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Are there still short sales on the market?

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 23:32:33 -0700

Robert Earl takes a few moments to explain what a short sale is and why it might be the best choice for a home owner or for someone that is looking to get a good deal on a property. While the market had a peak in short sales in the St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay area in the 2012 time frame, there still are a number of homes that are in a short sale situation today. Banks are continuing to work with home owners to avoid foreclosure and negotiate a short sale. It is very important that the home owner is working with a full time real estate professional and team that has experience in getting short sales approved. We are here to help - A Short Sale might be your best Choice. Either visit http://www.choiceshortsales.com or give us a call at 727-304-6344 and we will answer your short sale questions. Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Did you get a call from 813-333-2644?

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 03:15:43 -0700

This call was from Robert Earl of Choice Homes Team – Keller Williams Realty – Real Estate Agent.We were calling about a home that you own to get more information so that we could help you get it sold or we were following up on an inquiry that you placed on one of our web properties and ads.We specialize in selling homes that failed to sell the first or second time it was listed. We bring properties back to life and attract buyers to the property. You can either call back 727-304-6344 which will be forwarded to our main number and cell phones or you can call back our main line listed above.We look forward to hearing from you.813-333-2644 is a phone number used in the offices of Choice Homes Team Real Estate Company.Under the umbrella of Choice Homes Team:– Tampa Choice Homes– The Earl of St. Pete– Choice Homes Team – FloridaChoice Homes Team and Robert Earl are associated with the brokerage of Keller Williams Realty in Tampa Bay / St. Petersburg, Florida.Did someone just call you from 813-333-2644?Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Info on Homes For Sale near the Skyway Marina District

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Sun, 15 May 2016 05:13:35 -0700

http://www.choicehomesteam.com/blog/skyway-marina-district-homes-for-sale-in-st-pete/ Properties include the Broadwater and Maximo Areas in St. Petersburg, FL Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

10 Best Cheap Places to Eat in St. Pete

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 03:52:28 -0800

We Are putting Together our CHOICE LIST and we need your help. We are looking for the 10 Best Places to Eat in St. Pete on a Budget. (This can also include St. Pete Beach and the Surrounding Areas.) We know that there are a number of great places out there and we would like your input so that we can put together a list and reference.Sure there are some great places to eat Downtown that are perfect to impress your out of town visitors or your best clients… But if you are like most people, you are also on the look out for places to eat on a budget. Here is our initial list of Cheap Eats in St. Pete to eat on a budget.1. Bodega – Cuban, Latin American, Cafes Downtown St. Petersburg 1120 Central Ave – Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 – Phone number (727) 623-09422. Coney Island Grill – Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Fast Food Downtown St. Petersburg 250 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 – Phone number (727) 822-44933. theAVENUE eat/drink – American (New), Burgers Downtown St. Petersburg 330 1st Ave S – Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 – Phone number (727) 851-95314. Craftsman House Gallery & Cafe – Art Galleries, Cafes, American (New) Midtown, Grand Central District 2955 Central Ave – Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 – Phone number (727) 323-27875. Gianni’s NY Pizza – Pizza Tyrone 936 58th St N – Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 – Phone number (727) 381-32096. Engine No. 9 – Burgers, Sports Bars Downtown St. Petersburg 56 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N – Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 – Phone number (727) 623-09387. The Burg Bar & Grill – Bars, American (Traditional) Midtown, Grand Central District 1752 Central Ave – Saint Petersburg, FL 33712 – Phone number (727) 894-28748. Kristina’s Cafe – American (Traditional), Diners Tyrone 3590 34th St N – Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 – Phone number (727) 526-66739. Dooners – Mediterranean, Fast Food Downtown St. Petersburg 21 3rd St N – Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 – Phone number (727) 623-484810. Kissin’ Cuzzins – Diners Tyrone 951 34th St N – Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 – Phone number (727) 323-3915 Did we miss a cheap place to eat in St. Pete? Let us know. We would love your feedback and input. http://www.choicehomesteam.com/10-best-places-to-eat-in-st-pete-on-a-budget/Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Cool Start to the Year in St. Pete

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 21:48:15 -0800

Slightly below average start for the temps in St. Petersburg for this time of year. But they will be climbing back into the 70's by the end of the week.Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

What to look for when buying a Lake Monticello Lot

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:35:57 -0800

There are a number of raw land lots for sale in Lake Monticello. You would be surprised. Most visitors to the Lake think that the community is built out, and while there is not an ongoing “sale office” set up like you might find in a Spring Creek or Village Oaks community, there are a considerable number of Lake Monticello lots that are being sold by the owners. Why are they selling? Is there something wrong with the Lots? This is one of the questions that I get asked the most about lots that are listed for sale in Lake Monticello. Obviously there are a number of reasons, but there seems to be a pattern in the answers I get from the land owners…- Plans Changed “Our plans changed.” We bought the lot thinking that we would build when (___________) occurred. You can fill in the blank with, when the kids graduated, when we retired, when we moved down to Charlottesville, when the market was going gang busters. Another one that we hear regarding change in plans is, “We bought the lot thinking that we would one day end up closer to our kids, and before we could build, the kids ended up moving.” (Maybe the kids were trying to tell you something???)- They moved to another area. A couple of our land owners that we have worked with were originally from the Northeast and bought the lot looking for a warmer climate to eventually move to. Instead, when we talk to them now, they skipped Virginia completely and moved straight to Florida or South Carolina.– Active Listings of Lake Monticello Lots / Land for Sale TodayThe reason that I share this is that there is usually nothing wrong with the lots or land itself, it is just that plans changed and the owners are ready to move on. I worked in an area onetime where there was a section of town that always had 15 to 20 lots listed for sale – at absolutely low prices compared to the rest of the area and some of the lots had been listed for sale for well over 3-4 years. Without fail, about once a week, we would get a call from an excited land buyer, that had just stumbled upon these listings and they couldn’t believe their luck – this much land for so little??? And there was a catch. There was something wrong with every one of the lots. None of them would perc and support a septic system, not even an alternative system. There was something WRONG with the lots. This is not the case with the lots in Lake Monticello. While they each might have their own quirk and features, with the availability of water and sewer, all of these lots are build-able in some form or fashion. What should I look for when deciding on a lot? There are some areas and features of a lot that effect the price and desirableness of a lot versus another. These include: Is it a Waterfront Lot? Being on the water or having the ability to have access to a dock or the water is a premium feature in Lake Monticello. Some of the lots that are advertised as waterfront are exactly that, waterfront. The entire width of the back lot line is touching part of the lake. These lots are few and far between but a number of them do come on the market from time to time. Remember that there will not only be a premium expense for the lot itself, but there may be some additional cost with any sort of barrier walls that you put in along with the potential added expense of a dock and the ongoing maintenance of the dock and the associated boat. Is it a Golf Course Lot? There is really nothing like waking up in the morning, having a cup of coffee on the deck and watching the dewsweepers – the early morning golfers – out on the course trying to squeeze in every ounce of sunlight that they can to chase around a little white ball. Living on the golf course is a plus for a number of reasons. You do not have a neighbor right in your back yard or side yard, you have a golf hole. The area of the golf course is maintained an landscaped by someone other than yourself. The golf course is a natural draw to wild life that you might otherwise not see. Countless Hawks, Falcons, Woodpeckers and other varieties of birds have taken up residence amongst the trees of the Lake Monticello Golf Course.– Information on the Lake Monticello Golf CourseOne thing that you need to consider when looking at a golf course lot… Where will the lot be located in relationship to where the golfers are playing their shots. I remember visiting a golf course in Maryland one time, and there was a house located off of either the 3rd or 4th hole that was right in line of the tee shot. The siding of the house actually looked like the dimples on a golf ball as the house had been hit so many times. Someone that knew nothing about the game of golf had bought that lot. Is it located near a beach? “Why the **** would I live in a lake community if I couldn’t be on the water?” I write it because I have heard it… But for some, they do not want to pay the premium of being directly on the water, but still want to be within walking distance of one of the 5 beaches that are located along the shores of Lake Monticello. I think some of the best lots that are still available fall exactly into this criteria and are within blocks of either the beaches of the other amenities of the lake. Is it located on a busy road? It may be difficult to tell from just looking at a listing or a Google map. Some of the roads are used as “short cuts” to one of the gates or they may be on one of the direct routes that allow access into and out of a section of Lake Monticello. Sometimes the only way to tell is to sit infront of the lot you are considering during the morning or evening – “rush hour” time frame to see the level of traffic. Is it located near a gate? Although there are a number of gates scattered throughout Lake Monticello, being in a location where you have to drive 5 minutes just to get to a gate when you then have to commute to Charlottesville or Richmond can get a little frustrating. How much site work/grading will need to be done to prepare the lot to be built on? I am going to let you in on a little “code word” language that you might see in a listing of a lot for sale. “Perfect for a walkout basement” This might mean that the lot / land is located on a slope and that the lot will not have to be graded in order to accommodate a house that you enter on the main level, but can only exit the back of the property via the lower level. Lake Monticello is fed by a number of gentle ravines and run off areas and some of the lots are situated in these areas. I know of one suck lot that is a great location, near a gate and there are houses that have been built on both sides of this particular lot, so there is nothing “wrong” with the lot, it will only work with certain floor plans that take advantage of the topography of the lot and it will require some planning for the location of the driveway and garage. Many land buyers have a particular house plan in mind, and then go looking for the lot, and not every lot will work with every floor plan. This is true in the Lake and it is true of all lots in the Greater Charlottesville Area.– New Homes to be built in Lake Monticello – Proposed What are the surrounding properties like? Are they compatible with what you want to build? You want to build a 3 level, 3,000+ contemporary and the houses that are already built on either side of the lot are a 2 bedroom A frame and a one level ranch. Your home will always be different and while you may enjoy the home while you live there, just beware when it comes time to sell. Does the lot allow for the placement of a home so that I don’t have someone looking into my backyard or living room? You will never be able to tell this from just a listing alone. And even looking at an overhead satellite map may not help you until you know exactly what you are trying to build and where it can be placed on the lot. Then you will be able to consider the surroundings, but it is something to keep in mind. Especially if the other properties are already placed a certain way on the other lots.As you can see, there is alot to consider when looking for a lot for sale in Lake Monticello or any other location. I have the experience to assist you and would love to help you find the specific lot that you are looking for and to help you with working with some of the builders in the area.Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Lake Monticello VA Restaurants - Reviews

