Google Sidewiki and Activerain

This is the first post about Google sidewiki and activerain.

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NGIC and Charlottesville

If you are looking to relocate to NGIC or near Charlottesville, you have come across the place to start your home search. Enjoy!

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Google Sidewiki

This is a fantastic and simple way to add comments to sites.
Google you are amazing!

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Keswick Estates - Charlottesville Virginia

This is just a stunning area. The homes and the golf course are amazing!

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Activerain

A place for Real Estate agents from around the world to blog and meet. As a Charlottesville Broker/Agent and the top blogger in Virginia on Activerain I can tell you it is a great experience.

in reference to: ActiveRain Real Estate Network (view on Google Sidewiki)

Charlottesville Real Estate Blog

Understanding Charlottesville Real Estate can be solved so quickly when you talk to an agent who is both technical and analytical.
I made the same journey that you are considering and can share with you many experiences. I look forward to chatting.

All comment and suggestions are welcome by email or call me at 434-981-1585

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Charlottesville Real Estate

Many people randomly search for homes on multiple sites. Your time is move valuable than that. This site offers "all" available homes and land in the Charlottesville area. You can search by price, by school or even sub-division. The map search is exceptional and there is no sing-in required. When looking at Virginia, Charlottesville Real Estate should be considered.
All comment and suggestions are welcome by email or call me at 434-981-1585

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Charlottesville Real Estate

Charlottesville Real Estate Group is the facebook location for finding out about homes, farms and estates near Charlottesville. Charles and his group of RE/MAX agents are available to help you with a tour of the area. Read more....

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Love to chat about Charlottesville Real Estate

If you see me online I am ready to chat…

If I am “Unavailable” online

text of call me at 434-981-1585

best regards, Charles McDonald

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Local Agent compares Real Estate to Baseball?

I just read an article in our local paper about how our Area’s high-priced homes are harder to sell – Daily Progress

Well it got me to thinking about our local Association of Realtors – CAAR and how many agents are having a tougher year than in the past.

Why baseball popped into my head I do not know, but I see things like this….

Home Runs – Selling Charlottesville Real Estate over 1,000,000 (ok maybe 700K)

Singles – Selling a Home, condo or townhome -  Charlottesville Real Estate under 200K

Doubles - Charlottesville Real Estate 200K–300K range

Triples –Charlottesville Real Estate 300K-500K range

Many agents are out there trying to hit home runs. Sure you will get a home run once in awhile, but why not focus on Doubles and the occasional Triple?  heck even those Singles will add up!

Let’s get back to the old ball game!

 

Charlottesville New Construction – should we built?

I love new construction. The whole process, from breaking ground to handing my clients the key at closing. Many agents do not really enjoy new construction because it can take 9 months to a year (or longer) to get to the closing table. But it is the process that I really enjoy, not the closing...

(above photo is a new home for one of my clients, currently being built...the views are amazing)

Many times a client will not find the perfect home or location when looking for Charlottesville VA real estate. So it is not uncommon for us to talk about new construction. About 50% of my current contracts are new construction and I am talking with builders and looking at land every week.

So I may ask the question, should we consider building?

The answer is often wrapped around schedule. If a client has the time, new construction may be the best option.

Let's talk!

Sleepless in Charlottesville

Some days we just need to lay down and take a break

Today is Fathers Day and I am taking the day off, I have nothing more to say except:

HAPPY FATHERS DAY to ALL!!!

  

Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate

If I am need money I will sell my assets… what about a state?

Just thought this story was interesting…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says it's the wrong time to consider putting California landmarks up for sale -- less than a month after he proposed doing just that.

He acknowledged Friday it was not "the best time right now" to sell state assets such as the San Quentin State Prison, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the California State Fairgrounds.

Why are we seeing multipe offers right now?

Why are we seeing multipe offers right now?


This is a question that I was recently asked. You see over the last 3 weeks I have been in 3 multiple offer Real Estate deals and have heard of several others.
I think the answer(s), at least for Charlottesville area, are simple....

BUYERS: Are taking advantage of low rates and lower priced homes (getting off the fence).
SELLERS: The ones that are serious, are getting their homes in the best shape possible (I just had a listing go under contract and we did not even have time to add it to the MLS, more on this later) and the sellers are now pricing their homes competitively!
It is as simple as that!
Great to see our market taking off again, let me know if you have any questions?

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Charlottesville Real Estate Activity

Activity is rising like a hot air balloon!

February is usually a slow time for the Real Estate Market in the Charlottesville Area. This year is an exception!

If you have been out with me touring home you know what I mean. The great news is that there are so many nice homes to see.

Last week one of my clients saw a home the day it came on the market and we are under contract. It pays to be quick!

