Charlottesville Real Estate Talk

The Charlottesville Virginia Blue Ridge Chapter of the Womens Council of Realtors presents Bras For A Cause.

Mark your calendars to attend this event.  Get ready for an evening of fun and laughter while contributing to a worthwhile cause.  All of us have been touched by breast cancer in some way in our lives, whether personally or through a friend or loved one who has been challenged with the disease.  Please come together to support this worthy cause.

My five favorite things about living in Charlottesville Virginia.

Charlottesville Virginia is a wonderful place in which to live.  There are so many things to enjoy in Central Virginia and I am sure that if you ask 10 people what they like best about living the Charlottesville life they could all give you different answers.

These are the five things that I like best about life in Charlottesville:

1. Charlottesville and Albemarle County are horse country.  If you like horses and riding, there isn't a better place to live.  The rolling countryside with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the perfect setting for a Virginia horse farm.  There are frequent horseshows and two foxhunts.  It's horse heaven.
2. Many excellent restaurants.  For anyone who likes food, wine and an evening out with friends there is nothing more enjoyable than spending an evening at a table on the downtown mall sampling an excellent meal at one of the area restaurants.  Whatever type of food you like, chances are you can find a good Charlottesville restaurant that serves it.
3. UVA Sports.  I love college basketball and the Atlantic Coast Conference always fields some top notch teams.  University of Virginia football, lacross and baseball provide additional athletic excitement.
4. Charlottesville supports the Arts.  Through the University and privately there are numerous art exhibits and galleries, a vibrant theatre community and live music of all kinds from classical to great rock and roll.
5. Best of all are the people.  Charlottesville boasts an eclectic and diverse society.  I am lucky to have met many talented, interesting individuals.  The people that I have been fortunate to call my friends are my absolute favorite thing about living in Charlottesville.

What are your favorite things about where you live?

Due to the major snowstorm that hit Charlottesville VA last weekend my speechless Sunday post was postponed.  The snowstorm which brought 10-14 inches of snow and ice to the region was accompanied by widespread power outages with over 40,000 households in the Charlottesville area out of power.  I managed to keep my power through the worst of the storm on Friday and Saturday, but lost power for most of Sunday.  Some parts of the area are not predicted to get power back until Wednesday night.  Unfortunately we are forecast to get another 4-8 inches of the white stuff tomorrow.  However I've got to admit it is beautiful!

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.  Email Pam Dent.

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on Charlottesville Virginia horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Speechless Sunday Postponed Due To Snow".

Charlottesville Virginia prepares for snowmageddon.

This winter Charlottesville VA seems to have been mysteriously moved into the northern tier of states.  We started out the winter with a record setting preChristmas snowfall of 24 inches.  Last weekend we received another foot and Tuesday added a couple more inches. 

Now we are once more awaiting snowmageddon.  The weather predictions are unsure of exactly what format this new storm will assume, but one thing they all agree on is that it will be major.  One scenario has it starting at about 6 am tomorrow morning with mixed precipitation which could result in 1-2 inches of ice before changing over to snow and continuing throughout Saturday with an accumulation of 8 inches of snow on top of the ice.  Another model calls for 2 days of snow with accumulations of 20-30 inches of snow.  What?  This is Virginia where 6-8 inches of snow a winter is normal.

Without a snowflakel falling yet, the area is going crazy!  The governor has decalred a state of emergency.  Many businesses have already closed tomorrow including my real estate office.  In fact my office manager has had the fax machine routed to her computer so that she can email all incoming faxes to the particular agent and we will not have to leave our homes.  This evening there was no parking at the grocery store where I shop.  Cars were driving up and down waiting for a parking place to open up.  There was not a loaf of bread on the shelves.  Every register was open yet lines were all about ten people deep.

Even social media is getting into the act.  The Daily Progress newspaper on line has a twitter poll where we can vote on the hashtag for the snow event.

All the preparations are made at my house so bring on the snow!  If we keep power, I'll post an update tomorrow.

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.  Email Pam Dent.

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on Charlottesville Virginia horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Waiting For Snowmageddon".

There is now another reason to buy a Charlottesville Virginia home.

Those of us who already call Charlottesville home know all about the benefits of living in this Central Virginia city.  We can cite the beautiful countryside nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  There is the fact that the University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville with the resulting cultural offerings and the opportunity to view ACC sports.  Or the ablility to enjoy the many outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing and horseback riding to name a few.  And we enjoy the many excellent restaurants.

Now we have the fact that Virginia ia the number one state for business to add to the list.  According to CNBC news Virginia has taken over the top spot for 2009 from Texas.  This score is reached by comparing all of the states in 10 different areas such as education, business friendliness, work force and economy.  

Now not only do you have another great reason for buying a Charlottesville Virginia home but you also have a good reason to relocate your business to Charlottesville as well.

Come home to Virginia!

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.  Email Pam Dent.

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my blogs Charlottesville Real Estate Talk and Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on Charlottesville Virginia horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Another Reason to Buy A Charlottesville Virginia Home".