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The Holidays: A Great Time to Sell Your Home

BY CELESTE M. SMUCKER

Plus: Holiday Entertaining the Easy Way

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HESSIAN ROAD

Built by renowned architect Milton Grigg as his personal residence, owner has recently completed a stunning state of the art restoration and enlargement, in a coveted City neighborhood. MLS#577617 $2,595,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

FOX RIDGE

Enjoy expansive views of nearby lake and Southwest Mountains from this spacious, 5 bedroom brick residence in the heart of Keswick on 21 acres. Ten minutes to shopping and all Charlottesville has to offer.

MLS#572756 $995,000 C. Dammann 434.981.1250

HATTON GRANGE

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Complete privacy, over 72 acres with long frontage on the James River! Totally restored circa 1900 farmhouse on a bluff offering beautiful views of the James and Blue Ridge Mountains MLS#580861 $1,050,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

Stunning mountaintop dream home with breathtaking views. Custom design and constructed with only top quality materials and craftsmanship, this farmhouse style residence is situated on a lovely 1.33 acres.

The tranquil location at the top of the prestigious Ashcroft community provides living at it’s finest, while also offering convenience to Downtown and UVA - only 5-6 miles away! MLS#583740 $1,200,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

TWIN CREEKS

176 acre sanctuary, 8 m. west, dramatic residence and guest cottage by Shelter Associates. Big Blue Ridge views, pastures, river frontage, trails, excellent building sites for new home. $2,595,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

WALNUT HILLS

Historical, Georgian Revival mansion, built c.1882 by Virginia Gov. James Kemper. 6000 sq. ft. manor home on 373 splendid acres. Long frontage on Rapidan River.

Special & private setting in Orange Co. MLS#574009 $4,500,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

THE CHIMNEYS

273-acre farming estate in Madison County, base of Blue Ridge Mountains. Spectacular home with many improvements in a magnificent setting. MLS#554020 $3,300,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076 Visit: www.thechimneysfarm.com

EARLYSVILLE

Ten minutes from Alb HS, gracious family living first level master suite, walk out deck with spa. Complete dependency: Master bedroom/bath, full kitchen.

Total 5 bedrooms, 4 baths 5,781 SF. MLS#573855 $689,900 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610

TOTIER HILLS FARM

Exquisite brick mansion, meticulously maintained and built with superb quality and materials, details and features. Over 9,000 finished square feet, 13,000 total, 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths. 98.23 gently rolling and private acres, mostly pastures, also with a large stream and pond. Only 5 miles to shopping and 15 miles to UVA. Call, text or email for brochure, more details: www. totierhillsfarm.com $2,975,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

LOCUST GROVE TAVERN

Owners have completed a magnificent renovation of this significant historic property. Spacious & gracious rooms with original architectural details. Convenient to Charlottesville & UVA. MLS#579971 C. Dammann 434.981.1250 or Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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GOLF COMMUNITY

ELK RUN RETREAT

155 acres in Farmington Hunt Country offers privacy, several creeks, and horse or hiking trails running for miles throughout the property only 12 miles from Barracks Road. MLS#571595 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

SELMA

Historic plantation with a meticulously restored and updated Federal era house built in the 1830s, much of the original woodwork and paneling is intact and sited on a 50 acre property looking south over rolling fields. MLS#1835577 Philip Reed, 804.833.8325

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4 bedroom home, like-new condition, quiet location backs up to and near golf course. Home with great features: stone and brick, fiber cement siding, covered front porch, rear deck, terrace. FANTASTIC HOME! MLS#583353 $409,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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JUSTIN DRIVE

Wooded parcel with outstanding views and long frontage on the Rivanna River close to shopping, restaurants and more, yet totally private. Spectacular building site overlooking the river accessed by private drive.

MLS#580880 $495,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

STONY POINT ROAD

Private 5 acre estate parcel with beautiful level home site among mature hardwoods. Conveniently located to Downtown Charlottesville & UVA. Purchase price includes clearing of house site and septic field.

MLS#565885 $250,000 C. Dammann 434.981.1250

OLD TRAIL

1 bedroom 1 full bath townhome in the highly sought-after community of Old Trail just 12 miles west of Charlottesville. Fenced-in rear patio area with storage shed. MLS#583218 $199,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

SCOTTSVILLE

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 minutes from Charlottesville.

