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20 ZEPHYR ROAD

7 WESTHAM Court

12 WEDGE TERRACE

2395 SF - 4 BR - 2.5 BA - 2-CAR GARAGE

2358 SF - 4 BR - 2.5 BA - 2-CAR GARAGE - ON .51/AC

3106 SF - 3/4 BR - 3.5 BA - GARAGE - ON .47/AC

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NEW LISTING - GOLF FRONT

Classic Colonial with Natural Hardwoods, 14 x 27 Greatroom with Fireplace, Open Kitchen with Maple Cabinetry & SS Appl, Vaulted Master, Bonus Room, Level Backyard, Near Swimming Beach - Barry Meade, Builder.

Golf Front w/Relaxing Golf Views - Beautifully Renovated w/Brazilian Cherry Floors & Cabinetry, Granite Countertops in Kitchen & BAs, Open Greatroom w/Brick FP, Vaulted Master, Lrg Deck w/ Gorgeous Fairway Views

Golf Front w/Natural Privacy - Hardwoods - Greatroom w/FP, Fin. Basement w/FamRm & Office, Open Kitchen w/Bay-Windowed Dining Nook, Tray Ceiling in Formal DR, Screened Porch, Deck, Golf Views

45 CHIPPEWA LANE

50 KENDALL Court

27 N. BEARWOOD Road

3094 SF - 5 BR - 2.5 BA - GARAGE - ON .61/AC

2508 SF FIN - 1428 SF UNFIN - 3 BR - 2 BA - GARAGE - ON .51/AC

2360 SF - 3/4 BR - 2 BA - GARAGE

$305,000

$277,000

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Gorgeous Barry Meade Design w/1st Fl Master, Hardwoods, Open Greatroom w/FP, Nice Kitchen w/Breakfast Nook & Maple Cabinetry, Lots of Rooms w/Lots of Options, Fenced Back, Shed, Corner Homesite, Landscaped

Shows Like A Model Home - Split-BR Vaulted Rancher w/Open Floor Plan, Greatroom w/Gas FP, Open Kitchen w/Granite & SS Appl, Master w/9-ft Ceiling, 1st Fl Laundry, Family Rm, Over 1,000 sf unfin. for Storage or Future Expansion, Deck, Fenced Backyard

Split-BR Vaulted Rancher w/Hardwoods, Granite Countertops & SS Appl, Greatrm w/FP, Bonus Rm (4th BR), New Roof, Aggregate Walkway, Fenced Vegetable Garden Spot, Beautifully Landscaped, Garden Shed.

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2340 SF - 4 BR - 2.5 BA - ON .60/AC

$278,500

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2463 SF FIN - 1657 SF UNFIN - 4 BR - 2.5 BA - ON 15-ACRES

RIVANNA RIVER ACCESS

RIVER RUN

Backs to Wooded Privacy on cul-de-sac - Access to Rivanna River, Home Office/LR, Formal DR, Hardwoods, Open Eat-in Kitchen, Greatroom w/Gas-log FP, Arched Doorways, Vaulted Master, Fin. Basement w/Walk-out, Tons of Storage

Former Parade Home, Tucked Away on 15 Acres Just Min From Downtown Cville, Rivanna River frontage, 2-Story Entrance Foyer, Hardwoods, Granite, SS Appliances, Vaulted Master, Spacious Rms, Unfin Basement for future expansion, Firepit Area, Garage

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4983 WINTER LANE

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BEAUTIFUL ESTATE PROPERTY situated on 3 private acres with no HOA fees in an established 104 DORSET COURT neighborhood. 1st floor master, open floor plan, 104 DORSET COURT Time: 2-4 hardwood floors, beautiful chef’s kitchen with all the upgrades & an Time: upgraded trimShiflett package through2-4 Hosting Agent: Jan out. Maintenance free deck,Jan 3 carShiflett garage. $449,900. Hosting SUPER CLEAN Agent: ONE LEVEL RANCH w/ susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242SUPER CLEAN ONE LEVEL RANCH w/ 3550.front (542173) brick & vinyl siding at the end of a cul-de-

656 JUSTIN DRIVE

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6324 FLINTSTONE DRIVE

Hosting Agent: Ann-Marie Guadagno

LIKE NEW LIGHT FILLED HOME, freshly painted throughout. Enjoy breakfast in the 1015 BEDFORD DRIVE morning room or sit out onHILLS the large deck off the 1015 BEDFORD 1-4 kitchen. Large backTime: yard isHILLS perfect forDRIVE gardening, your pets,Hosting or just enjoy the birdsMcVay that stop by to Time: 1-4 Agent: Jim visit. TheHosting bedroomsAgent: are generous. Partially finished Jim McVay UNIQUENESS AND COMFORT. Enjoy basement has a full bath. $285,000. www.GerriRusUNIQUENESS AND COMFORT. sell.com 531-9581. (547206) beautiful brick fireplaces, high ceilingsEnjoy and

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237 AUTUMN OAKS DRIVE Hosting Agent: Kathy Markwood STANLEY DRIVE 940OAKS STANLEY DRIVE AUTUMN DELIGHT! This home offers Time: 1-4 Time: 1-3 pm 940

double decks, formal rooms1-4 with Peters crown molding, Time: Hosting Agent: Mike wood-burning fireplace, stainless appliances, dual Hosting Agent: Mike Peters FABULOUS 5BR 2.5 COLONIAL located near HVAC, 3 bedrooms, baths, unfinished basement FABULOUS 5BR COLONIAL located near and 10 years Town left onCenter. assumable VAspacious, loan. $267,900. Hollymead This movewww.KathyMarkwood.com 985-6454. (543376) Hollymead This in conditionTown homeCenter. features an spacious, open floormoveplan

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THE “KENSINGTON” MODEL in Waters STAGECOACH ROAD Edge 520 community sits on a water front lot, offering 520floor STAGECOACH ROAD an open plan Time: with spacious center 1-4 kitchen, island bar,Hosting plenty of Time: counter1-4 space Sands and cabinets. 3 Agent: Kay bedrooms,Hosting 2.5 baths,Agent: large open Kaydining Sandsarea, 2nd ADORABLE COTTAGE. floor floor laundry, and1950s unfinished basement. One Like new ADORABLE 1950s COTTAGE. One Matfloor condition ready to move in. $255,000. living on aand half-acre that has been lovingly taken thewWoodsonProperties.com (541290) living on a3 half-acre thatspacious has 960-5187. been lovingly taken care of. bedrooms, well-equipped

care of. lg. 3 From bedrooms, well-equipped Directions: Charlottesville, 29N to Greene kitchen, living roomspacious w/wood burning fire County Line, take your firstgreat right room on Lake Saponi kitchen, lg. living room w/wood burning fire place, hardwood floors, w/outside Drive, Left on Flintstone, lot onw/outside right. place, hardwood floors, greattoterrace room entrance leading to a follow sunny & yard, entrance a sunny terrace & yard, attractive leading spacioustoshed w/electricity. Minutes attractive spacious $229,500. shed w/electricity. Minutes from Downtown. Kay Sands, 825from 6129. Downtown. (509047) $229,500. Kay Sands, 8256129. (509047)5th Street Ext., cross over Directions: Directions: Streetleft, Ext., Interstate 64,5th take third travelcross aboutover 1/4 Interstate takethethird left, travel about 1/4 mile, house64, is on right. mile, house is on the right.

