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Glenmore Real Estate Market Report - January 2012

This Glenmore real estate market report will examine the sales of single family detached homes in the Charlottesville golf community of Glenmore.

There were not any homes sold in Glenmore during January or 2011 so we will just look at January 2012 figures.

January 2012 average list price $592,333.
January 2012 average sale price $553,333.
January 2012 median sold price $493,000.
January 2012 %sold/list 93.41%.
January 2012, 3 Glenmore homes sold.

Home sales in the Charlottesville golf course neighborhood of Glenmore have been flat over 2011 as compared with 2010.  We have been seeing an increase in real estate activity in Albemarle County during January.  Hopefully this will extend to the Glenmore real estate market.

The above figures are from the mls and while they are presumed to be correct they are not guaranteed.

Buying A Foreclosure in Charlottesville (edit/delete)

Buying A Foreclosure in Charlottesville

We have all heard the news media talking about the growing number of foreclosures across the country.  Charlottesville and Central Virginia do not have as many bank owned properties on the market as many parts of the country, but we do have them.  Lured by the possibility of purchasing a Charlottesville foreclosure for a very good price, there is a lot of interest in these homes.  Both investors and buyers looking for a home to live in are curious about foreclosures.

Lets look at what the foreclosure market is like in the Charlottesville area? I will also talk about what kind of REO properties are available in our real estate market and what is involved in purchasing one?

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, SFR, President Blue Ridge Chapter Women's Council of Realtors, Montague Miller & Company, 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.

Licensed to sell real estate in Virginia.

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First published at Charlottesville Golf Communities.

Charlottesville Golf Course Neighborhoods -  Glenmore

Are you looking athomes for sale on a golf course?  And are you a serious golfer?  If so your home search may be a little different from the normal process of looking for a home.  If you are a serious golfer the home may not be the the first thing that you look at?  In fact the home could even be secondary on your llist of must haves.  Perhaps you have researched the golf course before you even visit the neighborhood.  When you do actually visit the community the first step could be to drive around and look at the golf course.  Perhaps you have even made arrangements to play the course.  It is only after you determine that you would enjoy playing this course on a daily basis that you decide to look at specific homes.

One of our beautiful Charlottesville golf course communities is Glenmore.  Below is a little video of the golf18 hole par 72 John LaFoy designed Glenmore golf course to aid in your decision of whether a Glenmore home is the choice for you.

Charlottesville Golf Communities - Glenmore

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, SFR, President Blue Ridge Chapter Women's Council of Realtors, Montague Miller & Company, 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.

Licensed to sell real estate in Virginia.

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 2011 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved "Charlottesville Golf Course Neighborhoods -  Glenmore".

Build A New Glenmore Home At 3210 Melrose Lane Keswick VA

3210 Melrose Lane, Keswick VA, Glenmore building lot on .56 acres $249,500.

This beautiful wooded lot is the prefect spot to build your new Glenmore home.  3210 Melrose Lane backs up to one of the Glenmore ponds providing a special setting for your new home.  This property is in a prime Glenmore location within walking distance of the clubhouse or an easy bike ride for the children to swim team practice at the pool.

Glenmore is a gated Charlottesville golf community conveniently located in Keswick just east of Charlottesville Virginia.  The neighborhood is an area of attractive homes on beautifully landscaped lots.  The deveoper took advantage of the gently rolling countryside to create a gorgeous setting for the Glenmore homes.  This is not a cookie cutter neighborhood due to the fact that many different builders constructed the homes.  If you decide to purchase 3210 Melrose Lane you will be able to bring your own builder to construct your dream home.

The Glenmore community is built around a picturesque championship golf course.  However if you decide to join the Glenmore Country Club your activities are not limited to golf.  There is an extensive tennis complex, an fitness center and a pool complex as well as the Georgian style clubhouse which contains an excellent restaurant.

There is a selection of Glenmore homes for sale as well as building lots.  However if you decide to build a new Glenmore home, don't miss seeing 3210 Melrose Lane.

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Copyright 2011 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved "Build A New Glenmore Home At 3210 Melrose Lane Keswick VA".

Buying A Glenmore Home - The Benefits Of An HOA

Often a buyer will say to me, "I don't want to buy a home in a neighborhood with a homeowners association".  Lets think about this for a moment.  Is this really a good plan?  In some cases it may be, such as if they have a lot of dogs of want to park an rv in the driveway.  However there are reasons why purchasing a home in a neighborhood with an HOA can be a very good idea.