MLS#530854 $337,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

TAYLOR CREEK ROAD

Picturesque 134 acres mountain property in Heards, that climbs from the road to the top of the mountain. Good road frontage, creek, great access, internal road network in place for easy access. MLS#572750 $399,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS

Well maintained & fully upgraded 3BR, 2 full, 2 half bath townhome w/ over 2,100 sq.ft. of living space in the conveniently located Pavilion at Super low maintenance, energy efficient home. MLS#582845 $314,900 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

GILBERT STATION ROAD

Wonderfully private, 67-acre tract of land approximately 11 miles north of Charlottesville in Barboursville. Mostly wooded with a creek and road frontage.

Tremendous views. MLS#552156 $565,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

WOODLANDS ROAD

5-acre, gently rolling lot in superb 10 minutes to Barracks Road in the Meriwether Lewis school district, affords views of the Southwest Mtns. and privacy.

Unique opportunity to build in a highly desirable area.

MLS#583226 $249,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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TERRELL ROAD E

Just 5-minutes to both Barracks and Stonefield shops, close access to UVA. Classic brick home 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3,670 FIN SF. and lower level outside access with level fenced back yard. MLS#578562 $584,000 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610

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370 Piney Mountain Lane Modern farm with 50 acres in Shipman. This quality-built cape cod home has 3,900 square feet including 4 BR and 3.5 BA. There is a 5-acre lake along with a fenced pasture, pole barn with enclosed hay storage, and equipment buildings. $549,000

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The Holidays: A Great Time to Sell Your Home

BY CELESTE M. SMUCKER

Plus: Holiday Entertaining the Easy Way

1980 Perry Lane Nothing says “home sweet home” like this traditional Cape Cod-style home perched hill-top on 7.98 acres at the end of a quiet country road. This home features 3 BR, 4 BA, 3,500 square feet, a 60 x 40 two-bay garage and a full finished basement. $349,000

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18 XTRAORDINARY! Stunning contemporary chalet, occupying a commanding ridge line site, will engender thoughts of the Rockies.

The approx. 8000 sq. ft. will inspire you with its architectural and construction quality and detail. 2 master suites, each with stone FP’s, and 3 add’l BR’s complement the expansive family living & recreational areas. The great room has an impressive stone FP, 30+ ft. cathedral ceiling & panoramic winter view west toward the Alleghenies. The 6+ acre setting is completely private, but provides ready access to shopping, dining, Augusta Health and I-64. MLS#582944, $790,000

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New Homes in the Charlottesville / Albemarle area from the $400’s to $1 Million (434) 282-4584

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Feature Properties Open Dec. 16th

2419 Wakefield Road

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$412,500 - #580569- Northfields 4 BR, 3 BA, great neighborhood Kris Jensen, 434-566-1738 DIR: Rio Road to Wakefield. Home on L.

Fantastic Investment Opportunity

City of Charlottesville $1,450,000 – MLS #582184 Two triplexes and one duplex, income producing Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

Completely Remodeled Home Earlysville, Albemarle Co. $392,500 – MLS #582247 Peaceful setting, 3.41 ac, 3-car garage Sylvia Guengerich, 434-981-2230

One Level Home – Open Plan Lake Monticello, Fluvanna Co. $199,000 – MLS #584049 Vaulted ceilings, skylights, new carpet Johnny Johnson, 434-981-0524

Beautiful Home on 5.83 Acres

Dignified Colonial

Albemarle County $2,350,000 – MLS #583704 4 BR, 3 BA, 8000 sf commercial grade shop Bill Bailey, 434-817-6052

The Rocks, Albemarle Co. $1,595,000 – MLS #580808 40 ft. screened porch, 2-story entry Len Mailloux, 434-981-1972

Elegant Ivy Home on 5 Acres

Beautifully Restored Farm – 77 Acres

Well Maintained on 5+ Acres

17 Acre Property

Beautifully Appointed Town Home

Elegant End Unit – Great Location!