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:51:07 -0800

If you live at Lake Monticello, there is no need to drive back into Charlottesville to get a good meal or something to eat. Lake Monticello features a number of Restaurants and Eating Establishments that are sure to hit the spot. A few, like Dogwood and the Ashlawn Grille are finer dining experiences. Others Like Sal’s, Asian Cafe and El Vaquero offer international sit down options. We also have 2 take out Chinese Restaurants just outside the gates. Add to this a few of the Pizza chains and sub shops and you see that Lake Monticello has a number of Dining Choices. Dogwood Restaurant Steak, Seafood, Pasta, Salad Bar and all of the classic food that have made the Dogwood a part of the fabric of Lake Monticello. Now the Dogwood Bar is Smoke Free with the full menu service. Add to this nightly specials and you have a place that people gather at for a great meal.434-589-115510 Centre Ct. Palmyra, VA 22963Menu and Website – http://www.dogwoodrestaurant.net/index.html Ashlawn Grille Located within the Main Gate of Lake Monticello offers a entire fine dining experience. From Filet Mignon to Ribeye and Salmon / Shrimp – fine wine selection as well. Although it is located inside the gates of Lake Monticello, it is open to everyone.434-591-115141 Ashlawn Blvd. Palmyra, VA 22963Menu and Website – http://www.ashlawngrilleva.com/ Sal’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Located near the Jefferson Pharmacy and Food Lion, just outside the Turkey Sag gate, Sal’s offers a solid Italian experience. A perfect change of pace for the area. They also have another location that is one of my go to places in Fork Union.434-589-7230198 Turkey Sag Trail Palmyra, VA 22963Menu and Website – http://bestpizzapalmyra.com/ Asian Cafe Sushi, Sashimi and Hibachi, as well as a limited number of Chinese dishes.434-591-6640265 Turkey Sag Trail Palmyra, VA 22963Menu and Website – http://www.asiancafe-palmyra.com/home.html El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant You name it – they have it. Fresh Chips, Salsa and Cerveza to Combo Meals. One of the best Mexican Restaurants in the entire Charlottesville VA area.434-589-0937102 Joshua Ln. Palmyra, VA 22963Local Location Website – http://el-vaquerorestaurant.com/mexican-restaurant-in-lake-monticello/ Golden China Express – Chinese Food One of the 2 Chinese Restaurants that serve Lake Monticello and Palmyra. Go for the yummy food and not the decor.434-589-1635264 Turkeysag Trail, Plamyra, VA 22963 Panda Kitchen – Chinese Food Panda Chinese Restaurant is one of the 2 Chinese Restaurants that serve Lake Monticello and Palmyra. They offer a complete menu with a number of the classic that you would expect along with a number of Lunch Specials and Dinner Combinations.434-591-006762 Joshua Ln. Palmyra, VA 22963Menu Online – http://www.pandapalmyra.com/ Villa Nova’s Pizza Pizzeria & Italian Bistro offers authentic hand-tossed pizzas as well as delicious Italian entrees, appetizers, sandwiches, salads and desserts.434-589-3003265 Turkey Sag Trail Palmyra, VA 22963Website – http://villanovaspizza.com/index.html Papa John’s Pizza Papa John’s Pizza and Sides. Great for a mean on the go or a mid week treat at home with the delivery.434-589-790068 Heritage Drive Palmyra, VA 22963Order Online – http://order.papajohns.com/storelocator/searchStart.html Dominoes Pizza One of the few places around the Lake that provides delivery service, Dominoes is a classic national pizza chain that has delivery and carry-out deals. Over the past few years, Dominoes has expanded their menu to include Pizza, Pasta, Oven Baked Sandwiches, Chicken, Sides and Deserts. My Experience has always found the local franchise to be quick and friendly.434-589-552566 Joshua Ln. Palmyra, VA 22963Order Online – http://pizza.dominos.com/virginia/palmyra/22963/66-joshua-ln/ Subway A full Subway Location and not just an add on to a gas station. Full Menu of Cold Cut and Hot Subs and in store seating.434-589-6882264 Turkeysag Trail Unit C Palmyra, VA 22963Local Hours – http://local.subway.com/FWPCons/frmSiteMainPage.aspx?CC=USA&LC=ENG&SS=17636-0 Frost Bites Yogurt Frozen Yogurt and lots of toppings.434-589-4099This shop located next to Food Lion.Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/FrostBites.Yogurt/ Dunkin Donuts Coffee – Donuts – Drive Thru434-589-1762271 Turkeysag Trail Palmyra, VA 22963Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/cuppajoecafe Rivahsyde at the Lake Basic Sandwich Shop and Burger pick up.434-589-1004 Everyday Cafe – BP Gas Station Pizza and Sub Sandwiches along with other items. Great to stock the cooler before a day on the lake.101 Crofton Pl. Palmyra, VA 22963Store Locator – http://mybpstation.com/station-finder/ Lake Monticello Choices: Lake Monticello Homes for Sale – Lake Monticello Waterfront Homes – Golf Course – Lots & Land – New Listings – Pool – Fireplace – Reduced – Open HousesBedrooms: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 or morePrice Ranges: to 149, 150-199, 200-249, 250-299, 300-349, 350-399, 400-499, 500 +Year Built: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010+ Lake Monticello Blog Postings– How to pick a Lake Monticello real estate agent– Lake Monticello Transportation Options– Dining Choices in Lake Monticello– Lake Monticello Main Gate & Police Information– Selling in the Spring vs. the Winter– Lake Monticello Comps – Pricing to Sell– Golden China at Lake Monticello– Gas Stations @ Lake Monticello – Banks that Serve Lake Monticello– Lake Monticello Pharmacies – Drug StoresFind out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

8 Most Popular Neighborhoods in Fluvanna County

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:40:42 -0800

These neighborhoods had the most sales in 2014 in Fluvanna County: Antioch Glen - Broken Island - Fox Glenn - Lake Monticello - Meadow Brook - Needham Village - Sycamore Landing - Sycamore Square http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluvanna_County,_Virginia County Website Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Fluvanna County House Values - 2014 Data

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 23:30:59 -0800

Fluvanna County saw 388 residential property sell in 2014 for a total volume of just over $83 million in homes sold. Fluvanna County is located near Charlottesville VA and provides some great housing options for those looking to work in the Charlottesville Area as well as for some that commute to Richmond. Here are the numbers for 2014 for Fluvanna and some of the Fluvanna County Neighborhoods.