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2226 BANBURY 2226 BANBURY STREET STREET Time: 1-4 • Hosting Agent:

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E S T A B L I S H E D E S T A B L I and S convenient H E D NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD to downtown and and Rt convenient 29. Well to downtown Rt hardwood 29. Well maintained homeand features maintained home porch, featuresmain hardwood floors, screened level floors, main level laundry,screened 1 full andporch, 1 half bath on main laundry, 1 full and 1basement half bath on main level. Full finished includes level. Fulland finished basement includes kitchen laundry, 1-2 bedroom kitchen and laundry, 1-2 bedroom with outside access. $223,100. Julie with outside access. $223,100. Julie Holbrook, 434-989-4415. (512616) Holbrook, 434-989-4415. (512616) Directions: From 29N, East on Directions: 29N, Left East onto on Rio, Right onFrom Greenbrier, Rio, Right thru on Greenbrier, Banbury, stop sign, Left homeonto on Banbury, thru OPEN stop sign, on the left. ALSO 10/23home FROM the left. PRIOR ALSO OPEN 10/23 FROM 2-3PM TO AUCTION. 2-3PM PRIOR TO AUCTION.

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READY TO MOVE IN! This READY MOVE model IN! This upgraded TO “Berkshire” has upgraded has hardwood “Berkshire” floors, granitemodel counters, hardwood floors, granite counters, gas fireplace, built-in cabinets, 9’ gas fireplace, built-in 9’ ceilings, stainless steel cabinets, appliances, ceilings, stainless appliances, 4 bedrooms and steel 2.5 baths - the 4listbedrooms - the goes on and and 2.5 on.baths $379,900. list goes on and on. $379,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (501463) 960-5187. (501463) Directions: From 29N, East on Directions: 29N, EastLeft on Rio, Right From on Greenbrier, Rio, on Greenbrier, Left onto Right Banbury, thru stop sign, onto Banbury, home on the left. thru stop sign, home on the left.

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21708 JAMES 21708 JAMES MADISON HWY. MADISON HWY. Time: 1-4 • Hosting Agent:

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DESIGN/BUILD YOUR OWN DESIGN/BUILD YOUR HOME for as little as $1000 OWN down, HOME for as little $1000 down, no construction loanasnecessary! I&J no construction loan this necessary! invites you to tour ParadeI&J of invites to tour this plan, Paradewith of Homes you Award winning Homes Award winning plan, with large windows, open spaces, high large windows, open spaces, high ceilings, elegant fixtures & finishes. ceilings, elegant finishes. Every detail hasfixtures been & considered! Every detailplans hasarebeen considered! Many floor available or I&J Many flooryou plans are available I&J can help design your veryor own can you design very 434own plan!help $369,000. Susanyour Stewart plan! $369,000. Susan Stewart 434242-3550. (505508) 242-3550. (505508) Directions: FFrom Zion Crossroads – Rt. Directions: FFrom Crossroads – Rt. 15 South. Cross Rt. Zion 250 and do immediate 15 South. Cross Rt. 250 do immediate U turn into parking lot.and Look for sign. U turn into parking lot. Look for sign.

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Time: 12-2 Hosting Agent: HostingTime: Agent:1-3 Margaret Foothill Crossing Hosting Agent: Hosting Agent: Tammi Campbell RamseyMargaret from the low $500’s Tammi Campbell Ramsey ENJOY FISHING or sunning on the beach BEAUTIFUL MODERN POST AND

HillBrook ENJOY or sunning on the beach BEAUTIFUL POST AND when youFISHING buy this 3BR/2BA Contemporary BEAM home onMODERN 11.5 acres. Artfully crafted One Level off Rio youRd. buySaltbox this 3BR/2BA Contemporary BEAM home on 11.5 acres. Artfully cedar-sided with open floor plan, bright, airy living area. + 2BR/BA +crafted office.Livingwhen cedar-sided Saltboxwith withrock open plan, bright, airy living area. +home 2BR/BA office. delightful sunroom wallfloor waterfall, A wonderful vacation - or+ live in delightful sunroom rock waterfall, A wonderful vacationViews homeHyland - orprotected liveRidge in large laundry room,with plenty of wall storage space, paradise year-round. are theside, low $600’s large laundry room,shed plentyand of storage paradise year-round. Views areonprotected additional storage gardenspace, spot. with a charming upscale B&Bfrom one additional storage shed and 20 garden spot. with charming upscale B&B onacross one side, Only 15 minutes to shopping, minutes to and aaconservation easement view the Oldacross Trail Only minutes to shopping, 20 minutes to and easement view theCreekside Cville.15$209,000. www.TammiCampbell. river.a conservation $325,000. Margaret Ramsey, 953from the953low $600’s Cville. $209,000. www.TammiCampbell. river. $325,000.(510719) Margaret Ramsey, com 985-2348/882-5403. (514558) 7057/296-7171. com 985-2348/882-5403. (514558) 7057/296-7171. (510719) From Rt. 29 in Ruckersville head west on Directions: North on Hydraulic Rd; left Old Rd; Trail From Rt.approx. 29 in Ruckersville on Rt.Homes 33, 7 miles turnhead leftwest on Rt. Directions: North Hydraulic leftVillage Earlysville Rd; leftonBuck Mountain Rd; from the low $400’s Rt. approx. 7 miles 1turn on Rt. 62233, (Celt Rd) approx. mileleft to left on Earlysville Rd; left Buck Rd; right Simmonds Gap Rd;Mountain right Buffalo 622 (Celt Rd) approx. 1 mile Mtn to left on Sunset Rd (Entrance to Greene Lake) right Simmonds Gap Rd; Buffalo River Rd; left to continue on right Buffalo River Old Trail VillasSunset to Greene Lake) to 2nd Rd left(Entrance onto Logtrac. HouseMtn on right. River Rd; leftCelt to continue onChapman Buffalo River Rd (becomes Rd); left Rd; to 2nd left onto Logtrac. House on right. Rd (becomes CeltLane; Rd); left Rd; from the mid $400’s right Touchstone rightChapman to 2nd house right on leftTouchstone (2nd sign).Lane; right to 2nd house on left (2nd sign). Out of Bounds Elevator Townes from the $500’s

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EAGLES LANDING Top f loor condo with sweeping views. Large combination living & dining room with open kitchen & balcony. 3 separate BR suites with large private baths makes it ideal for sharing. Well managed, community with resort like amenities + free shuttle to UVa & Piedmont Comm College. Large pool, 24 hr. fitness center, clubhouse with game room & pool tables, tennis, basketball & volleyball courts. $114,000

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FOXCROFT This has it all! Mountain views yet 5 mins. from Downtown, 10 mins. to UVa, & stone’s throw from new Wegmans. Walking distance of county schools. 4 BR, sun drenched colonial with 2 car garage & finished basement. Move in condition and beautifully landscaped with low maintenance in mind round year interest. Community pool, playground, clubhouse and trails. $404,750

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Gordonsville Gates

Short commute to I-64, Pantops, MJH, & UVA!

