Love it or list it
As home prices increase, homeowners are finding new options available to them. Many have regained the equity they’d lost over the last several years and this creates an opportunity to […]
Handmade in Virginia: 20th Annual Artisans Studio Tour
If you want to see what “handmade in Virginia” looks like, hit the road this weekend for the Artisans Studio Tour – and allow yourself some time. “Two years ago […]
Ten mortgage mistakes to avoid
Buying a home and going through the mortgage process can be stressful and have long-term negative consequences if you don’t avoid some of these common pitfalls. (1) Not getting a […]
Intelligent design: A mid-century Rugby home defines true class
We might have found the exact opposite of a McMansion. It’s upscale, not showy. It’s stylish, not trendy. It’s anything but gauche. It’s just a well-designed, beautifully-built home that has […]
Chimney safety starts with a clean sweep
From two Albemarle County Fire Rescue Press Releases: At 0839 hours on January 31, 2014, units responded to the report of a wall in flames inside a residence. The cause […]
Buy a home with history
Our region’s strong connection to a long and distinguished past is one of many reasons it is a popular and special place to live. There are many historic sites just […]
Home Equity Loans can be a source of cash
Home equity loans can provide beneficial cash resource for homeowners considering home improvements such as additions, remodeling, modifications for a disabled person, or major appliance replacements. Other big-ticket items might […]
Fall getaways in Virginia
Every year, don’t you say to yourself THIS is the year I’m going to get out and enjoy the incomparable beauty that is autumn in Virginia? And well you should. […]
Eco-savvy bathrooms add luxury and value to home
Whether you are building your dream house or remodeling an existing bathroom, here are some tips on how to be ecologically smart and have a smart-looking result as well. Since […]
Parade of Homes continues this weekend
If you missed last week’s Parade of Homes you have another opportunity this Saturday and Sunday, October 12th and 13th from noon to 5:00 p.m., when once again all the […]