Fluvanna County
TOTAL			HIGH	LOW	AVG	MED
LISTING COUNT:	388	DAYS ON MARKET:	724	0	96	63
	HIGH	LOW	AVERAGE	MEDIAN	TOTAL PRICE
LIST PRICE:	$795,000	$49,000	$222,076	$193,750	$86,165,795
SOLD PRICE:	$750,000	$35,000	$214,252	$190,000	$83,130,031



Antioch Glen
TOTAL			HIGH	LOW	AVG	MED
LISTING COUNT:	2	DAYS ON MARKET:	304	265	284	284
	HIGH	LOW	AVERAGE	MEDIAN	TOTAL PRICE
LIST PRICE:	$239,900	$235,000	$237,450	$237,450	$474,900
SOLD PRICE:	$235,000	$235,000	$235,000	$235,000	$470,000



Fox Glenn
TOTAL			HIGH	LOW	AVG	MED
LISTING COUNT:	3	DAYS ON MARKET:	504	161	284	187
	HIGH	LOW	AVERAGE	MEDIAN	TOTAL PRICE
LIST PRICE:	$279,900	$239,000	$255,233	$246,800	$765,700
SOLD PRICE:	$271,000	$220,000	$245,933	$246,800	$737,800



Lake Monticello
TOTAL			HIGH	LOW	AVG	MED
LISTING COUNT:	215	DAYS ON MARKET:	724	0	96	63
	HIGH	LOW	AVERAGE	MEDIAN	TOTAL PRICE
LIST PRICE:	$678,500	$49,000	$210,720	$179,900	$45,304,860
SOLD PRICE:	$637,500	$35,000	$202,429	$175,000	$43,522,261


Meadow Brook
	TOTAL		HIGH	LOW	AVG	MED
LISTING COUNT:	1	DAYS ON MARKET:	177	177	177	177
	HIGH	LOW	AVERAGE	MEDIAN	TOTAL PRICE
LIST PRICE:	$398,148	$398,148	$398,148	$398,148	$398,148
SOLD PRICE:	$398,148	$398,148	$398,148	$398,148	$398,148


Needham Village
TOTAL			HIGH	LOW	AVG	MED
LISTING COUNT:	1	DAYS ON MARKET:	228	228	228	228
	HIGH	LOW	AVERAGE	MEDIAN	TOTAL PRICE
LIST PRICE:	$166,850	$166,850	$166,850	$166,850	$166,850
SOLD PRICE:	$166,850	$166,850	$166,850	$166,850	$166,850


Sycamore Landing
TOTAL			HIGH	LOW	AVG	MED
LISTING COUNT:	4	DAYS ON MARKET:	260	1	154	179
	HIGH	LOW	AVERAGE	MEDIAN	TOTAL PRICE
LIST PRICE:	$242,000	$200,870	$220,967	$220,500	$883,870
SOLD PRICE:	$242,000	$203,200	$221,791	$220,982	$887,165



Sycamore Square
TOTAL			HIGH	LOW	AVG	MED
LISTING COUNT:	19	DAYS ON MARKET:	217	0	47	0
	HIGH	LOW	AVERAGE	MEDIAN	TOTAL PRICE
LIST PRICE:	$373,113	$159,900	$290,128	$285,920	$5,512,440
SOLD PRICE:	$380,083	$155,900	$289,123	$283,000	$5,493,345


Taylor Ridge Estates
TOTAL			HIGH	LOW	AVG	MED
LISTING COUNT:	3	DAYS ON MARKET:	349	36	180	157
	HIGH	LOW	AVERAGE	MEDIAN	TOTAL PRICE
LIST PRICE:	$495,000	$269,500	$371,466	$349,900	$1,114,400
SOLD PRICE:	$485,000	$278,260	$367,720	$339,900	$1,103,160

Charlottesville Area Listing Index - Homes for Sale Index / IDX - Charlottesville MLS Search Recent ListingsFind out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

So you want to sell your Lake Monticello Home Yourself...

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 07:11:00 -0800

and save a few bucks... I get it. And, with the growth of the internet being used as a way for buyers to find homes, I hear from a number of homes owners that they are considering just trying to sell their homes themselves, especially those that had trouble selling previously. As the market starts to improve in some pockets, the famous last word come out of the frustrated owners mouth - "I will just sell it myself!" And what sounds like a good idea, turns into a discovery process of a number of problems. Hopefully this article will shed some light on some of these issues that you might face. I will just post it on Craigslist The rise of the internet has made it easier than ever for a home owner to reach out directly to the buying public, and one of the ways that they look to reach them is through Craiglist. What most home owners don't take into consideration, that a number of home buyers have is that 2 major trends have tainted the Craiglist pool. Problem #1 with Craiglist - SCAMS. (5 Real Estate Scams on Craigslist) Enough scam artists have "cloned" listings or posted information about vacant properties, claiming to be the actual owner of the property that buyers and renters are very, very cautious - as well they should be. The security issues and loss of potential deposits, let alone the amount of time and frustration that can be spent trying to arrange a showing for a property that is not actually for sale or to meet with someone that really does not have the legal rights to be selling the property are enough of a deteriant to a number of buyers. Even though the listing may be posted by a legitimate owner that is the rightful owner, it is now lumped into the category of Nigerian Chain Letters and promises of deposits of vast sums. I have worked with a number of buyers that will now not even look at Craiglist, for fear of the potential scams and the waste of time. Problem #2 with Craiglist - SPAM For a number of years, REALTORS used Craigslist and the real estate section as their own personal billboard, advertising everything from Stop Foreclosure Services to list of homes with swimming pools. The site became a gateway to another site that sometimes led to a third site that then required a registration just to see a photo of a pool with a promise to send a list in the near future. Add to this the fact that in some cases, Google rewarded these postings and the links back to the agent websites with a higher ranking and agents ran rampant. What was once potentially a legitimate source for listings mixed in with the list promotions was crack down on by Craiglist. Changes were made to the site to not allow for pass through links on the site. The result of this, combined with the Scam fears, has caused over 95% of the agents to forego the use of Craigslist all together in the promotion of properties. As the supply has dried up, so has the demand, with site traffic for the real estate section on Craigslist dropping exponentially. So, sure, you can post your listing on Craigslist, and you might just find the needle in the haystack and get a buyer... but you will always be left to wonder if you got the best deal, as I will discuss in a bit. How about Zillow and Trulia? Great Question. Yes, Zillow and Trulia are not "real estate agent" controlled sites and you can use one of the features on the site, like a "make me move" button or list your address as being for sale, but you are not tapping into the main stream. You will be nibbling on the edges. Marketing 101 for Real Estate - in order to get top dollar: Top dollar comes from the LARGEST possible pool of potential buyers being exposed to the property. Those ultimate "qualified" buyers to feel that they have to act upon the property so that someone else does not end up getting the property, thus denying the any other potential buyers from getting the property. Those buyers that feel like they are paying a fair value in comparision to all of the other options that they have available. The object is to expand the pool of potential buyers and not do anything to minimize it in any way, shape or form. Let's break this down and find out why the "For Sale by Owner" route is not always the best for home owners. (Founder of ForSalebyOwner.com turns to agent to get home sold) When a buyer is ready to look for a home, they turn to an agent. I know you have heard or read the surveys that 75-95% of home buyers start their search online, but even though this may be a fact, they ultimately turn to an agent. Here is what the majority of buyers know. WORKING WITH AN AGENT DOES NOT COST THEM ANYTHING. The majority of the properties that are advertised for sale, in an established MLS system offer a agreement for the seller to direct the listing brokerage to make available part of the commission fee that the seller is paying to the BUYER AGENT that brings the buyer to the property and works with the buyer all of the way until a successful closing. (This is not meant to be a discussion or posting on agency or representation, but when you talk to a number of buyers - they say, sure - I look online or in the paper or at open houses, but I end up with an agent). The Key here is the property is in an MLS System and the property offers to pay for the buyer agent on behalf of the buyer. (Stay Tuned - I will share with you the types of buyers that are willing to pay the most in just a moment, you don't want to miss it.) OK, I will find an agent to just post it on the MLS I only bring it up, because I have heard it - and I have heard it from multiple sellers. Sure you can find a way to get the property posted on the MLS in a limited capacity. And agents - the agents that you are trying to attract... the agents that are DUTY bound to work to represent the best interest of their buyers know it. They know the MLS codes for the companies that offer those services. They can sniff out the comments like "deal directly with the owner" or "all questions are to be directed to the owner". AND THEY DREAD THEM. They know that, historically - this is code for - I as the agent am going to have to either track down the owner for the answers or - worse yet - I am going to have to do all of the research myself (and a majority of the work during the transaction) because I will be the one that the Buyer turns to. The transaction is unsecured - I do not have a party that is following a code of ethics like myself to work with. I am getting ready to enter into a potentially adversarial connection, without any buffer or fall back with another agent or Broker or Agency to work with. I am on my own on this one. Face it - this is just human nature. The buyer wants to work with their buyers and they want to minimize the risk that they will end up doing the work upfront and not end up getting paid. It is just the way that humans are wired - and they are wired to avoid risk. This brings me to the next point... I will offer a lesser commission to the buyer agent ...to try to save a couple bucks. Spoiler Alert. It may, just may be likely that your listing, out of the hundreds or even dozens or even handful of properties that are in the criteria of the potential buyers, may have just been placed at the bottom of the pile - by the agent (gasp... I know - but we are dealing with human nature) - or worse yet - by the Buyer themselves. Why?? Because the buyer knows that the majority of the properties will direct that they services of the buyer's agent be covered by the seller, and if it doesn't or if it only "partially" covers the amount, then the buyer knows that they may end up being on the hook for the remainder, thus INCREASING the price of the house. The owner just hindered themselves and may not have realized it - and therefore SHRUNK the pool of available buyers, rather than expanding it as large as possible. (Don't give me that "Robert - that would never happen" look or thought. It happens. I have heard of agents doing it, I have had buyers do it and have heard other agents say they have had buyers do it - it happens) Types of buyers that pay top dollar - (the ones that FSBO's usually miss out on) There are really 4 types of Buyers: - The Serious - Relocation Buyers - The Not as Serious / Special Needs Buyers - The Investors - The Un-Qualified Buyers (Why do I have different pictures of Rob Lowe running thru my head...?) The Serious - Relocation Buyer: The first are serious and in a hurry they may be relocating from another city and have 3 days to find and buy the right home. Or they may be someone who’s home sold last night and today they need to find their replacement home. Because they are in a hurry do you think they will be with a Realtor or do you think they are reading every ad in the paper looking for fsbo’s? Realtors have 97-99% of all the homes on the market listed with them and only 1-3% are fsbo’s so…the more you think about it, the more it makes sense that the serious and in a hurry buyers work with a Realtor…does that make sense? The Not as Serious / Special Needs Buyers The second type are serious but not in a hurry…they may be a first time buyer…proceeding cautiously…wanting someone to hold their hand…or…they may be looking for that perfect home….Did you know that last year the average buyer looked at 54 homes before making a decision? Naturally these people want a Realtor to help them, to guide them and make them feel secure…can you see that? The Investors The third type that every FSBO that I have every spoken with or met with has encountered…they are investors or bargain hunters. They are looking to save as much as they can and they are frankly, looking to prey on an uneducated owner. The also know that the FSBO seller is more likely to be emotionally attached to getting the deal done, to prove that they can do it and may be in a hurry to sell at a discount. The Un-Qualified Buyers And of course the 4th type can’t afford to buy…and they will never buy….because they are just looking…We call them looky lous. They are contacting owners directly and not working with an agent because they cannot qualify and they know that the agent or their loan officer will end up finding this out, sooner rather than later - so they go looking for FSBO signs and unsecured listings, trying to see if the owner will "work with them" In fact Realtors don’t put them in their cars because they can’t afford to buy and are not qualified to buy. The buyers that pay top dollar and present the least hassles are Buyer's in category one and to an extend, category two and they are the ones that are working with agents that are using the MLS that are looking to be protected and work with a counterpart in the Listing Agents and SELLER that want to sell the home. (I know which Rob Lowe I would pick...) As this article clearly point out - (Why FSBO's Fail) "Most buyers today work with a buyers’ agent to represent their interests. If you choose to sell your home on your own, you’ll be negotiating with a professional and relying on your own skill to finalize a contract. Not only could you end up selling your home for less money, you could leave yourself open to potential legal problems unless you have the contract vetted by an experienced real estate attorney." I am not saying that you these home owners cannot end up selling on their own. Some do. But understand it is a very, very small percentage because of the issues raised in this article. And a small percentage of those that do sell on their own do ok price wise. And the remainder always are left to wonder... Did I do as good as I could have, and even if I paid an agent, would my bottom line have been more? Because, in the end - either the pride of doing it yourself will win out - or the pride of getting the most return, even after paying professionals will win out. As always, it is YOUR CHOICE. Do your research when selling your Lake Monticello Home. Don't forget - we are just a phone call away - 434-922-0011. Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Lake Monticello Open Houses - What to Expect

