Luxurious and Eco-savvy Bathrooms

By Marilyn Pribus – Whether you are building a new home or remodeling your old one, REALTORS® agree that a luxurious master bath is a big plus. You get to enjoy it now and when it’s time to sell, and only the kitchen is more important. REALTOR® Todd McGee, Associate Broker with Nest Realty in […]

How Not to Break the Holiday Bank

By Marilyn Pribus – If you’re one of us who hasn’t quite finished shopping for this year’s holidays, and have three truly tough names on your list that you absolutely have to get something for, here’s a budget and stress-saving checklist for next year. Tuck it in your purse or copy it on your smart […]

Make the Most of  Your Home for Holiday Entertaining

By Marilyn Pribus – “During the holidays, you can entertain regardless if you have an open concept or more traditional layout,” declares REALTOR® Paul McArtor of Montague, Miller & Co. in Charlottesville. While not every place is perfect for entertaining, the good news is that you can always create a party at your home.  Make […]

Country Lifestyle:  Loving Where You Live

By Ken Wilson – “How ya gonna keep ’em down on the farm (after they’ve seen Paree)?” some people still say, but they’re just showing their age. Cities have their charm (and suburbs have their convenience), but they’ve never been places to see the stars and they’re no longer where all the action is. If […]

Why Home Buyers Love The Walkable Downtown Lifestyle

By Celeste M. Smucker – If the idea of walking to work, eating at close-in trendy restaurants, browsing an interesting array of shops and heading out to entertainment venues near where you live appeals to you, then ask your agent about downtown Charlottesville. The lively pedestrian mall is the heart of downtown and an area […]

Belmont: Charlottesville’s Popular, Walkable Community

By Celeste M. Smucker – Belmont home buyers love their neighborhood for many reasons, but its location near jobs, restaurants and entertainment venues is high on the list. And that includes attractions in downtown Charlottesville as well as those at Belmont Village that are even closer to home. Belmont’s short commute to downtown, UVA or […]

Dreaming Of A Green Christmas

By Marilyn Pribus – As a bonus gift to yourself, your community and your planet, why not make this year truly green? Here are some easy ways.  An Artificial Tree Or a Real One? The first artificial trees were constructed in Germany in the 1800s and employed green-tinted goose feathers. In 1930, a British business […]