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OLD ORCHARD

QUANDARY FARM

IVY RIDGE

Circa 1860, 100 AC homestead near Trump & Blenheim Vineyards. Extraordinary home and grounds. Indoor/Outdoor fireplaces, Private compound w/ pro sound studio, pond, guest house & cabin. walled gardens, workshop and chicken house. $1,250,000 MLS#550247 $749,000 MLS#547195

SO LD

Circa 1850, Excellent value of 231 acres in Scottsville. Vintage dependencies, new horse barn with indoor pool. $1,250,000 MLS#550309

SO LD

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ROCKY GLEN

TANBARK

Artfully crafted luxury home on 63 acres. Original log cabin, pond, horse barn in Western Albemarle. $995,000 MLS#530112

Wonderful country retreat on 16 acres on James River Rd. in Albemarle. 3 charming dwellings, barns & fenced pastures. $499,000 MLS#530063

WILLOW GLEN TOWNHOME

CARTERS BRIDGE

WEST FARM

Extraordinary home c 1850 on 16+ AC. Classic finishes, vaulted ceilings, above garage apt. & rolling pastures in a private setting. $559,000 MLS#555704

SO LD

Immaculate Willow Glen town home in Hollymead Town Center. Estate area executive home on 3.5 acres. Nearly new 5 bedroom Quality finishes throughout. Walk to Target, restaurants & more! home in private setting. $243,000. MLS#553266 $439,000 MLS#534739

AMMONETT FARM

Traditional farm house on 34 acres near Walnut Creek Park.

Fenced pasture, plenty of water. $665,000 MLS#548115

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EARLYSVILLE ROUND HOUSE

Custom stone, board & batten house in an idyllic private country setting in the Earlysville area, mountain views from every window. $1,100,000 MLS#553087

LOCKWOOD FARM

Prime, gently rolling farmland near Scottsville. 3 ponds, serviceable barns and equipment shed. $650,000 MLS #550478

FRAYS RIDGE ESTATE

Stately Albemarle estate of 21 acres. 9 bedrooms, pool, pond, 6 car garage, 4 kitchens. $2,200,000 MLS#513246

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3044 CAMPBELL Road

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1750 SF - 3 BR - 2 BA - ON .67/AC.

3268 SF - 5 BR - 3 BA

3453 SF - 4 BR - 3.5 BA - ON .62/ACRE

NEW CONSTRUCTION - Vaulted Split-Bedroom Rancher with Tons of Upgrades! Beautiful Natural Privacy minutes from Cville.

Vaulted Greatroom - Open Kitchen with Granite & Upgraded Cabinetry - Luxurious Master with Tiled Shower - Spacious Bedrooms - Garage. Located in West River Meadows with Beautiful Pastoral Views $258,500

LUXURIOUS ESTATE LIVING Just Min. From Pantops - On 2.46 Ac-Fenced w/Gated Entrance - Natural Privacy - HardiPlank & Stone Exterior, Octagonal Foyer & Study, Lrg Greatroom, Updated Kitchen w/SS Appl., Master Suite w/Loft View, Home Office, Detached 3+ Garage w/Studio Apt., Recent Renovations & Upgrades, Landscaped. $398,500

GOLF FRONT w/POND & COURSE VIEWS - Vaulted Rancher, Greatroom w/Walk-out To Screened Porch, Open Kitchen, Large Palladian Windows, Skylights, Nice Master w/Sauna Steam Shower & Walk-in Closet, Main Level Family Room & Brick Gas-log FP. , Fin.Basement, 2 Family Rms, Brick FP, Arched Doorways, Garage. End of Cul-desac Privacy - Views! $278,500

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1716 SF - 3 BR - 2 BA CORNER HOMESITE - .41/AC.

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SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME - Natural Setting Right Across From The Lake. Gorgeous Home w/Hardwoods, Greatroom w/ FP, Open Kitchen w/Built-ins & SS Appl, Nice Dining & Living Rooms, Spacious Vaulted Master w/Whirlpool & Shower, Nice Bedrooms, Crown Molding, Beautiful Fenced Backyard w/Wooded Privacy, Seasonal Waterviews. $228,000

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NEXT WEEK: Spotlight on Redfields

AUCTION

1016 Ridgemere Lane • Culpeper Va 22701

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 • 11:00AM

425 Gillums Ridge Road • Charlottesville, VA 22903

Property Tour: Wednesday, January 18 • 4pm MOVE-in-READY 2 BR/2 BA HOME LOCATED in CULPEPER COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES • 1,828 +/- sf. 2 BR/2 BA single level home • Eat-in kitchen w/vaulted ceiling; dining & living room w/gas log FP

• 2 car garage, Covered front porch; spacious rear deck

• Hardwood floors & trim/chair rail throughout + tile kitchen & baths

• Close to the Country Club of Culpeper (golf course, tennis, swimming, fitness center & more), retail, restaurants, wellness center, schools, Novant Health UVA Health System, and much more!!!

• All appliances convey

• Only $100,000 Starting Bid!!

• Sunroom (easily converted to a 3rd BR)

Contact Tony Wilson for more information or a private preview of the property (540-748-1359)

3 BR/3 BA HOME on 2.6 +/- ACRES in ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA—SELLS to the HIGHEST BIDDER!!

• 3 BR/3 BA 1,284 +/- sf. home on 2.63 +/- acres

• Heated & cooled by heat pump; wood burning fireplace

• Kitchen (all appliances convey); dining room; living room; finished basement

• Well & private septic system

• Hardwood floors throughout

• Only $50,000 Suggested Starting Bid!!

Contact Kelly Strauss for more information or a private preview of the property (540-226-1279)

AUCTION

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 • 10:00 AM

2149 Jacks Shop Road • Rochelle, VA 22738

1701 Cardwell Rd. – Crozier, VA 23039

Property Tour: Friday, January 20 • 2pm 4 BR/3.5 BA HOME w/BARN, POND & FENCING on 5.9 +/ACRES in MADISON COUNTY, VA • 4 BR/3.5 BA (3 full & 2 half baths) 2,600 +/- sf home on 5.9 +/- acs • Eat-in kitchen (all appliances convey); dining room; family room w/FP; living room w/FP; partially finished walk-out basement w/utility room (washer/dryer convey) • Wrap around front porch w/composite decking • Drilled well & conventional septic system; dual zone heat pump central AC • Attached 480 +/- sf garage

• 30’ x 40’ barn w/electricity & water (separate meter); (2) 10’ x 14’ storage buildings/work shops (one has power & AC) • Approx. 2.5 acres fenced w/automatic watering system • This home is in need of a little TLC and updating, but is filled with potential for enthusiasts of all kinds. Conveniently located only 2 miles from Rt. 29, 8 miles from Madison, and 16 miles from Charlottesville, VA!!

• Only $100,000 Starting Bid!!

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Property Tour: Tuesday, Feb 7 • 12pm 18,000+ sf BUILDING on 9.2 +/- ACRES in GOOCHLAND COUNTY SELLS TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER! • 18,734 +/- SF brick building with finished basement on 9.2 +/- acres • 240 seat auditorium/sanctuary; finished basement w/commercial kitchen; dining hall/multipurpose room; numerous class room/offices • Roof replaced in 2004 and slate roof is original to the auditorium/sanctuary • Well & mass drain field w/water treatment system designed & maintained by Coastal Plains

• 5 bathrooms • There is a small cemetery located at the rear of the property. The new owners will grant lifetime rights to families of the deceased and church members • Potential uses of this valuable property w/ special exception include: Bed & Breakfast/ Country Inn; Professional Offices; Child Care Centers; Homes for the Aged; Nursing Home & Assisted Living Facility; Schools and more

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Front row (left to right): Matthew Woodson, Tele Jenifer, Donna Patton, Anthony McGhee, Arleen Yobs, and Peg Gilliland. Back row (left to right): Jonathan Kauffmann, Tim Carson, S. Lisa Herndon, Kathy Markwood, Tom Woolfolk, Rachel Reynolds, Carol Costanzo, and Pam Dent.