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 22:30:07 -0800

If you are looking to visit an open house held in a property at Lake Monticello, you will need to plan ahead. How to Find the Open Houses First, you have to see which properties are actually going to be held open and you need to track this information. Of the approx. 100+ active listings of Homes for Sale in Lake Monticello, only 3-7 are held open on any particular weekend. Sometimes an agent can decide on a Wednesday to hold an open house for the upcoming Sunday, and not advertise the event very much. They just mark the property as an open house in Lake Monticello in the MLS System. We can help you find out which houses are scheduled to be held open in one of two ways: - You can book mark our page located at: http://www.choicehomesteam.com/lake-monticello-upcoming-open-houses/ - so that you can see when properties have been marked as an open house being scheduled. - We can set up a search that is sent straight to your email with the properties as they get marked, so that you do not miss out on any upcoming opens. - Just call us at 434-922-0011 to get set up. We can also get you into more houses than just those that are held open. We can schedule a tour of ALL of the active homes for sale in Lake Monticello - not just those that are being held open... Just let us know and we will set up a TOUR just for you. Getting inside of Lake Monticello Another challenge of visiting an open house in Lake Monticello is dealing with the gates. Visitors of open houses will need to enter Lake Monticello via the Main Gate. While this is not a TSA - Airport style screening that you will need to go through, you do have to be prepared and plan accordingly. Most of the GPS systems attempt to take the users directly to the property that is being held open, by using one of the other gates located around the lake. Doing so not only will provide frustration to you, but also the driver located directly behind you at the gate that will have to back up to let you out of the trap created by your GPS. So of the properties in Lake Monticello can be a distance from the Main Gate, so it will pay to plan ahead. Dealing with the Agent This sound funny, coming from a real estate agent. But it is true. People that I have worked with in the past have told me that the reason that they like to visit Open Houses is that they do not want to bother an agent. Yet, when they get to the open house, they have to deal with an agent. It is the catch 22 of open houses. AND, the agent that they end up dealing with, is usually already connected in some way, shape or form with the owners of the property. So they are dealing with the agent, and the agent is already working against them... What is a buyer to do... ? Give us a call. Even if your first time out is just designed to get to know the area, we can help and we will be working for you, representing your best interest. I know, we are Agents, but at that point - we would be YOUR AGENT. Lake Monticello Choices: Lake Monticello Homes for Sale – Lake Monticello Waterfront Homes – Golf Course – Lots & Land – New Listings – Pool – Fireplace – Reduced – Open Houses Bedrooms: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 or more Price Ranges: to 149, 150-199, 200-249, 250-299, 300-349, 350-399, 400-499, 500 + Year Built: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010+ Lake Monticello – How to pick a Lake Monticello real estate agent – Lake Monticello Transportation Options – Dining Choices in Lake Monticello – Lake Monticello Main Gate & Police Information – Selling in the Spring vs. the Winter – Lake Monticello Comps – Pricing to Sell – Golden China at Lake Monticello – Gas Stations @ Lake Monticello – Banks that Serve Lake Monticello – Lake Monticello Pharmacies – Drug Stores Fluvanna County – Hunting Land in Fluvanna County – Fluvanna County Building Lots Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Building Lots - Land in Fluvanna County for Sale

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 01:12:23 -0800

Building Lots - Land in Fluvanna County for Sale For More Information call 434-922-0011 or visit ChoiceHomesTeam.com Listing Information:Address: CENTRAL PLAINS RDCity: PALMYRAState: VAZip: 22963Area: FluvannaCounty: Fluvanna Co.Price: $154,900Listing #: 527060Property Type:Lot/Land/AcreageListing Type: Resale/NewSubdivision: THE MEADOWS AT SHILOHStatus: Active Property Information:Year Built: 0Lot Size: 20.08View: Pastoral, WaterExterior: FENCE: Fenced PartiallyWaterfront: Pond-LakeInterior: Current Use: VacantUtilities: None; No Sewer/Septic;Lot Description: Nearly Level, Partly Wooded, Partly Cleared Listing School Information:Jr. / Mid: FluvannaElementary: Central (Fluvanna)Sr. / High: Fluvanna Comments: Great Opportunity to own 20 acres with a pond and countryside and mountain views. Self contained pond on property. Perc test on file for a 3 bedroom home. Perfect for horses, cattle and the home of your dreams. Surrounding properties residential and agricultural. Minutes from Rt. 15 and the Elem & Middle Schools.Listing courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - CHOICE HOMES LLC Fluvanna County Virginia Choices: Fluvanna County Homes for Sale – Lots & Land – New Listings – Pool – Fireplace – 25+ Acres – 5000+ Sq. Ft. – Reduced – Open Houses – Lake Monticello – Palmyra – Fork Union – Scottsville Bedrooms: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 or more Price Ranges: to 149, 150-199, 200-249, 250-299, 300-349, 350-399, 400-499, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1-1.5, 1.5-2, 2+ Year Built: Pre 1949, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010+ Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Great Value in Ruckersville - 3 Finished Levels