Albemarle County $849,000 – MLS #566638 5 BR, 4.5 BA, privacy, 10 min to UVA Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882 www.4880IvyRoad.com

Haywood, Madison Co. $390,000 – MLS #560929 Brick home, cottage and so much more Charles Shifflett, 434-882-0169

Palmyra, Fluvanna Co. $725,000 – MLS #578609 6 fireplaces, library, English bsmt Connie Fairchild, 434-466-8660

Old Trail, Albemarle Co. $379,900 – MLS #581599 Backs to park, meticulously maintained Justin Kent, 434-951-7052 Wes Kent, 434-951-7008

Afton, Nelson Co. $465,000 – MLS #579007 Plenty of flex space, in-ground pool Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882 www.100RiverRidgeLane.com

The Village at Highlands, Albemarle Co. $359,900 – MLS #581908 1st floor master suite, one-car garage Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

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Mortgage Partners Ben Aliff 434-996-0016 NMLS #202242

Well Maintained Home Highlands, Albemarle Co. $279,000 – MLS #581399 Lots of living spaces, basement Cheryl Sprangel, 434-981-6695

Great Location – 1.95 Acres Albemarle County $180,000 – MLS #565480 2 lots, home and garage w/apartment Debi Dotson, 434-960-6753

Freddie Mac Property

Lake Monticello, Fluvanna Co. $134,900 – MLS #583372 .36 acres new roof/gutters Kathy Conlon, 434-531-2225

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Art Exhibit Breaks Stigma Around Mental Health And Substance Use

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RIVER ROAD

Sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the James River. Set on an open knoll, this home is sited on the footprint of a plantation and is completely private.

Bright and open spaces greet you as you enter the home. Lovely gourmet kitchen features a Viking gas range, honed granite counter tops and cherry cabinets. The barn style garage has a finished office and workshop with all utilities including 4G LTE. Near The James River State Park that has great amenities such as; riding trails, rafting and canoeing. $595,000

MILTON HILLS DRIVE

Dramatic, contemporary country home. Privately set on 3.3 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac.

Soaring ceiling in the great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace.

Large, gourmet kitchen with Viking and Sub Zero appliances. One Floor living plus a large 2 room loft. Extensive outdoor living space include; a covered front porch, rear screened porch and private deck. Lovely wooded lot.

Privacy without seclusion. $549,000

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A First Fridays exhibit of hundreds of individually crafted banners aimed to send the message that no one is alone in struggles with mental health and substance use.

Recently, the Community Mental Health and Wellness Coalition presented “The Art of Resilience and Recovery,” showcasing journeys to wellness in our community.

Throughout Fall 2018, hundreds of local residents participated in banner-making workshops. Then all of their artworks were hung together to send a powerful message that healing and recovery are possible.

Telling stories of resilience and recovery helps break the stigma related to mental health and substance use challenges. Individually and collectively, these banners aim to foster greater

understanding of these challenges and highlight many different kinds of support that help people on their journeys to wellness.

This is the first time that the Community Mental Health and Wellness Coalition, a collaboration between 20 different local behavioral health organizations, exhibited at First Fridays.

“The Art of Resilience and Recovery” was made possible through a generous grant from UVA Health System.

For more information about the Community Mental Health and Wellness Con alition, visit helphappenshere.org.

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This detects smoke.

We detect smokescreens.

Housing discrimination isn’t always obvious.

These are the kinds of smokescreens you might run into:

“Sorry, we’ve changed our minds about selling.”

“We just rented that apartment.”

“It doesn’t look like you qualify for the loan.”

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If you believe you may be a victim of housing discrimination, contact HUD or your local Fair Housing Center:

Visit www.hud.gov/fairhousing or call the HUD Hotline 1-800-669-9777 (voice) 1-800-927-9275 (TTY)

Your Choice. Your Right. Your Home.

A public service message from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in partnership with the National Fair Housing Alliance. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status or disability. For more information, visit www.hud.gov/fairhousing.

JEFFERSON LAKE FARM

EDNAM FOREST Stately brick home on one of the finest elevated & sunny lots in Ednam Forest. Beautifully maintained w/ 4 BR & ample unfinished space.

SCOTTSVILLE WOODED PARCEL Beautiful parcel of 161+ acres situated only one minute to Scottsville. $495,000 MLS #564153

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LOCKWOOD FARM - 200 ACRES

A SPORTSMANS RETREAT

Come build your log cabin overlooking the 5 acre lake, near the center of this magnificent 178+ acre property. $495,000 MLS#569558

ROSELAND RETREAT

Custom Home with spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain Views.

