Normally on a Saturday I am out showing Charlottesville Real Estate, but not today. Today i was shoveling snow and taking photos in my neighborhood.
I hope you enjoy these shots! Merry Christmas Charles 
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Normally on a Saturday I am out showing Charlottesville Real Estate, but not today. Today i was shoveling snow and taking photos in my neighborhood.
I hope you enjoy these shots! Merry Christmas Charles [...]
Well the storm is off to a good start…
Looks like almost 1/2 inch already at our home in one hour! I will not be showing Charlottesville Real Estate or Crozet Real Estate on Saturday. Feel free to do some searching or give me a [...]
Where to search for Charlottesville Real Estate
The best place to start is here: Charlottesville Real Estate
and for a great way to search by map try here:
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
I know there is a lot going on [...]
FIRST NIGHT VIRGINIA IS COMING to CHARLOTTESVILLE!
Have you ever been to First Night Virginia?
GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER
Moscow Ballet will present its Great Russian Nutcracker at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Performing Arts Center.
More Information
THERE'S STILL TIME TO GIVE TO TOY LIFT!
AlbemarleFamily was thrilled to sponsor Toy Lift and donate 1200 AF Let's
Go! Guides to this great local cause. Thanks to the generosity of thousands
of Central Virginians who donated toys, money, time and caring, Toy Lift
2009 has [...]
I just could non resist posting this photo. I do not know where it came from as a family member emailed it to me. It just makes me laugh and I hope you enjoy it too.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Foreclosures in Virginia dropped 16.3% from October to November, according to RealtyTrac. But that’s the good news. The really good news is that foreclosures dropped 19.4% compared to November 2008. Only four states (Rhode Island, Vermont, Nevada, and Wyoming) had a bigger drop in their foreclosure rate from year to year; [...]
I just read a post on a popular website by a local agent who was describing a "Current" deal and commission issues asking for opinions
. To me this is so wrong on many levels. First, your primary job is to protect your clients interests (not your commission) Second, you have [...]
This morning I was driving through Crozet to a closing. I make it a habit of being 15 mins early to appointments and today I saw why… Here is what I saw on the side of the road across from Western Ridge on 240.
The roads are [...]
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Absolutely Outstanding Country Setting in Western Albemarle
Mine certainly does and if you see me on the road be sure to Honk and Wave!!!
See you around Charlottesville and Albemarle
Merry Christmas!
Charles
Working on another New Construction with clients. Many agents are not comfortable doing new construction but I find it much more exciting than just looking at resales. With a new home we can actually build what a client wants and get very creative.
I love my job! Charles McDonald Associate BROKER, RE/MAX Assured [...]
From UVA Mag – Holiday Lights Photo Contest
Are you up to the Challenge?
I want to invite you this visit Albemarle county and Charlottesville, which is not always [...]
Here are all homes in Lake Monticello over 300K
Below is just a sample:
$945,000 31 WHIPPOORWILL LN, PALMYRA
$675,000 6 SUNSET CT, PALMYRA
$535,000 68 FOREST DR, PALMYRA
How to Search for Charlottesville Real Estate
As a buyer agent I want my clients and customers to have the best tools available to search for homes.
Here is the absolute best way to search for Charlottesville Real [...]
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regards, Charles McDonald, (cell) 434-981-1585When I was asked this question by a client, I decided to make it really easy for her.
1. goto my site at : [www.mycharlottesvilleagent.com] 2. click on the pull down "by School" 3. find your school (NOTE: you can certainly set a price range too) Or if you [...]The Daily Progress reports:
Biscuit Run, the largest development ever approved in Albemarle County, may instead become a state park. CLICK HERE for entire articleBrought to you by that guy who sells Charlottesville Real Estate
Search for Charlottesville Real [...]
Working with new construction and builders is a big part of my business. Many of my clients choose to build their dream home in Charlottesville and there are some excellent builder to choose from [...]
RE/MAX Assured Properties with 380 transactions so far this year!
(and well over 100 million in sales to date in 2009)
Outstanding!!!
