Be prepared for a power outage
All sorts of things can trigger power outages. Random broken lines are usually repaired quickly, but when a big storm hits, you might be without power for several days. It’s […]
New player: Long & Foster entices agents from Real Estate III
Long & Foster, the largest independently owned real estate company in the country, has set up shop in four Charlottesville-area offices and taken a big chunk out of Better Homes […]
Keeping track
She didn’t realize at first she’d interrupted a burglary. The elderly, deaf dog was dozing on her usual chair and everything looked fine. But when the homeowner, let’s call her […]
Charlottesville’s downtown
Downtown Charlottesville is a unique combination of historic properties and a lively contemporary pedestrian mall, one of the few of its kind that continues to thrive after years of operation. […]
Understanding real estate fees
Buying a selling a home is a complicated matter and often both buyers and sellers are unprepared for the unexpected settlement fees associated with their closing. The amounts vary significantly […]
Holiday happenings
The Halloween candy’s almost gone, the costumes are packed away, and the porch pumpkins are giving way to lawn displays. It’s catalog season – no wait, it’s holiday season, the […]
Get winterized
Before the weather outside grows truly frightful, here are some tips on how you can protect your home from the harsh winter days and nights and save money in the […]
Orange county offers a friendly country lifestyle
Picture a beautiful rural setting with mountain views. Add some of our area’s finest wineries and some interesting historic sites and the result could very well be Orange County. Orange […]
Decorating for the season
When fall came, Grandmother used to take down the lace curtains that drifted in the breeze from her oscillating fan when the summer breezes failed. In their place, she brought […]
Forest Lakes
Forest Lakes is conveniently located in Albemarle County across from Hollymead Town Center. Opened in 1989, it was this area’s first planned community, and has been a popular place to […]