Views from every window! $769,000 MLS #569411

WEST LEIGH

34+ acres of prime farm land located minutes from UVA and downtown Charlottesville. $495,000

CARTER’S BRIDGE

Immaculate executive home privately situated in the Carters Bridge estate area. Additional acreage available. $849,500 MLS# 569206

WEST FARM

Extraordinary home c 1850 on 16+ AC. Classic finishes, vaulted ceilings, above garage apt. & rolling pastures in a private setting. $499,000 MLS#555704

TAYLOR MOUNTAIN FARM

Fabulous, private Ivy building parcel of 19+ acres. Driveway leads to the homesite overlooking a sweeping Mountain View. $365,000 MLS# 570518

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Prime, gently rolling farmland near Scottsville. 3 ponds, serviceable barns and equipment shed. $575,000 MLS #550478

CUSTOM EXECUTIVE HOME

Exquisite home w/ custom detailing throughout. 1st floor master, 3 generously sized bedrooms & ample outdoor living areas. $899,000 MLS # 565879

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500 +/- acres with 3 rented cottages located within 20 minutes of Charlottesville and UVA. $2,495,000 MLS #576621

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OLD ORCHARD

Circa 1850, Excellent value of 74 acres in Scottsville. Vintage dependencies, new horse barn with indoor pool. $695,000 MLS#564151

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BY CELESTE M. SMUCKER

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t’s cold outside, the holidays are approaching and your neighbors are decorating their homes with festive lights. You want to join them but just received a terrific job offer in another city, or maybe you’ve had it with winter and want to move where it never snows. Or perhaps your family is too big for your present home or you just found the perfect place for retirement.

Whatever the reason, you are ready to move, but wonder if your present house can possibly sell during the winter months, especially when the holiday season is in full swing.

Fortunately for you, this month and the dreary ones that follow are actually great times to sell. Your seasonally decorated home shows especially well, and buyers who come to look are serious. Viewing homes to pick up decorating ideas is definitely not a priority for most buyers this time of year.

Houses on the market now also

have very little competition. Not only do some sellers choose to wait until spring, but inventories of houses for sale are already unusually low thanks to our hot market.

And the potential for a quick sale may be better than you think as market stats show the average number of days homes stay on the market (DOM) continues to decline.

Local REALTORS® confirm that demand for homes remains high and chances are good there are buyers already waiting for one just like yours to

come on the market.

You may rightfully have some worries about the inconvenience of listing your home during this time, especially if you expect holiday visitors. Don’t let this concern keep your home off the market.

Let your agent know in advance when you expect guests and recognize you can always say no to showings that conflict with seasonal events.

So call your REALTOR® today about selling your home.

Then join your neighbors in deco-

Holiday Market Active While sellers often question the wisdom of listing their homes during winter months, many REALTORS® encourage their clients to go for it.

Sixty percent of them that responded to a survey by realtor.com reported they “always advise a seller to list their

Houses on the market now also have very little competition.

Not only do some sellers choose to wait until spring, but inventories of houses for sale are already unusually low thanks to our hot market.

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rating for the season. When your prospective buyers are greeted by greens, candles, lights and holiday ornaments they will feel warmly welcomed and encouraged to make an offer.

a year ago because that was when the perfect house came on the market.

Some areas of town are especially hot such as Downtown Charlottesville where agents say that if it’s priced well it will sell.

Inessa Telefus with Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates reports there are definitely buyers ready to look at a house as soon as it comes on the market. A surprising number of homes actually sell before the sign ever goes in the yard as agents whose clients are readying their home for sale share that info with their colleagues.

The downtime during the winter months was when Debi Dotson with Real Estate III - East used to start on her taxes. This year she doesn’t have time.

“The market is very busy” she says.

“Buyers are out and listings are being shown.” And homes are selling. She was looking forward to two closings just a week ago.

If you have a rural property or want to sell a piece of land, the winter months are an especially good time to be on the market, Dotson explains. It is a lot easier to see the boundaries of a lot when the trees don’t have leaves, and there is also less concern about running into hazards like snakes, she adds.

She just sold a farm property to two young professionals who look forward to getting away from it all and raising goats.