NO NOT MY FACE, MY MUG!!!
Yesterday we were at the local Kirkland's store in Charlottesville (they have decorations for the season) and while my wife was shopping I saw this mug and had to have it… Only 4.99 and I think I got a discount on top of that!
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Friday, December 04, 2009
Category – Residential / Area: 01 – Albemarle
Month
Year
Monthly Sales
Avg ListPrice
Avg Sale Price
% Diff Sell/list
Avg DOM
Curr Inventory
Months Inventory
January
2006
88
$444,037
$434,879
97.94%
72.0
663
7.53
February
2006
104
$506,697
$497,597
98.20%
70.0
793
7.63
March
2006
113
$438,950
$433,114
98.67%
69.0
957
8.47
April
2006
110
$409,044
$405,327
99.09%
61.0
1079
9.81
May
2006
175
$387,623
$384,997
99.32%
55.0
1115
6.37
June
2006
253
$383,443
$377,798
98.53%
48.0
1122
4.43
July
2006
219
$343,465
$338,251
98.48%
55.0
1094
5.00
August
2006
197
$449,054
$432,238
96.26%
74.0
1067
5.42
September
2006
106
$539,232
$529,539
98.20%
77.0
1096
10.34
October
2006
109
$428,192
$409,291
95.59%
91.0
1042
9.56
November
2006
116
$555,667
$530,358
95.45%
95.0
985
8.49
December
2006
90
$520,024
$494,161
95.03%
117.0
902
10.02
Total
1680
$450,452
$438,963
97.45%
73.7
993
7.67
January
2007
67
$418,530
$402,207
96.10%
128.0
856
12.78
February
2007
80
$337,949
$332,104
98.27%
109.0
936
11.70
March
2007
124
$374,634
$363,645
97.07%
114.0
1009
8.14
April
2007
120
$414,390
$401,670
96.93%
100.0
1122
9.35
May
2007
187
$392,028
$383,303
97.77%
76.0
1164
6.22
June
2007
205
$415,605
$405,357
97.53%
65.0
1168
5.70
July
2007
172
$408,194
$393,396
96.37%
79.0
1112
6.47
August
2007
158
$459,302
$444,907
96.87%
84.0
1080
6.84
September
2007
79
$395,691
$384,016
97.05%
103.0
1086
13.75
October
2007
97
$500,432
$475,076
94.93%
107.0
1077
11.10
November
2007
81
$414,557
$396,855
95.73%
82.0
1036
12.79
December
2007
70
$448,826
$430,349
95.88%
115.0
978
13.97
Total
1440
$415,012
$401,074
96.64%
96.8
1,052
9.92
January
2008
51
$460,386
$437,761
95.09%
128.0
938
18.39
February
2008
51
$568,270
$527,542
92.83%
147.0
1007
19.75
March
2008
69
$385,896
$370,544
96.02%
130.0
1122
16.26
April
2008
78
$443,525
$418,960
94.46%
119.0
1179
15.12
May
2008
125
$413,329
$394,776
95.51%
94.0
1191
9.53
June
2008
139
$493,149
$449,417
91.13%
102.0
1181
8.50
July
2008
141
$552,172
$533,027
96.53%
108.0
1141
8.09
August
2008
109
$611,039
$563,285
92.18%
103.0
1140
10.46
September
2008
74
$442,961
$420,814
95.00%
143.0
1113
15.04
October
2008
52
$615,847
$561,380
91.16%
126.0
1115
21.44
November
2008
41
$604,115
$556,678
92.15%
111.0
1068
26.05
December
2008
63
$557,213
$520,546
93.42%
116.0
986
15.65
Total
993
$512,325
$479,561
93.60%
118.9
1,098
15.25
January
2009
42
$368,173
$356,369
96.79%
93.0
945
22.50
February
2009
48
$543,765
$513,117
94.36%
126.0
1007
20.98
March
2009
55
$469,325
$456,409
97.25%
120.0
1105
20.09
April
2009
55
$522,470
$475,421
90.99%
108.0
1192
21.67
May
2009
113
$374,533
$356,043
95.06%
112.0
1203
10.65
June
2009
128
$363,727
$346,824
95.35%
95.0
1173
9.16
July
2009
171
$429,798
$398,107
92.63%
97.0
1140
6.67
August
2009
111
$416,780
$392,548
94.19%
108.0
1113
10.03
September
2009
80
$373,205
$353,915
94.83%
88.0
1125
14.06
October
2009
67
$403,462
$370,237
91.77%
128.0
1103
16.46
November
2009
77
$357,884
$343,298
95.92%
131.0
1059
13.75
Total
947
$420,284
$396,572
94.36%
109.6
1,106
15.09
Total
2006-2009
5060
$449,518
$429,042
95.44% [...]
