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is this a Real Estate scam? you have been warned…

Just got this email:

~~~~~~~~~~Scam Alert

Hi there,

I am interested in viewing one of your properties, could you please call me on my foreign mobile +882 135 502 99 to setup a time. As I am travelling at the moment I am unable to pickup emails regularly so please call.

Kind regards,

Liz Casey
———
Mobile: +882 135 502 99
Email: lizcasey@zapak.com

~~~~~~~~~~

I can tell you it was very suspicious to me so I goggled the name and then I goggled the email address and nothing really interesting came up…

So I tried something different. I googled part of the message:

“I am interested in viewing one of your properties, could you please call me on my foreign mobile”

which brought up a site where someone with the exact same message was questioning it back in Aug 2007

See: http://www.city-data.com/forum/renting/692960-scam-not.html

When you are selling Real Estate, you have to watch those crazy emails, people are pulling all kinds of things these days….

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Wordless Wednesday - we will never forget

With the Fourth of July just a couple days away, I am feeling very patriotic. I have my flag out in front of my home and I am looking forward to fireworks

I ran across this famous photo and thought it was appropriate to post it.

Never Forget

When 9/11 hit I was right in this chair and I will NEVER FORGET.

We must remember that day and the people who died. For some reason it feels like yesterday to me…

(feel free to repost this blog)

 

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

I could not have said it better….

Today I received a nice email from a client whom I showed real estate in Charlottesville to this past weekend:

 

Real Estate Charlottesville

We wanted to thank you for your time, insight and support during our visit.  It’s understandable how people spend some time in C-Ville and end up not leaving.  It’s combines a scenic, bucolic lifestyle with nearby areas of activity through the schools and downtown providing an attractive combination.  This along with the school system, recreational programs and general cost of housing provide an overall great quality of life for families.
 
Chuck and Nancy


I spend a lot of time on my blog talking about our area, but I could not have said it better than my clients

come visit anytime

 

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Rivanna Master Plan – Save this date

Village of Rivanna Master Plan
Planning Commission Worksession
July 14, 2009

The Planning Commission will hold its first worksession on the draft Village of Rivanna Master Plan on Tuesday, July 14. The draft document is almost complete and will be available for review the week before the worksession, when we’ll be posting it to www.albemarle.org/rivanna. We’ll send an a-mail reminder when the draft document is on the website.

The Commission usually takes public comment at these worksessions, however, the July 14 meeting is not the formal public hearing for the plan. We expect that the Commission will hold the public hearing or hearings on the plan later this year. Prior to the public hearing, a community meeting will be held to review the draft plan with residents. The community will be notified by A-Mail and other avenues when these and other activities are scheduled.

For more information about the Village of Rivanna Master Plan, visit the Village of Rivanna web page: www.albemarle.org/rivanna.

should we consider building?

Charlottesville new construction

(above photo is a new home for one of my clients, currently being built…the views are amazing)

I love new construction. The whole process, from breaking ground to handing my clients the key at closing. Many agents do not really enjoy new construction because it can take 9 months to a year (or longer) to get to the closing table. But it is the process that I really enjoy, not the closing…

Many times a client will not find the perfect home or location when looking for Charlottesville VA real estate. So it is not uncommon for us to talk about new construction. About 50% of my current contracts are new construction and I am talking with builders and looking at land every week.

So I may ask the question, should we consider building?

The answer is often wrapped around schedule. If a client has the time, new construction may be the best option.

Let’s talk!

 

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

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No Photo Available… r u kidding me?

Our local MLS does allow a listing to be entered without a photo, although it is now required to have at least one….

no photo

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no photo

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I see the above image way to often. If an agent takes a listing, why in the world would they add it to the MLS with no photos? Are they trying to sell the property or not?

After seeing this again today I have to ask a few local agents:

Are you kidding me?

 

ok, I guess I got that off my chest, have a wonderful weekend.

 

 

 

 

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

NGIC Real Estate - 134 Westwood Drive

Are you relocating to NGIC?

Did you know there are great values in the low 200’s?

Check out this listing:

NGIC Real Estate

Spacious & inviting one level home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Large open & level fenced-in back yard on a corner lot with a great deck/patio area & privately screened hot tub. Living room has a vaulted ceiling and W/B fireplace. House is infused with great light and features hardwood floors, new siding and roof. Shows beautifully. One mile from Rt 29 near Albemarle/Greene County line.