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home during the holidays because they believe it is a good time to sell.”

Statistics support this belief. In 2016 the national real estate company, Redfin, reviewed data on 7 million home sales and broke down the numbers by season.

Results showed 48 percent of listed homes sold within 30 days during the spring while just over 46 percent sold in that time period during the winter.

Both were well above summer at 43.6 percent and fall at 40.9 percent.

Local REALTORS® report a lot of activity this time of year.

Nest Realty’s Betty Aguilar describes her business as very busy. “I started getting calls the Friday after Thanksgiving from buyers and sellers both,” she said, “and they haven’t slowed down.” She adds that often this is the time when things lag a bit, but not this year.

She advises buyers not to be afraid to list now stating that people move year round for all kinds of reasons.

Some need to downsize, others just received a great job offer, while still others are bursting out of their present space. The time of year doesn’t matter, she said.

Even families with kids in school are out looking and buying during the holidays, says Cynthia Viejo with Nest Realty. She referenced one of her clients, a family with a young child, who purchased a home during the holidays

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Less Competition The current low inventory of homes for sale makes house hunting particularly challenging right now, definitely good news for sellers. When they wait for spring, they face more competition as their home will be one of many new listings for buyers to choose from.

“This is not the easiest market to find something,” says Len Mailloux with Real Estate III - West. He advises buyers to be ready to go whenever something appropriate shows up, holidays or not. He adds that in his experience the December and January time frame can be “very rewarding.”

And the buyers are out right now.

Dotson says one of the biggest complaints she hears from buyer clients is not enough houses for them to look at.

Mailleaux has a similar report stating that among his active clients he has more buyers than sellers. Many are downsizers looking for a house or condo where they can age gracefully in place, which makes it even more difficult to find the right one.

New construction has been a hot topic lately and its popularity has kept builders very busy the last couple of years. However, their success has been a challenge for sellers. Competing against new homes is difficult because they have so much to offer in the way of functional floor plans, energy savings and new technology.

Since building is often difficult during the winter months new construction slows for a time. This temporarily eliminates an important source of competition for sellers until the

weather warms up again, another good reason to get your home on the market now rather than wait for spring.

Serious Buyers Only Holiday buyers aren’t “tire kickers,” said Byrd Abbott with Roy Wheeler Realty Co., and they may be out this time of year for many reasons.

Tax concerns may be an issue for some, while others may have recently been transferred and forced to relocate for their job. Still others are concerned about the high likelihood that interest rates will continue to rise in 2019 increasing their mortgage payments or even keeping them out of the market all together.

Whatever the reason, a buyer who needs to buy now is a good prospect for making an offer on the first house they find that meets their needs regardless of the season.

Certain types of buyers may be especially likely to be holiday shoppers.

Many jobs at the University start early in the year like January or February, Mailloux says.

For these folks spring is too late. To be settled in by the time their job starts they must buy during the fall and winter months, including the holidays.

Then there are people who anticipate buying a home in the near future. Often they take advantage of time off for holiday vacations and challenging weather to start searching for a home online.

Expect them to review pictures and videos of listed homes and eliminate the ones that don’t appeal before they call their agents with their top choices.

If your home is not listed, you will miss these online shoppers.

And finally there are buyers who come home for the holidays, remember the good old days and decide to return permanently to be near aging parents, children or grandchildren. Often this means they buy a house.

Holiday Decor Attracts Buyers Everything is decorated and brightly lit during the holidays from homes to the neighborhood clubhouse to your subdivision entrance.

If your house is on the market don’t pack away your holiday decorations.

Instead, get in the swing of things and use greenery, candles, lights and even fragrances of the season to help heighten your home’s appeal for visitors.

Abbott is one of many agents who encourages her clients to list during the holidays suggesting they tastefully decorate right after Thanksgiving. “Most

homes look so welcoming during this time,” she says and for many buyers that is very appealing.

Mailloux agrees stating that a home’s ambiance is definitely enhanced by “cozy and welcoming.” A burning fireplace contributes to that feeling as does a tasteful wreath or tree if that is part of a seller’s holiday tradition, he adds.

He believes a home needs to feel lived in, because that “conveys a lot about the house and shows that it is loved,” and for many folks that means taking out the treasured holiday decorations.