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 23:37:48 -0800

5343 AMICUS RD RUCKERSVILLE, VA 22968 3 beds, 1 baths, $187,000 - Call 434-922-0011 for more information Listing Information:Address: 5343 AMICUS RDCity: RUCKERSVILLEState: VAZip: 22968Area: GreenePrice: $187,000Listing #: 523304Property Type: Single FamilyListing Type: Resale/NewSubdivision: TWIN LAKES ESTATES (GREENE)Status: Active Property Information:Style: Cape CodBedrooms: 3Total Baths: 1Full Baths: 1Year Built: 1995Sq. Feet: 2384Lot Size: 0.82Basement: FinishedTaxes: 1250Air: Central ACHeat: Central Heat,Heat PumpConstruction: AluminumStories: 3Exterior: PORCH: Deck WINDOWS: 8' Ceilings, Insulated Windows YARD: Nearly LevelWaterfront: NoneAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in, Electric Range, Microwave, RefrigeratorUtilities: Community Water; Septic Tank;Zoning: A-1 Agricultural Listing School Information:Jr. / Mid: William MonroeElementary: RuckersvilleSr. / High: William Monroe Comments: Lots of Space in this 3/4 Bedroom Home just minutes to NGIC & 29. 3 Fully Finished Levels. 2 Large Bedrooms on Main Level and 2 on Upper Level (4th Bedroom closet adjacent to room.) Breakfast Bar in Kitchen. Dining Room. Laundry on Main Level. Finished lower level with oversized family room, exercise room and storage - all with walkout level - separate entrance. Large Deck and Mountain Views with nearly acre lot w/shed. Large Driveway. Lovely Landscaping. Move in Ready.Listing courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - CHOICE HOMES LLC Greene County Virginia Choices: Greene County Homes for Sale – Lots & Land – New Listings – Pool – Fireplace – 25+ Acres – 5000+ Sq. Ft. – Reduced – Open Houses – Ruckersville – Stanardsville Bedrooms: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 or more Price Ranges: to 149, 150-199, 200-249, 250-299, 300-349, 350-399, 400-499, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1-1.5, 1.5-2, 2+ Year Built: Pre 1949, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010+ Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Large Townhouse near PVCC / UVA - New Appliances

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 22:52:34 -0800

1270 MAPLE VIEW DR CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 229022 beds, 1.5 baths, $170,000 Call 434-922-0011 for More Information Listing Information:Address: 1270 MAPLE VIEW DRCity: CHARLOTTESVILLEState: VAZip: 22902Area: AlbemarlePrice: $170,000Listing #: 514377Property Type: Single FamilyListing Type: Resale/NewSubdivision: WILLOW LAKE (ALBEMARLE)Status: Active Property Information:Style: ColonialBedrooms: 2Total Baths: 1.5Full Baths: 1Half Baths: 1Year Built: 1986Sq. Feet: 1260View: Mountain, ResidentialGarage: On Street ParkingTaxes: 1342Air: Central AC,Heat PumpHeat: Central Heat,Heat PumpConstruction: WoodStories: 2Exterior: PORCH: Patio, Porch, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Porch - Screened WINDOWS: 8' Ceilings, Double-hung Windows, Screens, Tilt Sash Windows, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceiling YARD: LandscapedWaterfront: NoneAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, RefrigeratorUtilities: Public Water; Public Sewer;HOA Dues: 165HOA Description: Area Maint, Exterior Maint, Play Area, Road Maint, Snow Removal, Trash Pickup, Yard MaintenanceLot Description: Elevated, Open Listing School Information:Jr. / Mid: WaltonElementary: CaleSr. / High: Monticello Comments: Freshly Painted, Brand New Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances in this End Unit Townhouse - minutes from the Downtown Mall, UVA, 64 & Monticello. Walk to PVCC or the Monticello Trail. Well Maintained. Large Great Room with Wood Burning Fireplace. Back Screened in Patio with views of the Autumn Leaves and Carter Mountain. 2 Large Bedrooms with ample closet space. Plenty of Parking. Quiet Community. Best Value in the Price Range.Listing courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - CHOICE HOMES LLC – How to pick a Lake Monticello real estate agent – Lake Monticello Transportation Options – Dining Choices in Lake Monticello – Lake Monticello Main Gate & Police InformationLake Monticello Choices: Lake Monticello Homes for Sale – Lake Monticello Waterfront Homes – Golf Course – Lots & Land – New Listings – Pool – Fireplace – Reduced – Open Houses Bedrooms: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 or more Price Ranges: to 149, 150-199, 200-249, 250-299, 300-349, 350-399, 400-499, 500 + Year Built: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010+ View Photos of Lake Monticello Homes for SalePhotos of Lake Monticello Homes for Sale – Most Expensive Photos of Lake Monticello Homes for Sale – Least Expensive Photos of Lake Monticello Homes for Sale – Just Listed Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Year Built Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Oldest Listings Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Square Footage Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Price Reduced Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 2 Bedrooms Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 3 Bedrooms Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 4 Bedrooms Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 5+ Bedrooms Photos of Lake Monticello Homes for Sale – Golf Course Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Pool Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Fireplace Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 100k Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 200k Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 300k Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 400k Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 500k Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Pre 1979 Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 1980’s Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 1990’s Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 2000’s Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 2010’s Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

469 JEFFERSON DR PALMYRA, VA 22963

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:29:40 -0800

469 JEFFERSON DR PALMYRA, VA 22963 434-922-0011 for more information Lake Monticello Blog Info: – How to pick a Lake Monticello real estate agent – Lake Monticello Transportation Options – Dining Choices in Lake Monticello – Lake Monticello Main Gate & Police Information Listing Information:Address: 469 JEFFERSON DRCity: PALMYRAState: VAZip: 22963Area: FluvannaPrice: $165,000Listing #: 525395Property Type: Single FamilyListing Type: Resale/NewSubdivision: LAKE MONTICELLOStatus: Active Property Information:Style: RanchBedrooms: 4Total Baths: 2.5Full Baths: 2Half Baths: 1Year Built: 2002Sq. Feet: 2392Lot Size: 0.39View: Pastoral, Residential, WoodsBasement: Finished, Heated, Inside Access, Outside Entrance, WalTaxes: 1200Air: Heat PumpHeat: Central Heat,Heat PumpConstruction: VinylStories: 1Exterior: PORCH: Porch, Porch - Front WINDOWS: Insulated Windows, Screens, Tilt Sash Windows, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceiling YARD: Landscaped, MatureWaterfront: Stream / CreekInterior: Dual VanitiesAppliances: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, RefrigeratorUtilities: Public Water; Public Sewer;HOA Dues: 813HOA Description: Area Maint, Beach, Boat Launch, Club House, Play Area, Road Maint, Snow Removal, Trash PickupLot Description: Gently Rolling, Partly Cleared Listing School Information:Jr. / Mid: FluvannaElementary: Central (Fluvanna)Sr. / High: Fluvanna Comments: All this space, it is hard to believe. Main Level open floor plan with large Living Room w/ wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors, dining room and kitchen with pantry. Split bedrooms with Master Bedroom and Bathroom on one end and 2 bedrooms on other. Large, Finished Family Room / Den on the Lower level with another Bedroom / Home Office with a walkout to backyard. Also storage areas. Well loved house waiting for you to make it your new home. Paved Driveway. Lot backs to Boston Creek.Listing courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - CHOICE HOMES LLC Lake Monticello Choices: Lake Monticello Homes for Sale – Golf Course – Lots & Land – New Listings – Pool – Fireplace – Reduced – Open Houses Bedrooms: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 or more Price Ranges: to 149, 150-199, 200-249, 250-299, 300-349, 350-399, 400-499, 500 + Year Built: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010+Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Lake Monticello - 469 Jefferson Drive

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:51:17 -0800

469 JEFFERSON DR, Palmyra, VA 22963 Listing# 525395LAKE MONTICELLO - http://www.choicehomesteam.com/lake-monticello/Price: $165,000Bedrooms: 4Full Bathrooms: 2Partial Bathrooms: 1Sq. Feet: 2392Type: DetachedCounty: Fluvanna Property Description: All this space, it is hard to believe. Main Level open floor plan with large Living Room w/ wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors, dining room and kitchen with pantry. Split bedrooms with Master Bedroom and Bathroom on one end and 2 bedrooms on other. Large, Finished Family Room / Den on the Lower level with another Bedroom / Home Office with a walkout to backyard. Also storage areas. Well loved house waiting for you to make it your new home. Paved Driveway. Lot backs to Boston Creek.OVERVIEW:

Property Type:	Detached
Style:	Ranch
Area Name:	Fluvanna
Subdivision:	Lake Monticello
Year Built:	2002
Square Feet:	2392
Exterior:	Vinyl
Acres:	0.39
Roofing:	Composition Shingle
Foundation:	Poured Concrete
Driveway:	Asphalt
Heating:	Central Heat, Heat Pump
Air Conditioning:	Heat Pump
Land Description:	Gently Rolling, Partly Cleared
Lot Features:	Garden Space, Private Gated Community, Public Road
Yard:	Landscaped, Mature
Water:	Public Water
Sewer/Septic:	Public Sewer
Waterfront Property:	Stream / Creek

