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Charlottesville VA Real Estate presents homes in Murray School District
November 19, 2009

All Homes in Murray School District

(below are recent listings in the Murray School District, as of this post. For a complete list of homes, click on the link above)

$4,250,000 1200 ZACK LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE

1200 ZACK LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE

$1,995,000 690 IVY LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE

690 IVY LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE

Disclaimer: Copyright ©2004-2009 Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. All rights reserved. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for Charlottesville Real Estate sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. Listing broker has attempted to offer accurate data, but buyers are advised to confirm all items. Any use of search facilities of data on this site other than by a consumer interested in the purchase of real estate, is prohibited. Information last updated today. All rights reserved. Created by Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate for clients use only.

Charles McDonald, REALTOR® / Associate Broker with RE/MAX Assured Properties, and is “Licensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia”

Copyright © 2005-2009 Charles A. McDonald – All rights reserved. Website Designed and created by Charles McDonald

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Are you remembering others this holiday season?
November 19, 2009

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regards, Charles McDonald, (cell) 434-981-1585
Associate BROKER, Licensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia

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Are you remembering others this holiday season?
November 19, 2009

NOTE: Brief message sent from my BlackBerry®

regards, Charles McDonald, (cell) 434-981-1585
Associate BROKER, Licensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia

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Crozet Master Plan meeting tonight
November 19, 2009
The Crozet gazette has great information on the Crozet Master Plan – click here

Here is a recent real estate listing we have in Crozet that is part of the Master Plan area
(click on photo below)

The next forum will discuss issues with downtown Crozet, specifically the status of residential areas adjoining it, on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Field School (old Crozet Elementary). The area around MusicToday (formerly ConAgra) and issues touching on industrial uses there will be part of the forum.

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NGIG and DIA update… Is the move still on?
November 19, 2009

NGIC REAL ESTATE

The estimates were that some 900 new home owners would be relocating to our area near Charlottesville Virginia…

A story in 2008 on www.c-ville.com by Will Goldsmith stated the following:

“All those home builders banking on selling houses to new National Ground Intelligence Center(NGIC) employees may be in for a rude awakening. An estimate from the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) is that only 30 to 40 percent of employees will relocate, the rest not wishing to unsettle spouses and children.”

So are we talking about 30% or 300 jobs? There is also word out there that many will be looking to rent vs own. So of these 300 will half rent? That equates to around 150 possible new buyers. The other piece of information is that they are looking at the middle of 2010… a lot can happen between now and then.

None of this is totally clear but the clear thing is that a lot of builders and relocation companies that were counting on this move will have to re-group.

If there is one thing I have learned in business (I have been self-employed since the early 80’s) it is that change is going to happen and you need to be able to adjust.

I hope that the builders and the Real Estate Brokers did not put all their eggs in one basket…

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Relocating for NGIC or DIA? check out the RE/MAX Experts in Charlottesville
November 19, 2009

NGIC – National Ground Intelligence Center

NGIC

Located in Northern Albemarle County Virginia, just south of Greene County Virginia is NGIC. This center provides scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) and also General Military Intelligence (GMI) on foreign ground forces.

There are several agencies that work with NGIC, including and not limited to the CIA, NSA, DIA and FBI.

Working at NGIC is an honor and we are pleased to have new members to our community who are coming to work in our area.

The housing market near NGIC is unique. We have homes from around 200K up to 1 million+. Depending on schools, driving patterns and personal preference will help to determine the best locations for you.

Here are a few of the neighborhoods that are close to NGIC (or try my expanded Map Search):

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“Map”

Search by “Price

Search by Neighborhoods

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(Click on Map)

Forest Lakes

Dunlora

Hollymead

Carrsbrook

Briarwood

As always, drop me an email or call me anytime regarding specific homes or to set up a custom search for that perfect home near NGIC!

We are very proud that you are working for all of us and let me be one of the first to welcome you and your families to the Charlottesville Area.

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Charlottesville Virginia – still a secret in Virginia?
November 18, 2009

This is one of the best kept secrets in Virginia. If you went to the University of Virginia or just passed though our city, you felt the impact. Charlottesville Virginia is located just east of the Blue Ridge mountains in central Virginia. With incredible mountain views, about 45 minutes to skiing and just a few hours to the eastern seaboard.

We are located where Thomas Jefferson decided to build his home, Monticello, a must see when touring Charlottesville. UVA, Charlottesville Virginia

The University of Virginia, founded in 1819 by Jefferson is in the heart of Charlottesville. Ex-presidents, Madison and Monroe also made their homes nearby.

The city of Charlottesville has a population of approximately 40 thousand which is why we have the feel of a small town. However, we also have the amenities of a big city. We have theaters, art museums and even big name shows that come to Charlottesville.

Our downtown mall is a walking brick lined mall with shops, ice skating and an outdoor theater for weekly events!

Many visitors enjoy the wineries and top off their visit with a breath-taking hot air balloon ride!

Come visit us and see why Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate is so highly rated as a preferred place to live in America.

