C-VILLE Kids: And his little dog, too

(Photo by Cramer Photo) “Full of beans.” That’s how Amy Gardner describes both her 4-year-old son, Ben, and her 6-month-old Corgi, Momo. In fact, they share a few other personality traits, too: “They’re strong-willed, energetic, and they’re both really funny,” she said. “I have a feeling they’re going to be quite the team.” It sounds […]

C-VILLE Kids! Mom style: Merrily we tote along

 Just because you have a little one doesn’t mean you have to forfeit all sense of style. Ditch the Winnie the Pooh diaper bag and pick up one of these stunners instead. Nothing says “I’m a cool mom” like bright colors and grown-up textures. Pretty, with pink: Color-blocked faux leather tote from Old Navy ($29.94, […]

C-VILLE Kids! Toy story

A horse is a horse, of course. Unless you ask 2-and-a-half-year-old Ella Watson, whose four-legged friend, Horsey, can not only fly but is also able to provide rides for Barbie. Ella received Horsey as a gift from her grandmother on her first birthday and they’ve been inseparable ever since, sleeping and traipsing around the house together. […]

News & Views 3.1.2012

Real Estate 
Related News   REALTOR® Day on the Hill – A Sweetheart Day More than 50 CAAR members met with local legislators on Wednesday, February 14th at the Richmond General Assembly offices to address vital issues of importance in the 2012 REALTOR® legislative package.  Members met with Delegate David Toscano (D-57) and Delegate Rob […]

News & Views 2.23.2012

Real Estate Related News Sasha Farmer Named Sales Associate of the Year Montague, Miller & Co is proud to acknowledge that Sasha Farmer has been named 2012 Sales Associate of the Year for her outstanding achievement, leadership and commitment to our profession, the association, and our community. The award is awarded to a top sales […]

News & Views 2.16.2012

Real Estate Related News Real Estate Weekly Celebrates 20 Years  In September 1997, I approached Mary Sproles Martin, editorial coordinator for the then five-year-old Real Estate Weekly, about a freelance writing job. I had been in Charlottesville for a little over two years and was working part-time as an assistant to a local builder but […]

News & Views 2.9.12

CAAR Installs New Officers And Announces Honor Society Members CAAR, the voice of real estate in the Central Virginia region, announces the installation of 2012 President, Bradley Conner. Broker and owner of HomeSell Realty, and Associate Broker with Montague Miller & Company, Conner has been a member of CAAR since 2000. A former hotel executive, […]

February ABODE: Green Scene

GREEN EYE Home sweet foam Leaky house? Limited funds? As usual, LEAP jumps to your rescue. The area’s go-to organization for energy efficiency is once again offering a GreenMatters workshop to help you tighten up your house. The twist: This time, you can actually practice some of the D.I.Y. skills—like caulking—under the watchful eyes of […]

News & Views 2.2.2012

Claudius Crozet Railroad Tunnel  The Clann Mhor Organization’s presentation on the Claudius Crozet railroad tunnel through Afton Mountain will be held on February 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the downtown Gateway Theatre, 329 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA.   Learn about the Irish immigrants and slaves who constructed this 1900’s historical phenomenon.  Donations of […]