By Marilyn Pribus– An outdoor room is a looked-for feature in a property, declares REALTOR ® Gerri Russell with Roy Wheeler Realty Co. “It’s an extension of the home and I think it adds value because people want to be outside and enjoy their lawns and gardens and flowers.” Defining The Space Outdoor rooms can […]
By Celeste M. Smucker– Looking for a relaxed, country lifestyle close to Charlottesville? Look no further than Greene County on the other side of the Albemarle line where you will enjoy mountain views, own a surprising amount of house and land for the money compared to closer-in, and still have an easy commute to town. […]
By Celeste M. Smucker– Everyone is excited about today’s real estate market, the best we’ve experienced in years. Buyers who have been on the fence are out looking in order to take advantage of today’s prices and interest rates before they climb out of reach, while many sellers are choosing from multiple offers on their […]
By Ken Wilson– A Roaring Twenties party in a pop-up speakeasy, a choir camp for grown-ups and a singing night out for an Artistic Director. Time travel and role play, irresistible tunes and imaginations freely roaming—when the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and Academy hits the Wintergreen Resort in Nelson County every July, it turns a […]
By Marilyn Pribus – During my husband’s 20-year military career, we were transferred. A lot. We became experienced movers with the Air Force covering most of the packing and moving costs. When we moved to Charlottesville nearly ten years ago, however, it was on our own dime, so we studied up on the thriftiest way […]
By Celeste M. Smucker – If you love golf you will love Charlottesville where you can enjoy spectacular views while playing your favorite sport. In the heat of the summer, Devil’s Knob, a private mountain course and part of the Wintergreen Resort, is a great choice with its panoramic views and temperatures often 15 degrees […]
By Ken Wilson – It’s a late spring Wednesday in Charlottesville, and Johnny’s out shooting hoops, dreaming about his game tonight at Buford Middle School. Dad’s at work, or maybe he’s on the golf course, but at six he’s pitching in McIntire Park, and at seven Mom plays volleyball at Carver Rec. Susie’s basketball team […]
By Celeste M. Smucker – The Rugby area is known for its proximity to UVA and its gracious, older homes , many of which date back to the 1950s and 60s, with some even older than that. Agents report that perhaps a third of the homes have had recent renovations, but many are purchased by […]
By Marilyn Pribus – When buying or selling real estate, the first thing to know is that not every agent is a REALTOR®, although most are. A person must pass a written test before they become state licensed and may legally act as a real estate agent. States have their own licensing standards. A REALTOR®, […]
By Celeste M. Smucker – Some major trends in today’s real estate market reflect the preferences of its two most active groups of buyers, Boomers and Millennials. Surprisingly many of the same floor plans and amenities are attractive to both suggesting that their appeal is universal encompassing lifestyle preferences that are good for now as […]