Charlottesville Real Estate Blog

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
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Charlottesville Ice Park goes on the market for $4.1 million
by Brendan Fitzgerald, March 1st 09:07am
This weekend, Charlottesville Ice Park owners Bruce and Roberta Williamson sent a letter to staff members, longtime skaters and local media announcing the sale of the local skating rink, which they bought for $3.1 million in 2003. After two years of [...]

I get a lot of people asking why I moved to Charlottesville Virginia and why I am so excited about living here. My family, back in California could not understand it until they came to visit.

I want to invite you this visit Albemarle county and Charlottesville, which is not always easy to do so I [...]

This is one of the best kept secrets in Virginia. If you went to the University of Virginia or just passed though our city, you felt the impact. Charlottesville Virginia is located just east of the Blue Ridge mountains in central Virginia. With incredible mountain views, about 45 minutes to skiing and just a few [...]

I may not be answering my phone today (this is rare)
This morning could be a really tough morning.
I will explain later.

Address: 1263 Parkview Drive, Crozet
MLS: 470964
Price: $1,900,000
This multi-use property is located in the growth area of Crozet. Located on the main artery into Crozet, directly across and adjacent to the heart of the historical and future employment center designation for Crozet’s growth area. Within walking distance to MusicToday.com and Starhill Brewery. The property is ideal [...]

NOTE: Brief message sent from my BlackBerry®  regards, Charles McDonald, (cell) 434-981-1585 Associate BROKER, Licensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia
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From: Charlottesville Tomorrow:

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors have taken the first step towards charging for ambulance service. At their meeting on September 9, 2009, the Board voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance that gives the County and volunteer rescue squads the ability to charge fees to those who require an ambulance.
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This hive is located at a friends home. It was amazing…
Do you see the wasps peaking their heads out?

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 [...]

Meadowcreek Parkway Trail Closure and Detour

Construction has begun on the portion of the Meadowcreek Parkway which runs from Rio Road to Melbourne Rd. This project is expected to take two and a half years and will cause the section of the Rivanna Trail from Melbourne Rd to the Norfolk Southern Railroad overpass to be closed [...]

The memories of fishing at Grandpa’s Home will be with my children forever!

Here is my son (several years ago) after fishing at Grandpa’s pond.
I see pride in his face and a little “squirminess”
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 [...]

When people discuss unemployment in our area it often seems like a sore subject.
Sometimes you need to look at things in perspective.

Lets look at California as a comparison. I just ran across this:

California’s unemployment rate hits record high of 11.9%
“California’s unemployment unexpectedly jumped to 11.9 percent and bucked the national trend, according [...]

It is part of my morning ritual. I get a cup of coffee and read The Daily Progress online.

Click here for Charlottesville local news: http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/

Here is their contact information:
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/online/site_information/contacts/

enjoy!
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Meadowcreek Parkway Trail Closure and Detour

Construction has begun on the portion of the Meadowcreek Parkway which runs from Rio Road to Melbourne Rd. This project is expected to take two and a half years and will cause the section of the Rivanna Trail from Melbourne Rd to the Norfolk Southern Railroad overpass to be [...]

they sure have (see this from the Daily Progress)
UVa, UCLA tie for 2nd best public university
The University of Virginia maintains its status as the nation’s second best public university in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings — but this year UVa has some company in the No. 2 spot.
In the 2010 [...]