Property owners associations are designed to manage, regulate and control a subdivision and its common areas.  The association is governed by the covenants and deed restrictions for the community.  You might say that you don't want anyone else to have control over what you do with your property, and I can see how you might say that.  At the same time a homeowners association protects property values and I am sure that maintaining that value is important to the buyer of a Glenmore home.   The architectural review board makes sure that you won't be living next door to a pink house for example.  Even more important the board will ensure that a structure will not be constructed that is not in keepingwith the neighborhood.  Think of the HOA board as "quality control" for the community.  The board will make sure that the common areas are kept up and they will ensure that there is not a yard on the street that is an eyesore.  These things are important if you do not own enough land to ensure your privacy from your neighbors.

When you are buying a Glenmore home you can take comfort from the fact that Glenmore has an active property owners association.  In fact the Glenmore cottages even have their own association; so you could belong to the Glenmore homeowners association and to the Bremerton cottages association.  The ongoing beauty of this community shows the benefit of a good homeowners association.

Copyright 2011 by Pam Dent all rights reserved "Buying A Glenmore Home - The Benefits Of An HOA".

Glenmore Homes With Water Views

What do you think of when you hear of the Charlottesville golf communityof Glenmore?  Of course the obvious choice is Glenmore homes on the beautiful Championship golf course.  Another thing that may pop into your mind is "gated community".  And associated with the Glenmore neighborhood is the Glenmore Country Club with its stately Georgian style clubhouse, tennis complex, pool complex and fitness center in addition to golf.  Other images of Glenmore homeswould be of cottages,   Scottish homes, luxury homes.  All are attractive homes set among gently rolling hills and impeccable landscaping, with mountain views in the background. 

But how about Glenmore homeswith water views?  There are several pretty ponds scattered throughout the Glenmore neighborhood.  Homes with views of these ponds have some of the prettiest lots in the community.  There are homes with water views among the homes currently listed for sale.   Or build your dream home especially to suit on one of the lots on the market with a view of one of the ponds.

Water views and Glenmore homescan go together.  Lets take a tour together and discover the Glenmore lifestyle.

The pictures show are pictures of the neighborhood and do not necessarily picture homes that are currently listed for sale.

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Copyright 2011 by Pam Dent all rights reserved, "Glenmore Homes With Water Views".

Glenmore Homes - Glenmore Real Estate Market Report April

This market report will examine the sales of Glenmore homes during April 2011.

April 2010 average list price $842,189.
April 2011 average list price $926,000.

April 2010 average sale price $822,456.
April 2011 average sale price $911,500.

April 2010 median sold price $851,800.
April 2011 median sold price $669,500.

April 2010 %sold/list 97.65%.
April 2011 %sold/list 98.43%.

1/1/2010 - 4/30/2010, 8 Glenmore homes sold.
1/1/2011 - 4/30/2011, 7 Glenmore homes sold.

The above graphs of the Glenmore real estate market show that the sales of Glenmore homes are starting out slowly this spring.  With 40 homes listed for sale in Glenmore buyers have plenty of selection priced from $419,900 to $2,200,000. 

Glenmore is a gated Charlottesville Golf Community conveniently located in Keswick just minutes east of Charlottesville.  This is a neighborhood of attractive homes set among the natural beauty of the gently rolling Virginia countryside.  The picture is of homes in Glenmore backing up to a picturesque pond.

The above figures are from the mls and while they are deemed correct they are not guaranteed.

Copyright 2011 by Pam Dent all rights reserved "Glenmore Homes - Glenmore Real Estate Market Report April".

Glenmore Homes - Are There Any New Glenmore Homes For Sale?

I am often asked whether there are any new Glenmore homes for sale.  At the moment the homes that are on the market in this neighborhood are resale homes, but don't be discouraged.  You can still have a new Glenmore home.  There are a number of lots on the market in the neighborhood on which to build your own new Glenmore home with all of the features exactly how you want them.  You even have the opportunity to bring your own builder.

Today there are 27 lots for sale on the Glenmore Real Estate Market.  The prices range from $149,900 to $549,000.  And they range in size from .39 acre to 1.7 acres.

If a golf course home is on your wish list there are 15 lots with golf course views from which to choose.  Other lots may be more private and back up to wooded private areas.  There are lots with mountain views.  You can also choose from a wooded lot or one that is more open.  There are even a few with pond views.  In addition several have the topography to allow for a walkout basement.  

