James Friend Dickerson REALTOR® 434-466-4663 jachininc@gmail.com Testimonials • Testimonials • Jim was my first and second Realtor when I bought and sold my first property in Albemarle Co. He was very good about explaining the process of purchasing and selling a property to soneone who was new to the process. Though it has been many […]
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Becky Crowe
Becky Crowe REALTOR® 434-962-5503 beckycroweva@gmail.com Testimonials • Testimonials • “The house is looking more stunning every day. I can’t believe what you crews can do in a couple of days and not have the quality suffer. Thank all of you for all that you do to help us get our dream home. We are so […]
Brenda Carlisle
Brenda Carlisle REALTOR® 434-242-1585 brenda.carlisle@gmail.com Testimonials • Testimonials • Brenda, thank you for all your advice and assistance in getting my current house listed for sale this week. Being associated with someone of your vast experience in the field, who I fully trust to provide good guidance, has eliminated worries before they even arose. We’ve […]
R L Beyer Construction
R L Beyer Construction Charlottesville Virginia Solutions Contact PORTFOLIO • About R L Beyer Construction • R.L. Beyer is well known for the quality homes they build in Ashcroft which also feature outstanding views. With a fine use of different materials, they have created homes that appeal to many home buyers. R.L Beyer uses a […]
Christopher Companies
Christopher Companies Charlottesville Virginia Solutions Contact PORTFOLIO • About Christopher Companies • Christopher Companies, based in Oakton, Va, was founded in 1974 by Fred Kober as a design-conscious builder/developer with operations in Northern Virginia and the Tidewater area of Virginia, and they have fulfilled the dreams ofover 6,000 satisfied homebuyers. Through the years, Kober, who recently passed […]
Charles McDonald
• Interview • Charles loves to spend a day showing off Charlottesville. He discovered this area, years ago, and decided it was the perfect place to raise a family. ~ Starting Charlottesville Solutions was a natural thing for Charles to do. Having run his own Engineering Business for over 20 years in the Bay Area, […]
Remodels Good and Bad ideas
When faced with knowing you need to remodel your home, actually beginning the project sometimes can end up being pushed back time and time again because it’s difficult to know when is the best time to begin and what makes the most sense in adding value to your home. Decisions can lead to new dilemmas, […]
How to Determine a Home’s Value
Many Home Buyers believe the physical characteristics of a house will lead to increased property value. But, in reality, a property’s physical structure tends to depreciate over time, while the land it sits on typically appreciates in value. Although this distinction may not appear to be much, understanding how prospective land values influence property returns […]
Real Estate in our area – What’s ahead?
As we saw in 2018 in the Charlottesville area, the spring market seemed to begin in early January, when it usually starts heating up in mid-February. Sales seemed to slow down a bit in mid-summer as there still wasn’t enough actual inventory – either resale or new construction – to supply the increasing demand. Many […]
Was it Easier to Buy a Home before the Internet?
It’s difficult to imagine buying a house in the years before the Internet, but it did happen and there are plenty of anecdotes to prove it. Back in the late 1940s and early 1950s, the GI Bill was instrumental in helping former soldiers and their families go back to school and also thereafter purchase a […]
Consumer hoaxes and scams – what to do if it happens to you
Consumer hoaxes and scams – what to do if it happens to you When you are in the middle of purchasing or selling a home, it is difficult to be prepared for every type of scenario that might pop up, which is why we always recommend working with a real estate agent to help guide you […]
On-line lenders and Real Estate
We are often asked at Solutions whether it makes more sense to go with a local lender in the Charlottesville area that knows the local market and is available to answer calls beyond regular office hours, or go with an online mortgage lender. We see the commercials all the time about being approved in eight […]
Charlottesville Builders
Charlottesville Builders Picking a builder requires a lot of research. Sure you want to see their homes, but a builder needs to be financially sound, have excellent subs and stand behind their work. These are just a few of the things that you need to know about prior to selecting a builder. You should consider […]
Things I wish I knew before buying my first home
For a first time home buyer, choosing and then buying a new home can be a confusing and somewhat daunting task. Here at Solutions, we’ll help you understand the process and find the home that’s the perfect fit. Know your needs. First, examine your lifestyle. Do you want to be in the country? Would you […]
Where do I buy an investment property in Charlottesville?
Where do I buy an investment property in Charlottesville? Here in Charlottesville, the University of Virginia drives a great deal of the investment property decisions as many investors would like to capture the student/grad student/medical resident market with their choice of property, so location is key. The other areas where investors like to be are […]
What Does a Builder’s Warranty Cover?
What Does a Builder’s Warranty Cover? With the boom in new building construction taking place all over Charlottesville – from Crozet to in town and all along the 29 North corridor – many people considering building new might also want to think about what the builder’s warranty will cover after the home is built. Or, […]
Home Buying Tips for Charlottesville VA
Home Buying Tips for Charlottesville VA Springtime typically means warmer temps and blooming flowers in the Charlottesville area, although the start to this year’s spring has been anything but typical with snow showers on the first official day of spring, and interspersed with sunnier days ever since. The market is indeed different from year to […]
Why some Real Estate Deals Fail
When you’re in the middle of the buying process, there are several things that can crop up that might throw a monkey wrench in the works – also known as “deal killers.” Despite the recent pickup in spring sales activity, the tough lending climate continues to kick up obstacles for both Buyers and Sellers — […]
Why is home inventory so low?
Why is home inventory so low? Spring is typically the time when new listings are popping up on the market like so many daffodils in a meadow, but this hasn’t been the case for some time. Inventory of available homes on the market is the lowest it’s been in two decades, but the reasons may […]
We Buy Homes for Cash – Seller Beware
We Buy Homes for Cash (Seller Beware) You have seen these signs on telephone poles, but what exactly are they all about? Can they be legitimate? Maybe you’ve received a flyer in the mail that promises investors will buy your house – in any condition – and for all cash. Some of these signs say […]