Never Underestimate the Power of A Great First Impression In real estate, as in all things, you never have a second chance to make a great first impression.  When selling a home, that first impression is usually online.  If a home doesn't have the online presence it deserves, like the example shown below, buyers may click away and never even make it through the front door.It just makes sense to have top-notch, professional photographs and a 3D, virtual reality tour like this one. If you are in Charlottesville, Albemarle County and a move is in your future, please call or text me at 434-282-7936 to find out more.  12/06/2017

According to the Charlottesville public records, the property at 311 Maroon Creek Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22903 has approximately 3,118 square feet, 4 beds and 3 baths.     SOLD! 311 Maroon Creek Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Overview Maps Photos $601,794 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms 2 Full Bathrooms 1 Half Bathroom Lot: 3,118 sqft Location 311 Maroon Creek Ct Charlottesville, VA 22903 USA Pam Dent - REALTOR®Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc. (434) 960-0161 [email protected] http://www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com        Listed by: Pam Dent Our recent listings Central Virginia Equestrian Estate for Sale in Madison County |409 Cook Mountain Dr Brightwood VA 22715 | $1,325,000 | Brightwood, VA Central Virginia Equestrian for Sale | Historic Hopewell Estate | $1,100,000 | Gordon... 12/06/2017

Are you ready to close the deal?You’ve been looking for a new home for a while, had a pros and cons list  for each of your top choices, and you’ve finally picked your Charlottesville golf course home. Before giving your offer, it might be a good idea to ask the seller to help you shoulder all or some closing costs instead of asking for a discount rate. Let me help you understand what these possible closing costs are.What are the closing costs you should be aware of?Here is a list of fees you should be aware of. Please bear in mind that not all these costs may apply to your situation.  Lender FeesThese are fees that banks and other financial institutions charge for processing and funding a loan.Origination Fee: 0-1% of the loan amount. Mortgage Broker Fee: 0-1% of the loan amount. Discou... 11/14/2017

Hyland Ridge Charlottesville VA Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Hyland Ridge neighborhoodHyland Ridge is a neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia. Fontana borders it to the west, Franklin to the north and Ashcroft to the east and south. The community is home to some of the best properties in Charlottesville. Lot sizes here are mainly giving you privacy and space between your neighbors and ample space for your house. Streets have old trees, beautiful houses, and beautiful scenery. You can appreciate the environment when you take a short walk outside. The location is excellent, you are a short drive away from the downtown area but far enough where you don't have to worry about the hectic city noise when coming home. This area is priced well in comparison to other neighbor... 11/13/2017

Fontana Charlottesville VA Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Fontana neighborhoodFontana is a neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia. The area is nearby downtown Charlottesville making the commute to and from the city short. Houses here have some of the best features you can find in Charlottesville. You get a great view of the Blue Ridge Mountains to compliment the fantastic homes and trees in the neighborhood. Houses here are great investments with many homes being bought and sold at excellent prices.The community has its association and amenities exclusive to residents in the neighborhood. A clubhouse, swimming pool, exercise room and several trails are available to residents. Properties are spacious with ample amount of parking for multiple vehicles. The streets are li... 11/13/2017

Belvedere Charlottesville VA Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Belvedere neighborhoodBelvedere is a neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia. The area is a newly built community with residents just starting to move into the city. Homes are a mix of affordable carriage homes and luxury homes with the luxury homes being the majority. If you are looking for a new place to call home than this neighborhood is a must buy. The area is relatively safe and quiet. Streets have with newly built homes, well-maintained lawns and a combination of young and old trees. The atmosphere in the neighborhood is friendly and welcoming.You are a short drive from business and commercial areas and a few hours from the downtown area. The area is an excellent place to live if you want to live outside... 11/13/2017

Earlysville Charlottesville VA Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Earlysville neighborhoodEarlysville is an unincorporated community in North Charlottesville, Virginia. Homes in the area are mostly single family, multi-story houses. Trees surround properties here, and you have a clear connection with nature when you move into the neighborhood. The trees are old and beautiful, and they give the area a unique atmosphere perfect for people wanting to live close to the outdoors. You are a few hours drive from the major metropolitan areas. The location highlights how this neighborhood is for people wanting to live outside the city. The neighborhood has its small commercial district. You don't have to drive far for your daily shopping and dining needs. You are relatively close to a... 11/13/2017