Real Estate Related News CAAR Installs 2017 President, Officers, & Directors The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) announced the installation of 2017 President Anthony McGhee during a breakfast ceremony on Thursday, January 5th at the Boar’s Head Inn. Over 230 guests were in attendance including members, leadership from local industry partners, and state and national REALTOR® Associations, as well as local government officials.

McGhee is a REALTOR®, broker and owner of Assist2Sell – First Rate Realty.

He has been an active member in the Association since 1989—serving on the Board of Directors for four years. He is a huge advocate for the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC)

Immediate Past President Donna Patton passes the gavel to President Anthony McGhee.

whose mission is to identify candidates for elected office on the local, state, and national levels who will work with REALTORS® to promote and protect the American Dream of homeownership.

In addition to McGhee’s installation, the following Officers and Directors were also installed:

CAAR Announces 2016 Annual Awards, Fourth Quarter Good Neighbor Award, & REALTOR® Hall of Fame Recipients The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) has announced the recipients of its annual awards, fourth quarter Good Neighbor award, and REALTOR® Hall of Fame for 2016. The awards were presented on Thursday, January 5th at the Boar’s Head Inn, following the installation of the 2017 CAAR Board of Officers and Directors.

The Affiliate of the Year recognizes a CAAR affiliate member who goes the extra step to help further the goals and objectives of the Association, CAAR members, their clients, and the community at large. The 2016 award recipient was Ken Mextorf of TowneBank Mortgage.

The Rising Star of the Year award recognizes a REALTOR® member who has held an active salesperson’s license for 18 consecutive months or less and balances sales volume and education with CAAR events and civic duties. The 2016 award recipient was Mike Terry of Nest Realty Group.

The Sales Associate of the Year recognizes a REALTOR® who is a top sales producer, active in our Association and our community, and continues to improve his or her skills by engaging in

President Anthony McGhee with Cynthia Hash.

award recipient was Rives Bailey of Montague Miller & Co. – Westfield.

The REALTOR® of the Year honors a member who has participated in the REALTOR® Associations at the local, state and national levels. Involvement in civic and community organizations is necessary, as is a high level of personal education and a dedication to the profession. The 2016 award recipient was Sasha Farmer of Montague Miller & Co.—Downtown.

Immediate Past President Donna Patton bestowed the prestigious President’s Award to the CAAR Staff who

Officers President-Elect Arleen Yobs, Nest Realty Group Treasurer Tele Jenifer, Better Homes & Gardens (BHG) Real Estate III – North Immediate Past President Donna Patton, BHG Real Estate III – Crossroads Directors • Tim Carson, BHG Real Estate IIINorth • Carol Costanzo, Montague Miller & Co. - Westfield • Pam Dent, Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc. • Peg Gilliland, Charlottesville Solutions • S. Lisa Herndon, Keller Williams Realty – Charlottesville • Jonathan Kauffmann, Nest Realty Group • Kathy Markwood, Roy Wheeler Realty Co. – Greene • Rachel Reynolds, RE/MAX Realty Specialists – Charlottesville • Matthew Woodson, Roy Wheeler Realty Co. – Greene • Tom Woolfolk, BHG Real Estate III – Crossroads

Left to right: Mike Terry, Ken Mextorf, Sasha Farmer, Byrd Abbott, and Rives Bailey.

continuing education courses and the achievement of professional designations. The 2016 award recipient was Byrd Abbott of Roy Wheeler Realty Co—Ednam.

The REALTOR® Ethics in Action of the Year recognizes a REALTOR® who is sought out by other REALTORS® who are seeking advice and counsel on questions concerning the Code of Ethics and professional standards. The 2016 REALTOR® Ethics in Action

made significant contributions to the Association’s success last year.

In addition to the awards ceremony, CAAR also announced Cynthia Hash of Keller Williams Realty—Charlottesville as the fourth quarter Good Neighbor Award recipient. The Good Neighbor Award program highlights local REALTORS® who dedicate significant time and interest to projects that make a lasting impact on our communities.

Hash was nominated for founding and incorporating the Mitchell Hash

To conclude the awards ceremony, CAAR inducted five members to the CAAR REALTOR® Hall of Fame, the highest career honor. These REALTORS® made significant, outstanding, and exceptional contributions to the local, state, and national associations, and have served for a combined 197 years.

Those inducted were (pictured below - left to right) Patricia J. Widhalm, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate III – North; William P. May, ERA Bill May Realty Co.; Punkie Feil, Loring Woodriff R.E. Assoc.; Carol Clarke,

About CAAR – The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® serves more than 1,000 real estate professionals and affiliate members throughout the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Widely recognized as the leading voice for real estate in Central Virginia since 1925, CAAR members bring professionalism and high ethical standards to every business transaction. The Association advocates for the protection of private property rights and provides tools and technology for

What’s Happening Around Town?

Live Arts prescribes Lisa Kron’s tour de force Well to brighten up your February!

Live Arts announces the February 3 opening of the theater’s third production of the season, WELL by Lisa Kron. The intimate family dramedy is directed by Larry Goldstein, one of Live Arts’ founding members.

The play explores, with humor and warmth, the ordinary and extraordinary mysteries that exist within families and between generations.

“Well captures, with eloquent, awkward and amusing honesty our human struggle to make sense of our past, to connect with it, and ultimately to transcend it,” notes Interim Managing Artistic Director Bree Luck.

“We fail, of course, when, as the playwright says, ‘You realize that your parents live in an alternate universe where your therapy has no power’.”

Framed as a devised theatre piece that explores the concept of wellness at the individual and community level, WELL also delves deeply into the fraught relationships that often exist between parents and their children. “WELL captures that peculiar circumstance when our own biases cloud, shift and color our recollections so completely that finding the truth in a memory is not only impossible, it’s downright laughable,” said Luck.

Producer John Conover described the play as “… three dimensional. Most plays have an arc which is only two dimensions, height and direction. WELL adds an unusual sense of depth, along with great humor. It is a show for anyone who has ever tried anything in life and not found it simple.”

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: WELL will open on February 3 and run through February 25, 2017, with performances on February 3, 4, 8,10,11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m.

February 9, 16, and 23 at 7:30 p.m.

February 12 and 19 at 2 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION: General Admission is $25; Senior/Student tickets are $20; Wednesday performances are Pay-What-You-Can. Tickets can be purchased online at www. livearts.org or by calling the Live Arts Box Office at 434-977-4177, ext. 123.

Friends of Live Arts get a 10% discount.

ABOUT LIVE ARTS: Live Arts, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, is located at 123 East Water Street in Downtown Charlottesville. Founded

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The CAAR Staff received the prestigious President’s Award. Left to right: Ian Desautel, Tiffany Vann, Josh Metz, Donna Patton, Abby Tammen, Anne Gardner, Alexandra DiGuardo, and Sandy Huffman.

members to achieve expertise in serving the needs of customers and clients. The CAAR membership is committed to enriching the region’s neighborhoods by engaging in a variety of educational programs as well as community service events each year.

