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Last week I drove to Richmond Virginia and I had a few extra minutes so I stopped at the Virginia Aviation Museum. They have over 30 historic vintage aircraft. Including a reproduction of the Wright’s 1903 Flyer and a SR-71 spy plane! They even have the luxurious 1936 Vultee V1-AD once owned by William Randolph [...]

Well I am going out on a limb here and telling the world that today is my Birthday!   Today I am spending time with my wife and kids. My wife made me my favorite cake (carrot cake) and I have noticed the kids secretly working on something!   Birthdays are a lot different as we [...]

248 Grace Johnson Road 248 Grace Johnson Road, Louisa, VA 23084 View Map A Grand Home on 3.4 acres just 20 minutes to Charlottesville and 30 minutes to Short Pump! Built in 2002 with updated terrace level and bonus room. The terrace level has another full bath and family room! Drive a little and save [...]

Charlottesville Real Estate update (year to date) June 26,2008 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 off to a good start. In Charlottesville [...]

Albemarle County Virginia Home Info – (YTD June 26, 2008) 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 [...]

Greene County Virginia Home Information – (YTD June 22,2008) Greene County is just North of Charlottesville and offers beautiful properties at great prices. 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 [...]

Nelson County Virginia Home Information – (YTD June 22, 2008) 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. We have Wintergreen Resort for Snow Skiing and great golf! When you are looking for Charlottesville Real Estate remember Nelson [...]

Louisa County Virginia Home Information - (YTD June 22, 2008) The Real Estate market everywhere is constantly changing and Louisa County Virginia is too. In Louisa we have SOLD 113 HOMES. There are currently 288 HOMES on the market. Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 96 Days. Our Average selling price is $319,659. We [...]

Fluvanna County Virginia Home Information – (YTD June 22, 2008) 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! [...]

The International School of Charlottesville offers preschool education within a foreign language environment. They say that  “The language center in the brain undergoes the greatest development in the first years of life. Exposing a child to a second language at an early age broadens cognitive ability in later years.” We all want the best for our [...]

In real estate there is always something about a particular home or property that I find appealing. Many times for me it is the land itself. I always feel that a home can be changed or updated but the land is something that sets the tone of an estate in Charlottesville. I often see a [...]

Open to the Public, 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 [...]

SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) is a designation given to agents who have training to work with the 55+ real estate clients. Since the baby boomers are becoming more and more tech savvy, working with this group of clients is critical for most agents. Not all agents undergo this training but maybe they should (at [...]

 One of the pleasures of selling Charlottesville Real Estate is that I get to see some absolutely stunning properties! Yesterday an associate and I were previewing a wonderful home in Earlysville Virginia, just a few miles from Charlottesville in Northern Albemarle County. The home was amazing with its renovations and a private setting and pool. [...]

Last weekend I went to dinner with some good friends/clients who live at Keswick Estate. There was a new sign that caught my eye (see photo): Well if you did not know, Keswick is over 600 acres of the most beautiful land and homes you have ever seen. The new trails must be fantastic. It [...]

Today is a good day! This morning I got to attend the closing of a client who was a “First Time Home Buyer” FTHB. Working with a FTHB is always a bit of an adventure. First of all we have to “usually” go over things in greater detail. This is actually good for the client [...]

The medical resources in Charlottesville are outstanding. One resourse to know about is the Charlottesville Cardiovascular Associates I have a friend and neighbor who is on staff here and I recommend them highly. Many times people wait until it is to late to seek help. Visit this site, read about the Diagnostic Services and consider [...]

Charlottesville Real Estate update (year to date) June 16,2008 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 off to a good start. In Charlottesville [...]

Albemarle County Virginia Home Info – (YTD June 15, 2008) 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 [...]

  Already a strong proponent of mass transit, the city of Charlottesville is trying to decide if the timing is right to add streetcar service for local residents. Can the city and taxpayers afford the $70 million pricetag? Where would the service run? City leaders are beginning to get some answers to help decide if [...]

Greene County Virginia Home Information – (YTD June 13,2008) Greene County is just North of Charlottesville and offers beautiful properties at great prices. 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 [...]

Nelson County Virginia Home Information – YTD June 13, 2008 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. We have Wintergreen Resort for Snow Skiing and great golf! When you are looking for Charlottesville Real Estate remember Nelson [...]

Louisa County Virginia Home Information 2008 YTD (June 13, 2008) The Real Estate market everywhere is constantly changing and Louisa County Virginia is too. In Louisa we have SOLD 107 HOMES. There are currently 300 HOMES on the market. Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 96 Days. Our Average selling price is $320,145. We [...]

Fluvanna County Virginia Home Information – YTD June 13, 2008 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! [...]

Well my friend I want you to know that I built this website with you in mind. You see it was eight years ago that I started my search for the perfect place to call home. A place to raise my two children, a place that is safe and a place that offers the values [...]

Here is what 9.5 million will buy you in Albemarle Virginia. 8,500 sq feet of living space, c1808.579 Acres with a cottage on the property that dates back to 1776!   This home is currently listed in our local MLS by Roy Wheeler and is an example of some of the grand estates available in [...]

Walking down the sidewalks in Old Trail, Crozet Virginia is a treat. It is like taking a step back in time when kids are riding bikes and people actually go outside to see and visit with neighbors.   Look at this home and the surrounding areas. There are blue skys and of course the Blue [...]

The town of Crozet is really not very big. I often hear from people who are visiting that say today, we are driving out to Crozet. I have mixed thoughts when I hear that. First, I love Crozet but to me it is more of a feeling that a place. Second, I think people expect [...]

While visiting new construction in Crozet Virginia, I took a couple of photos… This looks like a portal into another dimension!!! (to much Twilight Zone as a kid)!!! LOL! Here is a window with a view…. now for what is on the other side! Here you go: These are beautiful homes in Old Trail, a wonderful [...]

This morning my wife and I went to see a couple of new homes in Western Albemarle and on the way I did a “Drive By”     (nothing like a Drive By in the movies!!!) Just take a close look at this photo. Sure the grass is green and the area is open But did you notice [...]