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Title Insurance and Why It is Important

ALL ABOUT TITLE INSURANCE

The following information explains what a Title Insurance policy is. Also: why it is a good idea for homeowners to have it.

Most people who have car, home and health insurance have probably made claims and wouldn't consider being without it. However, it might be difficult to find a homeowner who has made a claim on [...]

2019 3rd Quarter Charlottesville VA Area Real Estate Market Report

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2019 3rd Quarter Charlottesville VA Area Real Estate Market Report

Homebuyers and Sellers should read the following information which tells how our local real estate market is faring. The 2019 3rd Quarter Charlottesville VA Real Estate Market Report also gives links to more in-depth analyses. The Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors, [...]

Money in the Bank - Saving for Short- and Long-Term Goals

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Money in the Bank
Get a grip on your finances by learning how to save for short- and long-term goals.
Written by Maresa Giovannini.

Do you feel like you are always one financial step behind the curve? If saving for the future isnt your forte, theres no time like the present to start developing new habits. Consider the following strategies [...]

Charlottesville in Forbes 25 Top Ranked Happiest Cities

Charlottesville in Forbes 25 Top Ranked Happiest Cities is so Exciting!

I found this article about Charlottesville in Forbes 25 Top Ranked Happiest Cities and just had to share it. What a wonderful boost in reminding us why we all love living here in Charlottesville VA! Our people are very friendly and helpful. The local businesses add much [...]

How's the Market? Here are the 2016 numbers so far...

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Charlottesville Area 2016 1st QuarterHighlights:

  • The 562 homes sold in the 1st Quarter in Greater Charlottesville marked a 14.0% increase from Q1 2015, marking the 6th straight quarter with year-over-year sales gains.
  • The median sales price of $250,000 was 2.6% lower than Q1 2015, though the $315,204 average sales price marked a 3.0% gain.
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Charlottesville First Quarter 2015 Real Estate Market

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Charlottesville First Quarter 2015 Real Estate Market Report

 

Charlottesville Area First Quarter 2015 Highlights: Median sales price for the region was up 5.1% over Q1-2014, rising from $244,250 to $256,750. Sellers received 94% of original list price at sale, 2.7 points higher than the five-year average for the quarter. Closed sales [...]

How to have a vegetable garden when the light is all wrong in your back yard.

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Yes, you can still have a vegetable garden when the light is all wrong in your back yard. Plant in the front yard! You may be thinking that a front yard vegetable garden will be unsightly, or perhaps you live with a Homeowners Association which prohibits vegetable gardens in the front yard. Trust me, you can make it happen, and it can be [...]

How to have a vegetable garden when the light is all wrong in your back yard.

virginia gardner, real estate agent, charlottesville

Yes, you can still have a vegetable garden when the light is all wrong in your back yard. Plant in the front yard! You may be thinking that a front yard vegetable garden will be unsightly, or perhaps you live with a Homeowners Association which prohibits vegetable gardens in the front yard. Trust me, you can make it happen, and it can be [...]

Can't find the Charlottesville house which haunts your dreams? Remodel the un-perfect house!

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Remodel the Un-Perfect House!

Can't find the Charlottesville house which haunts your dreams, in your selected location?  Buy the un-perfect house, in the perfect location, and remodel!

These days, I have many buyers who want a master bedroom and a two car garage on the main level, but they don't necessarily like the newer subdivisions.  For [...]

1st Quarter 2014 Charlottesville Real Estate Sales Data Released

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The 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales data for the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors has been released. We're looking good...

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2014 1st Quarter Market Report

Charlottesville Area 1st Quarter 2014 Highlights:

- Closed sales were unchanged compared to Q1-2013, with 492 homes sold in [...]

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