FEATURES:

Kitchen Features:	Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oak Cabinets, Solid Surface Counter
Fireplace Desc./Location:	One, Wood Burning, Living Room
HOA Amenities:	Area Maint, Beach, Boat Launch, Club House, Play Area, Road Maint, Snow Removal, Trash Pickup
Structure Features:	Dual Vanities
Deck/Porch:	Porch, Porch - Front
View:	Pastoral, Residential, Woods
Windows/Ceiling:	Insulated Windows, Screens, Tilt Sash Windows, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceiling
Floors:	Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood

ROOM INFO:

Bedrooms:	4
Total Full Baths:	2
Total 1/2 Baths:	1
Bathroom Description:	Attach Mstr Bath, Ceramic Tile
Basement Description:	Yes

ROOM SIZES:

Room	Description
Kitchen	Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator Oak Cabinets, Solid Surface Counter
Laundry Room	Dryer, Washer, Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

SCHOOLS:

Elementary School:	Central (Fluvanna)
Middle School:	Fluvanna
High School:	Fluvanna

FINANCIAL:

Listing Price:	$165,000
Tax Year:	2013
Association Fee:	$813
Assoc. Fee Frequency:	Annual

Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - CHOICE HOMES LLC All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) nor Keller Williams Realty shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Call For an Appointment: 434-922-0011 Lake Monticello Choices: Lake Monticello Homes for Sale – Golf Course – Lots & Land – New Listings – Pool – Fireplace – Reduced – Open Houses Bedrooms: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 or more Price Ranges: to 149, 150-199, 200-249, 250-299, 300-349, 350-399, 400-499, 500 + Year Built: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010+ Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Lake Monticello Transit Buses | Park & Ride

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 01:53:01 -0800

Lake Monticello attracts a number of residents that are attracted to the affordable homes in the Lake as well as the close proximity to Charlottesville and the University of Virginia. This mix of affordability and location has cause this bedroom community in Fluvanna County to grow and thrive. Because of it location compared to Charlottesville, residents have to commute to work in town. There are a number of commuter and transportation options that a number of residents of the Lake take advantage of on a daily basis. Park and Ride / Ride Share In 2013, a Park & Ride lot was opened next to the Turkey Sag Gate of Lake Monticello. The lot is located at the Intersection of Rt. 53 and Turkeysag Trail. There is not a direct Transit Service at the lot but there are 15 Parking Spaces set aside for the Rideshare program. The lot is Located off Turkeysag Tr at the Jefferson Center Shopping Center. Park in Lot to the Left. The Park & Ride lot was a result of an effort from RideShare, Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors and CBRE Charlottesville, which manages the Jefferson Centre property. An agreement between the County and property owner allows a portion of the lot to be officially for Park & Ride use as recognized by the Virginia Department of Transportation. The agreement designates 15 spots that are available for commuters. According to the latest US Census Data, approximately 60% of working Lake Monticello residents commute to jobs in Charlottesville or Albemarle County. The average commute from Lake Monticello to Charlottesville is 7,500 miles per year. By carpooling, residents can cut their mileage and commute costs in half or more, reduce wear and tear on their vehicles and help reduce traffic congestion. Commuters that park and ride are also more likely to spend money where they park and keep sales tax dollars in their county. There is also a Park and Ride lot located at the Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Fluvanna County - Located on Route 250 East approximately 5 miles west of Zion Crossroads and 2 miles east of I-64. Turn into the church; park on the far right side of the lot. They have 4 spaces set aside for the service and they are also served by the JAUNT Transit Service JAUNT (http://ridejaunt.org/) A third lot is located in Zion Crossroads, just over the Louisa County line at the Intersection of US Rt 15 and I-64 and is served by the Transit Service JAUNT with a total number of 64 spaces set aside for the Rideshare Program. Transit Service JAUNT serves Fluvanna County and the Lake Monticello Area. JAUNT has a route that can help you get around. Our staff of friendly people and seventy vehicle fleet travel all over Fluvanna County, providing public transportation for everyone. JAUNT offers Commuter Routes, Midday services to Charlottesville and Fluvanna and Intra-County Services to the surrounding area. The Commuter Route to Charlottesville is offered weekday with commuter service to Charlottesville from Fluvanna County. You should call JAUNT for the most current pickup and drop-off times when making your reservation to ride. Here is the Schedule as of December of 2014: 6:00 a.m. Fork Union Pharmacy 6:15 a.m. E. W. Thomas Grocery 6:25 a.m. Saints Peter and Paul Church 6:30 a.m. Effort Baptist Church 7:05 a.m. UVA 7:10-30 a.m. Stops along 29N 7:50 a.m. Martha Jefferson Hospital This route may be updated, so make sure you consult with JAUNT before setting your schedule. JAUNT is also offering Door-to-door service within Fluvanna County provides transportation to places such as Lake Monticello, Zion’s Crossroads, Palmyra, and Fork Union. Service Offered: Monday 10 AM to 4 PM, Wednesday 10 AM to 1:30 PM - Fare: $3.50 each way, $2.50 for passengers with disabilities and those age 60 and older On Wednesdays seniors pay a 50 cent fare to travel to and from the Fluvanna Senior Center. Current riders can email reservation requests and changes to: trips@ridejaunt.org. Whether you're traveling to work, to shop, to the doctor's office, or just to catch a movie, JAUNT has a route that can help you get around. Our staff of friendly people and sixty-four vehicle fleet travel all over Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson & Buckingham, providing public transportation for everyone. Taxi Service A number of the taxi services that are based out of Charlottesville also serve the Lake Monticello area with a phone call / appointment. There is not a taxi service that regularly drives around the Lake or Fluvanna County, but they will schedule a pick up. This is perfect for a drive into town or a trip to the Charlottesville Airport. Uber has also recently started service in Charlottesville and their area of service on the website includes Lake Monticello. Rental Cars There are not any Rental Car office at Lake Monticello (There is a U-Haul store) - but a number of the companies that serve Charlottesville will provide pick up services to the office located at Pantops, downtown or near the Charlottesville Airport. Airports Check CHO First has been the marketing slogan of the Charlottesville Airport for years (CODE: CHO). This is because a number of Lake Monticello residents also use the services of the Richmond Airport or Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia. CHO boast about their Competitive airfare prices, the shorter drive time to get to the airport, the ample parking with lower parking fees, shorter security lines and major connections. Connections and direct travel is what causes some to check Richmond or Dulles first and make the drive. Either way, there are a number of airport options for Lake Monticello and the leisure and business commuters that make the area home. Driving - Commuting The location of Lake Monticello between Rt. 53, South Boston Rd., Union Mills Rd and Rt. 15 make it convenient to get to Charlottesville, I-64 at Zion Crossroads and on to Richmond. A majority of the drive from Charlottesville to Lake Monticello can be made off of the hustle and bustle of a major interstate freeway and adds to the appeal of the area. A number of households have a member that works in Charlottesville and the other in Richmond, yet they select Lake Monticello for the affordable housing and surrounding amenities while avoiding the issues of the more Urban areas that they work in. The Lake is also a great location for Sales and Service professionals that serve the Charlottesville and Richmond areas. So as you can see, there are a number of Transportation Choices for the Lake Monticello area. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 434-922-0011 and we with either provide you an answer or try to point you in the right direction. Lake Monticello Choices: Lake Monticello Homes for Sale - Golf Course - Lots & Land - New Listings - Pool - Fireplace - Reduced - Open Houses Bedrooms: 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 or more Price Ranges: to 149, 150-199, 200-249, 250-299, 300-349, 350-399, 400-499, 500 + Year Built: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010+

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Lake Monticello Buying Choices

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 23:57:06 -0800

Now is a great time to get out and drive around Lake Monticello, with so many Christmas Lights illuminating the way! It is also an even better time to buy Lake Monticello Real Estate! There are currently 89 Lake Monticello homes for sale and 43 Lake Monticello lots for sale.Lake Monticello in Fluvanna County is a private 3,500-acre community divided into 13 Sections containing 4,635 lots. Currently, there are approximately 12,000 residents residing in nearly 4,200 single-family homes. Within the gated area there are 9 sections with access through five gates. Lake Monticello Virginia is approximately 15 miles southeast of Charlottesville, Virginia, situated around a 350-acre man made lake (fed by some 200 springs) with 22.5 miles of shoreline. Home sites are connected by 62 miles of privately maintained roads and served by a central water and sewage system. Utilities, including telephone, electric, and cable television, are underground in most of the community. So whether you are wanting to move right in or build new, The Choice Homes Team can help you out. We are your #1 CHOICE in Lake Monticello Realtors. Call us today at 434-922-0011! Lake Monticello Choices: Lake Monticello Homes for Sale - Golf Course - Lots & Land - New Listings - Pool - Fireplace - Reduced - Open Houses Bedrooms: 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 or more Price Ranges: to 149, 150-199, 200-249, 250-299, 300-349, 350-399, 400-499, 500 + Year Built: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010+ View Photos & Listings for Lake MonticelloLake Monticello VA – Neighborhood Information Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Most Expensive Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Least Expensive Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Just Listed Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Year Built Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Oldest Listings Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Square Footage Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Price Reduced Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 2 Bedrooms Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 3 Bedrooms Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 4 Bedrooms Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 5+ Bedrooms Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Golf Course Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Pool Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Fireplace Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 100k Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 200k Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 300k Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 400k Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 500k Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – Pre 1979 Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 1980’s Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 1990’s Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 2000’s Photos of Lake Monticello VA – Homes – 2010’s Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Monthly Inventory Levels - Absorption Rate Explained