Aguilar also advises that sellers continue to do what they normally do this time of year, including decorating the house.

She cautions, though, that if it doesn’t sell right away you will need to take new pictures once the holidays are over.

Scott Ward with First Dominion Realty, Inc. in Scottsville suggests sellers take their cue from Colonial Williamsburg where holiday decorating features natural elements. He advises sellers to continue to “live in their house,” when it is on the market, but “live a little neater.”

Ask your REALTOR® for advice about how to make the best use of decorations at your house. Some examples may be to highlight your home’s best features by outlining a bay window, porch or a walkway with lights or to welcome prospective buyers with greenery and candles on the mantle.

Candles in the windows are common this time of year and beckon to visitors to enter. Dotson advises keeping them on even after the holidays are over, as is common in New England.

She also emphasizes the importance of assuring your home is safely accessible by shoveling snow and keeping walkways, steps and decks free of ice.

If selling your home is a priority, call your agent today. And while you’re at it, enjoy this opportunity to clean up, clear out and decorate for the season while you dream about your next home.

Celeste Smucker is a writer and blogger who lives near Charlottesville

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Built by renowned architect Milton Grigg as his personal residence, owner has recently completed a stunning state of the art restoration and enlargement, in a coveted City neighborhood. MLS#577617 $2,595,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

FOX RIDGE

Enjoy expansive views of nearby lake and Southwest Mountains from this spacious, 5 bedroom brick residence in the heart of Keswick on 21 acres. Ten minutes to shopping and all Charlottesville has to offer.

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Complete privacy, over 72 acres with long frontage on the James River! Totally restored circa 1900 farmhouse on a bluff offering beautiful views of the James and Blue Ridge Mountains MLS#580861 $1,050,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

Stunning mountaintop dream home with breathtaking views. Custom design and constructed with only top quality materials and craftsmanship, this farmhouse style residence is situated on a lovely 1.33 acres.

The tranquil location at the top of the prestigious Ashcroft community provides living at it’s finest, while also offering convenience to Downtown and UVA - only 5-6 miles away! MLS#583740 $1,200,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

TWIN CREEKS

176 acre sanctuary, 8 m. west, dramatic residence and guest cottage by Shelter Associates. Big Blue Ridge views, pastures, river frontage, trails, excellent building sites for new home. $2,595,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

WALNUT HILLS

Historical, Georgian Revival mansion, built c.1882 by Virginia Gov. James Kemper. 6000 sq. ft. manor home on 373 splendid acres. Long frontage on Rapidan River.

Special & private setting in Orange Co. MLS#574009 $4,500,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

THE CHIMNEYS

273-acre farming estate in Madison County, base of Blue Ridge Mountains. Spectacular home with many improvements in a magnificent setting. MLS#554020 $3,300,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076 Visit: www.thechimneysfarm.com

EARLYSVILLE

Ten minutes from Alb HS, gracious family living first level master suite, walk out deck with spa. Complete dependency: Master bedroom/bath, full kitchen.

Total 5 bedrooms, 4 baths 5,781 SF. MLS#573855 $689,900 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610

TOTIER HILLS FARM

Exquisite brick mansion, meticulously maintained and built with superb quality and materials, details and features. Over 9,000 finished square feet, 13,000 total, 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths. 98.23 gently rolling and private acres, mostly pastures, also with a large stream and pond. Only 5 miles to shopping and 15 miles to UVA. Call, text or email for brochure, more details: www. totierhillsfarm.com $2,975,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

LOCUST GROVE TAVERN

Owners have completed a magnificent renovation of this significant historic property. Spacious & gracious rooms with original architectural details. Convenient to Charlottesville & UVA. MLS#579971 C. Dammann 434.981.1250 or Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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SELMA

Historic plantation with a meticulously restored and updated Federal era house built in the 1830s, much of the original woodwork and paneling is intact and sited on a 50 acre property looking south over rolling fields. MLS#1835577 Philip Reed, 804.833.8325

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4 bedroom home, like-new condition, quiet location backs up to and near golf course. Home with great features: stone and brick, fiber cement siding, covered front porch, rear deck, terrace. FANTASTIC HOME! MLS#583353 $409,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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JUSTIN DRIVE

Wooded parcel with outstanding views and long frontage on the Rivanna River close to shopping, restaurants and more, yet totally private. Spectacular building site overlooking the river accessed by private drive.

