The Charlottesville/Albemarle County area has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade. This has led to some growing pains for the county schools, in particular, Albemarle High School, and many developers are taking that into account, especially in the popular Rt. 29 North corridor. As of Sept. 2016, Albemarle High School had a […]
How to Sell Your Home to Baby Boomers
Last week, we talked about what Millennials are looking for in a home, but now it’s time to look at Baby Boomers and see if their needs are changing. This group spans two decades, from 1946 to 1964, with the oldest nearing 70, and the youngest just passing AARP’s 50-year threshold. More than one-third are […]
How to Sell Your Home to Millennials
How to Sell Your Home to Millennials Much has been made about the different generations of Buyers and how they approach purchasing a home. Baby Boomers have ceded space to Generation X, and now the Millennials are jockeying for their place in the real estate market. Numbering around 80 million, Millennials now represent the fastest-growing […]
All About Albemarle Barracks
All About Albemarle Barracks When anyone mentions “Barracks Road” today, everyone immediately thinks about the shopping center located a few minutes away from UVA and within minutes of Downtown and points north and south. Barnes & Noble also comes to mind, as does Ben & Jerry’s for a quick ice cream fix, or any of […]
Home Trends for Charlottesville VA
Charlottesville Home Trends Every year, it’s always interesting to see what designers are looking at in the way of trends for the home. Although everyone has their own personal style, many trends do end up either coming back in style, expanding their reach or quietly going back into the past again, until the next time. […]
Best House Hunting Strategies
Best House Hunting Strategies Searching for your dream house can be a daunting task, and most of the homes you see won’t be what you’re looking for. Below are some great strategies to use to help you weed out the houses that are just not right for you and help you avoid common house hunting […]
All about Keswick
Keswick When you live in Charlottesville, going for a “Sunday” drive in the country takes a matter of minutes. Keswick offers some of the most beautiful views to enjoy as you meander by on Route 22/231, which has often been cited as one of the most scenic roads in America. Film buffs know the 1956 […]
All About Spring Creek
All About Spring Creek, Louisa Va For many people, being able to live in a gated community that offers a well-rated 18-hole golf course just 20 minutes drive outside Charlottesville, and with easy access to Rt. 64 and points east and west, brings them to Spring Creek as the perfect choice. Located just off Rt. […]
Staging Mistakes
Staging Mistakes To Avoid So You Can Sell Your Home Faster When Sellers ask us here at Solutions for advice, it’s usually because they’ve read the latest magazines or watched HGTV and the many shows targeting fixer uppers or DIY projects, but just don’t know where to begin when it comes to listing their own […]
All about Belvedere Neighborhood – Charlottesville VA
Like Old Trail out in Crozet, Belvedere – just off Rio Road and next to Dunlora – was designed to be a self-sustaining neighborhood that would include plenty of green spaces, and provide a blend of houses near retail and business centers. Founded on the principles of sustainability, healthy living and great streets, Belvedere is […]
Tips for a Smooth House Closing
Tips for a Smooth House Closing When it comes to finding your dream home, there are many steps along the way to a smooth closing. After you’ve identified your perfect house – negotiated the contract, applied and approved for a loan, inspected and agreed to repairs and/or credits – the last step is the most […]
Spring hits Charlottesville
When the winter jasmine and daffodils start to bloom, we all know the redbuds, forsythia and crocuses aren’t far behind and spring is once again almost here in Charlottesville unless we get one last surprise snowstorm between now and then! One could argue there really isn’t a prettier place to be than in this area […]
Working out in Charlottesville
Charlottesville has long been known for its access to natural beauty. On any given day or weekend you can see people out walking the Downtown Mall and in surrounding neighborhoods, hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains or on the local Rivanna or Monticello trails, running in a local 5k or just for fun, and biking. […]
Your Home Stinks
How to eliminate odors in your home For Sellers, decluttering and staging a home are both incredibly important to presenting it in a flattering way, but it’s also important to make sure potential buyers don’t stop at the front door because of an unpleasant smell. We all have walked into homes that have the strong […]
Considering Moving abroad
If you think moving across town or a few states over is hard, consider what’s involved with moving to another country. As exciting as a move abroad can be, it’s also complicated — with a seemingly endless number of issues thrown at you as you make your way from Point A to Point B across […]
How to Get Ready to Move