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:54:13 -0800

What is the Absorption Rate for Lake Monticello? Hint: this does not have anything to do with how long it would take to drain or fill Lake Monticello. When it comes to real estate – Absorption Rate is the calculation used to determine how long it would take for all of the homes on the market to sell, if no other homes entered the market at any one given time. Based upon my calculations, as of 11/18/2014 – It would take until JUNE 24th, 2015 for all of the homes that are currently listed for sale in Lake Monticello to be completely sold and change the inventory to ZERO. 218.03 Days to be precise. Here are the assumptions that go into this calculation. First – the currently inventory active for sale along with the homes currently under contract with contingencies and those pending for sale. This number changes on a daily to weekly basis. New Homes are added to the market, other homes are either taken off the market because the owner changed their mind about selling or they had trouble selling. = Active Listings + Under Contract Listings Minus Solds and Removed from Market / Failed to Sell Then we have to determine how many homes have sold per month. I have included 3 numbers to that you can see the trends of the market and also see the numbers that I use to come up with the Inventory “Closeout” Date. – The first number is the number of homes that sold LAST MONTH. This number can vary from month to month. In 2014 – the number has varied from a high of 23 to a low of 14 in August. Because of this variance, I do not use this number for the actual calculation. – The second number is the average of the number of sales that have occurred per month for the entire year of 2014. I usually make sure that this number includes between the last 6 and 12 months of data to incorporate and market trends and seasonality. This is the number that I used to get to June 24th. – The 3rd Number is from The Choice Homes Team Historical Data Tracking back to 2007. It is included as a comparison so that you can see what the long term historical trend has been for Lake Monticello. Historically, the trend has been to have 7.86 Months of Inventory at any given time because the market has sold 16.93 homes on average per month since 2007. So – 133 Homes Divided by 18.3 Average sales per month Times 30 days = 218.03 Days added to 11/18/2014 = 6/24/2015. Easy as Pi. So – What does all of this mean and why do I even track this information? – Great Question. Because I am constantly asked: HOW IS THE MARKET? Having the Absorption Rate Data and Months Inventory Calculation will help us determine if Lake Monticello is in a Buyer’s Market, a Seller’s Market or a Balanced Market. Here is the real estate industry accepted guide: 0-4 months is a “Seller’s Market” 5-7 months is a “Balanced Market” 8-12 or more is a “Buyer’s Market” So, at 7.27 – 8.31 – you can see that Lake Monticello is right on the edge of a Balanced Market to a Buyer’s Market. Buyer’s have options right now. 102 Active Home Options right now – just in the Lake. And with only 16-18.3 of these homes selling in any one given month, they do not have to feel as much urgency as they would if say 30-40 of the 100 homes were selling each month. Sellers that decide to venture into the market need to put their best foot forward with regards to price and condition of the property. If they don’t – then buyer’s have options and they will move right along to the next property. That is the trends that we can see from the Absorption Rate Data and Months Inventory Calculation. So, If you ask and agent about the market conditions, and they say it is great or that it is slow and they don’t give you the reasoning behind the answer, then it may be time to make the CHOICE to find another agent. If you would like to know how this information may impact your next home purchase or home sale – give me a call at 434-922-0011 and we can discuss this further. Lake Monticello Choices: Lake Monticello Homes for Sale – Golf Course – Lots & Land – New Listings – Pool – Fireplace – Reduced – Open Houses Bedrooms: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 or more Price Ranges: to 149, 150-199, 200-249, 250-299, 300-349, 350-399, 400-499, 500 + Year Built: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010+ I also shared that the Lake Monticello Real Estate market stays robust during the winter months in my posting: Should be wait until the Spring to Sell our Lake Monticello Home?Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Historic Lake Monticello Real Estate Numbers

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 03:22:09 -0800

How is the Lake Monticello Real Estate Market? Has it recovered yet? I heard it has a long way to go. – I have heard every one of these statement over the past month and past year. Home owners that are actively looking to sell are not the only ones that are concerned about the real estate market. For a number of older home owners in Lake Monticello, their home and it’s value represents a large portion of their investment and retirement holdings and the value of the home and the ability to sell the home when needed are very important to these owners. This also has an impact on the working individuals and families that continue to drive the local Fluvanna County and Charlottesville Area Economy. The first place that a conversation of this sort start out with is Price. The CAAR – 2014 3rd Quarter Charlottesville Market Report indicated that Median sales price is up 8% over Q3-2013, driven by positive gains in sales of detached homes. So this information get reported on TV, in the newspaper, via interviews on the radio. Prices are UP. Yet homeowners are confused. And I think these charts will help us all understand why. Let’s look at this chart. All indication of this chart show a positive report. This snapshot shows the Lake Monticello Average Sales price for the years on 2012, 2013 and YTD through October of 2014. The chart is indicating a positive growth in prices. Just like the CAAR report on prices. BUT – It is a snapshot. Let’s zoom out a bit… Same Chart – Different View Point and the entire picture changes. Instead of a ramp up, we see a decline from a peak of $266,521 to the 2014 YTD of $202,381. If you looked at this chart, and only this chart, you would think that the sky was falling and that home prices we on a downward slide (and you would probably be met with alot of agreement). You hear Up 8% and you wonder what type of bill of goods that you are being sold. And, I can’t blame you. And, let’s face it. The majority of home owners are stuck in 2007. You ask them about there home and 9 owners out of 10 will tell you what their house was worth at the peak of the market, or what it appraised for at one time or home much the home across the street sold for in 2006 or 2007. And who can blame them. I mean, really. Do you want to hear that your house has lost 64K of it’s value over the past few years? NO. But this is only part of the picture again. Let’s go back to 1999 and see the entire market picture for Lake Monticello. Same House, Different Conversation… Hey, can you believe that your house has gone up 80K in value since 1999. Eighty Thousand Dollars. No Bad, Not Bad at all. It does provide some perspective to the overall market. BUT… (You knew there had to be a catch somewhere) – even this does not give a complete and accurate picture. Because it is missing another data factor. When did the owner buy the home? (or did they use their home as an ATM when the values were high and cash out the equity). The chart varies, depending on when you jumped onto the real estate merry go round. For home purchasers from 2005 to as recently as 2011 – the market has yet to recover and in many instances, has a long way to go before it does. And here is the thing, a number of them do want to sell and move on, and they can’t – they are “trapped” in their homes. There are the ones that hear about the Positive Real Estate Reports and the 8% increase in values and they think that drug testing should become mandatory for real estate agents. Here the thing, these charts for Lake Monticello mirror the same data for Fluvanna County and the entire Charlottesville Area for that matter. So it is not like Lake Monticello House Values are that far off have dropped any more or less than the area, and none of that matter to you if you bought at the peak in 2007. So, as you can see, Perspective matters. Now more than ever. What we do know, based upon the figures and the actual sales data. – Buyers are still buying homes. 183 Lake Monticello Homes for that matter year to date in 2014. In 1999 – 255 sold for the entire year. – Buyer do not care when you bought your home. – Buyers do not care how much you think your home is worth. – Buyers WILL PAY TODAY’S VALUE FOR A HOME, NOT THE 2007 VALUE. And they are willing to pay more now, than they did last year or the year before. Now, more than ever, home owners need to work with an agent that has experience and that is not afraid to provide them with perspective regarding the market. I would love to have the opportunity to show you how these finding impact your specific situation and your home and how it fits into the overall market and how to attract the buyers that are looking and purchasing. Give me a call at 434-922-0011 to discuss your questions and thoughts. The Data included in the charts represents all sales reported in the MLS by ALL Companies, not just the Choice Homes Team or Keller Williams. Please understand that we are in no way implying that we were involved as an agent in every transaction or that these report represent that sales track record of any one agent or company.Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Reasons to Sell Your Lake Monticello Home during the Winter