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Montague Miller & Co. – Westfield; and William L. Howard, Real Estate III Commercial Properties.

The installation event was sponsored

by AskLandis, Atlantic Builders, Hogan & Associates Nationwide Insurance, Inc., CAAR Real Estate Weekly, Craig Builders, HMS Home Warranty, Atlantic Coast Mortgage, Student Services Moving & Storage Co., Virginia Housing Department Agency, and Virginia Credit Union. Photography provided by Tod Cohen Photography.

PHOTO CREDIT: MARTYN KYLE VIA SHUTTERFLY.

in 1990, Live Arts has been forging volunteer-driven community theater for over 25 years. Live Arts is supported in part by a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, and by the financial support of hundreds of theater lovers in our community.

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Foundation, which was created in memory of Hash’s son whom she lost in June of 2015.

The Mitchell Hash Foundation helps to raise awareness, lift the stigma, and erase the shame surrounding those suffering from suicidal thoughts and survivors of victims of suicide. A $250 donation was made to the Mitchell Hash Foundation in Hash’s name.

For more information on the Mitchell Hash Foundation, visit www.facebook. com/TheMitchellHashFoundation.

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Nelson County 819 Stonegate Lane Unique horse property in

the heart of Nelson! This 29-acre farm offers a horse barn with 7 stalls (12 x 12), tack room, wash stall with central vacuum, and an office with a half bath. Also on site is a riding ring, run-in shed, and large fenced pasture. Brick home has a family room with stone fireplace, large kitchen with all new appliances, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, and attached 2-car garage. All of this within minutes of the amenities along Route 151!

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401 Dogwood Lane A premier location for this 2300square-foot home with 3 BR and 3 BA. The great room soars to a 15-foot ceiling with windows all around. The full-length deck provides ample space to entertain or just relax. Quality features include a balcony off the 2nd floor master, deck access off the 1st floor master and skylights. Mature landscaping and paved drive enhance the private “end of lane” location. A short stroll to Devils Backbone Brewery and minutes from Wintergreen and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Can convey mostly furnished. $299,000

RED BIRD LANE

New home in Northern Albemarle on 2.5 acres. Open kitchen with island, gas range and granite countertops. Great room offers vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors and a fireplace.

Full basement with family room and bathroom. 2 car garage. $349,900

LOCUST LANE

1177 Pigeon Hill Road This little gem has mountain

New home on elevated lot, move in ready! Open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

Kitchen has granite countertops, stainless appliances and hardwood floors. Great room has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace.

Basement features a family room and bathroom. 2 car garage. $226,900

views, pasture, bold streams and privacy. Numerous building sites on this 30.42-acre property. Build your dream home, raise horses or just have a getaway. There is a trailer on the parcel with a well and 2-bedroom septic! Great option for living or camping in while planning your new home. Short jaunt to Devils Backbone Brewery, Wintergreen Resort, cideries, shopping and Nellysford! $149,000

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Walking distance to UVa grounds, Stadiums, Miller Center, Restaurants & Barracks Rd. Flexible, floor plan with 2 master suites plus study, family room, living, room etc..Beautiful greenspace and Blue Ridge views from deck and patio. Everything on one level with finished basement for entertaining or guests.

Spectacularly updated and ready to move into. $298,000

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Homes@RoyWheeler.com • www.RoyWheeler.com O 1 PE / N 29/ H 17 O U SE “THE ACRES” at Lake Monticello! Immaculately kept home, privately tucked away on a 1+ acre lot offers it all ~ one-level living w/formal & casual living features. Enter the foyer & enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, 9’ceiling t/out, light-filled eat-in kitchen overlooks private backyard, rear deck w/retractable awning & MUCH MORE! $357,000. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 531-0817/531-0795. (555596)

LOVELY CAPE COD set back from the road among hardwood trees with a small stream flowing through the property.

Great full front porch, 1st floor master bedroom and bath, private back deck, large metal building for a one car garage or storage. Spacious unfinished basement with outside access. 7 miles south of Scottsville, approx. 30 minutes to Charlottesville. $212,000. Bonnie Field, 589-2611. (552583)

LIKE TO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY? Then this is the home for you. Ranch style home on almost 3 acres with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, partially finished basement, above ground pool, back and front yard are fenced, new roof in 2006, and the added stamped patio in back of home are just a few of what this home offers. $215,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (553055)

ATTENTION INVESTORS- located near UVA, Darden School, Law School and JAG School, this delightful condo has tenant in place and features beautiful wood floor, marble surround wood burning fireplace, all appliances, nice balcony with urban views, pool, and great location! Call your Realtor today. $104,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995.

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FABULOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN! 4/5BR/4.5BA w/1st Fl Master suite & fully fenced, private rear yard. Rich hardwoods.

2 FPs. Recessed lighting. Ceramic tile baths. Central vac. 3 car garage. Screened porch. W-O terrace lvl w/ full BA, workout room or 5th BR w/ walk-in closet. Loads of storage. Community pool, clb hse, wkout rm, fish’g lake, tennis & more! $649,900. Byrd@ ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (555464)

STROLL DOWN to the delightful and friendly village of Batesville from this charming country cottage which sits on a private and convenient 2 acre lot. The cottage has wonderful gardens and landscaping, old trees and outbuildings. The 3BR cottage has had extensive upgrades so it is move-in ready. This one has charm and privacy galore. $373,000. Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@foglemangroup.com 981-1274. (552927)

SPECTACULAR 180 DEGREE VIEWS of the Rockfish Valley all the way to Charlottesville. Located at the top of Afton Mountain with easy access to Charlottesville, UVA and Wintergreen. 4BR/3BA home updated with a modern design and flooded with natural light. Upgrades include new flooring, windows and top of the line appliances. 3+ acres. $785,000. Frank Quayle, 951-5100. (549944)

CLASSIC FLOOR PLAN with a great flow perfect for entertaining! This home allows from 3-5 bedrooms, a 3rd floor and/or basement option, Gourmet kitchen with 5 different layouts designed to meet the way you live and a large master suite. Possibilities are endless! Plenty of lots and floor plans available. $519,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (542707)

LOCKWOOD FARM. 202+ ACRES. Prime & gently rolling farmland mostly open with approximately 30 acres in woods in Fluvanna County, near Scottsville. Including (3) ponds and more springs! Old, serviceable barns, (5) bay equipment shed.

Perimeter and cross-fenced, very long road frontage on (2) state roads. An excellent agricultural parcel! $650,000. JimBonner. com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (550478)

SONNENBERG FARM. 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. Bring your animals! $499,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (543725)

A VERY SPECIAL PROPERTY affording total privacy and wildlife galore. Graced with a spacious (2100 sq ft.) post and beam home with open floor plan. Beautiful finishes including Cherry cabinets, granite counters, wood floors and exposed post and beam construction with two lofts, huge front rocking porch, deck and Florida room brings the outside in. $595,000. Robert Ramsey, 296-7171/242-2280. (537969)

CUSTOM ONE LEVEL HOME in a private country setting. The quality is evident from the minute you pull up to the home. This home enjoys strand woven bamboo flooring throughout as well as tile. The floor plan is perfect for entertaining. The large open kitchen has everything you need to create your culinary masterpieces. Full unfinished basement. $605,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (552708)

BEAUTIFUL 2 ACRE BUILDING LOT, all wooded with stream just 3 minutes from Zion Crossroads!

