Burning Wood for Heat

By Marilyn Pribus – There was a time when people heated with separate fireplaces or stoves in most rooms, burning wood or coal. People still appreciate such heating devices and see fireplaces with their cheery flames as very desirable.  In fact, having a fireplace gives properties an edge when they are on the market. Still, […]

Buyers Love Glenmore’s Amenity-Rich Lifestyle

By Celeste M. Smucker _ Glenmore is a popular, upscale neighborhood a few miles east of Charlottesville.  It was founded in 1992 by Frank Kessler with a mission to “provide the finest family Country Club Community of its size and time in the United States,” explained Jeff Gaffney,  Chairman and CEO of Real Estate III.  […]

Top Home Improvements to Help Sell Your Home

By Ken Wilson – You’re downsizing and ready to sell your family home, or you’re looking at larger houses to accommodate your soon-to-be-larger family. Maybe you hope to move next year, or maybe you’re just thinking five to ten years down the line, but either way you’re dreaming and mulling things over. What can you […]

Foodie Town: Eating Well in Charlottesville

By Ken Wilson – Nearly 50,000 people live in Charlottesville, and the fun starts when they get hungry. There is no “bored mouth” syndrome here in “C-ville”—not with taquerias and smokehouses, bistros and sushi bars, inns and noodle counters, high-end pizza and burger joints to choose from. Not with Chinese, French, Italian, Indian, Irish, Japanese, […]

Winter’s Coming!

By Marilyn Pribus – Yes, we know it’s still pretty warm around here these days, but Mother Nature is dusting off her ski parka. Time to beat her to the punch by preparing your property for cold weather.  “For most people, the family home is one of their most valuable assets,” declares REALTOR® Kelly Ceppa […]

Commercial Real Estate Continues to Flourish

By Celeste M. Smucker– National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun predicts continued growth in commercial real estate thanks to an improving national economy characterized by declining unemployment and increased consumer confidence. Local REALTORS® agree describing an active commercial market with significant opportunities for business owners and investors.  The Power of Our Local Economy […]

Taste of the Mountains: Celebrating Madison County

By Ken Wilson – Pretty country town, warm and friendly people.  If you think that’s a Chamber of Commerce cliché, a Hollywood screenwriter’s daydream, come to Madison on Saturday, September 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the 25th annual Taste of the Mountains street festival, and talk to Steve Grant, owner of Blue […]

Quality Educations And A Multitude of Opportunities Available At Area Public Schools

By Celeste M. Smucker– Welcome to our annual public schools feature! This comprehensive article with overviews written by each of the school districts provides information about the host of educational opportunities available to students in Charlottesville City, Waynesboro and surrounding county schools. If you are planning a move to central Virginia, or have your eye […]

Students Enjoy Impressive Amenities at Area Private Schools

Charlottesville area private school schools offer impressive options, with plenty of choices to meet the specialized needs of every child. The following are descriptions— in their own words—of the philosophies and offerings of just a few of our impressive private schools to give parents and children an overview of the remarkable opportunities these institutions have […]