My clients who sold the “deal of the week” last month are moving this week to the Ivy area. I am really excited for them and their children. What a great move!

By the way, are you reading my Charlottesville Real Estate Blog?

As always if you need anything or have any questions about our Market, drop me an email or call me anytime.

Do you cut your own hair?

By Charles McDonald on January 19th, 2009

Most people do not cut their own hair (of course some do… see photo) they go to a professional!

What I find interesting is that a person will go out and try to sell their own home without the use of a professional. This is a tough market and you need all the help you can get.

As an Associate Broker at RE/MAX in Charlottesville Virginia if I were to sell my home I would at the very least consult with agents to get a true picture of the market and the value of my own home.

Why? because I am to close to the product (my home). I have done improvements, that I think are of great value that the buyers (in this market) will not even see as a feature….Can you relate?

We can all use input from others and when you are talking about selling your largest asset, it just makes sense to talk to a professional….

Stop cutting your own hair!

Call a REALTOR today! You will save time and money!
until next time…

Meriwether Lewis School Homes

We just went under contact on this fine home in Meriwether Lewis School District.

We not only sell homes in this area but my family and I also live here too.

It is critical to use a local expert in buying or selling Charlottesville Real Estate.

Just because you have a friend that is an agent does not mean you need to use them. In fact this can be a big mistake. Use a local expert!

Sunday update - Charlottesville Real Estate

Another busy weekend working with Charlottesville Real Estate!

Sure the market is slower but there is still a lot of activity.

Merry Christmas to all!

Charlottesville Thanksgiving Wish

We want to wish all our friends and clients a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble Gobble!!!

regards

Charles McDonald
Charlottesville Real Estate

Charlottesville New Construction

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 in our area. As your buyers agent I will help you though the process of finding the perfect building site and working with you and the builder to completion.

Many clients do not realize that there is no additional cost to you as builders see the fee paid to a buyers agent as a marketing expense. I have several builders that want to work with me because it helps with a smoother transaction and they know that I have experience in the building process.

There are many challenges with building and I have even helped clients in the design of their homes. It is an amazing process and does require personal attention.

One thing clients need to be aware of is that I represent your interests, not the builders and this is a very important point.

Many times we find the perfect home already built and this is where my negotiation skills and knowledge of market conditions saves you a great deal of time and money.


Let me know if you have any questions?

(Glenmore Home - Golf)
(Glenmore Elegant Home)

248 Grace Johnson Road, Louisa, VA 23084

248 Grace Johnson Road

248 Grace Johnson Road, Louisa, VA 23084 View Map

WOW WHAT AN EXCELLENT PRICE!!! A Grand Home on 3.4 acres just 20 minutes to Charlottesville and 30 minutes to Short Pump! Built in 2002 with updated terrace level and bonus room. The terrace level has another full bath and family room!



Drive a little and save a lot!!!



Only $114 per Sq Foot

Details

Asking Price:

299,900

MLS:

454791

Sq. Feet:

2621

Lot Size:

3.39 acres

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

3

# of Floors:

1.5

Garage Size:

2 car

Year Built:

2002

Contact Info

Charles McDonald

Associate BROKER®, ABR®,e-PRO®,SRES®, Professional Honor Society

Dir 434-981-1585

Email | Website

Today in Charlottesville!

What a great day showing Charlottesville Real Estate to clients!

Live is good!

Ecological Footprint

My son sent this to me (he is 12) and I thought it was interesting...(enjoy!)
http://www.footprintnetwork.org/
To find out your footprint use the following steps:

1. Ecological Footprint Column
2. Choose your footprint
3. Choose take quiz
4. Create your identity/person
5. Find out your results

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Charlottesville Virginia is a fine place to live!

Charlottesville Virginia is a fine place to live!
You may be looking for the perfect place to live, a place with the "Quality of Life" we all want. I found such a place in Charlottesville Virginia and I want to share it with you. Find out why I live and work in Albemarle County Virginia and why I am a Top Real Estate Agent in Charlottesville Virginia (VA). "Ask My Clients"
My passion is to help you find the right Home, Land, Farm or Estate in Charlottesville Virgina! I feel there is a "Conflict of Interest" when a Real Estate Agent tries to represent both the Buyer and the Seller in a transaction. I am a "Buyers Agent" and as a Buyers Agent, your interests are my priority!

www.MyCharlottesvilleAGENT.com Rising Above your Expectations!!!
There is never a conflict of interest when you work with me! Don't be fooled by agents that try to do everything. Here is what I will do for you:
1. Evaluate a properties advantages and disadvantages
2. Do a full research of a properties history
3. Show you the pro's and con's of the areas in and around Charlottesville
4. Negotiate with the seller on price and terms
5. Never allow a sellers interests to interfere with yours