Gorgeous 4000+ sq.ft., 4 BR/3.5 BA situated on one of the largest lots in Gordonsville Gates! Light filled 2-story foyer, formal dining w/trey ceiling, cozy fam rm w/ glass tiled FP. Large gourmet kit. opens to bright morning room w/vaulted ceilings & rear deck access. Full fin walk-out bsmt w/wet bar, built-ins, theater room, full BA, & lower level stone patio & fire-pit. Open 2nd level landing w/French doors to huge master suite. MLS#547155, $349,900

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Beautiful 4 BR/2.5 BA on fantastic lot w/ mature trees & large back yard overlooking farm. Open concept, 2 story foyer, abundance of light, gleaming hardwood floors on main level & designer kit. w/ large bfst bar, corian counters, tiled backsplash, & bright morning room. Spacious BR + Elegant master suite w/vaulted ceilings, huge walk-in closet. Full unfin. walk-out basement(rough-in plumbing). 2-car garage & paved driveway. MLS#540545 $259,990

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ROSEMONT

Stunning, panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from this custom, brick residence minutes west of UVA and Charlottesville. Spacious rooms with quality details throughout. MLS#546661 $1,545,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

OLD WOODVILLE

Exceptional, 166+/- acre historic estate featuring circa 1796 main residence, pool, guest cottage, barns, equipment storage, and other outbuildings. Bucolic setting, rich farmland. MLS#543828 $2,895,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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Circa 1792, now a spectacular, 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence with 5,100 finished square feet, and a 2-bedroom guest cottage over detached garage. Mostly open, 11.71 acres on beautiful Ballinger Creek! MLS#544145 $1,100,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

Dramatic contemporary, circa 1987, built by preeminent builder Alexander Nicholson, in excellent condition. Near Free Union, only 15 minutes out, on 9.77 acres that includes a 2-acre lake, privacy, and mature landscaping. Features an open floor plan and “great room” with vaulted ceilings, massive stone fireplace, large windows, spacious kitchen, large decks, separate shop or storage building. MLS#547519 $729,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

BEAR BRANCH FARM

Magnificent mountain views from this high end residence on 208 acres. This 4-bedroom home is bright, airy, and perfect for full-time living or the ultimate family retreat. MLS#532232 $1,650,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

CLOUDS HILL FARM

Spectacular, circa 1870 barn with magnificent beams was transformed into a stunning residence on 35 acres in Ivy. Includes pool, pool house and fully-equipped horse barn. Close to town and UVA. MLS#533616 $3,900,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

REDCLIFFE

Classic, c. 1902, manor estate with jaw-dropping views. Professional kitchen with 15’ ceilings, billiard room, lovely porches, saltwater pool, and guest cottage, on 45 acres, minutes from Downtown. MLS#541726 $10,950,000 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410

BELLEVUE

Classic Greek Revival, c. 1769, with 8,200 fin. sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, 10 fireplaces. Highlights: formal gardens, mountain views, 147 acres, equestrian facilities & 2 cottages. National Historic Registry. MLS#537630 $5,800,000 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410

IVY VALLEY

Blue Ridge views, minutes from town, quality construction, and great spaces define this superb brick Georgian, circa 2008. With over 7,500 finished sq. ft. of living space, this 5-BR home was built with expert craftsmanship, offering state-of-theart technology and finished with beautiful materials and details. Well priced and one of the finest homes in Western Albemarle! MLS#547385 $1,695,000 MLS#547385 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

ELK MOUNTAIN LODGE

Top of Blue Ridge. 1,000+ ac. with c. 1928, stone home and guest home. Panoramic views of Rockfish and Shanendoah valleys. Fronts Blue Ridge Pkwy, just 3 mi. off I-64. $4,750,000 MLS#546756 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076 www.elkmountainlodgeva.com

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KESWICK ESTATES

French-inspired, custom stone residence on 22 acres, with superb, quality construction and details. Threestall stable; spacious carriage home; beautiful, private setting. MLS#543296 $2,595,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

TWIN CREEKS

176 private acres with two quality homes. Main home has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths; guest home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Mostly hardwoods with 15-20+/- open ac., Mechums River frontage, miles of trails. MLS#546945 $2,895,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

MINT SPRINGS ROAD

Spectacular Blue Ridge views from this gracious and spacious 4-bedroom residence in Crozet. Immaculately maintained with a flexible floor plan. Privately situated on 2.5 acres adjacent to permanently protected land. $829,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

ORANGE COUNTY

53 acres in Barboursville with mountain views and Blue Run stream. County approved subdivision of 18 parcels. Excellent candidate for conservation easement. MLS#536368 $595,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

DOGWOOD WAY

CANTERBURY HILLS

Stately home on 4.59 acres boasts 6,000+ square feet, four bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, office space, home theater, home gym, large sunroom, and two garages. MLS#539462 $599,900 Macon Gunter 434.242.7772 or Tim Michel 434.960.1124

Super convenient to Charlottesville and UVA, this solid, spacious, light-filled, 4-bedroom brick home has wood floors on main level, and walk-out lower level. Flexible space inside and out. MLS#545440 $339,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

RIVERRUN

Beautiful townhouse in desirable neighborhood. Spacious, 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath floor plan, great room with fireplace, cathedral ceilings and skylights. Private back patio. Excellent location, only minutes from Downtown, UVA and shopping. Within walking distance to playground, river trails, golf, and tennis at Pen Park. MLS#543277 $210,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

KEENE

Rt 20, 188+ wooded acres with eight 21-acre divisions possible. Long road frontage, good conservation easement candidate. 20 minutes south of Charlottesville. MLS#547553 $1,400,000 Tim Michel 434.960.1124

PADDOCK WOOD

127-acre horse farm in Keswick includes a lovely, 1.5 story stone home with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Beautiful mix of rolling land and mature forest. Lake, stable, barns and total privacy. MLS#529415 $995,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

HIGHTOP DRIVE

37+ acre lot in Bundoran Farm with an elevated, level building site protected by conservation easement. MLS#505892 $985,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

SWIFT RUN FARMS

Nestled on a country lane in the Advance Mills area, this 25+ acres of pristine land is perfect for building a new residence or enjoying many recreational activities and wildlife. MLS#546272 $199,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

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253+/- acre parcel with views of the mountains in the distance. Currently being used as fertile crop land. MLS#509267 $1,295,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

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ENJOY YOUR SPECTACULAR VIEW across manicured pastures to the Blue Ridge Mountains from this exceptional home that has been transformed by the current owner. All new “everything” which makes it the equivalent to living in a new home. Desirable neighborhood in Western Albemarle surrounded by protective easement properties. $1,125,000. Jane Porter Fogleman, 981-1274. (546163)

CHARMING CAPE just minutes from downtown. Beautifully maintained with hardwood floors throughout main level, 1st floor master, gorgeous stone fireplace. Full basement has large rec room/office and great storage. Privately situated on 2.5 acres with stream. Bring your chickens! $300,000. Caroline Watkins, 981-1893. (546583)

ENJOY THE ADVANTAGES of a lovely county setting in convenient Barboursville close to necessities and amenities. One level brick home with full basement that features separate living quarters plus storage space. Sunny, flexible floor plan w/2300+ finished square feet on the 1st floor with beautiful hardwood flooring, 3 FPs. Attached 2 car garage. $345,000. Ginny Barefoot, 531-7864. (547203)

YOU WILL THINK this sunny home is brand new! Contemporary Cape Cod featuring 1st floor master suite, on over 2.5 acres. Eat in kitchen with breakfast bar, high ceilings in great room, 2 more good sized bedrooms plus full bath upstairs. Attached 1 car garage, huge shed. Very private lot, no HOA restrictions. An affordable property, in move in condition. $185,000. Ginny Barefoot, 531-7864. (547517)

HISTORIC 2 STORY BEAUTY in the heart of Madison. Put your remodeling touches to this lovely property, backyard has mountain views, fireplaces throughout, hardwood floors, beautiful screened in porch, lots of Boxwoods, magnolia tree, and other bushes, newly painted front porch, beautiful brick walkway. $249,000. Ted Brame, 540748-6386. (539335)

