Generation Z and Home Buying Most members of Gen Z – born between 1994 and 2005 and now 23 and younger – expect to own their first home by age 28 – three years younger than the median age of first-time homeowners; and another nearly 100,000 already own a home. By contrast Gen Y – […]
Are Mortgage Points a Good Idea?
Are Mortgage Points a Good Idea? When it comes to deciding on what type of loan you will need to purchase a house, it’s a good idea to arm yourself with as much information as possible. One topic that comes up time and again is buying mortgage points and whether they can save you in […]
Home Design Ideas – Charlottesville VA
Home Design Ideas Have you ever wondered what designers are thinking when they come up with the latest “It” color or other such trends for the season? For example, on some sites, lavender and lilac are being touted as the new colors for 2018, taking over from millennial pink, which vaguely resembles Pepto-Bismol. Below we […]
Things I wish I knew before buying my first home
For a first time home buyer, choosing and then buying a new home can be a confusing and somewhat daunting task. Here at Solutions, we’ll help you understand the process and find the home that’s the perfect fit. Know your needs. First, examine your lifestyle. Do you want to be in the country? Would you […]
Where do I buy an investment property in Charlottesville?
Where do I buy an investment property in Charlottesville? Here in Charlottesville, the University of Virginia drives a great deal of the investment property decisions as many investors would like to capture the student/grad student/medical resident market with their choice of property, so location is key. The other areas where investors like to be are […]
What Does a Builder’s Warranty Cover?
What Does a Builder’s Warranty Cover? With the boom in new building construction taking place all over Charlottesville – from Crozet to in town and all along the 29 North corridor – many people considering building new might also want to think about what the builder’s warranty will cover after the home is built. Or, […]
Home Buying Tips for Charlottesville VA
Home Buying Tips for Charlottesville VA Springtime typically means warmer temps and blooming flowers in the Charlottesville area, although the start to this year’s spring has been anything but typical with snow showers on the first official day of spring, and interspersed with sunnier days ever since. The market is indeed different from year to […]
Why is home inventory so low?
Why is home inventory so low? Spring is typically the time when new listings are popping up on the market like so many daffodils in a meadow, but this hasn’t been the case for some time. Inventory of available homes on the market is the lowest it’s been in two decades, but the reasons may […]
Should I have a Whole House Generator in Charlottesville?
Should I have a Whole House Generator in Charlottesville? With last Thursday’s strong wind storm knocking out power to much of Central Virginia, as well as up the Northeast corridor, many home owners are asking if having a whole house generator is the right choice for them. Memories of the 2012 derecho and recent hurricane […]
Design House Charlottesville Virginia
What is Design House? In 2009, the Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE) celebrated its 30th anniversary, and a vision for establishing a major fundraising event to help sustain the Shelter’s residential facilities operations and outreach in the greater Charlottesville community was established. The idea for a Design House to benefit SHE had its roots […]
A Tour Around Charlottesville
A tour around our Charlottesville area Afton Afton straddles Albemarle and Nelson counties, and is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 20 miles west of Charlottesville. Its highest elevation is 1,362 feet and one of the most beautiful vistas of the area can be seen at the lookout at the top […]
Jumping into Early Possession can be Risky
Early Possession – Is It a Good or Bad Idea? In a perfect world, moving into a new home is seamless for both the Seller and Buyer, and possession of a home typically transfers from the Seller to Buyer at closing. But, when you factor in such events as the Buyer also selling a home […]
Charlottesville Real Estate Market Timing
Charlottesville Real Estate Market – Hot or Cold? As many of you know, the Spring market here in the Charlottesville area was hopping! With low inventory, there were many occasions when a house would come on the market and have several offers within a few hours and go under contract not long after. This can be […]
New Charlottesville County Schools on the horizon?
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
