Support Seniors Safe at Home! Seniors Safe at Home helps senior citizens make critical repairs to their homes. The Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors, Blue Ridge Home Builders Association and AHIP are joining forces to help local senior citizens stay safe, warm and dry. Together, they are raising funds, building awareness, and making repairs. […]
Oceans on the Mall
Andrew Owen, the co-founder and director of the festival that has made Charlottesville an important stop for serious photographers and photo lovers each June, has fond memories of the slide show parties wildlife photographer Michael “Nick” Nichols used to hold in his Albemarle County backyard. A 25-year tradition, these annual one night affairs, last held […]
Natural Tile & Stone
Granite, Travertine, Marble, Tile—everywhere, eternally! Its eye-catching beauty, timeless quality, and universality strike most visitors to Italy and the Mediterranean with awe. Natural stone has been used as a building material for eons because it weathers many different climatic conditions, just as it does in nature. Tile ranks with natural stone in its durability, while […]
News & Views 5.24.2012
Sasha Farmer Honored in REALTOR® Magazine’s 2012 Class of 30 Under 30 CAAR, the voice of real estate in the Central Virginia region, today announced that REALTOR® member of Montague Miller & Company Sasha Farmer, CRS, GRI, ABR, SRS, e-Pro, has been recognized in the 2012 Class “30 Under 30” by REALTOR® Magazine. This highly […]
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Last week, nearly 50 members and staff of Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) stood with industry professionals from every state at the base of the Washington Monument to demonstrate their commitment to preserving access to homeownership and robust real estate investment. At the Rally to Protect the American Dream on Thursday, May 17, an […]
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 […]
Wildlife Pest Control
For some homeowners, having a flock of geese on a backyard pond, deer roaming the front yard, or squirrels scampering across tree limbs, is a welcome sight. For others, slipping on goose droppings, having gardens stripped bare, or rodents taking up residence in their attic, it is a pull-your-hair-out nuisance. There is no question that […]
News & Views 5.17.2012
Grace Church Historic Farm Tour Members of the public will have an opportunity to tour six farm estates in Albemarle County, as well as the Keswick Hunt Club and Grace Episcopal Church, on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tours are sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church, which is located near […]
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 […]
News & Views 5.10.2012
Governors Allen, Kaine Appeal to REALTORS® as Advisors on Housing Issues On the morning of May 2, the Richmond Association of REALTORS®, in cooperation with the Southside Virginia, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Williamsburg Associations of REALTORS®, hosted a joint appearance with former Virginia Governors and Senatorial candidates George Allen and Tim Kaine at the Hilton Short […]
The Basement
When it comes to house design, there are few regional styles today. Much the same type of house is built across the United States and Canada. One distinction is the cellar or basement. In states like Florida and Texas, a house is often built on a slab or crawl space. In Massachusetts and Minnesota, a […]
Best of C-VILLE 2012 Primaries!
The season is upon us—click here to fill out the preliminary ballot with your favorite people, places, and things in Charlottesville. The best of the best will end up on the final ballot in June. Nominations close May 28!
News & Views 5.3.2012
New PHA Show – Rent vs. Buy “Rent vs. Buy” is Piedmont Housing Alliance’s newest show airing Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. on Charlottesville Public Access TV (CPA-TV) Comcast Channel 13 and live streaming at www.cpatv.org. A recent article stated “If you’re trying to save money, you may want to consider […]
Wine Festivals
It’s taken awhile, but the dreams of English settlers some 400 years ago to establish a flourishing wine industry at Jamestown, Virginia has finally come true. Virginia wines now stand up to the best in the world, with a never ceasing list of awards and accolades. Travel and Leisure magazine’s Bruce Schoenfeld proclaimed Virginia one […]
Inflation
There is a saying that the only two things inevitable in the world are death and taxes. A close runner up taking the bronze medal would have to be inflation. Inflation is defined as a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tries to measure […]
Permaculture Primer
Permaculture is a contraction of “permanent” and “agriculture.” Instead of using artificial fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides, instead of watering and irrigation, instead of planting in straight lines and single species, permaculture uses natural techniques to grow food and conserve resources like soil and water. It is organic gardening taken to the next level. In the […]
Central Virginia is Horse Country
With the semi-annual Foxfield Races scheduled for Saturday, April 28th, what better time to focus on the tradition of Central Virginia steeplechase races along with the steady demand for equestrian property in our scenic multi-county area? “I love watching the beautiful horses at Foxfield,” declares Pam Dent of Montague, Miller and Company Realtors. Foxfield fan […]
News & Views 4.19.2012
Real Estate Related News Clarke Shares Insights at Orlando Conference Carol Clarke, President of Montague, Miller & Co REALTORS® was a speaker during the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® 2012 Conference Week March 22-26 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf-Astoria in Orlando, FL. With an increased attendance from the previous year, […]
Home & Garden Festival
Formerly known as the Home & Garden Show, the 39th Annual Blue Ridge Home Builders Association (BRHBA) Home and Garden Festival takes place on April 20-22nd at the John Paul Jones Arena. There’s a feeling of excitement and celebration as BRHBA focuses on the word “Festival.” This year brings together more exhibitors than ever before […]
The New Kitchen Garden
The kitchen garden is making a comeback. There are farmers’ markets in every Virginia town, farm subscription plans (also called CSA), produce delivery services like Relay Foods, and community gardens like the ones at Friendship Court and West Street in Charlottesville. The local food movement is lively. What could be more local than your own […]
Historic Garden Week
Each year, thousands of garden enthusiasts from all over the country come to Virginia for the annual Historic Garden Week—and for good reason. While every state in the Union enjoys spring in their own fashion, no one does it quite like Virginia. Every April, the Garden Club of Virginia invites visitors to more […]