Borders recently flagged. 2004 soil work suitable for 3 bedroom conventional drain field but would need to be updated by purchaser. Great home site close to everything! $29,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (546618)

MOSTLY WOODED 173 acre tract with superb frontage on Route 33 in Louisa. Beautiful rolling woodland with primarily mixed growth hardwoods, one section in pines. Old home place still standing. $475,000. Maury Atkins 540-2232719. (497993)

LARGE WOODED LOT OFFERING PRIVACY and convenience. Property has gently rolling topography and wide road frontage. Property has 6 potential division rights. Great place to build or for recreation. $99,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (554689)

THIS 30.33 ACRES IS A LOVELY BLEND of open and wooded land. Plenty of wildlife to view and open land to garden on. Bring your builder and start living the good life. $129,500. www.

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WATERFRONT LOT IN GREAT LOCATION in Greene Mountain Lake subdivision! Owner financing available. Lot has a gentle slope down to the water and is partially cleared.

Just 5 minutes from the charming town of Stanardsville in beautiful Greene County. 15 minutes from Ruckersville and 20 minutes from NGIC. $69,300. www.TammiCampbell. com 985-2348/882-5403. (552815)

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE to live on Greene Mountain Lake and enjoy the private beach.

Build your permanent or vacation home. The house next door will be available if you prefer not to build, but want additional land. $49,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (509678)

NICE LEVEL 4 ACRE wooded building lot at the north end of the Cooke Industrial Rail Park.

Culvert and entrance in place. Convenient to the town of Louisa, Mineral and Lake Anna! New survey available. $39,500. Maury Atkins 540223-2719. (553529)

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! 5 minutes to Pantops, 45 minutes to Short Pump. This is a great lot for you to build the home you have always wanted. Gently rolling terrain surrounded by hardwood forest offering privacy and 1+ acres in Albemarle County. Proximity to the city while still having a secluded feel. $54,900. Gavin Sherwood, 9620226. (550977)

THIS IS THE LOCATION you want! 6+ acres in Western Albemarle County with easy and convenient access to Cville, Waynesboro, Staunton and Nelson County. This lot offers a secluded feel while still keeping you near all major amenities of the central Virginia region! Come take a look so you can picture your home in such a perfect setting. $149,900. Gavin Sherwood, 962-0226. (550982)

ARE YOU READY to build your own perfect home, one that has everything you are looking for and can’t find in today’s market? This is the place for you! Convenient to everything, beautiful views over rolling meadows to the mountains, public water hookup and perked. The land is nearly level and open. $89,000. Fiona Tustian, 540-661-9089. FionaTustian1@gmail.com (537570)

THIS IS A PERFECT SPOT for a home site in the mountains. Ideal for a year round home with abundant wildlife, privacy and beautiful views with some clearing. Located close to the Shenandoah National Park but convenient to 29 corridor. Bring your builder or we can refer you. $39,900.

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POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING on this great lot in central Madison County. Superb location for private home. It lends itself to a full walkout basement and has a 3 bedroom perk. Beautiful Holly trees and hardwoods, springs and creek.

Backs to farmland and vineyard. Also available as 4 ac lot, 3 ac lot, 6 ac lot. $129,900. Fiona Tustian, 540-661-9089.

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APPLEGATE FARM. 3 parcels located in Southern Albemarle County with prices starting at $39,500. Parcels range from 5+ acres to 6+ acres. Some of the cheapest building parcels in Albemarle County only 10-15 minutes from the historic town of Scottsville and the Rockfish and James Rivers. Steve White, 242-8355 and Jim Bonner, 951-5102. (549727, 29, 30)

ON THE ROAD to Barboursville you will find this 2.31 acre building parcel located in Southwind Estates in NE Albemarle Cty. Parcel is elevated with spectacular year round views of the Blue Ridge Mountains along with the Southwest Mountains serving as the backdrop. 15 minutes from Cville and UVa this parcel is priced to sell. $189,000. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (537702)

PRIVATE 16.18 ACRE PARCEL located in Western Albemarle close to Afton and Crozet. Parcel is all wooded with mature hardwoods and offers a stream and elevated home site that with some clearing could have seasonal Blue Ridge views and there is a stream that runs through the property. $164,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 2428355. (554749)

LOOKING FOR A VIEW? Take the time to preview this 10.29 acre building parcel situated north of Charlottesville that enjoys a panoramic year around view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Parcel is a mix of mature pines that add to the privacy along with an elevated building site. $219,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (530522, 525)

21 ACRE WOODED PARCEL located in Southern Albemarle enjoys privacy, mature hardwood forest, trails, elevated building site with views of long creek frontage below with pond possibilities. Parcel is located close to both the James & Rockfish Rivers and only minutes from the historic river town of Scottsville. $134,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (541364)

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)

GET AWAY TO YOUR OWN PRIVATE HAVEN and yet be conveniently located off Route 20 and near Charlottesville. This parcel has a lot of possibilities and already has a well in place. From Charlottesville, south on Route 20, right on Daniel Morris Lane, property on left. $55,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (552396)

MOUNTAIN RETREAT or perm residence! Bring your builder or we can refer. 5+ ac with total privacy and abundant wildlife. It is perked for a 3 bedroom home and ready for your building plan. Well is already installed making this a great value. High elevation, wooded and some cleared. $59,000. Fiona Tustian, 540-661-9089. FionaTustian1@ gmail.com (530182)

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uying a new home is a major commitment and many first time buyers feel apprehensive and overwhelmed about all of the decisions they have to make. There are decisions when they first meet with their lender and more when they begin looking for the perfect house. Then there is the big one, choosing the right house and making an offer followed by negotiations with the seller over the inspection. Decisions continue until the paperwork is signed at closing and the key to the new home is in hand.

Fortunately there are many resources to help, including agents and lenders, and of course most first timers will start their education online making them much savvier buyers than their parents were when they bought their first home. However, while this is a good start, they need to be skeptical about the info they find online. For example, many are frustrated when they read that they need 20 percent of the house price for a down payment, but

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this is far from the truth, so don’t give up until you talk to the experts, your hometown lender and your real estate agent.

Not only can these pros help you decide if you are ready to buy, but they

will provide the education you need to make good decisions and help ease you through the process. And even if you are not quite ready to buy today, they can help you with a plan to get you there as soon as possible.

The First Steps If you are a new buyer you may be looking forward to what may seem like the most exciting first step of the process— looking at homes.

However, nobody wants to find the perfect house, fall in love with it and then find out it’s out of their price range, or that the monthly payments are way more than they are comfortable with even if they are qualified to buy. This is why the first step is always to talk to your lender who can tell you if you are financially ready to purchase, and, just as important, how much house you can afford.

In this way, you avoid the heartbreak of finding the perfect house and later learning you can’t afford it, or worse yet, that you don’t qualify to buy at all.

Your lender will also educate you about costs of home ownership you may not have considered such as taxes, insurance or homeowner association fees.

First time buyers are often “overwhelmed” with the process, said Marlo Allen with Mountain Area Realty in Nelson County. A good lender can help them feel “comfortable with the

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idea they need between 10 and 20 percent down in order to purchase a home.

She suggests you “just do a little homework” and visit a site such as that of the Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA) to get familiar with the terminology, the process, and the requirements.

It is also critical to contact a local lender, someone who understands the resources unique to our marketplace and can answer your questions based on knowledge of your situation.

