For those of you wondering about what the fiscal cliff means for real estate, what is going to happen with the mortgage interest deduction, and what will happen with capital gains taxes and estate taxes, check out this very brief summary of the fiscal cliff provisions regarding real estate. These are current as of January 1, when both the Senate and
Read More...Before you spend thousands of dollars on a home renovation that you hope will add value to your house (and not just enjoyment), take a look at Remodeling Magazine’s annual list of remodeling cost vs. value for the mid-atlantic region first! This list provides a national survey highlighting which improvements are the most valuable and will produce the highest return
Read More...Many of the counties locally release their new real estate tax assessments in January. Many have a 30 day period following that release, when you can appeal your assessment if you feel that your tax value is too high. There are certainly pro’s and con’s of appealing your tax assessment. Don’t know your current tax assessment? Email me and I am happy
Read More...The 2012 year-end market report has just been released from the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS, and it’s results are right in line with what I had been predicting and sharing with you throughout the year. Perhaps there is a light at the end of the tunnel for this depressed real estate market, after all! In general, the findings were;
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This year, Charlottesville will be having TWO Restaurant Weeks back to back! That’s right – two weeks, two great causes, four unbeatable price options, and dozens of Charlottesville’s finest restaurants. What’s not to love? From January 21-27, thirteen restaurants will be offering three-course prixe-fixe menus at either $29 or $36 per person. According to the Restaurant Week website, previous Restaurant weeks held in Charlottesville have
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