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regards, Charles McDonald, (cell) 434-981-1585The next School Board meeting will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Lane Auditorium, County Office Building, McIntire Road.
Click here to visit the Schools website…Regional EPA offices have scores of information on environmental hazards in specific states and local areas.
Key contact information appears below.
Start with “Guide to EPA's Hotlines, Clearinghouses, Libraries, and Dockets” available from the EPA's Public Information Center.
National Center for Environmental Publications and Information (NCEPI)Box 42419 Cincinnati, OH 45242 Phone: 800-490-9198 or [...]
Today there is more to a real estate transaction than simply bringing together buyers and sellers.
The days of innocence are gone; the age of information is here.
Real estate professionals are now being seen as “gatekeepers” in transactions. As such, clients and customers of real estate professionals expect to [...]
When it comes to decorating outside for Christmas, my wife and I have come to the conclusion that “Simple is Best”.
We used to decorate way over the top but now we do simple displays such as the 2 deer on the side of our driveway:
A simple [...]
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
Well that is what the weather man currently says, lets see?
I am the one of the Left, Not the Right
This is one of the few photos that I have of me as a child. It sits on my piano next to pictures of my children. It is hard to believe [...]
The Wall Street Journal published this and it is worth a read:
Click photo or link below: [s.wsj.net]
Looking for that perfect home in the Henley Middle School District? Here is a direct link that is constantly updated. Give it a try:
All Homes in Henley Middle School
(Try setting your own price range)
$699,900 7134 BRADBURY CT, CROZET
$699,000 533 [...] 
What my blog for details about this fine 6 acre lot!
Here is a link to homes available in the Meriwether Lewis School District
Real Estate in Meriwether Lewis School
$1,995,000 690 IVY LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE
$1,995,000 10029 HATTON FERRY RD, SCOTTSVILLE
$1,980,000 204 CAMPBELL RD, KESWICK
As of this post [...] Here is a sneak peak: 1575 Gray Fox Trail, Charlottesville VA
Albemarle school officials are worried that an $8 million to $10.4 million funding reduction next fiscal year could result in teacher layoffs, fewer [...]
Homes from 400K-500K in Albemarle County
(below are some recent listings between $400,000 and $500,000 in Albemarle County. For a complete list of homes, click on the link above)
818 BELVEDERE BLVD, CHARLOTTESVILLE
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Looking for that perfect home in the Meriwether Lewis School District? Here is a direct link that is constantly updated. Give it a try:
All Homes in Meriwether Lewis School
$13,500,000 2789 CHAPEL SPRING LN, FREE UNION
$10,825,000 [...] When you are buying a new home it is a important decision. It can be a wonderful experience or it can be extremely difficult. This is a serious investment and for many the largest investment of their lives. I understand there are a lot of emotions and I want [...]
$189,000
2330 FINCH CT, CHARLOTTESVILLE Price: $189,000 MLS: 467406 Bedrooms: 3 Finished
Sqft: 1,322
Baths: 3.0
Unfinished Sqft: 0 Year Built: 1991 Acreage: 0.00 Area: Albemarle City: Charlottesville Subdivision:Briarwood Elementary: Baker-Butler Middle: Sutherland High:Albemarle"Request a Showing" "More details by email"
Posted via email from [...]