When you do so you can avoid a lot of potential problems and may discover that you do indeed qualify to purchase a house after all. On the other hand, even if you find that buying a home is not an option today, many lenders will either help you develop a program to get you qualified in the future, or refer you to a housing counselor at PHA. When your lender determines you are qualified to make a purchase they will write a pre-qualification or pre-approval letter. The latter is stronger because it means the lender has reviewed your credit report. With this letter in hand, you are ready to look at homes and when you find one that suits, your agent will use it to prove to the sellers and their agent that you are a serious buyer who is qualified to follow through on your offer. This is especially critical in our current market where multiple offers on popular homes are not uncommon and you may be competing with several other buyers.

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process,” she said, adding that they may qualify for more, or less, than they realized. If they qualify for more they may still not want the payments that come with it, she explained. On the other hand, if buyers understand their payments and are still comfortable with this level of obligation, they are ready to start looking at homes in that price range.

The lender can help you “make a plan,” says Jay Domenic with Movement Mortgage. This includes evaluating different loan programs that are available and looking at your credit

and other qualifications. Part of what the lender looks for is if you have sufficient funds for your down payment and closing costs. If the amount of cash required is a challenge, as it is for many first time buyers, your lender can refer you to sources of down payment assistance available in our area.

While the internet can be a good source of preliminary information, it is important to visit reputable sites in order to get the most accurate information. For example, Julia Morris with Fulton Mortgage explained that first time buyers often have the erroneous

A big advantage that first time buyers enjoy is access to programs to assist them with the funds they need to purchase a house. Often this kind of assistance is the difference between the buyer moving into their own home or continuing to rent. Many of these sources require home buyer education and/or counseling, which can help smooth the experience of buying a first home.

One example of a program for first time buyers is the USDA Rural Housing Services Loans, Domenic explained. While the loan has geographic requirements, and city properties are not included, it can be a good choice for buyers who meet the household in-

While the internet can be a good source of preliminary information, it is important to visit reputable sites in order to get the most accurate information.

come limits. And while neighborhoods like Mill Creek that are south of Interstate 64 or others east of Pantops may not seem rural, they may, in fact, still qualify for one of these loans. One of Domenic’s recent clients used this loan and had also negotiated a contract where the seller agreed to pay closing costs. When he left the closing table he was able to actually put money back in his pocket.

The Homebuyer Advantage Plus Program from Fulton Mortgage is another option for qualifying first time buyers, Morris said. This program offers 97 percent financing, but can be combined with down payment assistance plans as well as help from sellers up to a total of 105 percent of the home price. Another huge benefit is that there is no mortgage insurance requirement, which means lower monthly payments and substantial savings over the life of the loan. Home buyer education is required.

PHA is also an excellent source of information and programs for first time buyers. Not only do they provide the buyer education programs required by many of the special funding programs, they also offer home buyer counseling and access to funds for down payment and closing cost assistance. Over the years this organization has helped in excess of 830 families buy homes in Planning District 10 which includes the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson and the City of Charlottesville.

Buyers can start by visiting the PHA website and downloading and filling out the forms in the intake packet.

They can then set an appointment to work with one of PHA’s housing counselors to determine the steps required for them to become a homeowner.

First time buyers can also contact PHA for help with saving their down payment using a matching program called VIDA. With this unique program, qualifying participants can obtain funds they need for closing costs by first saving $500. The state will then match these funds with an additional $4,000 and make the entire amount available for home purchase.

If credit issues stand in the way of obtaining a mortgage, PHA can help.

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“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 were then able to purchase a home.”

First Time Buyer Market Homes are available for first time buyers in our area, usually defined as those with prices less than $200,000.

For example, most recently, the majority of PHA’s homebuyers have received assistance with homes in Albemarle Leary said.

enced, Allen explained. “They tend to be more timid, and the financing can be daunting for them,” she added. She sees her role in part as someone who “takes the fear out of it,” so they can be more comfortable with the process.

In today’s market that means educating first timers on the possibility of having to compete with other buyers for the same home, Updike advises. He tells them “if you lose out on the first offer, keep plugging away.” It is important to “be proactive and stick to it.”

A common misconception is that once a purchase contract is signed and

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Great Cape on private lot offering 3BR & Bonus Room, 2 full baths plus screened porch, all new windows, updated kitchen & master bath, propane stove + whole house generator.

New roof in 2014. Storage shed “as is” & has electricity. Joe Miller of Movement Mortgage will be available to discuss different mortgages and to answer questions. A real must to see!

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John Updike with Roy Wheeler Realty Co. described some of his recent transactions, one a brick rancher off of Rio Road that sold for $195,000, another a home in Azalea Gardens that went for $200,000. He also recently worked with a first time buyer couple that wanted acreage. He found them a home on two acres in Scottsville, just 20 minutes from their downtown jobs.

Allen advises that prices are still good in Nelson County and there are lots of options. She cautions, however, that the condition of the home can be an issue especially for low down payment loans for which both the buyer and the house must qualify. For example, the buyers could be well qualified to purchase, but the house could pose a problem if it lacks central heat or fails to meet some other standard. Consult your lender for more details.

sealed, the buyers and their agents have nothing to do but wait for closing. In fact this is just the beginning and a crucial part of this process, the home inspection, awaits. Updike counsels his buyers that the inspection is another negotiation, suggesting they go into it understanding they may not get all they ask for. Instead he prepares them to ask for help with any bigger items such as problems with the roof or the heat pump.

A Great Time to be a First Time Buyer

Your Agent is Key

If you are a first time buyer with good credit, it’s a great time to jump into the market. There is still inventory available and interest rates are low, but homes are selling fast. Contact your REALTOR® and talk to your lender, then work with them to assure a fun and smooth transition into home ownership. n

First time buyers need more guidance than those who are more experi-

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Beautiful renovated ski front home on Tyro Slope. Amazing year ‘round mtn views. New kitchen, BR, floors, FP, paint, & more. Walk out & have your toes in snow and ski down Tyro slope. Unbelievable location near the Mountain Village and all the amenities of the resort. Brand new designer furnishing incl. Rare offering on the market. $439,000.

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Updated & steady rental revenue in the Wintergreen rental program. Located in the heart of Mtn village at The Mountain Inn. Restaurants, shopping, festivals & bars are all within walking distance, along w/slopes for skiing & snowboarding. Sold furnished & ready to use now + continue in rental program. $97,000.

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479 Three Ridges Condos SKIERS, WALK TO THE SLOPES, renovated 2 BR/2BA condo. 3 min. to slopes & Mountain Village. Vaulted ceilings in the great room, large kitchen pantry & utility room provide lots of extra storage. Appliances & furnishings convey! Large back deck, Condo Association provides firewood! A member of the Resort’s Rental Program & produces nice rental income. $114,900.

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Furnished 3 BR w/seasonal views in the Blackrock area, close to Tyro slopes. Updates: Nice hardwood floors, redone wood burning stone FP, & updated furnishings. Cathedral ceiling in family room, lots of privacy, level parking. 2 full BA, Large master BR, w/ private loft area. Close to Mtn Inn area. $299,500. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, or email: smsales1@aol.com. (555754)

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Well maintained 1 BR, 2 BA North Ridge Condo, a rare offering; spacious deck & great seasonal views of the Blue Ridge Mtns & Devils Knob Golf Course, many extras for under $100K. Frequently rented in Wintergreen Resort Homes & Villas Rental Program! A Must See! Offered at only $97,400. Call Tim Craig – 540-416-8498 or email tmack377@yahoo.com. (555352)

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Luxury 5 BR custom w/seasonal mtn views, w/quiet wooded setting. Ready for your int. finishes & customizations.

