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. […]
The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville
The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall is fortunate to have two renovated theaters that offer residents and visitors alike a plethora of entertainment options in the way of music, plays, private event space and movies. The older of the two (the Paramount Theater opened 19 years later), the Jefferson Theater has been a […]
Five New Home Trends Charlottesville VA
What are the 2015 Home Trends? Where once McMansions reigned supreme in new house sales, buyers today are now asking for more energy efficient, customized and smaller models. While we aren’t quite at a Jetsons-style home with dinner at the push of a button, innovation and invention are at the forefront of building industry trends. […]
All About Costco Charlottesville
Costco set to open in 2015 The Stonefield Shops have quickly become the centrally located shopping center to visit with the popularity of now having the only movie theatre around (until the Downtown Mall one reopens after renovations), plenty of speciality shops and eateries, and everyone’s favorite – Trader Joe’s. With the opening of Costco […]
Can you live in Charlottesville without a car?
Can you live in Charlottesville without a car? Charlottesville has long been on many a Top Ten list for visitors and residents alike as one of the best places to live. One question that has come up, however, is whether it’s possible to live in town without a car. As many of you know, the […]
Deer Safety around Charlottesville
How Best to Handle a Deer Encounter While Driving As many Virginia drivers already know, navigating local roads usually has the added element of necessary deer watching built right in as evidenced by the plethora of yellow “Deer Crossing” signs about. Everyone has near miss or accident stories – even in the city of Charlottesville […]
Exploring our Monticello Wine Trail
Exploring our Monticello Wine Trail As many of our area residents and visitors have discovered, Charlottesville is surrounded by top-notch wineries – many of which are a short 25-minute drive away through our beautiful countryside. Many in the know would also point out that two are owned by celebrities – singer Dave Matthews (Blenheim Vineyards) […]
Charlottesville Solutions Party
For most agents, Fall means that the real estate market slows a little. So what do we do with a little extra time on our hands? We take advantage of it by having a party for our friends and colleagues. This year was no exception and we had a wonderful time. Betty, my wife, loves to cook up […]
12 Reasons to “Fall” in Love in Charlottesville
The Charlottesville area is blessed with true four-season weather – from snow showers around January and February to the first buds of spring in mid to late March and April, through the typically humid summer months, we then arrive at fall in September/October. Many people agree that they love the warm days and cooler nights. […]
Types of Taxes in Virginia
It’s tax season again. Many Virginians may have some questions about the different categories of taxes they must pay. With some help from the Virginia Department of Taxation website, below are some helpful facts about state taxes. As an FYI, you must also pay federal taxes to the IRS in addition to the state taxes. […]
Charlottesville Cicadas are here
What’s worse than stink bugs and lady bugs put together? You guessed it, the 17 year Cicada, and they are beginning to arrive in Charlottesville right now. Your pets may snack on them and your ear drums may suffer but long term there shouldn’t be lasting effects. I photographed this fine specimen this morning while […]
Let’s Celebrate Charlottesville’s 250th Birthday!
For those who know and love Charlottesville, or even those who are just starting to call our beautiful city home, we’re about to celebrate Charlottesville’s 250th Birthday! For more details on how the city is celebrating – from exhibits and concert events to a civic ceremony on the actual date, Nov. 12, 2012 – please visit: Celebrate […]
Fall Party with Charlottesville Solutions
Our Autumn party was one of the best yet. The weather was perfect and mother nature had outdone herself decorating with all the rich colors of autumn, creating a perfect backdrop. Add to that good food, great company and you have that just right combination for a good time. So often we just don’t take […]
Haden Place Crozet Virginia
We are pleased to annonce that a new neighborhood is just breaking ground in Crozet. Haden Place is located on Haden lane, between Old Trail and Jarman’s Gap. Details of Haden Place This 34 home subdivision has been planned for years and is being brought to you be Gibson homes . The 14 single family homes […]
Becky Crowe and Gibson Homes join Solutions
I promised you a surprise from Solutions and we are very excited to announce that Becky Crowe has joined Charlottesville Real Estate Solutions. Many people know Becky as not only an exceptional agent and advocate for her clients, but also as the representative for Gibson Homes in Charlottesville. Having a background in new construction gives […]
Southern Living Magazine says Charlottesville
Charlottesville is one of the Best Places to live My sister-in-law who lives in Louisiana loves reading Southern Living and brought this to my attention. The South’s Best College Towns has Charlottesville, VA at the top of the list I have been telling people for years that I found Charlottesville Real Estate about 11 years […]
Charlottesville Goodwill
After a weekend of cleaning out our playroom we found that our kids have outgrown a lot of toys and games. Today my wife made the trip to Goodwill in Charlottesville. We had a full van of items and we hope that they go to someone who can use them. We think it is important […]
McCormick Observatory
McCormick ObservatoryIn 1885, when the McCormick Observatory was dedicated on Thomas Jefferson’s birthday (April 13), the 26-inch refractor telescope was the second largest in the world. On the first and third Friday of each month, the Observatory is open to the public for two hours. When the weather is nice, expect a long line.
What is a Short Pump?
Or should I say where is Short Pump While doing a little shopping in the Richmond area we of course went to Short Pump. Located on the West side of Richmond, very convenient to Charlottesville home owners is a wonderful walking mall. The shops are fantastic and this photo is of the fountain in the […]
