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 [...]
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
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Ok so I am busted, I have a Blog Buddy and he helps me a lot when I need inspiration.
No it is not another agent, not my spouse or even a friend on active rain.
Today, I am fighting a cold and decided to pull the laptop out and read a [...]
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 [...]
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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]
I just had to laugh when I saw this photo, looks like he just work up!
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About The Author
Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured Properties and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the [...]
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

Take a look at these charts. There is a lot of information here and can you spot the trends?
Here is an overlay with Sales vs DOM (Days on Market)… now do you see the trends?
About The Author
Charles McDonald, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Assured [...]
$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 [...] Homes in Surrounding Counties
The surrounding counties of Charlottesville Virginia offer unique homes and large parcels of land within driving or commuting distance to Charlottesville. Charlottesville Real Estate Group does include these areas. So if you are looking for that grand estate or you just [...]
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 [...]
We talk a lot about Statistics when it comes to real estate. Let’s look a little closer at Charlottesville Real Virginia Estate.
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 [...]
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! When [...]
I really really like to look at numbers and this comparison of how we are doing in the Charlottesville Real Estate market are quite revealing. Note what price ranges are selling vs the same time last year. Certainly last year was not a great year but these numbers will help you to [...]
Albemarle school officials are worried that an $8 million to $10.4 million funding reduction next fiscal year could result in teacher layoffs, fewer [...]

A message for Clients
When we do a home inspection we want you to be a part of it. But the truth is that it could take 2-4 hours for an inspection and it just slows down the inspector if you are looking over his shoulder.
Here [...]
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
[...]
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.
[...]
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 [...]
#1 4th of July Fireworks in McIntire Park
There are two places in the country that must always celebrate the 4th of July – Philadelphia and Charlottesville. In the shadow of Thomas Jefferson’s home, Charlottesville hosts a fantastic 4th of July Festival at McIntire Park. The show is put on by [...]
What is a 10 out of 10 curb appeal? I will let one of our local papers tell you the story:
Read The Hook
Address: 3675 Brinnington Road
Neighborhood: Meriwether/Ivy in Albemarle
Asking: $1,195,000
Assessment: $1,141,700
Year Built: 1999
Size: 3,756 fin. [...]
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 [...]
[...] 
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 [...]
“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 [...] 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 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)
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… [...]
First of all let me say that you are on the right track. When you are looking to relocate to any area, schools should be a major part of the decision.
Some clients will say to me that schools [...] “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
[...]
Located mins to downtown Charlottesville just South of NGIC and DIA facilities is the fantastic neighborhood of Dunlora!
Below are currently homes and there are certainly some deals to be made.
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! [...]

Dear Charles,
Now that our beautiful new home is complete and we are about to move in, we wanted to take the time to thank you for everything you have done to help make this possible.
Your service has gone [...]
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 [...]
When it comes to 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 [...]
When looking at the expansion of the Crozet area, developers and investors
will want to consider Parkview Drive.
(Click on photo below)
This is a unique Real Estate offering! See upcoming meeting about Crozet development below:
The Crozet community is invited to attend public forums on the [...] Greene County is just North of Charlottesville and offers beautiful properties at great prices. Greene County is an excellent choice for clients moving to NGIC. See NGIC Real Estate I recently compared the cost of new construction from Greene to Albemarle and was shocked at the [...]
Or should I stay?
Since our REMAX Real Estate office in Charlottesville is hitting on all cylinders, I think I will go!
University of Virginia – Art Museum
Open to the Public, the University of Virginia (UVA) Art Museum is a must see!
“Just around the corner from Thomas Jefferson’s Rotunda, the University of Virginia Art Museum presents art from cultures throughout [...]