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN IVY VISTA - great school district. Open floor plan with 5 bedrooms and a bonus room. Appox. 3300 square feet with full finished basement, 2.5 car garage. Beautiful yard with lots of privacy, huge deck with screened in area. Very desirable neighborhood in Ivy area. Great family home and location. $535,000. Rod Phillips, 987-6399. (542452)

DISCOVER THIS CHARMING COUNTRY COTTAGE on two acres and just a few miles south of town! This home has been lovingly cared for by its owner and it shows. Two living levels offer many options. Oversized rooms, fresh and sparkling, with new paint throughout! Over 2800sf combined. A terrific value at under $107 per sf! $298,900. Susan Reres, 953-5552. (543458)

HISTORIC CROZET GEM ON 1.4 ACRES. Enjoy year round Blue Ridge views, gardens and large Koi pond only 5 minutes to downtown. Cottage converted to solar greenhouse/workshop...very cool. 1839s section of home has 10’ ceilings. Master suite on 1st floor has 12’. 3576 finished square feet. $310,000. Jim@JimMcVay.com 434962-3420. (544350)

EXCEPTIONAL ONE LEVEL LIVING! Great room with vaulted ceilings really set this floor plan apart with natural light, gas fireplace with stone surround, stainless appliances, upgraded cabinetry, and fixtures, hardwood floors. You must see the quality construction found with every Dobson built home! $450,800. Susanstewart76@ gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (542967)

BRICK HOME with approximately 6 acres. Hardwood floors in the family room. Master bedroom on first floor. Finished bonus room in the basement. Five outbuildings. Wonderful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. More acreage available if needed. $325,000. Dave Shockley, 540-290-3200 and Steve White, 242-8355. (536734)

JUST AROUND THE CORNER from Downtown Stanardsville. This charming home has been updated with a new kitchen, bath, new roof, gutters and paved driveway. These are just some of the changes the owners have made to their home. Enjoy the stamped patio in the back of the home for your morning coffee or cooking on your grill. $167,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (543625)

THE GABRIEL BY GIBSON HOMES in Godalming. This custom home can be yours and there is still time to assist with the interior design. Offers hardwood flooring, tiled baths, eat-in kitchen, granite counters, gas fireplace, walk-in closet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, bonus room, unfinished basement and a 2 car garage. $425,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (536539)

CIRCA 1840, an iconic town setting on Main Street. Wrap porch, heart pine floors, three bedrooms, two baths, home office, dining and living rooms and multiple outbuildings. Impeccably maintained with modest updates and zoning allows for business use. $399,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (544158)

TOWNHOUSE. Well-maintained with easy access to shopping. Great starter home or investment on the bus line. Upgraded with brick front, level yard and outbuilding. Prime location in family neighborhood near Stonefield Shopping Center, easy access to Route 29N. $194,900. Karen S. Dowell, 531-6948. (540239)

1.3 ACRE OASIS ON RUGBY ROAD. Dramatic features and spaces, like the dining room with two walls of windows and 2-story hallway with skylights. Master suite has two full baths. New eat-in kitchen with skylights. Lovely patios and grounds. 6000 sq ft home boasts 4 bedrooms, two offices and an apartment. $995,000. Jim@JimMcVay. com 434-962-3420. (545268)

MINUTES TO NGIC, RIVANNA STATION and UVa Research Park. Delightful, quality built 2 story home located on a cul-de-sac. Built in 2006, this home features 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, large living room with bay window and gas FP, large master bedroom and bath with soaking tub and walk-in closet, 2 decks, private back yard, more! $284,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (539270)

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BLUESTONE COTTAGE ON 25 ACRES. The Farms at Jefferson Mill, nestled in a private setting. Open floor plan with lovely finishes. Minutes to Historic Scottsville on the James and convenient to Downtown Charlottesville. Miles of interior hiking/riding trails in a safe and secure setting. All owners will enjoy access to The Lodge at Mt. Ida Reserve. $449,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. (547113)

TWO HOMES. Northern Albemarle county, this 14 acre farm has lovely mountain views, fenced pastures, a remodeled 3 bedroom farmhouse and a custom built three car garage with a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment above that features a great room, beautiful floors and trim and much more. $499,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (543725)

WYNSTON. 32.4 acre estate in the heart of the Piedmont Valley. In a pristine parcel of gently rolling countryside and beautiful panoramic vistas, the owners settled on a perfect site to build this exceptionally crafted home with over 7400 finished sq. ft., 4 BR/7.5BA, towering ceilings, light filled kitchen, study, library, 3-car garage and much more. $1,965,000. Frank Quayle, 951-5100. (543302)

LOVELY HOME WITH GENEROUS ROOMS and beautiful hardwood floors. Freshly painted and waiting for its next owner. There is a lot of light throughout. Enjoy the private setting as you wind your way up the drive. Your animals are welcome and this farm offers run in sheds, board fencing, a large equipment barn and much more. $397,500. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (543782)

THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY offering a residential lot overlooking one of the ponds at Greene Hills Club. Backing up to hole #6 pond, this lot offers fantastic golf course and mountain views. Access from state maintained Dundee Road and only 30 minutes to Charlottesville. $129,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (528100)

VISUALIZE YOUR HOME on this lake front lot with amazing and wide views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a back drop. Public sewer and community water available. Definitely a property you have to visit to appreciate. $79,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (515274)

WELCOME TO VISTA VIEW! Some of the most beautiful unencumbered views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the area. Estate sized lots offer open space with gently rolling topography. Less than 30 minutes to downtown Cville or 35 minutes to Culpeper. Truly a special property that you have to visit to believe. $189,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (523887)

RIVANNA RIVER VIEWS! Located in the established Riverbluff subdivision overlooking a wide portion of the Rivanna, this special and rare city building lot is the ideal place to build your next home. Surrounded by earth friendly contemporary homes with green living in mind you will enjoy the sweeping views and sounds of river. $169,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (539711)

THIS 92 ACRE PARCEL just North of Earlysville has been selectively harvested in areas with good roadbeds accessing 2 beautiful hilltop home sites. Creek frontage plus mountain views â&#x20AC;&#x201C; great potential! $515,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (536889)

BLUE RIDGE VIEWS FROM 6 IVY ACRES. Enjoy breathtaking, year round views from elevated site. 3 acres of pasture. Well in place and perked for a 5 bedroom home. No HOA. Meriwether Lewis School district. $389,000. Jim@JimMcVay.com 434-962-3420. (546097)

WESTERN ALBEMARLE. Two wooded building lots located in a peaceful and private setting adjoining orchards and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Soil work and surveys complete. 5.15 acres for $165,000 and 2.14 acres for $130,000. Call your Realtor today! Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (532640, 642)

GENTLY ROLLING WOODED PARCEL convenient to Keswick or Gordonsville. Bring your builder and create your next home. With some clearing you can have a view of the neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pond. This property was originally two lots that have been combined into one lot. $119,900. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (540678)

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. A very special 13+ acres with lovely Blue Ridge views, significant hardwoods and beautiful protected knolls located just three miles from Barracks Road Shopping Center. Accessed through a charming neighborhood the site enjoys an idyllic setting overlooking a beautiful rolling countryside. $395,000. Frank Quayle, 951-5100 and Steve White, 242-8355. (529071)

