Charlottesville is on a number of Top Ten lists – Best Place to Live and Best Public University for UVA – so it makes a great deal of sense that it is also known as one of the Best Places to Retire. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care residences in a rustically […]
Charlottesville Area Flooding
IMPORTANT REMINDER If you come to a road with moving/standing water – turn around – do not attempt to go through the water, unseen dangerous conditions are possible. June 2018 stated off with more of the same torrential rain that made the month of May around here a soggy mess. The last week of May, […]
Pantops Traffic Charlottesville – Is there a Solution?
As any commuter or soccer parent knows, crossing over Pantops in the morning or afternoon, at any time during the week or weekend, takes planning ahead for the inevitable delays and congestion backups at the various traffic lights, especially at the Rt. 20 intersection. Traffic has been a much-discussed topic of conversation for the past […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Best Parks in Charlottesville
The Best Parks in Charlottesville The Charlottesville area boasts quite a few parks, some are hidden away in neighborhoods, others are home to weekly farmer’s markets and pick up basketball games, while others are known for their water features that are so popular in the summertime. There’s something for everyone – families, sports enthusiasts and […]
Farmington – Charlottesville
A walk down history lane in Farmington One of Charlottesville’s premier neighborhoods for over 87 years, Farmington, is located just west of Charlottesville. A quick 5-minute drive back to UVA has made this a convenient place to live for those who want the access to the city and its amenities, and yet live in a […]
Glenmore – Keswick VA
Exploring Glenmore Charlottesville is home to several historic mansions that have become the anchors for popular neighborhood developments. The historic namesake for the neighborhood we’re featuring today was built in 1724 and is the original manor home to Albemarle County’s largest gated community – Glenmore. It’s minutes away from nearby Martha Jefferson Hospital at Pantops, […]
Barracks Rugby - Charlottesville
Living Close to UVA – Barracks Road/Rugby Neighborhood We’ve discussed Charlottesville city walking scores in a previous blog, but the Rugby/Barracks Road area in particular boasts the best walkable score of all. With a strong residential population of UVA students and professors alike and families that want to be close to everything Charlottesville has to […]
Walker Square – Charlottesville
Walker Square West Main Street has become the place to live for undergrad and grad students at UVA or young professionals who work at UVA or Downtown. One of the first developments to revitalize the area, construction on Walker Square began in 2004. Consisting mainly of one- and two-bedroom units, studio and executive style, there […]
Mill Creek – Charlottesville
Introducing … Mill Creek! Mill Creek is a popular residential neighborhood located just off Avon Street Extended and past where the new Wegman’s is being built – many residents there are incredibly excited about the national grocery store setting up shop and being able to easily access Fifth Street via the new cross through. This […]
Easy Ways to Get Ready for Summer
Here at Solutions, we know summer has truly begun as school is out and house projects start to beckon. Here are a few things to do (both inside and outside your home) to best usher in the summer months and also help you get the most use out of your backyard for entertaining and/or a […]
Getting to Know the Forest Lakes Neighborhood
Forest Lakes celebrated its 25th anniversary last year as Charlottesville’s first planned community of its kind. Developed by Frank Kessler and the Kessler Group, starting in 1989, Forest Lakes, at the time, offered Charlottesville a suburban experience just outside the city lines that it had never known before. Kessler wanted to create the “ultimate living […]
Getting to know the Belmont Neighborhood
Here at Solutions we get asked a lot of questions about the different neighborhoods in Charlottesville. The area known as “Belmont” comes up a great many times in conversation as it’s near the Downtown Mall, has lots of charm, boasts wonderful examples of architecture from the late 1800s to modern day, is the perfect neighborhood […]
