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How to Prep Your Home for the Holidays

The holidays are officially in full swing! Is your home properly prepped for the season? If you’re in need of a little holiday homeowner maintenance, here’s your checklist to get the momentum going! Clean Out the Fireplace As the temperatures in Charlottesville, Virginia get cooler and the potential for winter weather and freezing conditions creep in closer to the holidays,


Trusting The (Listing) Process

When it comes to selling your home, our team here at Story House Real Estate is committed to making sure the listing process is simple, streamlined, and smooth sailing every step of the way. One of the ways we do that is by ensuring that each member of our listing team is fully knowledgeable about the process and communicates thoroughly


There’s A Glass House Winery Hiding In Virginia That’s Just Begging To Be Visited

Virginia’s wine scene could rival just about any spot in the U.S. While this may seem like a bold statement, you have to take into account the sheer beauty of some of these vineyards. One such place is Glass House Winery, which, as you may have guessed, boasts a tasting room situated inside a gorgeous glass house. You can feast


Hiking in Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville

Step up I once read something saying that if you’re lucky enough to live in the mountains, then you’re lucky enough. I agree and I find it a shame I don’t explore the mountains I live within 15 minutes of. So this year, I asked my kids to take me hiking for Mother’s Day—both as a way to spend more


Why Charlottesville, Virginia Is A Hidden Travel Gem

We may be a little bit biased here at Story House Real Estate, but we think Charlottesville is a rare gem, and it just so happens that Forbes Travel Guide thinks so too! Beyond the breathtaking scenery, unparalleled history, and burgeoning culinary scene that Charlottesville upholds, our dear city also showcases Five-Star-quality accommodations. Forbes recently recognized three local spots as