NGIC Real Estate

Call Peg Gilliland at 434-242-1470 or Charles McDonald at 434-981-1585 to see this fine home!

About The Author

Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-981-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

Copyright © 2009 Charles McDonald, All Rights Reserved.

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What is dadvise?

My kids explained this to me with a gift on Father’s Day:

dadvise

So what is the definition?

dadvise

1. The smartest words a kid will ever hear.

2. Could be followed by, “I told you so,” but seldom is.

3. Often not appreciated upon first, second, or third hearing.

 

Thank kids!

 

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Is it possible to be too busy???

I was just rereading all the wonderful comments from my most recent blog - yipes! - from two months ago. Where has the time gone?

I have been so busy that I need to schedule everything these days - including fitting in walking my four dogs, making time for family and friends and keeping up with the latest real estate news.

It seems I am bombarded with information and phone calls at every second of every day! Is there a possibility that it is too much to keep track of sometimes? I feel like my cell phone is permanently attached to my ear and I have most of my conversations in 30-second bursts between cries of “Hold on I have another call beeping in!”

I am so fortunate to be busy when the market is so volatile and the interest rates seem to jump up and down every day. I have seen new homebuyers trying to take advantage of the $8,000 credit before the end of the year as well as new arrivals in the area and those whose jobs have taken them to other states or countries.

I just want to thank my network of fellow agents and Active Rainers for keeping me on course and focused when it would be oh so easy to get distracted these days:)

 

Original post by Peg Gilliland- Assoc. Broker, GRI, REALTOR® (RE/MAX Assured Properties) and software by Elliott Back

With all this rain should we worry about drought?

Summer has arrived once again here in Charlottesville. With all the torrential rain and chilly temps in the past few weeks it was momentarily easy to forget it can also get quite hot and very dry. We have had drought conditions in the past and this area has responded rapidly and like a trooper.

Something that has recently come to my attention is the fact that the City of Charlottesville is now offering a $30 rebate if homeowners in the city install rain barrels by an authorized dealer and submit the invoice with their water bill.

My assistant found out this information a few weeks ago and immediately jumped at the chance to save a little money and provide a free source of “play” water for her children to take care of the garden themselves or for other projects in the form of a 50-gallon barrel that sits discretely on her deck.

The barrel is attached to the downspout of a gutter and has an overflow tube when the barrel is full. The water comes out through a spigot that can easily be hooked up to an existing garden hose near the bottom of the barrel - no other hardware or technology required.

If anyone in the City of Charlottesville is interested in finding out more about the program they can contact Brian Buckley of Harvesting Rain at 434-326-2898 or by email at brianbuckley4@yahoo.com.

 

Original post by Peg Gilliland- Assoc. Broker, GRI, REALTOR® (RE/MAX Assured Properties) and software by Elliott Back

Half the value….

Usually I am a very optimistic guy and I like to think that I look at the glass as half full… Lately things have changed for me. I am not sure why…

 

Let me ask you a question…

When you are buying something does it seem more expensive to you?

Funny, lately I look at it the other way around….

To me when I am buying something it seems my money has lost half it’s value.

How do you look at things?

 

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Speechless Sunday - Sleepless in Charlottesville…

Sleepless in Charlottesville

Long day in Charlottesville

Somedays we just need to lay down and take a break

Today is Fathers Day and I am taking the day off, I have nothing more to say except:

HAPPY FATHERS DAY to ALL!!!

 

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

 

About The Author

Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-981-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

Copyright © 2009 Charles McDonald, All Rights Reserved.

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Capitol One is now Capitol Zero in my book

Today I recieved a call from “Capitol One” from phone number 866-381-0453

The woman caller from Capitol One insisted on talking with my daughter. She called my daughter by her first name and told me it was personal.

I told her that she was calling my under age daughter and I was her father and she again said she needed to talk to her and it was personal.

When I told her to “take me off her call back list” she told me that it was none of my business.

Well I have to say, That will be the day, when my pre-teen daughter is none of my business!

Capitol One is now Capitol Zero in my book

 

Note: yes, we are on the “do not call list” I just reported them and if you get a call like this, you should too!