2 family rooms, 3,700 sq. ft. & att. garage. 2,500 sqft of decking! Hot tub, steam shower, wet bar, 2 wine coolers, granite counters, 2 FP, stainless appl. & custom tile work. Pre-wired for sound, security, generator & smart house system. $645,000. Call Jon Tsakis 540-836-9211.

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93 Tyro Lane Amazing ski front home(Upper Tyro). Brand new, 5 BR, 4.5 BA. Beautiful Mtn views from each level. 2 master suites w/high end finishes. Gourmet kitchen w/$13,000 Thermador gas stove. Heated floors in BR & ski/mud room. Security system, hand scraped maple engineered floors. Designer furnishings throughout. 8 flat screens tv’s.

Great stone work on exterior. $939,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 (555930)

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72 North Forest Drive Lovely 3 BR mtn home in pristine condition. Great family room w/floor to ceiling stone FP, custom windows & open layout to entertain. New appl., baths updated, large master BR & nice loft area/ reading rm. Paved drive, private lot, fenced area for dog. Large deck, covered entry, new sliding door & other upgrades. $319,000. Call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293,smsales1@aol.com (555686)

Golf-front & built by Solid Rock. Oversized lot, end of culde-sac on 17th green. Vaulted great room w/ stone-faced gas FP, open to the gourmet kitchen w/granite & hickory cabinets. Next to Wintergarden Spa, Fitness & Aquatics; Wintergreen Nature Fndn & shuttle. Covered deck, large master suite, sep. FR w/outside entrance, 4 BR & 3 full BA. $449,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (555932)

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71 Rosebay Lane Views of Crawford’s Mtn from this 5 BR getaway. Soaring floor to ceiling stone FP, hdwd floors, updated appl. & counters, huge decks & covered side porch. Att. garage, paved drive, almost a ac. lot. Year round views from many rooms. Nature conservation area borders rear. Walk to Chestnut Springs Pool & park. Quiet street close to many rec. amenities. $599,000. Call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (554794)

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115 Tyro Lane

Adorable slope side home on tyro lane.

Completely renovated w/ski access. High end antique oak floors, updated kitchen, updated baths, Hunter Douglas window treatments, new Pella windows, solid wood doors, new roof, & new skylights. Generator in ’14. Beautiful mtn views & great location to all amenities. $589,900.

Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (555012)

Furnished 4 BR +, on level & private lot. Brand new stainless appl. & water heater - Fall ’16. Convenient not far from Devils Knob amenities. Large wrap around private decks, beautiful floor to ceiling stone FP, wet bar in family rm. Unique master BR w/bonus loft space.

Augusta Co.(lower tax rate). Best layout & conditioned homes at Wintergreen. $334,000. Call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com. (553985)

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67 Squirrel Tree Lane

Beautifully decorated & upgraded Ski Chalet, short walk to the slopes & comes turnkey furnished; ready for your family this ski season! Picturesque views from master BR, LR, & expansive decking.

1st floor: 2 BR & 2 full baths, while the loft area upstairs sleeps many or doubles as a playroom! $290,000. Call Tim Craig – 540-416-8498 or email tmack377@yahoo.com. (555213)

67 Hickory Spring Lane

37 Marble Lane

Great location for this charming mountain home near the ski slopes and the mountain inn amenities. Open floor plan with high ceilings, lots of natural light. Kitchen is open to family room and dining area. This home can sleep 12 people. Priced below tax assessment. Offered at $229,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 (555308)

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37 Grassy Overlook Infinite, unobstructed, panoramic views of Rockfish Valley.

Custom cabinets by Va Craftsmen, new: 50 yr arch. shingle roof, gutters, skylights, Evergrain decks w/oil rubbed bronze ballusters, Luckstone granite counters. Wide plank oak hdwd floors, high end carpets & custom Turkish mosaic tile work. 4 Stone & masonry FP.$799,000. Call Jon Tsakis 540-836-9211 Jon.Tsakis@gmail.com (519132)

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11 Ravens Roost

One-owner home adjoins the Nat’l Forest w/ seasonal views into the Shenandoah Valley & mountains beyond. 2 full kitchens & either 4 BR + office or 5 BR. Granite counters; stainless appl.; new roof; fresh stained exterior; rebuilt decks. Top-of-the-line furnishings. $472,000.

Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (534628)

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EVERY REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION revolves around the contract, the agreement between the buyer and the seller for the purchase of a home.

The contract happens when a buyer makes an offer and the two parties come to agreement on the terms. Not only does it state what the buyer is willing to pay for the house, it spells out contingencies such as whether they have a house to sell first, how long they have to complete a home inspection, whether the appliances stay with the house, when they intend to close and how they will pay, usually by cash or mortgage. The contract also specifies a date and time by which the sellers must reply back to the buyers via their agent.

A great contract reflects the agents’ negotiation skills, the current market and agreement on the needs of both parties.

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GREAT OFFER

on Your Next Home

BY CELESTE SMUCKER

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Impact of the Market The market plays a big role in what makes for a good offer.

For example, prior to the recent recovery, many sellers felt lucky to have an offer at all and buyers could take their time, write an offer for less than the asking price and be demanding about terms. Today we have inventory shortages, rising prices, and multiple offers on some homes.

This means buyers must decide quickly if they want to be in the running for homes in popular neighborhoods and may need to view a home and make an offer the day it comes on the market. If multiple offers are in play, a good offer can be one in which the sales price exceeds the list price with minimal contingencies and a quick turnaround time on the inspection.

Even in a hot market, not every home sells for more than list price. CAAR’s most recent Market Report showed that in the third quarter of 2016 the average ratio of what homes sold for compared to what they listed for in most of our area was 95 percent.

While not over 100 percent, this figure—plus the nearly 21 percent yearover-year increase in sales—reflects a market that is very active with not a lot of inventory. If you are a buyer and find a home you like, work with your agent to craft an offer that reflects these market conditions and the neighborhood where the house is located. This advice will become even more imperative as we move into the spring, usually the most active time of the year with lots more competition.

A current example of a particularly hot area is downtown. The popularity of this market is seen in a recent open house held by Inessa Telefus with Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates who saw 40 different parties walk through a home in Belmont in one afternoon. In a very short time Telefus and her seller had multiple offers in hand and the seller ultimately accepted one that was for significantly more than the list price.

A few months earlier another downtown area listing, this one near the old Martha Jefferson Hospital, sold as soon as Telefus put the sign in the yard. All of

this means, if you see a house you like, take out your phone and call your agent immediately. If you don’t you can lose out, no matter how good your offer.

Crafting an Offer Takes Experience Two parties to a real estate contract don’t communicate directly while negotiating the home sale, that’s what agents are for, and they can often get helpful info.

One way is to direct questions to the sellers’ agent. You may not get an answer but sometimes you can learn why the owners are selling or how quickly

they want to move. Sometimes sellers allow their agents to say that they are highly motivated if they need to move quickly or if they are negotiable about the refrigerator or the drapes. This kind of information can help buyers and their agents write an offer that meets the sellers’ needs and increases the chances of acceptance.

When buyers don’t ask these kinds of questions, a contract may be rejected for unexpected reasons. Phyllis Novotny with Roy Wheeler Realty Co. described a time when her seller received an all cash contract (usually a positive since there is no mortgage contingency) that also required the house to close in three weeks, a very quick turnaround time. The seller said “no” because her situation did not permit such a quick move. A good offer in this situation would have allowed the seller more time. A different seller, one that had already moved, for example, would have been thrilled.