Dunlora Park Charlottesville VA Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Dunlora Park neighborhoodDunlora Park is a neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is a new community filled with houses recently built. Home designs in the area vary from stone, wood, brick, one-floor and multi-floor configurations. There are a variety of house size and price options available. The city is relatively safe and quiet perfect for young families looking for a new place to call home.The streets are newly constructed, lined with young trees and new homes that are looking for its first residents. This place is a great area to consider if you want a place to move into or you need a new home. Properties have ample parking space, and you can run along the streets for a morning jog without the nee... 11/13/2017

Experience America’s favorite mountain town! Charlottesville is located in West Central Virginia. It is approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. and 70 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia.  It was established as a town in 1762 by the Virginia General Assembly and was incorporated as an independent city in 1888.  It is the county seat of Albemarle County.  This mid-sized college town is situated within the upper Piedmont Plateau, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and at the headwaters of the Rivanna River.  Infused with a rich history, Charlottesville VA has been home to three presidents- Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Monticello, the primary residence of Thomas Jefferson, is located just outside of Charlottesville in the Piedmont region.  Th... 10/30/2017

425 Meade Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902 is a single family home built in 2011. This property was last sold for $330,000 in 2013 and currently has an estimated value of $374,500. The median sales price for the Martha Jefferson area is $359,000. The $374,500 estimated value is 4.03% greater than the median listing price of $360,000 for the Martha Jefferson area.According to the Charlottesville public records, the property at 425 Meade Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902 has approximately 2,009 square feet, 4 beds, 2 full and 1 half baths with a lot size of 5,009 square feet. Nearby schools include Burnley-Moran Elementary School, Buford Middle School and Charlottesville High School. Check this home for sale in Charlottesville VA. SOLD! 425 Meade Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902 | Charlottesvill... 10/29/2017

  Why Do People Live in Foothill Crossing?Located in Western Albemarle at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Foothill Crossing is a beautiful location, famous for its breathtaking natural scenery and stunning mountain views. This quiet neighborhood in Crozet, Charlottesville, VA is favorite among residents and visitors for outdoor activities. With The Square and downtown Crozet, only minutes away, Foothill Crossing offers a perfect blend of convenience and a serene environment. What is The Foothill Crossing Neighborhood Like?Situated next to Western Ridge, Foothill Crossing features half-acre custom home sites surrounded by wooded preservation area. This beautiful community maintains a small town charm and yet offers the comforts of any big city with easy access to shopping, din... 10/26/2017

Budgeting for buying a home can be difficult enough when you're just weighing mortgage options and a purchase price. But there are many other factors that go into the cost of home ownership. Some of them are one-time expenses that you'll pay during the home buying process, while others will be recurring costs for as long as you own the home.Closing costsThere are several smaller fees that add up to a rather large sum when you're going through the closing process-loan fees, attorney fees, underwriting fees, and more. They typically add up to 2-5% of the purchase price. For a $300,000 home-roughly the national median-that's in the neighborhood of $10,000, so be sure to budget for it.AppraisalYour lender will require an appraisal, and the appraisal fee (a few hundred dollars) comes out of ... 10/25/2017

Live in one of the happiest and healthiest places in the US! Charlottesville is an attractive city in west Central Virginia situated within the upper Piedmont Plateau, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and at the headwaters of the Rivanna River. It is approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington D.C. and 70 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia. Tourists often flock to Charlottesville for beer tours, ballooning, and hiking. The city was home to Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.  Discover what Charlottesville has to offer! Charlottesville's downtown is Albemarle County’s center of business. The area is home to the Downtown Mall, one of the longest outdoor pedestrian malls in the entire nation, with stores, restaurants, and civic attractions. A few blocks fr... 08/30/2017

Ready to put your home on the market? Now that you’re ready to sell your Charlottesville property, the first thing you need to do is decide how much you are listing it for.  Perhaps you still remember how much you bought it for, but it has been many years since then, and the market has changed. The value of your home has also changed. It could have gone up or down depending on the real estate market trend in your area. How will you know the value of your property?Setting a price for your Charlottesville country property for sale can be difficult without knowing first what its current market value is, and there will be repercussions if you do not price your home correctly. If you overprice, your property will likely stay on the market longer than you want it to. When it’s priced too low,... 07/15/2017