Add your name to the Gov Do Not Call List by going to this site: www.donotcall.gov

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Dear Seller, I can not work with you…. why are looking at me like that?

Charlottesville Real Estate

 

Dear Seller,

I am really sorry to tell you this but your home is not worth what you think it is.

Do you realize that 2005 was 4 years ago?

2005 was when homes like yours were selling over assessed value and sometime in a day. This is not the case anymore.

I know that someone told you your home was worth a lot more, but that was a different time and a different market than now.

I am really sorry but I can not in good conscious list your home for what you want me too.

Here are the comps in the area and the best we can get is almost 50-75K less than where you want to price your home…

Now I know that there are agents out there that will list your home at a higher price, but you will get frustrated and just have to lower the price to get it sold. Or you will just become inventory and you would blame me.

I really do wish you the best of luck, why are you looking at me like that?

——

The above is a true story of a recent listing appointment I had in Charlottesville Virginia.

The seller did get someone to list their home at the higher price.

Agents, Have you had similar experiences?

 

 

 

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

University of Virginia - Art Museum

UVA Art Museum

The University of Virginia (UVA) Art Museum is a must see!

"Just around the corner from Thomas Jefferson’s Rotunda, the University of Virginia Art Museum presents art from cultures throughout the world…"

Located at 155 Rugby Road and open Tues-Sun from 1-5pm, plan a day to see some of the fine art in Charlottesville.

It is amazing to me how many things are available around Charlottesville, you can tour Monticello, Visit Vineyards, take in a show or see fine Art.

Come see what all the excitement is around Charlottesville, and remember the arts!

Also visit http://www.virginia.edu/artmuseum and for Charlottesville Real Estate

Make Art a part of your World!

Why do some agents remind me of this?

3monkeys

We need to be able to communicate with clients. after all we are “AGENTS” of our clients…

Wordless Wednesday - this old barn

Albemarle Barn

and here is a closer photo of the same barn:

Albemarle Barn

About The Author

Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-981-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

Copyright © 2009 Charles McDonald, All Rights Reserved.

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Historic Court Square - Charlottesville Virgina


Court Square Charlottesville In the late 1800’s (well over a century ago) when you drove around Charlottesville you went by horse and buggy.

The City of Charlottesville decided to install four watering fountains in our downtown area.

These fountains for not just for horse but also for the citizens of Charlottesville and other domestic animals.

  The water was fed through these four “fish-like features” to an upper bowl that overflowed and filled the lower trough for animals.

This city water system flowed for many years and a similar one was in front of our courthouse on Jefferson St.

Charlottesville Court HouseIn the year 1926 the Monticello Hotel was built and the fountain was removed.

   

Fast forward to 2004 and the Charlottesville Volunteer Fire Company and the City of Charlottesville have now restored one of the original four fountains.

   

A walk through the brick lined street of our town square is like a walk back in time. I hope you enjoy some of the photos I have taken.

  Come visit Charlottesville and see our Historic Court Square.

Compare the photo below (taken by me) with the old photo above…

Charlottesville Court House Today

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Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Charlottesville Real Estate update (YTD June 14, 2009)

Charlottesville Real Estate update (YTD June 14, 2009)

Charlottesville Real Estate
(Photo - this home was sold by Charles McDonald, Charlottesville Virginia)

Let’s Talk Charlottesville Real Estate

We are very fortunate to live in such a wonderful area. We have four season, Blue Ridge Views and the University of Virginia! Sales are starting to pick up in Charlottesville and our year is moving along nicely!

  • In Charlottesville City we have SOLD 166 HOMES.
  • There are currently 348 HOMES on the market.
  • Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 142 Days .
  • Our Average selling price is $280,681.

NOTE: These are just homes in the city of Charlottesville not the county of Albemarle 

Click Here for a link to see Great Neighborhoods in our area!

Some of our Spotlight Neighborhoods are: Glenmore  Foxchase  Old Trail  Forest Lakes  Dunlora

When you are looking for the right home, visit Charlottesville Real Estate for details about our area and other homes on the market. This includes Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the surrounding counties like

Nelson     Greene     Madison     Fluvanna     Orange     Louisa

Come visit Charlottesville Real Estate and tour our area anytime!