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Historic Charlottesville Homes
November 18, 2009

(below are a sample of recent Historic Real Estate listings in the Charlottesville area, as of this post. For a complete list of historic homes, click on the link above)




7281  OAK HALL LN, WARE NECK

Disclaimer: Copyright ©2004-2009 Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. All rights reserved. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for Charlottesville Real Estate Agent sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. Listing broker has attempted to offer accurate data, but buyers are advised to confirm all items. Any use of search facilities of data on this site other than by a consumer interested in the purchase of real estate, is prohibited. Information last updated today. All rights reserved. Created by Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate for clients use only.  

Charles McDonald, REALTOR® / Associate Broker with RE/MAX Assured Properties, and is “Licensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia”

Copyright © 2005-2009 Charles A. McDonald – All rights reserved.       
Website Designed and created by Charles McDonald

 

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The REALTOR Code of Ethics (reminder)
November 17, 2009

Article 1 states that a REALTORR pledges to maintain an absolute obligation
to protect and promote the interests of his or her client. The REALTORR
further pledges to treat all parties to a transaction honestly, whether they
are a client or customer. (A customer is a party to the transaction with
whom the REALTORR has no brokerage agreement.)

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Geithner comments on commercial real estate
November 17, 2009

imageTreasury Secretary Tim Geithner isn’t worried about commercial real estate woes setting In remarks to the Economic Club of Chicago, he made it clear that it’s a problem, but not an insurmountable one:

“That’s a problem the economy can manage through even though it’s going to be still exceptionally difficult.” The global economy has accelerated since the worst of the recession and banking crisis last year, and Commerce Dept. reports show the economy expanded 3.5 percent in the third quarter. “You can say now with confidence that the financial system is stable, the economy is stabilized,” Geithner said. “You can see the first signs of growth here and around the world.”

You can read more from the story at Bloomberg by clicking here.

(Above from VaRealtor.com)

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Real Estate Signs no longer need a call to Miss Utility :)
November 17, 2009
metal frame signPer varealtor.com, the Officials at the State Corporation Commission, after several meetings with VAR staff, have agreed that Realtors® who install metal frame signs (such as the one pictured here) by hand on a property do not need to call Miss Utility first. Considering the number of Realtors® in the Commonwealth who use metal frame signs, this is a significant event.

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We will miss you Rocky…
November 17, 2009

Rocky and Buddy

(Rocky is on the left and Buddy is on the right, they always slept together like this)
Yesterday was a sad day for out family. We lost a loved pet of 16 years.
I still remember the day we got Rocky and how much fun he was. As a kitten he would fetch a sock and bring it back to me.
When he was about a year old, we took a trip with Granny, Candy and Bruce in a motorhome from CA to Washington state and Rocky was the life of the trip. Bruce do you remember him jumong on your head?
I simply can not write any more as the tears are pouring down my face…
We will miss you Rock!

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Monday in Charlottesville
November 16, 2009

I may not be answering my phone today (this is rare)

This morning could be a really tough morning.

I will explain later.

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So how do you search for all available homes in Henley Middle School?
November 15, 2009

Also try clicking on the banner to sort by Price, Subdivision and even Square Footage

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Charlottesville VA Real Estate presents homes in Murray School District
November 15, 2009

 

(below are recent listings in the Murray School District, as of this post. For a complete list of homes, click on the link above)

$4,250,000 1200 ZACK LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE


1200  ZACK LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE

$1,995,000 690 IVY LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE

690  IVY LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE

Disclaimer: Copyright ©2004-2009 Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. All rights reserved. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for Charlottesville Real Estate Agent sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. Listing broker has attempted to offer accurate data, but buyers are advised to confirm all items. Any use of search facilities of data on this site other than by a consumer interested in the purchase of real estate, is prohibited. Information last updated today. All rights reserved. Created by Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate for clients use only.  

Charles McDonald, REALTOR® / Associate Broker with RE/MAX Assured Properties, and is “Licensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia”

Copyright © 2005-2009 Charles A. McDonald – All rights reserved.       
Website Designed and created by Charles McDonald

 

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Charlottesville VA Real Estate presents homes in Meriwether Lewis School District
November 15, 2009

All Homes in Meriwether Lewis School

1000 IVY CREEK DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE
3675 BRINNINGTON RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE
1675 OWENSFIELD, CHARLOTTESVILLE

Disclaimer: Copyright ©2004-2009 Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. All rights reserved. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for Charlottesville Real Estate sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. Listing broker has attempted to offer accurate data, but buyers are advised to confirm all items. Any use of search facilities of data on this site other than by a consumer interested in the purchase of real estate, is prohibited. Information last updated today. All rights reserved. Created by Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate for clients use only.

Charles McDonald, REALTOR® / Associate Broker with RE/MAX Assured Properties, and is “Licensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia”

Copyright © 2005-2009 Charles A. McDonald – All rights reserved.        Website Designed and created by Charles McDonald

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Just over head in Charlottesville (see photo) #cville
November 14, 2009

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regards, Charles McDonald, (cell) 434-981-1585
Associate BROKER, Licensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia

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Charlottesville VA Real Estate presents Keswick Estates
November 14, 2009