We’ve seen this trend building momentum in the past year or two, but now there is irrefutable proof that millennials are taking over the homeowner leaderboard. They’re getting older and finding stable careers, their household income has increased to $88,200, and they’re looking to buy their first homes. This works out perfectly for them as […]
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Why is the Listing Agent Present at a showing when I have a Buyers Agent?
Here at Solutions, we often let our Buyer’s clients know that when they are going to open houses and a listing agent approaches them to let that agent know they are working with a Buyer’s agent. This is to protect the potential Buyer as the listing agent is loyal to their Sellers FIRST and might […]
Questions Buyers should be asking their Agents
Here at Solutions, we get asked lots of questions by clients in their search for their dream home. Because of Equal Housing Laws, there are some we’re prevented by law from answering, but there are a number of answers we can find out or sources we can point you towards to look up the info […]
First-time Homebuyers
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “first-time homebuyer?” Chances are you think of a couple fresh out of college and starting new jobs. Did you know that a first-time homebuyer means anyone who has not bought a home in three years? Yes, you heard that right. This can apply to anyone, whether […]
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Use a local Charlottesville Buyers Agent
When looking to buy a home in Charlottesville, or any area for that matter, logic dictates that you use a highly skilled local Charlottesville buyers agent. However, I see so many people go against this logic. So let’s look at why. A Local Charlottesville Buyers Agent Knows The Market This just makes good sense. Most Buyers […]
What to ask yourself before listing
Many Sellers think selling a home is a decision to make on the spur of the moment while they’re doing their grocery shopping. There are a number of issues they need to consider before sticking that for-sale sign in their yard. Here at Solutions, we can help you decide whether the timing is truly right […]
Why buy a Charlottesville Home in Winter
Why Buy A Charlottesville Home in Fall/Winter? In a place where spring is one of the most beautiful seasons of all, it makes sense that our Charlottesville real estate market is also incredibly busy during that time – with homes often selling within hours or days of coming on the market after fielding several contracts […]
Minimal Cost Kitchen Upgrades That Will Increase the Value of Your Home
First Time Home Buyer Considerations
The Home Buying Process
The home buying process is a series of steps that you as a borrower must go through in order to purchase your new home. This includes obtaining a home mortgage which is vital to start even before viewing properties. In Virginia the process starts after you and your Buyers Agent decide to work together and […]
Staging Don’ts
Charlottesville Staging Don’ts Here is a list of Staging Don’t for getting a home ready to sell: Use inexpensive silk flowers. Nothing distracts buyers more that silk flowers that are past their time, inappropriate for the season or thrown together. Throw them out, now. Forget to upgrade Fido’s bowl. I’ve experienced more unhealthy pet food bowls, […]
Declutter Regret
Declutter Regret When it comes to getting your home ready to list, we always recommend “decluttering” to help Buyers envision the house with their own furniture and personal items. We do not, however, recommend that our Sellers toss everything out in their anxiety to make their home as “show ready” as possible as it’s hard […]
Great Experience in Selling
It was an absolute pleasure working with Charles to sell our property. He provided practical, thoughtful recommendations to enhance the…
Buying Vacant Land – What to look for
Myths about Selling your home
Back To School Charlottesville
Back To School Charlottesville It seems like only yesterday that local kids were getting out of school for the summer holidays, and now, school has already begun in Greene, Louisa and Nelson counties, and will begin this week for Charlottesville, Albemarle, Monticello and Western on Wednesday, August 21. UVA will also get in on […]
Charles McDonald
Charles McDonald PRINCIPAL BROKER® 434-515-1585 RECENT SALES TESTIMONIALS • Testimonials • Like Family – Charles has been an absolute godsend to my husband and I throughout our relocation process to Charlottesville. From our first phone call to acquaint ourselves, we felt like part of his family and not like clients. His knowledge of Charlottesville and […]
Sybil Mahanes
Sybil Mahanes REALTOR® 434-882-0712 sybilmahanes@gmail.com Testimonials • Testimonials • I have worked with Sybil since I started in Real Estate over 15 years ago. She is an exceptional agent who always looks out for the best interests of her clients. Her knowledge of real estate and the Charlottesville Area is unmatched by any Realtor in […]
Peg Gilliland
Peg Gilliland ASSOCIATE BROKER® 434-242-1470 peggilliland1@gmail.com Testimonials • Testimonials • Peg is the best! We moved to Charlottesville from NYC and had exactly one weekend to find a house. When our first offer fell through Peg went to a local builder and found out everything we needed to know about building a new house. She […]