 

About The Author

Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-981-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

Copyright © 2009 Charles McDonald, All Rights Reserved.

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Some sellers make me laugh

I have been on a little trip and one of my associates and I were just talking on the cell phone about Buyer Agent Bonuses while I was driving through Tennessee…laughing_horse

We both agreed that it is rediculous to offer a "Bonus" to an agent that is already getting a commission. Why not just lower the price…

So here is where it got funny… I got back to my computer (I bring it with me of course) and the very NEXT email I get says….

DON’T MISS OUT ON MORE GREAT SELLING BONUSES!

I just had to laugh!

The funny part is that the agent sending this is a good agent and knows that these things are gimmicks and that the reality is that the price of the homes should just be lowered or give a credit back to the buyers…

My associate and I in Charlottesville Agreed that Real Estate "Bonuses" should just go back to the buyer….

No more games….Please….

NGIC Clients and new friends

First of all I want to say THANK YOU to all my new clients moving to Charlottesville and to those of you who will be working at the expanded NGIC facility. Also I want to thank the Agents who have referred your client to My Charlottesville Real Estate Group. As you know, my group of RE/MAX experts are always here to help you with anything from New Construction to Rentals, just ask!
A little more about NGIC:

 

Our area is growing to the North with people coming to work at NGIC (National Ground Intelligence Center).
There are several agencies that work with NGIC, including and not limited to the CIA, NSA, DIA and FBI.
Working at NGIC is an honor and we are pleased to have new members to our community who are coming to work in our area.
The NGIC Real Estate market is unique. We have homes from around 200K up to 1 million+. Depending on schools, driving patterns and personal preference will help to determine the best locations for you.

Here are a few of the neighborhoods that are close to NGIC (or try my expanded Map Search):
Forest Lakes     Briarwood     Hollymead     Dunlora

CLICK Here for Charlottesville MAP SEARCH

Let me know how my group of RE/MAX experts can assist you in your relocation?

Charlottesville Real Estate update (YTD June 13, 2009)

Charlottesville Real Estate update (YTD June 13, 2009)

Charlottesville Real Estate
(Photo - this home was sold by Charles McDonald, Charlottesville Virginia)

Let’s Talk Charlottesville Real Estate

We are very fortunate to live in such a wonderful area. We have four season, Blue Ridge Views and the University of Virginia! Sales are starting to pick up in Charlottesville and our year is moving along nicely!

  • In Charlottesville City we have SOLD 166 HOMES.
  • There are currently 348 HOMES on the market.
  • Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 142 Days .
  • Our Average selling price is $280,681.

NOTE: These are just homes in the city of Charlottesville not the county of Albemarle 

Click Here for a link to see Great Neighborhoods in our area!

Some of our Spotlight Neighborhoods are: Glenmore  Foxchase  Old Trail  Forest Lakes  Dunlora

When you are looking for the right home, visit Charlottesville Real Estate for details about our area and other homes on the market. This includes Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the surrounding counties like

Nelson     Greene     Madison     Fluvanna     Orange     Louisa

Come visit Charlottesville Real Estate and tour our area anytime!

 

About The Author

Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-981-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

Copyright © 2009 Charles McDonald, All Rights Reserved.

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Albemarle County Virginia Real Estate - (YTD June 13, 2009)

Albemarle County Virginia Real Estate - (YTD June 13, 2009)

When you are looking for Charlottesville Real Estate remember that Charlottesville is in Albemarle County. We have grand estates and horse farms in Albemarle. The back roads will give you a feeling of peace and harmony as you drive by these beautiful properties. When you are ready to tour, just give me a call, it is my favorite thing to do in our area.

     Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate

(photo taken by Charles McDonald just driving down a country road in Albemarle Virginia…)

Albemarle County Virginia Home Information 

The Real Estate market everywhere is constantly changing and Charlottesville and Albemarle are no exception. It takes a drive around Albemarle to understand and enjoy the beauty of this area.

  • In Albemarle we have SOLD 366 HOMES.
  • There are currently 1106 HOMES on the market.
  • Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 114 Days .
  • Our Average selling price is $430,966.

We have some excellent neighborhoods to see like:

Glenmore   Foxchase   Old Trail   Forest Lakes   Dunlora

Click Here for a link to other Great Neighborhoods in our area!

