REW Community Focus: Glenmore
About 15 minutes east of Charlottesville on Route 250 in Keswick is the beautiful, country club subdivision of Glenmore, a gated community that appeals to horse lovers, serious and weekend athletes, young families, singles, retirees and anyone else who enjoys natural beauty in a safe, friendly place close to town. Among Glenmore’s many advantages is [...]
The CAAR Workforce Housing Fund Makes Home Ownership a Reality
Back in 2004, members of the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® decided to take action about a growing problem we face in our area. At that time they recognized that many of the essential members of our workforce were unable to purchase a home in the community in which they worked, forcing them to commute [...]
REALTORS® Give Back
People give back to their community by donating money and time to help organizations that have helped them or their families or to support causes they believe in. Many people also contribute to organizations or participate in fundraising events because it gives them an opportunity to network while doing good. Often it is a combination [...]
Zion Crossroads
Just 15 minutes east of Charlottesville at the intersection of Route 15 and interstate 64 is Zion Crossroads, a vibrant and growing residential and commercial center. While recent challenges in the local real estate market have had an impact here like elsewhere in our region, today the market is picking up steam and both commercial [...]
Local REALTORS® Embrace Technology
In today’s real estate market, more and more agents recognize the benefits of technology and social media to provide high level service to customers and clients. At the same time, technology helps agents improve their efficiency, their productivity and ultimately their bottom lines. What kinds of technology do agents use? The National Association of Realtors [...]
Waterfront Property
Is a second home on your horizon? Maybe you’d like a nice cottage on a lake or a riverfront property where you can go to get away from it all on weekends and holidays? Or perhaps you are planning for a retirement lifestyle that includes gorgeous vistas, boating, fishing and water skiing. Better yet it [...]
Charlottesville Offers Real Benefits to Real Estate Investor
There are a number of reasons for this—two big ones being exceptionally low prices and interest rates that are at a 65 year low. In addition, real estate offers a number of clear tax benefits that are hard to beat. These include write-offs for fix-up costs, taxes and insurance, plus, says Robert Ramsey, Broker-Owner of [...]
Old Trail Village
If you’ve visited Crozet you know it is both a quaint, quiet village and a rapidly growing part of our area. Located 12 miles west of Charlottesville, it has panoramic mountain views, restaurants, shops, vineyards and recreational activities. While the community plans to build a new library, if you want to borrow a book today [...]
2012 Looks Promising for Commercial Real Estate in Charlottesville
What’s new in commercial real estate in our area? Are there some exciting new shops, restaurants or theatres coming to town? What can we expect in 2012? Nationwide, commercial real estate, like its residential counterpart, has suffered during the down market of the last several years, but things may be looking up. Recently National Real [...]
Lease Purchase Agreements
In today’s challenging real estate market, sellers may be forced to relocate before their home is sold and leave an empty house behind. Not only is this a financial burden, but empty homes are more difficult to sell and while finding a tenant is an option, this solution may cause problems if the renter does [...]
Condo, Townhome or Single Family…
If you are in the market for a new home, one of your first decisions is whether to buy a single family home or opt instead for townhome or a condo. Single family homes offer more privacy and property than townhomes which are similar but share a wall with one or more other units. In [...]
Local Real Estate Pros Serve as Partner Family Advocates for Habitat
The Charlottesville area is fortunate to have many real estate professionals who selflessly give back to the community through volunteer work. One of many local non-profits that benefits from this generosity is Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat’s mission is “to create simple, decent, affordable housing in [...]
Energy Efficiency Sells Homes
“Green” is a popular concept with many applications in real estate where it can mean energy efficiency but can also encompass water conservation, non-voc paint or carpet, use of renewable resources such as bamboo flooring or commitment to sustainable landscaping. As a homeowner you may choose green for a number of reasons including greater comfort, [...]
The Best in New Home Design on Display Again This Weekend at Charlottesville's 2011 Parade of Homes
offering area residents a second opportunity to view the best in new construction from local builders. When you study Parade maps you will find featured homes available across a large geographic area that includes Greene, Fluvanna and Louisa Counties as well as Charlottesville city and Albemarle County from Keswick to Crozet. This year’s Parade also [...]
