the Blue Ridge Mountains with a fly rod to fish for trout. Most of the time we practice catch and release especially with the...