Please visit my website at Charlottesville Real Estate for details about our area and other homes on the market in Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the surrounding counties!

Nelson     Greene     Madison     Fluvanna     Orange     Louisa

Come visit and tour our area anytime!

 

About The Author

Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties (Charlottesville REMAX) and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-981-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

Copyright © 2009 Charles McDonald, All Rights Reserved

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Nelson County Virginia Home Information - (YTD June 13, 2009)

Nelson County Virginia Home Information - (YTD June 13, 2009)

Located just South West of Charlottesville is the incredible county of Nelson. With graceful roadways and the Blue Ridge Parkway Nelson is a truly magical place. The Afton area is truly amazing! We also have Wintergreen Resort for Snow Skiing and great golf! When you are looking for Charlottesville Real Estate remember Nelson County our Southern neighbor! Let’s take a tour together!

 Nelson Virginia Real Estate

(photo taken by Charles McDonald with his family in Nelson County!)

 The Real Estate market everywhere is constantly changing and Nelson County Virginia is too.

  • In Nelson we have SOLD 44 HOMES.
  • There are currently 391 HOMES on the market.
  • Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 173 Days.
  • Our Average selling price is $360,175.

We have some excellent neighborhoods to see close to Nelson like:

Glenmore     Foxchase     Old Trail      Forest Lakes     Dunlora

Click Here for a link to other Great Neighborhoods in our area!

Please visit my website at Charlottesville Real Estate for details about our area and other homes on the market in Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the surrounding counties!

Nelson     Greene     Madison     Fluvanna     Orange     Louisa  

Come visit and tour our area anytime!

About The Author

Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-981-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

Copyright © 2009 Charles McDonald, All Rights Reserved.

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Fluvanna County Virginia Home Information - (YTD June 13, 2009)

Fluvanna County Virginia Home Information - (YTD June 13, 2009)

Fluvanna County is located South East of Charlottesville. One of the main draws to Fluvanna is the Lake Monticello Area. Here you can get a home on a lake at a great price and the commute to Charlottesville is about 30 minutes on beautiful county roads!

 Lake Monticello Real Estate
(photo: taken by Charles McDonald at the beach of Lake Monticello, Virginia)

The Real Estate market everywhere is constantly changing and Fluvanna County Virginia is too.

  • In Fluvanna we have SOLD 105 HOMES.
  • There are currently 374 HOMES on the market.
  • Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 126 Days.
  • Our Average selling price is $233,072.

We have some excellent neighborhoods to see like:

Glenmore     Foxchase     Old Trail      Forest Lakes     Dunlora

Click Here for a link to other Great Neighborhoods in our area!

Please visit my website at Charlottesville Real Estate for details about our area and other homes on the market in Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the surrounding counties!

 Nelson     Greene     Madison     Fluvanna     Orange     Louisa 

Come visit and tour our area anytime!

 

About The Author

Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-981-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

Copyright © 2009 Charles McDonald, All Rights Reserved.

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Louisa County Virginia Home Information - (YTD June 13, 2009)

Louisa County Virginia Home Information - (YTD June 13, 2009)

Located within minutes of Charlottesville Virginia the county of Louisa is known for open spaces and country settings. The old saying is true, “Things are less expensive in the county”

Louisa VA Real Estate
(Photo taken of a recent horse farm sale by Charles McDonald)

The Real Estate market everywhere is constantly changing and Louisa County Virginia is too. Louisa is just East of Charlottesville with open land and open roads!

You can truly experience country living in Louisa County!

  • In Louisa we have SOLD 59 HOMES.
  • There are currently 262 HOMES on the market.
  • Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 92 Days.
  • Our Average selling price is $229,777.

We have some excellent neighborhoods to see close to Louisa like:

Glenmore   Foxchase   Old Trail   Forest Lakes   Dunlora

Click Here for a link to other Great Neighborhoods in our area!

Please visit my website at Charlottesville Real Estate for details about our area and other homes on the market in Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the surrounding counties!

Nelson     Greene     Madison     Fluvanna     Orange     Louisa 

Come visit and tour our area anytime!

About The Author

Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-981-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

Copyright © 2009 Charles McDonald, All Rights Reserved.