MLS#580880 $495,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

STONY POINT ROAD

Private 5 acre estate parcel with beautiful level home site among mature hardwoods. Conveniently located to Downtown Charlottesville & UVA. Purchase price includes clearing of house site and septic field.

MLS#565885 $250,000 C. Dammann 434.981.1250

OLD TRAIL

1 bedroom 1 full bath townhome in the highly sought-after community of Old Trail just 12 miles west of Charlottesville. Fenced-in rear patio area with storage shed. MLS#583218 $199,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

SCOTTSVILLE

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 minutes from Charlottesville.

MLS#530854 $337,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

TAYLOR CREEK ROAD

Picturesque 134 acres mountain property in Heards, that climbs from the road to the top of the mountain. Good road frontage, creek, great access, internal road network in place for easy access. MLS#572750 $399,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS

Well maintained & fully upgraded 3BR, 2 full, 2 half bath townhome w/ over 2,100 sq.ft. of living space in the conveniently located Pavilion at Super low maintenance, energy efficient home. MLS#582845 $314,900 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

GILBERT STATION ROAD

Wonderfully private, 67-acre tract of land approximately 11 miles north of Charlottesville in Barboursville. Mostly wooded with a creek and road frontage.

Tremendous views. MLS#552156 $565,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

WOODLANDS ROAD

5-acre, gently rolling lot in superb 10 minutes to Barracks Road in the Meriwether Lewis school district, affords views of the Southwest Mtns. and privacy.

Unique opportunity to build in a highly desirable area.

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Just 5-minutes to both Barracks and Stonefield shops, close access to UVA. Classic brick home 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3,670 FIN SF. and lower level outside access with level fenced back yard. MLS#578562 $584,000 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610

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HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING the Easy Way

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nviting friends, family or business acquaintances to your home during the holidays can be special.

You may not have the biggest place on the block, but whether you have an open floor plan or a more traditional layout, there are handy tricks for creating a perfect party.

Whatever your plans—an elegant sitdown dinner or a musical jam session potluck—don’t wait until the last minute to prepare.

Have a Plan Most successful party hosts have a master list to tweak for various entertaining occasions.

It might include getting fresh flowers the day before, ensuring some veg-

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an and gluten-free appetizers and main course options, and a reminder to buy or make name tags if your guests at a particular get-together don’t know each other.

Dispatch your invitations for holiday parties about three weeks ahead of time. An easy RSVP option is a good idea so you’ll have an idea of how many to expect. Obviously this is more important for a sit-down dinner than a casual evening of games and snacks.

When hosting a potluck, use an online app for people to see what others are bringing and plan accordingly.

Even if it’s not a potluck, people often offer to bring something. Just say “yes” and have a list of what would be most helpful if they ask. A bottle of wine? A green salad? Chips and dip?

Do as much as possible ahead of time.

Set the table. Know where you’ll stash the pets. Move furniture such as that shin-bruising coffee table to another room, especially if you have a large guest list. Decide where people will park their coats. Clean the powder room.

Speaking of that little room, be sure it has good lighting and plenty of TP in an easily found location. Provide towels people feel comfortable using rath-

Your front door sets the mood for holiday entertaining. A simple wreath, either classic or mod, offers an ideal holiday hello. Some people “gift-wrap” their entire front door with festive patterns. You might consider an inexpensive holiday floor mat as well.

It’s always nice to greet guests in an entryway.

Even without a formal foyer, you can create a “transitional” area. A low shelf or even the back of a large piece of furniture can define your greeting area. In one case, a couple created a “wall” by suspending a handsome batik by a local artist over a small bookcase.

Another family defined a “foyer” with dramatic ceramic tile and a sturdy antique clothes-tree since they had no front-hall closet.

Actually any flooring different from the main room would serve well. Even the ceiling can help define the entry with paint, molding or a contrasting material such as recycled wood or press-on tin tiles.

Conversation Areas Somehow it seems that company always congregates in the kitchen.

Well, no surprise because that’s usually where the food and beverages are.

To encourage guests to gather in other places, set up drink stations and appetizers in several locations. Create inviting conversation areas where guests can sit and chat while still being part of the main group. Ideal seating would be for four or five people.