The challenge of staging an already stunning home You’re putting your Charlottesville golf course home up for sale. You know your home offers amazing features and can make any new owners happy. Golf course homes are already elegant and lovely. From simple cottages to luxurious homes, these homes offer the best amenities that you have come to expect. Kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, resort-style bathrooms, walk-in closets, and spacious lanais, are among the usual features of these homes.With such amazing and updated amenities and well-maintained surroundings, it can be challenging knowing what else to do to prepare the home for an open house. So what other preparations can you do for your Charlottesville home?  You can stage it to highlight the views of the ... 06/22/2017

This fully updated Birnam Wood townhouse is perfect for the first time home-buyer or investor! The subdivision is just minutes from the new Shops at Stonefield, & less than 10 minutes from UVA's Darden School of Business, the Law School, & 15 minutes to UVA Hospital. The home features 1,500 finished sqft & light-filled spaces. The main level includes a living room w/ fireplace, dining area, updated kitchen w/ white cabinets & ss appliances, a half bath, & an open staircase w/ two skylights. The home also includes a large MBR suite w/ a recently updated bathroom, a loft area perfect for a home office, & a 2nd bedroom w/a private balcony & attached bathroom. Relax in the quiet screened in porch of this home in Charlottesville VA that overlooks a wooded haven & community space. SOLD! 1530 ... 06/21/2017

Wonderful home ideally positioned to provide feeling of privacy and wonderful view of the surrounding mountains. Minutes from Crozet and Ivy, I64 and a short drive to Charlottesville. Thoughtful landscaping and a fantastic back yard, complete with relaxing hammock tree, offer a great space to relax. Light-filled and open first floor plan. Spacious LR with welcoming window seat, large kitchen and dining area - all great for entertaining. First floor master suite features sitting area and walk-in closet. Upstairs features large BRs with good closets - one BR currently being used as master bedroom. Lots of storage. Back patio accessed from dining area. Fourth BR/bonus room offers potential for den and/or guest suite. Check this condominium in Charlottesville VA. SOLD! 1134 Amber Ridge Rd C... 06/21/2017

Look no further! Single family home, excellent condition, superb location & at a price that can't be beat! A dramatic cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace & laminate wood floors are found in the great room. There's a 1st floor master suite with HUGE walk in closet and updated bathroom, and more laminate flooring. A new 5 burner gas range is featured in the kitchen, along with tons of cabinets, pantry & tile floors. Enormous sliding doors in the dining area lead to the awesome deck & back yard. Upstairs is a bedroom with 2 closets and palladium window, plus 3rd bedroom/loft overlooking the living room below. Fantastic fenced yard backs to woods and a creek. This home in Charlottesville VA is located minutes to Downtown, UVA and I64, not to mention the new Wegmans.  SOLD! 1709 Arrow Wood Dr C... 06/09/2017

This Single-Family Home located at 2 Orchard Road, Charlottesville, VA sold for $380,000on Jan 18, 2017. 2 Orchard Rd has 3 beds, 3 baths, and approximately 2,025 square feet. The property has a lot size of 1.05 acres and was built in 1957. 2 Orchard Rd is in the 22903 ZIP code in Charlottesville, VA.Renovation opportunity in desirable Bellair and Liberty Hills. Wonderful location on 1+ acre lot in Western Albemarle School District. Minutes to UVA, I-64, downtown Charlottesville restaurants, JPJ Arena and the football stadium. Plus you are close to the Boars Heads, Farmington County Club and Birdwood. This possibilities are endless, renovate the existing or start over and build your dream home in Charlottesville VA. SOLD! 2 Orchard Rd Charlottesville, VA 22903 OverviewMapsPhotosFeatures... 06/08/2017

100 Somesso Ct is a single family residence located in Charlottesville, VA 22902. Built in 2015, this property features 3 bedrooms, 2,265 sq ft lot, and 1,980 sq ft of living space. The estimated market value for 100 Somesso Ct is $404,000. For the surrounding community of Charlottesville, VA 22902, the nearby schools are above average and include The International School Of Charlottesville, Clark Elementary and Faith Christian Academy. The overall crime risk for this area is moderate with 42 criminal and sex offenders residing within 1 mile. The natural disaster risk for this area includes very low earthquake risk, medium tornado risk, and minimal flood risk. Check this home for sale in Charlottesville VA.   SOLD! 100 Somesso Ct Charlottesville, VA 22902 OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescr... 06/08/2017