The Appeal of Smaller, Greener Homes
By Marilyn Pribus – Here’s an interesting statistic: The 2018 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report, as researched by the National Association of Realtors®, shows about one-third of recent […]
Horses and Their Owners Love Central Virginia
By Celeste M. Smucker – From very early days, horses have been a big part of Virginia’s lifestyle and economy. The first Colonists brought their favorite Thoroughbreds from England in […]
Fridays After Five: A Charlottesville Tradition
By Ken Wilson – It’s free, it’s family-friendly and, lucky for us, it’s happening again. For 30 years now it’s been our favorite way to let the good times roll—and […]
Enjoy Fresh and Timeless Virginia Beauty at the 2018 Historic Garden Week
By Ken Wilson – Metropolitan Home’s 2002 “House of the Year,” a minimalist affair with all-white décor. An 1847 Gothic Revival stone church, a mid-nineteenth century chestnut log corn crib, […]
Staging a Property to Sell
By Marilyn Pribus – Shopping for a new home has certainly evolved in the last few years. Home-buyers trawl the internet for months looking at potential properties. So if you’re […]
Enjoy a Close-in Country Lifestyle for Less in Louisa
By Celeste M. Smucker – If the benefits of a rural lifestyle appeal, but you also want to live close-in to enjoy the many amenities of town, then Louisa County […]
Save Money and Still Stay Cool This Summer
By Marilyn Pribus – Most of us dread our electric bill after summer’s first hot spell. You might be surprised to learn that air conditioning accounts for about five percent […]
Buyers Love Rugby Area’s Classic Homes and Close-In Location
By Celeste M. Smucker – Gracious, older homes dating back to the 1950s and 60s, quiet tree-lined streets and spacious lots are just a few of the reasons neighborhoods that […]
Deciphering the New Light Bulbs
By Celeste Smucker – Oh for the good old days when we could walk into a store to buy bulbs and all we needed to know was the wattage and […]
Buyers Take Note: Now is the Time to Buy a Farm or Estate
By Celeste M. Smucker – If you want a home with privacy, a place for horses, crops or cattle, or you yearn to live in an historic estate, there couldn’t […]