 Whether you want a new golf course home or a more private home on a wooded lot, you will find the perfect lot on which to build your Glenmore dream home.

This is a lovely .56 acre wooded lot situated on a charming pond within easy walking distance of the Glenmore Country Club.

Live The Good Life In A Glenmore Home

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Glenmore Homes - Live The Good Life!

What ingredients are necessary to create the good life for you?  This can be very personal, but it is probably a combination of doing things that you enjoy, living in pleasurable surroundings, and enjoying friends and family.  Lets explore how Glenmore homes can provide the lifestyle that you enjoy.

Imagine living in a neighborhood surrounded by attractive homes with distinctive architecture.  Nothing cookie cutter here.  Set in the gently rolling Virginia countryside, the streets with mature landscaping and plently of trees provide a peaceful setting to enjoy evening walks or sitting on your deck watching the sunset on warm summer evenings.  Whether it is a spacious home with plenty of room for a growing family or a smaller Glenmore cottage which includes lawn maintenance there is a Glenmore home for every stage of your life.

Residents have the opportunity to join the Glenmore Country Club which is set in the middle of the neighborhood.  The club offers many activities to enrich your life.  The heart of the community is the 18 hole par 72 golf course designed by noted golf course architech John LaFoy.  There are many Glenmore golf course homes allowing homeowners to watch the golfers while drinking their morning coffee or pull your golf cart out of your garage and zip down to the driving range to practice your swing.

Tennis lovers have not been forgetton and the facility is state of the art.  With the 9 HAR-TRU clay hydrocourts and 4 hard surface DECO-TRU courts there is omething for all ages and levels of players.  After your game cool off by the pool or cheer your children on as they compete on the swim team.

There is no need to have a home gym.  The club has a full service exercise facility located minutes from the Glenmore homes.  Or if you would like to exercise outdoors, hike on the walking/riding trail that circles the entire community.  And for equestrians there is a privately owned equestrian facility just next door to Glenmore offering boarding for your horse or lessons on one of theirs.

Glenmore is a gated community offering 24 hour security making it a safe place for your evening walks or for your children to bike to the club.  In addition you will not have to spend a lot of time on your morning commute.  Your home in Glenmore will be convenientlly located in Keswick with in a 10 minute drive of Charlottesville Virginia allowing more time to enjoy the lifestyle rather than spending part of your evening in the car driving home.

Come home to Glenmore and enjoy the good life!

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 Glenmore Homes can be a good choice for downsizing.

When you are thinking of Glenmore homes downsizing  might not be what first comes to mind.  The first image that you think of could be a luxury golf course home and Glenmore certainly has a fine selection of those.  However, the cottage section provides a choice of smaller homes on smaller lots for homebuyers searching for quality in a smaller package. 

Glenmore cottages come in several sizes and styles.  One thing that they all have in common is a first floor master.  After that there is a variety of choices.  They can range from a two bedroom 2,000 sq foot cottage all on one level to 4 bedrooms with a full finished walkout basement and over 4000 square feet of living space.  Of course there is a 2 car attached garage and lawn maintenance is included.

If you have your heart set on a Glenmore golf course home, there are golf front cottages.  Or you might prefer a cottage with a view of trees and common area.  But they all have views of this gorgeous neighborhood where taking advantage of the natural beauty was a priority. 

Since you won't have to spend your spare time on lawn care, you will have plenty of time to enjoy living the Glenmore life.  There are walking trails throughout the community.  Also residents have the opportunity to join the Glenmore Country Club.  The club offers a first class golf course, outstanding tennis facilities, a pool complex, and exercise center.  Or you can relax at the attractive club house and enjoy the dining experience.

Downsize to a Glenmore cottage home and enjoy the Glenmore lifestyle.

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Copyright 2011 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved " Glenmore Homes Can Be A Good Choice For Downsizing".

Charlottesville Golf Communities - Glenmore Market Report - March 2011

Glenmore is one of the Charlottesville premier golf communities.  This Glenmore market report will examine the sales of single family detached homes during March.

March 2010 average list price $996,500.
March 2011 average list price $568,966.

March 2010 average sale price $885,000.
March 2011 average sale price $541,100.

March 2010 median sold price $885,000.
March 2011 median sold price $521,000.

March 2010 %sold/list 88.81%.
March 2011 %sold/list 95.10%.

1/1/2010 - 3/31/2010 homes sold - 5.
1/1/2011 - 3/31/2011 homes sold - 4.

The above figures are from the mls and while they are presumed correct they are not guaranteed.

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