WATERFRONT LOT IN GREAT LOCATION in Greene Mountain Lake subdivision! Owner financing available. Lot has a gentle slope down to the water. Owner to do partial clearing. Just 5 minutes from the charming town of Stanardsville in beautiful Greene County. 15 minutes from Ruckersville and 20 minutes from NGIC. $69,300. Susan Reres, 953-5552. (532522)

GORGEOUS PRIVATE ALMOST 10.5 ACRE PARCEL located just off Owensville Rd. features beautiful hardwood forest with winter views of the Blue Ridge and with some clearing full time views possible. Adjacent to large farm so if looking for privacy close to town this could be the one for you. $334,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (544274)

SPECTACULAR WESTERN ALBEMARLE 42 acre parcel situated within minutes of schools, the historic town of Crozet and within 15 minutes of Charlottesville. Parcel is a blend of mature hardwoods and elevated pasture with long frontage along a shared 5+ acre lake and long frontage along a stream. $499,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (533215)

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ATTENTION BUYERS - Seller offering $8400 credit at closing for new roof with full-price offer. Timeless classic with the perfect blend of updates & original charm. 4BR/3BA, 1st floor master with bath en suite. Newly updated kitchen with granite & stainless. Terrace level family room & 2nd level flex space. Brick patio, beautiful gardens & fenced yard. $299,900. Kathryn Bentley, 989-6769. (543003)

WONDERFUL 6BR/5BA HOME, main floor master plus 2nd main level suite. The gorgeous kitchen is truly the heart of this expansive, welcoming home. Living room with beam ceiling & FP plus extensive living space on the terrace level. Tons of storage, flat, sunny private yard, tri-level deck, lovely gardens. Easy commute to Cville or UVA. $719,500. Bevin Cetta Boisvert, 996-8633. (542079)

ESTATE AREA OF CARTERS BRIDGE, nearly new and in excellent condition, privately situated and beautifully positioned on an elevated plateau surrounded by mature woods. Bright open floor plan. Maple cabinets, granite counters, 2 car garage. An additional 2.99 acre adjoining lot available, see mls# 534503. $449,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (534739)

ENJOY THE VIEWS from either of your decks, it’s beautiful! 2BR/2BA home in Madison County has a loft that could be used as a 3rd bedroom or office. Open floor plan with lots of windows and natural light, hardwood floors and large cooking friendly kitchen. 3.52 acres on a corner lot. $189,900. www.TammiCampbell.com 9852348/882-5403. (528315)

FANTASTIC BLUE RIDGE and water views from this beautifully updated 3BR home. Equally well-suited as a full-time residence or weekend retreat. Clean and bright with an open floorplan, the home sits on almost 1.5 private acres with more than 150 ft. of water frontage. 2 sheds for storage. Meriwether Lewis Elementary. Come take a look! $314,900. Lance Hoover, 989-4187. (544305)

OUTSTANDING VIEWS. Enjoy glorious views of mountains and river from several rooms and the gazebo. Common space on two sides provide great privacy. First floor master suite. Finished lower level is almost completely out of the ground. Glenmore amenities include tennis, swimming and golf, which you only pay for if you use them. $875,000. Jim@JimMcVay.com 434-962-3420. (542961)

QUICK CLOSE POSSIBLE to move right in and enjoy your new home! Renovated 6 bedroom, 4300+ finished sq. ft. home on 3.49 acres, NEW granite, ceramic tile, double oven, dishwasher, furnace and more! One level inlaw suite perfect for home office, rental potential, many possibilities. $480,000. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (546094)

CONSTRUCTION IS UNDER WAY! Open floor plan with 10x12 rear deck is ideal for entertaining enhanced with hardwood floors throughout the main level. 3 bedrooms, walkin closet, double vanities and convenient laundry upstairs. NO HOA fees! Great location near Lake Monticello amenities. $217,735. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434242-3550. (541501)

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Well maintained Townhouse in great location. Offers 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor and in-law master suite and sitting area, with patio on terrace level. HOA includes outside maintenance of home, it covers roof, siding, deck, mowing, trash removal, Club House, play area, pool, Prof Mgmt, snow removal, and Tennis courts. Hardiplank siding replaced 3 years ago, HVAC and water heater have been replaced. Seller offering carpet allowance. MONTICELLO

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Nelson County 230 Dogwood Lane New 4 BR, 3 BA home now 100% complete! High R-Values of R-50 in the ceilings and up to R-31 in the walls mean very low costs to heat and cool. Hickory floors in living areas and hickory cabinets in the kitchen and baths. Two gas fireplaces, vaulted and 9' ceilings, 2nd family room downstairs and generous deck. Large 2-car garage with insulated doors. Master bath has beautiful stonework. Wooded 1.97-acre lot and 6-month mountain view.

$379,000

Stoney Creek 140 Apple Blossom Court Low maintenance living with

mountain views and privacy! Relax and let the community take care of exterior and yard maintenance. This 2 BR, 2 BA property adjoins walking trail and is less than a 5-minute stroll to shopping and restaurants. One-level living with no entry steps, 2-car garage with ramp, vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors, kitchen with maple cabinets and granite countertops. Storage or future expansion with unfinished bonus room. 30 min. to Charlottesville. $249,000

280 Hooded Warbler This 3 BR, 2 BA home has

a great open floor plan with cathedral ceiling and walls of glass. Set on a private lot with soaring trees and the sounds of the stream in season off your deck. Home features a great room with a stone, wood-burning fireplace. Convenient to all of the amenities offered in Stoney Creek and Nellysford. $225,000

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45 acres, just 6 miles south of Staunton, Antique log and stone, with (3) bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, stone fireplaces, dependencies, newer (2) car garage, overlooking pond and creek with falls. Private, quiet, and peaceful. Surrounded by large, prosperous farms. $500,000 MLS#543855

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FRAYS RIDGE ESTATE Exquisite Albemarle Mansion of over 10,000 sq. ft. (9)BR, (11)BA, (4)kitchens. Elevator, theater, pool, pool house, separate guest quarters, and pond on 21 acres. Convenient Earlysville location.

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Magnolia Farm Historic Magnolia Farm has been tastefully renovated with the finest finishes throughout. Lovely master suite plus 2 guest bedrooms. Detached 2 car garage with delightful 1 bedroom loft apartment above. 2 Stall barn, with tack room and generous hay storage, lush pasture with 3 board fencing in good condition, 4+ acres, perfect Hunt Box or full time residence.

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BROOMFIELD FARM

$2,500,000 MLS#513246

$345,000 MLS#546605

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This 151 acre horse farm is eligible for significant tax credits for (much needed) restoration work. Extensive road frontage, several development rights and an ideal conservation easement candidate. Main residence, managers cottage, open pasture, mountain views, ponds, cedar lined fence rows, barn, center aisle stable. $1,500,000. MLS#545248

LOCHRIDGE LANE

Bluestone Cottage

Charming Cape Cod with private waterfront reservoir frontage on almost 3 acres. Spacious rooms with lovely finishes. Detached 2 car garage. Enjoy fishing, boating, and wildlife only 15 minutes to downtown.

The Farms at Jefferson Mill, nestled in a private setting on 25 acres. Open floor plan with lovely finishes. Minutes to Historic Scottsville on the James and convenient to Downtown Charlottesville. Miles of interior hiking/riding trails in a safe and secure setting. All owners will enjoy access to Recreational and Social Amenities at The Lodge at Mt. Ida Reserve.

