So what is the history of UVA? The land was first owned by James Monroe...Read this marker: So Monroe purchased this farm later Jefferson, Monroe and Madison laid the cornerstone of the University. There is so much history around Charlottesville that many of our residents do not even realize … [Read more...]

Well Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and for some reason I really want to start decorating for Christmas Now!!! Well, I am not ready to get the tree yet, but just the outdoor lights and reindeer! We have visitors coming and my family is against me.  Granny is now 86 years young and she says "It is … [Read more...]

Also, how does the wind speed vary throughout the year? I'm thinking of using small windmills to generate electricity for a building in Charlottesville, and I want to make sure I can find, or build, ones that are suitable for Charlottesville's low wind speeds. Thanks in advance for your … [Read more...]

What is the first Thanksgiving you can remember? Mine was at my aunt's home in the countryside of California. I remember over eating and racing wagons down a hill with my cousins... We topped things off with desert and watching "The Wizard of Oz" Below is a famous painting of the First … [Read more...]

With early morning and overnight temperatures hovering in the low 20s here in Virginia, it's time to think about servicing your heat pump, furnace or fire place(s) if you have not already done so. I know my fellow realtors up north have told their clients about this since the weather has already … [Read more...]

  This year in Charlottesville, Thanksgiving will be a little quite. Our closest family has moved to New Orleans so it will just be us. We will be inviting some friend to join us this year! There will be Turkey and Pumpkin Pie but the best thing is to have loved ones around during the … [Read more...]

My family and I took a drive last week to see some good friends/clients who purchased 20+ acres in Albemarle County. The property is fantastic and they are doing some work on it that is amazing... (I will save that for another post). On the way I took a few photos of the final fall colors in … [Read more...]

It's hard to believe we are about to celebrate Thanksgiving again - it just seems like yesterday that it was summer! I saw a few snowflakes this morning as I was out showing houses, but now the sun is shining again so maybe we won't get the several feet of snow our Northern neighbors are … [Read more...]

There are several ways to get to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and one of my favorite ways is by foot... Please preview the video above for a sample of the trail. I hope that you enjoy it half as much as we did taking the hike! Our family is seeing more and more places of interest around … [Read more...]