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Greene County Virginia Home Information - (YTD June 13, 2009)

Greene County is just North of Charlottesville and offers beautiful properties at great prices. Greene County is an excellent choice for clients moving to NGIC. See NGIC Real Estate I recently compared the cost of new construction from Greene to Albemarle and was shocked at the difference (my clients are made aware of these comparisons). When you are looking for Charlottesville Real Estate remember Greene County as it is not far from Charlottesville and has some great vistas!!!

Greene Virginia Real Estate
(photo is the rear view of one of my recent sale in Greene County) How is that for a read yard view?

The Real Estate market everywhere is constantly changing and Greene County Virginia is too.

  • In Greene we have SOLD 64 HOMES.
  • There are currently 223 HOMES on the market.
  • Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 90 Days.
  • Our Average selling price is $262,800.

We have some excellent neighborhoods to see like:

Glenmore     Foxchase     Old Trail      Forest Lakes     Dunlora

Click Here for a link to other Great Neighborhoods in our area!

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Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-981-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

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Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Trader Joe’s coming to Charlottesville?

According to a public notice Trader Joe’s is applying for a liquor licence in our area!

Here is what c-ville.com had to say about it:

Trader Joe’s applies for an ABC license for a site on 29N Trader Joe's

Trader Joe’s fans, rejoice. The California-based grocery chain is coming to Charlottesville.

According to a public notice in today’s Daily Progress, the store is applying for a liquor license with the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The ABC has confirmed that the application was received on May 21 and is currently undergoing due process.

The store will be located on the stretch of land between Hydraulic Road and Greenbrier Drive.

I have some clients who are going to be very happy about this!

 

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

My clients speak out…

I just received this note below from my clients, This is why I am a REALTOR:

Dear Charles,

Now that our beautiful new home is complete and we are about to move in, we wanted to take the time to thank you for everything you have done to help make this possible. Charlottesville buyers

Your service has gone way beyond anything we could ever have expected, or have ever experienced, from a real estate professional. You spent many hours driving us around Charlottesville, over several different weekend visits, and patiently showed us different neighborhoods and houses.

As we worked together, you figured out what we were looking for, and brought us to the development where we ultimately put an offer on our new house. You expertly helped us with our negotiations with the builder, from the offer stage, while the house was being built, and all the way through settlement.

Since we live 2 hours away, we were comforted by your keeping an eye on the construction for us. You always stayed calm and found solutions to everything and every issue that came up.

We are very excited about our move to Charlottesville, and, again, want to thank you for being there for us every step of the way.

All the best,

Mitch and Doreen

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

Good idea or not???

I have to admit I have not decided if this is a good idea or not. I would love to get your feedback on this video and if you think this is a good idea or not?

The comments from the local residents are very interesting…

thanks for your comments….

PS: I hope you can help me decide

What is Albemarle Place? - Charlottesville Virginia

Route 29 & Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Albemarle Place
· 2,000,000 square feet

· A mixed-use development located in award-winning Charlottesville, Virginia - the “Napa of the East Coast”

· An elegant mix of:

  •  Main Street retail
  • residential living
  • Class A office
  • boutique hotel

· Located at the intersection of Hydraulic Road and Route 29 - the major retail corridor of Charlottesville

· 61,000 CPD pass the site on Route 29/Seminole Trail

• 2 million tourists visit the area each year - wineries, golf, Monticello and UVA are the highlights.

Albemarle Place

 

There is always something new going on around the Charlottesville area.

Come visit anytime!

Original post by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) and software by Elliott Back

June 8, 2009 – Things to do today

Today I get to go out and walk land in Albemarle, the sights are fantastic!

A visit to Michie Tavern - c1784

When you visit Charlottesville you will want to get a feel for the history and feel of Jefferson’s Virginia. 

 What better way that to visit and eat at Michie Tavern (A Virginia Historic Landmark)

 Originally built in Western Albemarle, this 1784 home was moved with-in minutes of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

 You can enjoy a delicious southern meal meal, tour the original Tavern and on a cold day warm by the fire! There is a lot to see and you can even learn 18th-century dances on your tour. There is a General Store and everyone wears traditional clothing.

 

The Meadow Run Grist Mill (ca. 1797) is a site to see. This is where the general store is offering an old mercantile atmosphere.

 

The Tavern Gift Shop offers a wide selection of historic reproductions and is fun for kids and adults too!<