Have all the seats in a single area at the same level keeping folks face to face. If you entertain frequently, invest in some attractive chairs that can be folded or stacked for storage.

Nothing is more anti-conversation than a TV screen.

While some people loop a background program of drifting fish or peaceful forests, it’s better to have the screen completely concealed behind a painting or moved to another room.

That way no one can make a hard-torefuse request for a quick check on a football or basketball game.

Holiday Lighting The right level of illumination is key to setting the mood, from exterior holiday lighting to inside rooms. For instance, you might add tiny colored lights for festive party punctuation.

Be sure also to have multiple light sources to provide relatively soft lighting in every room. If you have dimmer switches, you can have brighter lighting when guests first arrive, then lower

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Marilyn Pribus and her husband live in Albemarle County near Charlottesville. She’s adopted that two-parties-in-two-nights strategy many times.

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One woman, whose friends always delight in her parties, has a long-standing scheme. She has gatherings on two successive nights, one for neighbors and casual friends and the other for her business associates.

It’s way less than twice the work, she says, because she’s already got a clean house, fresh flowers on the table, and can easily double some recipes.

The bottom line is to plan ahead so you can be well prepared. Then relax and enjoy your own holiday gatherings.

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it a bit for a more relaxed ambiance as the party matures.

Candles of every size and shape are definitely festive, but remember to use unscented varieties, which will not bother guests’ sensitivities or detract from food you are serving.

Be extra careful to keep candles well away from traffic paths or spots where they might ignite holiday decorations, a lampshade, or a trailing scarf.

Another sure way to create a pleasant mood is with music. Keep it soft and vary it between jazz and light classical.

Avoid vocals or an endless loop of Christmas music. Not all your guests may observe this holiday and everyone may well be Muzak-ed out by now.

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HOME SALES STATS

ENDING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 2, 2018

There were 90 sales in the 11 county and city areas n 32 were in Albemarle with an average price of $404,487 n 13 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $491,913 n 11 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $243,427 n 9 were in Greene with an average price of $340,756 n 3 were in Louisa with an average price of $161,233 n 1 was in Madison with a price of $370,000 n 10 were in Nelson with an average price of $186,695 n 1 was in Orange with a price of $350,000 n 3 were in Staunton with an average price of $182,167 n 7 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $225,200

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Dignified Colonial

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Development/Investment Potential

Elegant Ivy Home on 5 Acres

Cozy Cottage w/Unbelievable Views!

Completely Remodeled Home

City of Charlottesville $1,500,000 – MLS #582158 Existing Over/Under Duplex w/extra land Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

Albemarle County $849,000 – MLS #566638 5 BR, 4.5 BA, privacy, 10 min to UVA Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882 www.4880IvyRoad.com

Well-Built Custom Home

Crozet, Albemarle Co. $649,000 – MLS #571336 Quality one-level living, mtn views!

Justin Kent, 434-951-7052

New Price

Newly Renovated Modern Home Rutledge, Charlottesville $615,000 – MLS #583138 Private setting, owner licensed agent Maggie MacInnis, 434-981-6669

Stanardsville, Greene Co. $595,000 – MLS #580268 109 acres, total privacy, 2-car garage Bill Bailey, 434-817-6052

Earlysville, Albemarle Co. $392,500 – MLS #582247 Peaceful setting, 3.41 ac, 3-car garage Sylvia Guengerich, 434-981-2230

Gorgeous Setting – 16 Acres Scottsville, Fluvanna Co. $350,000 – MLS #581723 Stately brick rancher, private setting Debi Dotson, 434-960-6753

Ben Aliff 434-996-0016 NMLS #202242

Spacious 4 Bedroom Home Sycamore Square, Fluvanna Co. $334,900 – MLS #578970 Former model home with sunroom Anne Lohr, 434-987-2740

Beautiful & Spacious on 5 Acres Greenwood Farms, Greene Co,. $320,000 – MLS #579348 Open plan, updated kitchen & more Joe Griffin, 434-327-2554 Angus Arrington, 434-531-1100

Stunning Luxury Townhome

Pavilions at Pantops, Albemarle Co. $319,000 – MLS #580028 Parade of Homes “Best Kitchen” winner Sabina Martin, 434-981-1147

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