Buyers can increase their chances of getting a contract accepted by providing a pre-approval letter showing a lender has evaluated their financial situation including their credit rating. While this is not final loan approval it is good evidence the buyer is good for it.

Buyers can also demonstrate strength by financing the home with a loan requiring a larger down payment. A buyer choosing a conventional loan with 20 percent down demonstrates more financial power than one using a minimum down FHA loan, and most sellers will prefer the former.

Sellers may also consider factors other than price. Karen Kehoe with RE/MAX Regency had a seller who wanted to sell to buyers who would care about her home as much as she did. When she received two contracts, one from an investor and one from buyers who included a letter explaining how much they loved the house, she turned down the investor contract even though it was worth $3,000 more.

A Great Contract Ultimately a great contract is one that works for both parties, and when you have one in hand the whole transaction, from start to finish, is smoother for everyone. Consult your agent for advice. n Celeste Smucker is a writer and blogger who lives near Charlottesville.

AUCTION

1016 Ridgemere Lane • Culpeper Va 22701

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 • 11:00AM

425 Gillums Ridge Road • Charlottesville, VA 22903

Property Tour: Wednesday, January 18 • 4pm MOVE-in-READY 2 BR/2 BA HOME LOCATED in CULPEPER COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES • 1,828 +/- sf. 2 BR/2 BA single level home • Eat-in kitchen w/vaulted ceiling; dining & living room w/gas log FP

• 2 car garage, Covered front porch; spacious rear deck

• Hardwood floors & trim/chair rail throughout + tile kitchen & baths

• Close to the Country Club of Culpeper (golf course, tennis, swimming, fitness center & more), retail, restaurants, wellness center, schools, Novant Health UVA Health System, and much more!!!

• All appliances convey

• Only $100,000 Starting Bid!!

• Sunroom (easily converted to a 3rd BR)

Contact Tony Wilson for more information or a private preview of the property (540-748-1359)

3 BR/3 BA HOME on 2.6 +/- ACRES in ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA—SELLS to the HIGHEST BIDDER!!

• 3 BR/3 BA 1,284 +/- sf. home on 2.63 +/- acres

• Heated & cooled by heat pump; wood burning fireplace

• Kitchen (all appliances convey); dining room; living room; finished basement

• Well & private septic system

• Hardwood floors throughout

• Only $50,000 Suggested Starting Bid!!

Contact Kelly Strauss for more information or a private preview of the property (540-226-1279)

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 • 2:00PM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 • 10:00 AM

2149 Jacks Shop Road • Rochelle, VA 22738

1701 Cardwell Rd. – Crozier, VA 23039

Property Tour: Friday, January 20 • 2pm 4 BR/3.5 BA HOME w/BARN, POND & FENCING on 5.9 +/ACRES in MADISON COUNTY, VA • 4 BR/3.5 BA (3 full & 2 half baths) 2,600 +/- sf home on 5.9 +/- acs • Eat-in kitchen (all appliances convey); dining room; family room w/FP; living room w/FP; partially finished walk-out basement w/utility room (washer/dryer convey) • Wrap around front porch w/composite decking • Drilled well & conventional septic system; dual zone heat pump central AC • Attached 480 +/- sf garage

• 30’ x 40’ barn w/electricity & water (separate meter); (2) 10’ x 14’ storage buildings/work shops (one has power & AC) • Approx. 2.5 acres fenced w/automatic watering system • This home is in need of a little TLC and updating, but is filled with potential for enthusiasts of all kinds. Conveniently located only 2 miles from Rt. 29, 8 miles from Madison, and 16 miles from Charlottesville, VA!!

• Only $100,000 Starting Bid!!

Contact Tony Wilson for more information or a private preview of the property (540-748-1359)

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Property Tour: Tuesday, Feb 7 • 12pm 18,000+ sf BUILDING on 9.2 +/- ACRES in GOOCHLAND COUNTY SELLS TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER! • 18,734 +/- SF brick building with finished basement on 9.2 +/- acres • 240 seat auditorium/sanctuary; finished basement w/commercial kitchen; dining hall/multipurpose room; numerous class room/offices • Roof replaced in 2004 and slate roof is original to the auditorium/sanctuary • Well & mass drain field w/water treatment system designed & maintained by Coastal Plains

• 5 bathrooms • There is a small cemetery located at the rear of the property. The new owners will grant lifetime rights to families of the deceased and church members • Potential uses of this valuable property w/ special exception include: Bed & Breakfast/ Country Inn; Professional Offices; Child Care Centers; Homes for the Aged; Nursing Home & Assisted Living Facility; Schools and more

Only $100,000 Suggested Starting Bid! Contact Kelly Strauss for more information or a private preview of the property (540-226-1279)

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503 Faulconer Drive Charlottesville · VA · 22903 p: 434.295.1131 f: 434.293.7377 e: homes@mcleanfaulconer.com

MCL EAN FAULCONER INC. Farm, Estate and Residential Brokers BELMONT LOFTS

RIVERRUN

Low-maintenance living steps from City conveniences!

2-BR townhouse with eat-in kitchen, spacious living room and fenced rear patio. Walk to community pool and Pen Park. Excellent rental potential.MLS#543258 $155,450 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

GLENMORE

Perched on a beautiful, 0.68-acre lot, this lovely home overlooks the 4th golf hole. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, chef ’s kitchen, au pair/in-law suite with kitchenette, and large rear patio. MLS#543439 $880,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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Beautifully updated end-unit townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, living room with fireplace, and new kitchen. Front and rear walled gardens, two off-street parking spaces. Four blocks off N. Downtown Mall.

MLS#552031 $759,000 Tim Michel 434.960.1124

One of the best Belmont locations: walk to restaurants, coffee shops, stores in downtown Belmont, or to Downtown Mall. Deluxe one-bedroom, one-bath condo, second floor, almost 1,000 square feet, many great details including hickory floors, granite countertops, high ceilings, gas fireplace, LOW UTILITY BILLS. Secure inside parking, lots of outside green space, pets allowed.

All for $315,000. MLS#555651 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

FARMINGTON

Traditional, remodeled, 5 BR, 2 FP, great kitchen/ FR, spacious light-filled sunroom and large deck.

Hardwood floors, many custom built-ins, terrace level apartment. MLS#543809 $995,000 Betsy Swett 434.249.2922 or Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

CARAPAN

2.5 private acres in Keswick Estates. Private with lovely views of the golf course and distant mountains.

Architecturally designed, 7,000+ square foot residence with 5 bedrooms. MLS#451592 $1,825,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

FARMINGTON

French-inspired, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, with lovely public and private areas. Dramatic great room with fireplace. On 5.4 private and beautifully landscaped acres. MLS#554241 $1,175,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

BLENHEIM FARM

This stately Georgian boasts 5,400 finished sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 4 full & 1 half baths, 18 min. from Charlottesville on 25+ private acres of open and wooded land.

1st floor master suite, finished walkout terrace level.

MLS#495948 $795,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

GLENMORE

Immaculate, brick Georgian with EVERYTHING! Beautifully decorated, this lovely residence offers an open kitchen with fireplace, formal dining room, study, spacious 1st-floor master suite, 4 bedrooms upstairs, a lower level guest suite and recreation room, an attached 2-car garage and rear deck. Fenced for pets. In excellent condition with perhaps the best floor plan we’ve seen. MLS#552591 $748,000 Tim Michel 434.960.1124

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, 3 miles from Downtown. MLS#541726 $5,850,000 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410

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WESTERN ALBEMARLE

15± private acres showcasing a solid-brick home, just 10 minutes from UVA. Walnut study, soapstone kitchen counters, high ceilings, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, finished terrace level. MLS#546300 $1,345,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE

Best value! Great views from this 2-BR, 2-BA condo with galley kitchen, living, dining and breakfast rooms, and patio. 1st class amenities mins. from UVa, hospitals, shopping. MLS#554631 $300,000 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410

HIGH HOPES

Quiet, country feeling with city-like convenience!