News & Views 4.5.2012
Introducing the Presidents Passport Sign up for your Presidents Passport and receive a discount on Montpelier admissions, plus more than 50 special offers and travel tips in the greater Charlottesville area. Use the Presidents Passport website to create your own off-the-beaten-path excursion this spring in Orange and Charlottesville. The Presidents Passport is free! Look […]
Five Errors When Reporting Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its agents are not known for their soft and compassionate side. Most people view the IRS as the agency you don’t mess around with and for good reason. The IRS is part of the Treasury Department and has been given legal abilities to ensure that their job of collecting […]
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COMMENTS
Last week, nearly 50 members and staff of Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) stood with industry professionals from every state at the base of the Washington Monument to demonstrate their commitment to preserving access to homeownership and robust real estate investment. At the Rally to Protect the American Dream on Thursday, May 17, an […]
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 […]
Wildlife Pest Control
For some homeowners, having a flock of geese on a backyard pond, deer roaming the front yard, or squirrels scampering across tree limbs, is a welcome sight. For others, slipping on goose droppings, having gardens stripped bare, or rodents taking up residence in their attic, it is a pull-your-hair-out nuisance. There is no question that […]
News & Views 5.17.2012
Grace Church Historic Farm Tour Members of the public will have an opportunity to tour six farm estates in Albemarle County, as well as the Keswick Hunt Club and Grace Episcopal Church, on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tours are sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church, which is located near […]
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 […]
News & Views 5.10.2012
Governors Allen, Kaine Appeal to REALTORS® as Advisors on Housing Issues On the morning of May 2, the Richmond Association of REALTORS®, in cooperation with the Southside Virginia, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Williamsburg Associations of REALTORS®, hosted a joint appearance with former Virginia Governors and Senatorial candidates George Allen and Tim Kaine at the Hilton Short […]
The Basement
When it comes to house design, there are few regional styles today. Much the same type of house is built across the United States and Canada. One distinction is the cellar or basement. In states like Florida and Texas, a house is often built on a slab or crawl space. In Massachusetts and Minnesota, a […]
Best of C-VILLE 2012 Primaries!
The season is upon us—click here to fill out the preliminary ballot with your favorite people, places, and things in Charlottesville. The best of the best will end up on the final ballot in June. Nominations close May 28!
News & Views 5.3.2012
New PHA Show – Rent vs. Buy “Rent vs. Buy” is Piedmont Housing Alliance’s newest show airing Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. on Charlottesville Public Access TV (CPA-TV) Comcast Channel 13 and live streaming at www.cpatv.org. A recent article stated “If you’re trying to save money, you may want to consider […]
Wine Festivals
It’s taken awhile, but the dreams of English settlers some 400 years ago to establish a flourishing wine industry at Jamestown, Virginia has finally come true. Virginia wines now stand up to the best in the world, with a never ceasing list of awards and accolades. Travel and Leisure magazine’s Bruce Schoenfeld proclaimed Virginia one […]
Inflation
There is a saying that the only two things inevitable in the world are death and taxes. A close runner up taking the bronze medal would have to be inflation. Inflation is defined as a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tries to measure […]
Permaculture Primer
Permaculture is a contraction of “permanent” and “agriculture.” Instead of using artificial fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides, instead of watering and irrigation, instead of planting in straight lines and single species, permaculture uses natural techniques to grow food and conserve resources like soil and water. It is organic gardening taken to the next level. In the […]
Central Virginia is Horse Country
With the semi-annual Foxfield Races scheduled for Saturday, April 28th, what better time to focus on the tradition of Central Virginia steeplechase races along with the steady demand for equestrian property in our scenic multi-county area? “I love watching the beautiful horses at Foxfield,” declares Pam Dent of Montague, Miller and Company Realtors. Foxfield fan […]
News & Views 4.19.2012
Real Estate Related News Clarke Shares Insights at Orlando Conference Carol Clarke, President of Montague, Miller & Co REALTORS® was a speaker during the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® 2012 Conference Week March 22-26 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf-Astoria in Orlando, FL. With an increased attendance from the previous year, […]
Home & Garden Festival
Formerly known as the Home & Garden Show, the 39th Annual Blue Ridge Home Builders Association (BRHBA) Home and Garden Festival takes place on April 20-22nd at the John Paul Jones Arena. There’s a feeling of excitement and celebration as BRHBA focuses on the word “Festival.” This year brings together more exhibitors than ever before […]
The New Kitchen Garden
The kitchen garden is making a comeback. There are farmers’ markets in every Virginia town, farm subscription plans (also called CSA), produce delivery services like Relay Foods, and community gardens like the ones at Friendship Court and West Street in Charlottesville. The local food movement is lively. What could be more local than your own […]
Historic Garden Week
Each year, thousands of garden enthusiasts from all over the country come to Virginia for the annual Historic Garden Week—and for good reason. While every state in the Union enjoys spring in their own fashion, no one does it quite like Virginia. Every April, the Garden Club of Virginia invites visitors to more […]
News & Views 4.5.2012
Introducing the Presidents Passport Sign up for your Presidents Passport and receive a discount on Montpelier admissions, plus more than 50 special offers and travel tips in the greater Charlottesville area. Use the Presidents Passport website to create your own off-the-beaten-path excursion this spring in Orange and Charlottesville. The Presidents Passport is free! Look […]
Five Errors When Reporting Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its agents are not known for their soft and compassionate side. Most people view the IRS as the agency you don’t mess around with and for good reason. The IRS is part of the Treasury Department and has been given legal abilities to ensure that their job of collecting […]