Charlottesville Real Estate Blog

"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."
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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 [...]

Building with Clients in the Charlottesville Real Estate market 

Today I drove out to see one of the homes I am having built with my clients in Old Trail.
Seeing a home go from conception to plans to foundation to framing (you get the picture) is very exciting. Since my clients are not local to the [...]

Why did my County Assessor call me? http://post.ly/R94P
Sat Mar 06 19:17:35 +0000 2010
Assessed vs Appraised (Know the difference) http://post.ly/R8U1
Sat Mar 06 18:09:18 +0000 2010
Just posted on ActiveRain: So you think you are a Big Shot? http://activerain.com/t/1530923
Sat Mar 06 18:03:32 +0000 2010
Charlottesville Real Estate put into perspective… http://post.ly/R8No
Sat Mar 06 17:58:44 +0000 2010
The Calm after the [...]

Good question!

 
In the past I have posted about the difference between Assessed vs Appraised and we all know the difference (if not follow the link for a quick refresher).
Recently I received a call from our local Albemarle Assessor's office. I was a little taken back as I have never been called from then before and [...]

Are you selling your home? What is your home worth? Most people need to know the difference between Assessed vs Appraised.
Many people feel that their homes are worth at least what these are assessed at by the county assessor's office. Keep in mind that this number is used to generate taxes and is also [...]

So how big is that land you are looking at in Charlottesville? There is always more than one way to look at things…

Charles McDonald
Associate BROKER at RE/MAX Assured Properties

 
Brought to you by that guy who sells Charlottesville VA Real Estate
 Search for Charlottesville Real Estate 22901 or Search for Crozet Real Estate 22932 [...]

I just love the sky after a storm!!!

Charlottesville Virginia  seems to get the tail end of hurricanes (from the South) and the Northern storms that come from Canada seem to hit a lot harder in the DC area (and New England) than they do in our area.
Did Thomas Jefferson pick a great place to live or what???
If [...]

Dealing with Charlottesville Real Estate, every morning is quite unique. You see my clients (next to family) are my priority but some days I get so busy that I do not have time to touch base and I really wish I could.
This morning I got a message from a client who reminded me [...]

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 lease [...]

 
We have all heard the famous quote by Mark Twain :
“Buy land, they're not making it anymore”
Well that may be true but you certainly need to be careful… 
 
Recently I have seen a couple of interesting situations.
1. I had a prospect call me saying that they wanted 5-10 acres for less than 100K and wanted to [...]

Located just West of Charlottesville (actually just minutes) is Farmington Country Club. The Club's Mission Statement says it all:
"Farmington Country Club is a traditional, family-oriented private club with a proud history, rich traditions and commitment to the customs of southern hospitality and gracious living." Read the entire Mission Statement here

Features include:

27 holes of golf
15 [...]

Working with Charlottesville Real Estate Contracts can often lead to an overwhelming amount of paper. I try to go paperless as much as possible.
This week I sent an HOA package that was 160 pages with a simple link to the PDF file.
My home inspectors now do their reports totally on-line (or I would consider not [...]

Well believe it or not they are calling for snow in Charlottesville this evening….
As I drink my coffee, I realize that my schedule is full and that is the way I like it. I have the pleasure of going to Henley Middle School today to meet regarding High School schedules… WOW, I am feeling old [...]

Mule or Gator, this is the question and I know many of you are wondering what in the world is Charles talking about now?
When I moved to Virginia (going on 10 years ago now) I went from .25 acres to now 14 acres of land. Well there is a lot to do on a piece [...]

Morning Coffee in Charlottesville with Charles http://post.ly/Q1u3
Sun Feb 28 14:07:48 +0000 2010
Just posted on ActiveRain: Speechless Sunday – a few of my Twitter Friends http://activerain.com/t/1518694
Sun Feb 28 13:04:01 +0000 2010
Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood in Charlottesville? http://post.ly/PrZD
Sat Feb 27 11:57:04 +0000 2010
If you are looking at Charlottesville Real Estate yuo may [...]