83+ acres with streams, creeks, and mountain views.

Classic Colonial with slate roof, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, pine-paneled family room, 2 fireplaces. MLS#546641 $1,895,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

JAMES RIVER ROAD

Great opportunity to own 6.9 acres just minutes west of Scottsville. Perfect area to build. First time on the market for several generations. Take advantage of this very affordable country parcel. MLS#540811 $69,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

ANDREWSIA

Gorgeous 253+/- acre parcel with views of the mountains in the distance. Currently being used as fertile crop land. One of the best land parcels to come on the market in a long time. MLS#509267 $1,295,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

WILLIS LANE

42.26 park-like acres approx. 1.5 mi. from historic Downtown Scottsville! Includes one division right.

Soil study complete. Currently in land use. Mountain views! Only 20 mi. from C’ville. MLS#530854 $347,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

ESMONT ROAD

109 acres of gently rolling land comprised of mostly hardwoods with pine and lovely year-round streams.

Easement opportunity. Ideal for residential building, investment or timber. MLS#528493 $545,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

LONESOME MOUNTAIN ROAD

MOUNTAIN VIEWS! A terrific 5+/- acre lot conveniently located with quick access to downtown, Martha Jefferson Hospital, UVA, NGIC and UVA Business Parks. MLS#523777 $299,000 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. MLS#533616 $3,900,000 C. Dammann 434.981.1250

WATERHOUSE

Charlottesville’s premier, upscale condominium community located one block from the Historic Downtown Mall. 15 residences ranging in size from 956 to 4,268 finished sq. ft. Steve McLean 434.981.1863 or visit: www.waterhousecharlottesville.com

ARCOURT

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

COLLINA

113 pristine acres, 14 miles northeast of Charlottesville, with pastures and forest and an elevated plateau for a spectacular homesite with panoramic Blue Ridge views! MLS#530335 $1,490,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

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HOME SALES STATS ENDING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6, 2017

THE

Staff:

There were 24 homes sold in the seven-county area

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n 9 were in Albemarle with an average price of $451,795

MARKETING SERVICES

n 5 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $240,100 n 1 was in Fluvanna with a price of $182,000 n 2 were in Greene with an average price of $145,000 n 3 were in Louisa with an average price of $215,333 n 1 was in Madison with a price of $360,000 n 2 were in Nelson with an average price of $475,000 n 1 was in Orange with a price of $235,000

HOMES SOLD

Aimee Atteberry Beth Wood 434.817.9330

aimee@c-ville.com beth@caarrew.com

Justin McClung 434.817-2758 xt. 36

justin@c-ville.com

Chaney Hambrick 434.817-2758 xt. 39

chaney@c-ville.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Celeste Smucker

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (Note: Real estate tax information gathered from local government Web sites and is believed but not guaranteed to be accurate as of publication date. Towns may assess real estate taxes in addition to those charged by each county.)

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

LOUISA COUNTY

ALBEMARLE COUNTY

MADISON COUNTY

FLUVANNA COUNTY

NELSON COUNTY

www.charlottesville.org Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.839 per $100 www.co.fluvanna.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.917 per $100

GREENE COUNTY

www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.775 per $100

www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100 www.madisonco.virginia.gov Real estate tax rate: $.68 per $100 www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

ORANGE COUNTY

www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.804 per $100

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P A S S I O N, E X P E R I E N C E, I N N O V A T I O N

Keswick - Glenmore

Ivy - Langford Farms

OFFERED BELOW ASSESSMENT - Granite & stone contemporary custom beauty on 5 acres in Glenmore golf community. Chef's kitchen, 5BR suites, 5.5BAs. 5700 fin. sqft. Brazilian hardwoods, terrace level suite, secluded in-ground pool. adunbar.montaguemiller.com/mls=540625 $1,145,000 • Anita Dunbar: 434.981.1421

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2 private acres in Ivy! Renovated home with 6 BRs, 5 full BAs & high-end upgrades. 2-story front porch, back deck overlooks level yard. Hardwood floors throughout. Elegant study w/built-in bookcases. Wood-burning FPs. Granite Kit countertops. Cathedral ceiling in attic, skylight, wet bar. $649,000 www.montaguemiller.com/mls=555555 • Jamie White: 434. 906.3944

Albemarle - Fray's Mill

Fishersville W. Albemarle - Crozet

The solitude of rural living with neighbors not far away.

1.51 acre lot is surrounded by wooded land, on a paved public road. Recently conditioned crawlspace.

TO BE BUILT. Arts & Crafts home on 4+ acres. Options & quality details. Versatile Floor Plan. Buyer can choose colors & custom designs. High quality details. Land only $99,900.

home 3.5BA. Great foyer 5Spacious BRs, 2 full BAs,w/3BR, great location, needsflow, newgrand owners & TLC. entrance, oversized rooms. Hardwoods, DRattic. with Hardwood floors, lg kitchen/DR, 3rd floorformal walk up chairheat railing, bsmnt, rec room.

New pump, carport, utilityOwners' shed. suite, lux private BA.

bwilliams.montaguemiller.com/mls=555921 $129,000 • Brad Williams: 434.962.3419

paulmcartor.montaguemiller.com/mls=542180 $429,050 • co-listed by Paul McArtor: 434.305.0361

dburke.montaguemiller.com/mls=555402 kolson.montaguemiller.com/mls=549928 $224,900 $256,900••Doug KyleBurke: Olson: 434.996.6791 540.649.4131

Scottsville

Albemarle County

Charlottesville Waynesboro

Well-built home on 23 acres near Scottsville in Fluvanna Co. Lg windows, multiple decks/porches. Wood burningFP, 2 screened porches, hardwood floors, walkout basement.

Spectacular property boasts 2+ acres. Wall of windows on 1st level w/open floor plan. Huge family rm w/ wood burning FP. DR/formal LR combo. 4 BRs on 2nd level & fin. bonus room.

First floor living with unit openwith flooradjoining plan, vaulted ceilings, Branchlands first floor connected patio. freshly interior. Gas FP,room lg MBR. Patio off 2 BR 2 BA.painted Add'l multi-purpose could be doors den, home DR that openBR. to aUpdated back deck.

Fenced and in backyard. office, or third appliances HVAC.

cmontague.montaguemiller.com/mls=538431 $350,000 • Carter Montague: 434.962.3419

smilione.montaguemiller.com/mls=552369 $599,900 • Sal Milione: 434.882.4000

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=553574 bconner.montaguemiller.com/MLS=542821 $195,000 • Carol Costanzo: 434.962.1419 $174,500 • Brad Conner: 434.953.8124

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Punkie Feil for being inducted into the CAAR REALTOR® Hall of Fame in 2016.

• Two-time recipient of the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors’ President’s Award • Outstanding Instructor for Local, State and National Realtor Associations • Served as President and Vice President of the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors • Charlottesville/Albemarle “Realtor of the Year” and Virginia “Broker of the Year” • Years of volunteer service to Charlottesville and Albemarle charitable organizations • 37 years of dedicated service to Buyers and Sellers

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