You’ve gotten your house contact signed and are on your way to the settlement date, but there might be one hiccup left along the way – how are you going to move everything? While you’re excited about all the possibilities a new home can bring, this might also be the perfect time to get rid […]
Tips For Keeping Your Home Safe
Protecting your home and family go hand in hand. With the help of a little research, finding the right home security tools will prepare a homeowner, whether they’re just moving in, are already living in or are in the process of selling a house, for whatever may happen. Most burglaries occur on weekdays between 10 […]
If You Can Rent in Charlottesville You Can Own in Charlottesville
Newly elected CAAR president Anthony McGhee recently said that he believed, “If you can rent in Charlottesville you can own in Charlottesville.” Here at Solutions, we thought this was worth investigating. Should you buy or rent? This is a question most of us will likely face in our lives, whether buying a house makes more […]
Organic Food in Charlottesville
As we all know by now, Charlottesville is a foodie town. You can dine at a different place every night for a year and not eat at the same place twice it seems. And if you don’t want to partake of our many amazing restaurants, you can always find freshly picked and locally sourced ingredients […]
Questions your Realtor may not legally be able to answer
As REALTORS®, we get asked many questions by Buyers. We’re happy to help answer as many as we can, ones like: how old is the roof on a house, or does it use gas or electrical heat? Your Solutions agent can tell you pretty much anything you need to know about a home you’re hoping […]
A Quick Tour of the Darden School of Business
The University of Virginia is well known for its research hospital, engineering and law schools, but for those who are looking at getting their MBAs, the Darden School of Business often tops the list, and is regularly ranked as being among the Top 15 business schools in the U.S. and Top 30 in the world. […]
Moving Checklist
Moving Checklist It’s that time of year again – college students are heading back to school and anxious parents are trying not to forget anything along the way. Moving to your dorm room or apartment is the same as moving into a new house – just on a slightly smaller scale. We have some great […]
What to do with a Low Home Appraisal
What to do with a Low Home Appraisal In the home-buying process, there are several crucial steps along the way that Sellers and Buyers alike will have to navigate: the home inspection, radon test, title issues, getting a survey and negotiating when an appraisal comes in significantly lower than the accepted offer. When this […]
How to Stay Cool in Charlottesville
How to Stay Cool in Charlottesville During the Summer The recent run of humid and hot summer days here in Charlottesville have made it necessary for everyone to think outside the box when it comes to ways to stay cool. Movie anyone? For some, it can mean a trip to the movies – with Paramount […]
Eating Healthy in Charlottesville
Eating Healthy in Charlottesville Charlottesville is a foodie town – there are more restaurants per square capita than larger cities – so it’s heartening to see that for those who are trying to eat healthy it’s easy to find many options that will suit any palate. Farmer’s Markets Long time residents look forward to […]
Charlottesville Activities for Kids
Charlottesville Activities for Kids As we head into the remaining weeks before school starts again, many local families are wondering how to keep their kids occupied for the last few days of summer. People are already coming back from vacations and heading back to work and are looking for fun ways to keep summer going […]
Places to Play Golf In Charlottesville
Places to Play Golf In Charlottesville With weather that stays fairly consistent from spring through the fall – and even through warm days in winter – golf is a sport that draws many enthusiastic participants in the Charlottesville area. From Putt-Putt for kids and kids at heart on Rio Road to the more traditional courses […]
Charlottesville Wedding
Planning a Charlottesville Wedding The Charlottesville area has become a wedding destination for many. With all the picturesque locations to choose from – from the UVA Chapel and Rotunda to local wineries and historic homes – and a plethora of hotels and Air BnB options, many people who have a connection to Charlottesville, whether they […]
Additional Way to Keep Your Home Safe
Summer is when many of us are excited about getting out of town for a much needed vacation, but it’s also a great time to think about ways to keep your home safe while you’re away. Alarms You don’t need to invest in an expensive home alarm system or install an unsightly barbed wire fence […]
Hospice of the Piedmont – Charlottesville
Hospice of the Piedmont – Charlottesville The Charlottesville area community is known for its support for local organizations that offer services to those in need and their families. One such organization, Hospice of the Piedmont (HOP) provides an alternative to strictly hospital care when patients have reached the final stage in the progression of their […]