Planning Commission
The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Lane Auditorium, County Office Building, McIntire Road.
Click here for agenda information
Boar’s Head
9:00 a.m
This annual Thanksgiving Day event draws some 1,300 runners and walkers who kick off their holiday weekend by supporting UVA Children’s Hospital. This year, the Turkey Trot will raise money for the Barry and Bill Battle Building, a new outpatient facility being designed especially for [...]
Click Here: Homes in Western Albemarle High School
$2,450,000 4150 GARTH RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE
$2,295,000 10 OLD FARM RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE
$1,995,000 690 IVY LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE
[...] Have you been to Louisa County? Located within minutes of Charlottesville Virginia the county of Louisa is known for open spaces and country settings. The old saying is true, “Things are less expensive in the county” There are great deals to be made on property in Louisa.
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Are you considering Lake Monticello? one of my associates is the expert in the area. He lives there, plays there and works there. Always use an expert when buying (ask me why).
Fluvanna County is located South East of Charlottesville. One of the main draws to Fluvanna is the [...]
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
$3,695,000 1410 [...] 
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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 [...] 
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NGIC – National Ground Intelligence Center
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Treasury 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 [...]
Per 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 [...] 
(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 [...] I may not be answering my phone today (this is rare)
This morning could be a really tough morning.
I will explain later.
Click Here: Homes in Henley Middle School
Also try clicking on the banner to sort by Price, Subdivision and even Square Footage
All Homes in Meriwether Lewis School
$13,500,000 2789 CHAPEL SPRING LN, FREE UNION
$10,825,000 1000 IVY CREEK DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE
$1,695,000 2430 RIVER RIDGE RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE
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Below is a little quote that my mother emailed to me:
“The budget should be balanced, the [...]
Since many of my Charlottesville VA Real Estate clients are tech savvy their have unique demands!!!
My clients demand:
1. Access to MLS data! – Search for homes
2. Google map data link on the area, (near a busy road, railroad?) showing school locations, shopping etc… [...]
“NOTE: if you are currently listed with another broker, this is not intended for you”
If you are going to list your home and hire a Broker, this is one question you need to ask!
DO YOU USE IDX?
When you are considering listing your home, or [...]
It seems like my agent is dancing around my questions. Why is this?
Schools – It may sound vague when an agent talks about schools but Buyer and Listing
agents can not “steer” a client to or from a school.
Crime – I hear it all the [...]
Old Trail Village Center – Charlottesville VA
Old Trail Village Center is well underway! This is a mixed-use, open-air, retail, entertainment, office and residential center located at Old Trail directly at the base [...]
Segway comes to Charlottesville
Well actually to Old Trail, located in Crozet Virginia.
The town center has opened and Segway is open too! Located in the Old Trail town center.
This is great!
If you have read my blog regarding [...]
Charlottesville Real Estate
Just posted on ActiveRain: Charlottesville Virginia presents Real Estate in Dunlora http://activerain.com/t/132…about 11 hours ago from ActiveRain
Out showing wonderful Charlottesville #cvilleabout 21 hours ago from TwitterBerry
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Located minutes to UVA and across from Farmington Country Club, Ednam is a must see when looking at fine homes in the Charlottesville area.
$895,000 108 BEDFORD PL, CHARLOTTESVILLE
$869,000 449 ROOKWOOD DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE
$859,000 [...] Have you heard about Charlottesville Virginia? You deserve to have the quality of life that Charlottesville has to offer. We are a small town that has everything you want [...]
Looking for Views? Skiing? Privacy? located just South West of Charlottesville is the incredible county of Nelson. With graceful roadways and the Blue Ridge Parkway Nelson is a truly magical place. The Afton area is truly amazing! We also have Wintergreen Resort for Snow Skiing and great golf! [...]
I like to wait a few days after the end of the month to look at market data. Seems we have some agents that are a little slow at adding closing to our MLS.
When you are looking for Charlottesville Real Estate remember that Charlottesville is in [...]
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Last weekend I went to dinner with some good friends/clients who live at
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