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 21:01:33 -0800

We get asked this question alot. The Question usually is asked for a number of reasons. The home owner asking the question because they either want to know if they will get a higher price in the spring or they ask because they have been told that houses in Lake Monticello do not sell in the Winter months. The first question is usually asked because the home owner is hoping for a miraculous improvement in the market place between October and March of the following year that would cause their home value to jump by 50-100k over the period. (Mind you, even during the real estate boom in the 2000’s – this never occurred.) The second reason is because home owners have been told for years (mostly by agents) that homes do not sell in the winter. FOR LAKE MONTICELLO – THIS IS JUST NOT TRUE. Let examine the facts. If you look at the past 2 years, 89 homes sold in December, January & February combined. 89 out of the total 386 homes that sold over the past 2 years. Another way to look at it. 3 months of the year – represent 25% of the year. During the past 2 years – 23.057% of the homes sold in that period of time – the “dead of winter”. Not only do homes sell, there is not even much of a slow down. Now, your home may not be ready to put on the market in December or January. Then this is the perfect time to have contractors and handymen working on your house – getting it ready for the spring market. Handymen and Painters have fewer jobs in the winter months, because they do not have the mix of exterior and interior work to keep them busy, so they will be more available to assist you in the winter months. Here are some more reasons to have your home on the market during the winter – especially the holidays. 1. People who look for a home during the Holidays are more serious buyers! 2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you! 3. Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in February, there will be less demand for your particular home. Less demand means less money for you. 4. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays. 5. Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price. 6. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than they do during a work week. 7. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons. 8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until Spring to buy, you must be on the market now to capture that market. 9. You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days during the Holidays. 10 You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year ! 11. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring, when many more houses are on the market for less! This will allow you to sell high and buy low! If you would like to discuss your specific situation, give me a call at 434-922-0011. Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Zillow Lake Monticello VA - How Accurate is it?

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 04:34:04 -0700

Are they Accurate The Zillow Zestimate has been used more and more buyers and sellers as a way to get an idea of the potential value of a home for sale in Lake Monticello. As a real estate professional, no one item has caused as much distress, pain and confusion as the Zillow Zestimate – Espectially for Lake Monticello Virginia. Bottom Line – Lake Monticello Zillow Zestimates can be all over the board and in every instance that I have found – it is flat out wrong and inaccurate. Sellers have tried to use the Zillow Zestimate as a justification for why they want to price their homes a certain way and buyers have used the number for their offers – even having the buyer agent include a copy of the Zestimate as part of their offers. So I decided to get the actual facts and share them with you regarding just how off Zillow has been for Lake Monticello. In July 2014 – 21 properties sold in the Lake. Of those properties, the Zillow Zestimates were off by 6.245%. Not only were they off, the Zestimate value presented by Zillow was overstated. One the average sales price for the homes that sold for the month of July, the amount that Zillow was off was by $10,073.13. Over Zestimated. Of the 21 Homes Sold in Lake Monticello – July 2014: – 4 had a Zestimate Lower than the ultimate sales price. 1.28%, .59%, .31%, 7.6% – 17 over Zestimated teh price of the home and we inaccurate. One sold for 60.59% less and another for 60.80% less. These 17 properties sold for 88.48% of Zestimate. They were off by over 11%. The Weatherman is not even as wrong as the Lake Monticello Zillow Zestimates So what should you do to truly determine the value of your home or the potential value of a home that you are thinking of purchasing? Give The Choice Homes Team a call at 434-922-0011. Any automated system can come within 20% of the value if you give it enough sales data, but you should not settle for average, you should be looking for accuracy – and that is where our team and our Home Selling System come into play. After selling over 400+ homes, we have the experience and expertise that can not be duplicated (yet) in an algorithm or automated home valuation system. Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Best Lake Monticello VA Android Apps to search for Homes for Sale

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 03:40:00 -0700

The term app - a mobile application or program that is run on a mobile phone or tablet - was originally just used for something that ran on an Apple product.My have times changed.Some of the best real estate related home search apps are now made Android Devices.All of the major app companies are making multiple versions in an attempt to get as many users as possible, no matter which device they have. The growth in Android as a operating system for these devices has been staggering. But if you are looking for Homes for Sale in Lake Monticello - You need an App you can depend on.With that being said, here are a list of some of the best Lake Monticello Real Estate related apps for Android Devices:ZILLOW - Available from Zillow.com, Zillow is a national website that scrubs data from a number of sources and compiles it into an online search system. Because of the way in which the data is compiled, some of the data can be out dated or even inaccurate. TRULIA - Real Estate Companies and Associations syndicate the data at different intervals to Trulia.com and other sites. This information is displayed on the site and the app. Questions and Inquiries are handled by the highest agent bidder on the site that has signed up for an advertising contract with the site. The may or may not be an experienced agent and they may not be as familiar with the area.REALTOR.com - The app is provided by move.com - the company that manages Realtor.com for the National Association of Realtors. The app, like the site is a data feed from the participating associations and Multiple Listing Systems. CHOICE HOME TEAM - This real estate search mobile app is made available by The Choice Homes Team through it partnership with Keller Williams Realty. Data is updated multiple times per day and includes all of the listings available for sale, not just from The Choice Homes Team or Keller Williams Realty, but all local and regional real estate companies.While all of these apps allow you to search for nearby homes, only one is directly backed by The Choice Homes Team that has hands on knowledge of the Lake Monticello real estate market.All of these apps are available for Android and iPhone, iPad / Apple Products. And the cell service at Lake Monticello is good enough that you can use the apps as you drive around the lake.Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Teacher Home Loans Program in Virginia

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 22:46:57 -0700

The Choice Homes Team is proud to offer a home buying and mortgage program specially designed for teachers and educators. By partnering with Dan MacDougall at Embrace Home Loans we are able to services that say Thank you to our teachers.Our focus is on helping to keep the community strong, and we feel that one of the best ways that we can do so is by assisting professional teachers and educators of all types, at all levels of education - from private and public schools, to PVCC and The University of Virginia. We can do so by working with them to find the home of their dreams and getting them the best possible home loan program with favorable financing terms. Isn't it time that you earned some extra credit? Our Teacher Home Loan Programs are not only designed for teachers looking to buy a home in Virginia, but it is also open to those educators that are considering refinancing to take advantage of the lower interest rates available in the market.We have worked with countless teachers over the years. We believe that the stability of home ownership helps our overall area and schools. All types of specific loan products are included in our teacher home loan programs and our Team will take the time to work with you to determine the one that works best for you so that you can make an Educated Choice. From Fixed Rate to Adjustable Rate Loans, Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, 20% or Low to No Down Payment Loans. We have got our teachers cover with our Teacher Home Loan Programs.You might also be able to consolidate high-interest debt or pay off those lingering student loans by refinancing your existing home. All is takes is one, Free - No Obligation consultation to see it you qualify. Some of the Options of our Teacher Home Loan ProgramsUp to $1,000 off of Closing Cost*New Construction Loans for Building a New HomeRenovation Loans to buy a home and make repairsWide Range of ProductsLoans for Veterans (VA)Easy Application ProcessFree Consultation - Never Any PressureFree Pre-Qualification Teacher Home Loan Programs for Charlottesville Home Loans for Teacher in Fluvanna County It is simple and easy to find out exactly what you qualify for with our Teacher Home Loan Programs. We encourage you to take a moment to give us a call at 434-922-0011 and we will walk you through the process. And if you know of someone that is a teacher or works with the schools, please pass along this page so that they can take advantage of these great programs. Who is Covered under the Charlottesville Teacher Home Loan Programs? We will assist all types of teachers and educators with their home buying and home loan needs. This includes everyone from K-12 teachers to college professors. We can also provide special loan programs to other school professionals, such as principals and general school staff.*Closing cost discounts only available with Dan MacDougall at the listed Embrace Home Loans address. Additional Closing Cost discounts are available if you work with The Choice Homes Team for Purchase and Closure Title and Settlement that are participating in this special program. Up to $1,000 discounts possible in a Purchase transaction; $500 in a Refinance transaction.Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Fluvanna County Schools Have Started for 2014

Robert The Earl of Real Estate, The Earl of Real Estate (Here and Now Homes) — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 07:12:46 -0700

August 11th is already here and that means it is time to go back to school in Fluvanna County. Fluvanna Schools builds in snow and weather days to the front of the calendar to service the more rural areas of the county. So if you are out on the roads in Fluvanna County, be on the look out for the little ones and the buses and give them a break. On my rounds this afternoon I was stopped on Rt. 15 to allow the buses to exit Carysbrook Elementary School Don’t worry – I was completely stopped by a traffic guard before I even considered taking these photos. One thing that I enjoyed seeing was the teachers and staff out in front of the schools with big smiles waving goodbye to the students on the buses as they pulled away. Our teachers all around the area really do not get enough credit for the jobs that they do. A big thank you to all the teachers. Find out how to become a real estate agent Keller Williams Robert Earl Choice Homes Team - The Earl of Real Estate™ Keller Williams Realty Phone: 727-304-6344 Serving the Florida cities of St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa and the surrounding areas of: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island