Choosing siding for your home
Few things make a bigger impact on your home’s appearance—whether new construction or remodeling—than the siding you choose. Not only can the right siding make your place look great, it […]
What you need to know about bids and estimates
New construction or remodeling projects can be exciting, but also intimidating. What to build? What permits are required? How much will it cost? How can I protect myself? How can […]
Get in the swim with an above-ground pool
Being able to jump into a back-yard pool during the summer is a wonderful perk for many people, especially if you have children on summer vacation and family and friends […]
Charlottesville: top ten mountain town
Last year, Travel & Leisure included Charlottesville as #9 on its list of America’s Top Ten Mountain Towns. Not surprising. Most of us feel that subtle gravitational tug of the […]
Factors that determine your home value
The goal of any seller is getting top dollar for their property. However, many homeowners have an inflated idea of what their homes are actually worth. Anne Burroughs, of Montague […]
REALTORS® Give Back
Charlottesville Real Estate Professionals Give Generously to Many Worthwhile Organizations People volunteer for many reasons. They want to make a difference and to share special skills like fund raising. Sometimes […]
Community service ideas for teens
For teens, being a volunteer means so much, not only to building their character and generous spirit going into adulthood, but also as a way to fulfill their community service […]
Virginia wine time
Not so long ago, the best wine was European, and good American wine was Californian. Period. Virginia oenophiles knew that Thomas Jefferson had tried and failed to make a drinkable […]
Simple schemes to trim expenses
If you regularly run out of money before the month is over, it’s time to consider some economies. Here are concrete ideas to help stretch your money farther. First, build […]
Can a rental unit add value to your property?
When Norma Rafferty’s father passed away, it made sense for her and her husband, Bob, to have a modest apartment addition for her mother built onto their home. A few […]