Country Farm House

Southern Albemarle 40 acre farm, ready for horses or livestock, with a spring and 2 ponds, fenced pasture, and stables. Comfortable, updated, open floor plan 2 bedroom home, with guest quarters. $545,000. MLS#530611

20 Gently rolling acres, half open, half wooded, adjoining the grand Mt. Ida Estate. Old farmhouse clad in vinyl siding. Simple house with big covered front porch and large back deck. Needs updating but good value. (2) old small barns. Albemarle County only about 3 miles to Scottsville.

$285,000 MLS#546072

ROCKY GLEN Embracing a classic Albemarle chestnut log cabin c. 1821, this artfully crafted 5BR home features natural materials, excellent craftsmanship, top of the line appliances, library, and luxurious heated soaking tub in 2nd floor master. 63 acres, guest cottage, stable, and pond.

$1,100,000. MLS#530112

MERRIE MILL c. 1860, Virginia manor home of classic antiquity and prominent historic significance. Consisting of 6,114+ square feet, with timeless architectural details, magnificent grounds, a charming guest cottage, additional dependencies, barns, and stone walled gardens on 400+ gently rolling acres.

$3,950,000. MLS#509871

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EVENING FARM

$449,000 MLS#547113

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$ 539,500. MLS# 541640

Ivy Ridge 2+ acres, Spacious rooms for family and entertaining. Country living close in Ivy Ridge. Serious garden, chickens, workshop, stunning brick courtyard with fountain and (2) outdoor fireplaces. 500 bottle wine cellar. Custom stain glass interior doors and antique hardware throughout. Extensive plantings frame the house and grounds with specimen trees.

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uying a first home can be an exciting experience, and for most first time buyers it is an event they have planned for and looked forward to for a very long time with a lot of anticipation and enthusiasm. Still many first timers also can feel apprehensive and overwhelmed about finally making such a big emotional and financial commitment. Fortunately, first-time buyers are not alone when they begin their home buying process. There are many resources available to them including a wealth of online information to get them started. In fact, there is so much information that if they do their research, these new buyers will be way more knowledgeable about the process than their parents were when they began their first home search. Fortunately, too, when it comes time to look at homes and make a purchase offer, buyers can rely on their real estate agents and lenders. These professionals will guide them, educate them along the way and help facilitate the process from their pre-qualification letter through their purchase contract and all of the negotiations in between. Finally, they sign what seems like an unending stack of closing documents and arrive at that magic moment when they receive their keys and enter what is now their very own home.

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The first step in buying a new home is to talk to your lender and learn how much house you can comfortably afford. Your lender can also educate you about additional monthly costs such as taxes, insurance or homeowner’s association and road maintenance fees. “I always refer buyers to several lenders,” said Nikki Lewis with Haven Realty Group, Inc. “Not only do we need to know what they can afford, but if they

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fall in love with a house, they will be heartbroken if they find out later they can’t afford it.” Jay Domenic with Movement Mortgage said it is important to “get with a lender and make a plan.” This would include considering the different loan

programs that are available as well as looking at your credit and other qualifications. He described one mortgage option currently available to qualifying buyers through VHDA that is a conventional loan requiring only 3 percent down. A special grant to cover the down payment is also available and does not have to be repaid. Ask your lender for details. Domenic stressed the importance of meeting with a reputable local lender with whom you can build a relation-

ship, someone who understands the process, can answer your questions and help you avoid the potential minefields. He added that if you go online be aware there is a lot of mis-information out there. For example, he has seen articles stating buyers will need between 10 and 20 percent down in order to purchase a home, or a credit score in excess of 720. Neither of these is accurate, he said. There are even some 100 percent loans available, such as the USDA’s Rural Housing Services Loans. There are geographic requirements and city properties are not included. However, one of Domenic’s recent clients used this financing to purchase a home in Mill Creek a neighborhood south of Interstate 64. Another source of assistance for first-time buyers is Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA), which offers education and counseling on such topics as home ownership, credit improvement, debt reduction and savings programs. They also offer access to down payment and closing cost assistance programs. Over the years PHA has helped over 835 local families buy homes in Planning District 10, which includes the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson and the City of Charlottesville. Director of Program Services Shelley Murphy advises prospective homebuyers to visit PHA’s website to download and fill out an intake packet and get the process started. They would then work with one of PHA’s housing counselors to determine the steps required to become a homeowner including taking one of the organization’s free homebuyer classes. First-time buyers also can contact PHA for help with saving their down payment using a matching program called VIDA, Murphy said. Qualifying participants can save $500 and the state will match this with an additional $4000. The funds then are available for down payment or closing costs. Piedmont Housing and many lenders also will help first timers to resolve credit issues that stand in the way of obtaining a mortgage. “We’ll coach them on how to rebuild their credit,” said Virginia Leary one of PHA’s housing counselors. “We’ve had several clients come to us with significant credit issues and after resolving and rebuilding they then were able to purchase a home.” When any credit and down payment issues are straight, your lender can generate a pre-qualification or pre-approval letter, which your agent will use to demonstrate that you are a genu-

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Excellent condition- Ready to move in. 2 zone heat, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath situated on 0.85 Acre. Master bedroom and bath on first floor. Large family room with fireplace. Large back yard, could be fenced for kids or animals. Full basement.

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111 Patriot Dr. $99,000

ATTN. BUYERS - Offering $8,400 roofing credit w/ full-price contract. Gorgeous & on one of the most beautiful & well-loved streets in Waynesboro! Timeless classic, perfect blend of updates added to original charm & quality. 4 BR/3 full BA plus fin. terrace level fam room on 2nd level. 1st floor master w/bath en suite. Newly updated kitchen - granite counters, stainless appl., tile back splash & fresh paint. Fabulous family room with built-ins leads to brick patio. Brick/ wrought-iron fence enclose back yard. Laundry & workshop terrace level. $299,900

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Build your home here - 2 ac. in western Albemarle school district! Within minutes of schools, historic downtown Crozet & 15 min. from both C-ville & Wboro. Mature hardwoods & beautiful mtn views. Property has well & 2 septic tanks. Stop paying rent & take the step today to see the benefits of home ownership while interest rates are still fantastic! $119,500

Check this 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. Attractive for first time home buyers. Convenient to Stuarts Draft Schools and interstate. Large kitchen and dining makes a great place for family gatherings.

Jean Chandler, CRS, GRI Associate Broker (540) 649-0012 jeanchandler@ntelos.net www.valleyteam1.com

617 Sherwood Ave. Waynesboro $116,500

Great price for this charming older 2 story home, new bathroom, freshly stained floors on 2nd level. 3 Bedrooms with one being nonconforming, could be used as an office. Fresh painted walls. New electric added to upstairs. Can enter property from alleyway.

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ine buyer when you make an offer on a house. (Pre-approval typically means the lender has run a credit report.) In our current market, where multiple offers on the same house are not uncommon, the pre-qualification letter is essential.

Find the Right Real Estate Professionals While a real estate transaction involves many different professionals, the two most critical ones are your agent and your lender. These are the people who will see you through the process from start to finish, and they are also the ones you will need to choose first. There are over a thousand agents in our area and that gives new buyers a lot of options to choose from, explained Inessa Telefus with Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates. She stressed the importance of finding one you “like and trust.” Word of mouth is a good way to locate someone you like and Telefus suggests talking to family and friends to find out whom they worked with and what they liked about that person. Buyers also can visit open houses or call on ads to get an idea of the homes available for sale. However, in both of these instances buyers will be talking to the listing agent who represents the seller. If you have a genuine interest in one of those homes it makes sense to get your own agent. Given the number of available agents, Telefus said, there is “no reason not to have someone working directly for you.” You also will work closely with your lender, which again means finding someone you like and trust. Most agents have a list of lenders they can refer. However you also can “get advice from family and friends,” said Lee McAllister with Fulton Mortgage. McAllister also suggests that once you decide whom to work with it is important to rely on their advice as the home buying process proceeds. Most family and friends, while well meaning, don’t have the breadth of experience working in real estate as do your agent and lender and are not likely to be up to date with what is current in this rapidly changing field.

