Charlottesville Real Estate Blog

My son understands finance better than a lot of people and he also has a great sense of humor.
A while ago he emailed me this photo (I am sure it is circulating on the Internet)

I realize that a lot of people are in trouble but sometimes we need a little humor to get though the [...]

I remember reading an article in our local paper about how our Area’s high-priced homes are harder to sell – Daily Progress
Well it got me to thinking about our local Association of Realtors – CAAR and how many agents are having a tougher year than in the past.
Why baseball popped into my head I do [...]

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 myfavorite [...]

We talk a lot about Statistics when it comes to real estate. Let’s look a little closer at Charlottesville Real Virginia Estate.
Have you heard about Charlottesville Virginia? You deserve to have the quality of life that Charlottesville has to offer. We are a small town that has everything you want to enjoy life. Think about [...]

This morning I am flooded by emails that I need to go through. One in particular caught my eye.
It is from a friend who is very tech savvy. He shows me where a local agent in our MLS is duplicating what I do on my blog sites(s).
When I was younger, this sort of thing [...]

I will be spending time catching up in the office today and later I am off to meet with clients. Showing Charlottesville Real Estate is always a big part of my day.

This morning we are expecting the weather to get into the mid 70’s.
After the snow we had this winter, this is [...]

Thursday March 18, 2010 is now here. This is Match Day for UVA applicants!
Match Day marks the yearly culmination of the residency interview process coordinated by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The NMRP was established in 1952 to provide a uniform date of appointment to positions in graduate medical education (GME) in the United States.

If you [...]

What is the best way to build a home in Old Trail?

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This is the question I recently was asked. The best way is to start with a search of homes to see if Old Trail is an area that you really like – Old Trail Homes
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Coffee this morning with my wife. A great way to start the day! Later I have a business lunch in town and then off to show homes in Western Albemarle for a couple hours today. We will also be bringing on a couple of new listings in the Ivy area…. Watch my blog for [...]

$850,000 3600 LANGFORD DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE

$399,000 10 BEECHNUT LN, GORDONSVILLE

$349,000 1575 GRAY FOX TRL, CHARLOTTESVILLE

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In reading cville aka www.c-ville.com I wanted to pass this along

At last night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Gary O’Connell presented a proposed fiscal year 2011 budget that was slimmer than last year's, although both the real estate and personal property tax rates will remain the same. Some residents, however, told Council that it was [...]

So you think it is a good time to buy? 

 I read a lot of information out there saying:  "This is a good time to BUY because…."

 
This made me think about this from a buyer's point of view.
 
It seems we are flooded with opinions saying that "interest rates are good…It's a buyers market…yada yada [...]

Our local SPCA is a "NO KILL" Organization.  
You can find out more by checking out the website at : http://www.caspca.org/  
While you are there, check out how to "Adopt a Dog or Cat…or Two!"
and how to "Donate" to our local SPCA.  

There are a lot of ways to get involved and one way is to just spread [...]

Just posted on ActiveRain: I had to Laugh!!! http://activerain.com/t/1544695
Sat Mar 13 23:13:35 +0000 2010
Well Said Charlottesville! http://post.ly/SNSX
Fri Mar 12 19:36:53 +0000 2010
Showing homes in the rain. Beats Snow
Fri Mar 12 17:49:22 +0000 2010
I had to Laugh!!! http://post.ly/SL1w
Fri Mar 12 15:43:53 +0000 2010
NGIC Real Estate – Charlottesville Real Estate http://post.ly/SKyU
Fri Mar 12 15:38:16 +0000 2010
Thank [...]

"Here’s an idea. Instead of spending money repainting “Charlottesville Transit Service” buses and replacing 400 signs with a new logo for CTS, spending some $100,000 in the process, give the money to the school system, police department or fire department. This would save some programs or positions that are badly needed."
Read the entire post here

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Charlottesville Real Estate Buyer
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…
We both agreed that it is rediculous to offer a "Bonus" to an agent that is already getting a commission. Why not just [...]

Below are some of my recent sales to clients near NGIC in Charlottesville. We have several referrals from satisfied clients who are now working at NGIC. Just ask to talk with them!
You can see by the homes below that we have a lot of choices for Charlottesville Real Estate.
Everything from New Construction to those Grand [...]

Meetings, Meetings off to show Charlottesville Real Estate with clients and then yet another meeting!
Wow, I feel like I need another cup of coffee!

Do not forget, If you see me on the road, be sure to Honk!

Let me know if you need anything?
Charles

Charles McDonald
Associate BROKER at RE/MAX Assured Properties, Licensed to sell Real Estate in [...]

This is one of those mornings where I can take a little breather. You see yesterday was back to back to back meetings dealing with Charlottesville Real Estate. The Spring Market has begun and it feels like it took longer than ever. Maybe I am feeling my age?

Looking out my office window I can see [...]

Forest Lakes is located in Albemarle County near Charlottesville, VA.  It is conveniently located off US Route 29, just five minutes from the Charlottesville/Albemarle Airport and extremely close to NGIC Real Estate and DIA.
With over 1,400 homes it still feels small. There are 6 lakes and miles of walking and biking trails.
Here are a few [...]

What is Crozet or should I say who is Crozet?

The community of Crozet began as a whistle stop on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in 1876 that was established at the request of the Miller Manual Labor School (the Miller School), which had been founded a year earlier. It was named for Colonel B. Claudius [...]

How cute are your local Buses?
San Francisco has the cable cars and large cities have their trolley and street cars but I think for a small town,
Charlottesville is doing just fine!
Take a look at our Charlottesville City Buses"

Now that has Style!
One way trips are only 75 cents!           Kids under 5 [...]

When we are working with a client we must keep our conversations "private"

One of my clients who I am currently working with was telling me about their financial situation and wanted if I would tell another agent or my principle broker about it. I responded with "absolutely not, everything we discuss is private"…
My client responded [...]

$2,099,000 640 ROCKS MILL CT, CHARLOTTESVILLE

$1,750,000 3485 ROCKS MILL LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE

$1,495,000 3515 ROCKS MILL LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE

$949,900 3150 ROCKS FARM CT, CHARLOTTESVILLE

Disclaimer: Copyright ©2004-2010 Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. All rights reserved. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. The [...]

No need to apologize for success because it is our nature to compete

Great words of wisdom. I hope that some of our Charlottesville Real Estate agents get the message…
Via Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate:

 
There is a school of thought that believes that competition is primitive, and that an enlightened society should strive to [...]