First Time Buyer Market While homes for first timers are harder to find, they are available. John Updike with Roy Wheeler Realty, Co., described a recent transaction in which a couple purchased a home in Fluvanna that closed in December of last year. They had been renting close to Downtown and decided to take advantage of today’s current prices and favorable interest rates. Lewis currently has three first-time buyers under contract who purchased homes in the $200,000-$250,000 range. One was on Glendale in the Locust Grove neighborhood, which listed for $219,000. Buyers willing to commute to their dream home may find what they want in some of the surrounding counties. Lewis described a four bedroom, three-bath home in Lake Monticello in what she called “impeccable” condition that listed for just $250,000. In regard to buyers working with Piedmont Housing Alliance, Leary re-

ported that of their current buyers, one has a home under contract in Greene; two in the city; and three will be closing soon on homes located in Albemarle. Currently PHA is also working with the city to encourage home ownership in the Orangedale Prospect area. Downpayment funds are available as are funds for rehab.

Work Closely with Your Agent “The key role of the real estate agent is to keep first-time buyers informed and educated,” Updike said. Today that means educating them on the possibility of having to compete with other buyers for the same home. Updike advises them “if you lose out on the first offer, keep plugging away. It is important to “be proactive and stick to it.” Lewis has similar advice for her first-time buyers, telling them that they “need to be prepared to pull the trigger fast.” She checks the multiple listing service daily to catch new homes

when they come on the market. When she finds one that meets the needs of a particular buyer she calls them and urges them to look at it right away. One of her recent sales was to a first-time buyer who followed Lewis’ advice and got the home under contract immediately. The home inspection is now complete and they are waiting to go to closing. In today’s market, it is important to “pay attention and be vigilant,” Lewis said. Because of their inexperience, firsttime buyers also may not have a clear picture of the kind of house their money will buy. Telefus described a young couple she worked with who were not interested the first home she showed them. After seeing others in their price range they revisited the first home and decided it was the right house after all. Telefus explained that agents have to be patient when working with first timers as they learn about what are realistic options for their budget. A common misconception is that agents show homes and facilitate a purchase contract, and then wait for closing. The reality is that a big part of their work begins with the signing of the contract, and a crucial part of this process is the home inspection. Updike counsels his buyers to look at the inspection as another negotiation. He advises them to go into it with the understanding that they may not get all that they ask for, but reminding them not to get “nit picky” about it. Instead he prepares them to ask for help with the bigger items, such as problems with the heat pump or the plumbing.

It’s a Great Time to be a FirstTime Buyer If you are a first-time buyer with good credit and want to buy a home, take these agents advice and don’t wait. There is still inventory available and interest rates are low, but more and more buyers are entering the market, and homes are selling fast. Contact your REALTOR® and talk to your lender about pre-qualification. They will help assure that you have a fun and smooth transition into home ownership. n Celeste Smucker is a writer, blogger and author. She lives near Charlottesville.

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Updated townhouse, custom Kit tile backsplash, SS appl, quartz countertops. LR hardwood floors & FP with marble hearth. Landscaped front & back yard. 3 BR, 2.5 BA.

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Land For Sale ALBEMARLE CO - Spectacular 12.33 Acre parcel with 5 division rights! Rural areas zoning in Earlysville area. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=534442 $174,000 • Sal Milione: 434.882.4000

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Recently updated, beautiful ranch. One level living w/light filled MBR, LR w/FP & updated floors. Refinished bsmnt, laundry, utility room, family room, extra BR and full BA.

RARE end unit-larger footprint, lots of windows & natural light. Upscale finishes throughout. Large deck. Room to expan, add'l BA in above grade lower level.

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www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=541745 $369,500 • John Farmer: 434.260.8980

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wood burning FP, 3 BRs w/master BA upstairs. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=547680 $149,900 • Anita Dunbar: 434.981.1421

freshly painted. Gorgeous hardwood floors. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=547804 $119,900 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

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CULPEPER-65 acres, standing timber near Richardsville. Gently rolling property w/road frontage & number of good building sites. Hunting/recreation or build your dream home. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=544346 $387,000 • Carter Montague: 434.962.3419

E IC D PR UCE D RE PALMYRA-3BR, 3.5BA. Back deck. hardwood flrs, LR opens to DR area & kitchen, fin. W/O bsmnt. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=546269 $239,900 • Jamie White: 434.906.3944

CVILLE-Ground floor. 2BR 2BA Turtle Creek condo. Wood burning FP. Pool/Tennis. Bike/bus to town. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=547062 $125,000 • Joe Porterfield: 434.906.1616

CVILLE-Branchlands 1BR, 1BA condo. LR opens to back deck. HOA incl trash, water, sewer. Public trans. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=544301 $115,000 • Jamie White: 434.906.3944

We help arrange any home services needed for Buyers or Sellers: HVAC, Electrical, Roofing & more. Email or Call the Concierge: Joy W. Long concierg@montaguemiller.com • 434.951.7179

CVILLE-Woolen Mills. 2 level 2 BR townhouse. New roof, windows & flooring.Cathedral ceiling, skylights. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=544175 $169,900 • Jamie White: 434.906.3944

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Stow it An ideal way to show off collections of small items (and save time by not having to dust them) is some sort of enclosed display case. A variety of new cabinets offer ideal settings with glass fronts and interior lighting. And it’s always fun to hunt for suitable antique pieces that can double as display cases. Candidates could be china cupboards, hanging cabinets, or merchandise cases from old stores. With a bit of imagination, almost anything can provide a unique “venue” for a collection. In some cases, glass panels can be substituted for solid doors. Another useful piece of furniture is a coffee table with sturdy glass-topped display spaces. Glass-topping any table can provide an area for showing off flat items under the glass from match books to family photos to event programs.

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olks have been collecting things for years. Everything from masks to model trains, art to antique tools, Hot Wheels to Hummels to first editions of books. Putting these items on display can sometimes be challenging, but collections can enhance your home’s décor while making a statement about your identity at the same time.

Introducing… First looks are important in defining your home’s personality. Your foyer sets the tone for your dwelling, so consider using one wall to display something you love, from framed pressed flowers to family silhouettes or antique mirrors. For example, a family whose Charlottesville home incorporates an Oriental theme sets the tone in the foyer with a small circulating water fountain and an artful arrangement of red-framed ink drawings and antique chopsticks in small shadow boxes over a small red half table. A Keswick woman with a substantial collection of antique dolls and doll furniture, houses her treasures direct-

ly off the foyer in a small room which has been customized with shelves from floor to ceiling. The dolls establish the home’s décor and many visitors linger there before continuing into the living room.

Hang it A gallery display—dedicating an entire wall to showing off a collection of posters, paintings, or photos—is always a dramatic statement. Some people choose coordinated frames and matting, either in identical or perhaps different sizes, while others use a variety of framing. There are nearly endless options from strictly black-and-white presentations to a completely eclectic assemblage punctuated with three dimensional objects. When creating a large gallery display, it’s best to leave other walls almost bare to prevent overwhelming the room. It’s also a good idea to start with one major piece, then choose a theme or color scheme. Cut poster board in the sizes of the pieces for your wall gallery, mark what each one is (watercolor of bridge, print of owl, lithograph of red umbrellas) then use masking tape to hold the pieces of poster board in various arrays

until you find a pleasing arrangement. One Fluvanna family “floated” family photos (no matting) in black frames, anchored by a large professional family portrait in the center. As time goes on, they add or swap out school pictures, casual vacation snapshots, and special family event photos in an ever-expanding display. Using identical frames in varying sizes draws the viewer’s eye to the collection rather than the frames. Other items such as baskets, clocks, or mirrors can also be arranged gallery style. One couple used a dining room wall to hang souvenir plates from places they visited. Some plates are large, others are oval, two are square, some elegant, and some whimsical. They have about 30 plates already, and the collection keeps expanding outward. Shadow boxes in various sizes can be arranged in interesting formations to hold a collection in a gallery style. Small items can be shown off in small-sectioned cases such as old-fashioned printer’s trays that used to hold type. For the best effect, don’t fill every little niche. A backless shadowbox fitted with shelves can transform a window with an unattractive view into a colorful

Floating shelves—the kind that cling to the wall without visible brackets— are also an excellent way to show off items. Available in a variety of styles, materials, widths, lengths, and colors, it’s easy to install some that enhance your décor. Unless a hallway is particularly narrow, slender floating shelving works well without overpowering the space. The wall next to a staircase is also an ideal place for a gallery wall or slender floating shelves. The shelves can be installed in orderly lines or asymmetrically and an interesting variation is to place them about a foot from the ceiling all around a room. This typically unused space can display all sorts of items from hats to teapots to antique toys. Adding a small lip can create a plate rail. Large collections of small items such as toy trains, thimbles, or ceramic turtles, can be arranged by color groups for extra interest.

Can it Clear or colored glass canning jars or interesting antique glass containers make an attractive collection, especially when displayed where they catch and transmit light from a window or light fixture. Such clear containers can also house collections of everything from marbles to buttons or bottle caps. n Marilyn Pribus and her husband live in Albemarle County near Charlottesville. They have Mason jars of seashells in the bathroom, a gallery wall of original art from places they’ve lived in the living room, and a collection of bird statuettes in an antique glass-fronted secretary.

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There were 84 homes sold in the seven-county area

Aimee Atteberry

n Forty-four were in Albemarle with an average price of $451,589. n Six were in Charlottesville with an average price of $331,032. n Thirteen were in Fluvanna with an average price of $213,927. n Ten were in Greene with an average price of $232,320. n Five were in Louisa with an average price of $2892,819. n Two were in Madison with an average price of $300,650. n Four were in Nelson with an average price of $165,225.

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IDEAL 2ND HOME/EMPTY NESTER FLOORPLAN

920 Windsor road, in Farmington $1,495,000 Finally, an affordable, turn-key, handsomely renovated, c. 1966 Farmington residence on an exceptionally private parcel. Large, light, bright kitchen open to family room? Check. Expansive 1st floor master suite with tray ceiling & fireplace? Check. 1960’s, solid construction quality? Check. Brick exterior? Check. An ideal, almost entirely 1-level home with an open, light-drenched floor plan... check! The master and 1 additional bedroom suite are on 1st floor, and there is a 3rd bedroom suite upstairs. Don’t miss the impressive wet bar, wine storage and butler’s pantry added by the current owners, just off the living room. 3 fireplaces (wood in the living room & gas in the family room & master). Floors just refinished, new HVAC upstairs. MLS# 547500

ANTIQUE MEETS MODERN - REDUCED $50K IN IVY

2945 MORGANTOWN ROAD • $795,000 This new construction 4-bedroom brick home with in-law or guest suite (includes a 5th bedroom, 4th full bath) over the garage exemplifies the appeal of utilizing reclaimed materials within a bright, open layout. Exposed, reclaimed beams, wide plank pine floors, 5 fireplaces, and an eat-in kitchen. MLS# 545938

PRIVATE RETREAT IN BATESVILLE

IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED ASHCROFT HOME

MINI ESTATE MOMENTS TO TOWN - REDUCED

1905 CRAIGS STORE ROAD • $615,000 Post & beam home beautifully situated on nearly 4 acres. Bright custom kitchen opens onto the dining room & dramatic great room with vaulted ceiling, exposed Timberpeg beams & soaring stone fireplace. Enjoy the ease of one-level living with main floor master. Attached garage with guest quarters. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 547301

2175 ANDERSON LANE • $669,000 Quietly tucked away on a serene lot with luscious landscaping, winter mountain views, and a nearly-level fenced yard. Kitchen with granite counters opens to great room with stone covered wood burning fireplace and custom built-ins. Master with his & hers vanities and closets, and steam shower. Lisa Lyons (434) 987-1767. MLS# 546969

1730 LAMBS ROAD • $879,000 Incredible value for the right buyers & minutes to city conveniences. The residence offers abundant formal and casual living spaces inside and out. 4 bedrooms, 4 full, 2 half baths, pool, pool house with half bath. Gardens, level lawns, even an indoor racquetball court that can be used for general recreation. MLS# 541992

ARTS & CRAFTS HOME IN SPRING CREEK

FABULOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS

WALK TO UVA FROM ALMOST 3 ACRES

30 TIMBER RIDGE COURT • $359,000 Well-built spacious Home in fabulous location. Unique floor plan features 1st floor Master Bedroom Suite, Dining Room, Kitchen with breakfast bar plus Family Room with vaulted ceiling. 2nd floor features a Loft/Home office, 2 bedrooms and a 2nd full bathroom. Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486. MLS# 547572

500 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, #1509 • $449,000 Located on the 5th floor, this home boasts fabulous views west of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Lovely 2-bedroom condo features gracious Living room, dining room and spacious Master Bedroom Suite with sitting area and two walk-in closets. Conveniently located to UVA. Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486 MLS# 547563

1007 RUGBY ROAD, c. 1928 • $2,995,000 This expansive, history-rich Rugby Road home is in immaculate condition. Generous proportions throughout, 5 fireplaces, including one in the eat-in kitchen and a walnut library. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, as well as 1st floor master. Incredible parcel with gardens and a flat, level rear lawn. Extra, buildable parcel! MLS# 542474

CUSTOM HOME REDUCED IN GLENMORE

1115 Hilltop road $1,525,000

3076 HYDE PARK PLACE • $1,499,000 Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this magnificent home has outstanding winter mountain views, as well as a year round rolling view down to the Rivanna River. All brick construction, 4-car garage, 5 fireplaces, elevator, and finished walk-out basement. Elegant, yet extremely comfortable, this home will not disappoint. Sally Neill (434) 531-9941. MLS# 543467

REDUCED – c. 1928 CITY RESIDENCE

Stately residence on one of the city’s most desirable streets offering 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 4 fireplaces and endless 1920’s character and construction quality. Comprehensive renovations just completed include a new eat-in kitchen with fireplace, a just created, detached home office space or teen recreation area, extensive landscaping, new aggregate drive with abundant off-street parking, HVAC, copper gutters & downspouts. Throughout the renovation, the home’s inherent, c. 1928 charms were respected, while creating an exceptionally efficient, comfortable and turn-key property under 5 minutes to UVA, Downtown & Barracks conveniences. MLS# 542484