Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes

Small Virginia Horse Farms For Sale

Small Virginia horse farms for sale are in demand.

If you have a small Virginia horse farm and have been considering the idea of selling, but have been waiting to put it on the market it may be a good time.  I have gotten three requests this week from new buyer clients who are looking for a  Charlottesville horse farm or hunt box.  By small we are talking about the 5-15 acre range.  Of course, like most of the buyers in todays market, price is an important consideration.  This is not the time to put on an over priced listing.  However, there is a market for competitively priced small Central Virginia horse properties.

A few tips:

• If your small horse farm has accesss to trail please let us know.  A buyer may purchase a smaller property if there are neighboring places to ride.
• Make sure that your agent describes all of the equestrian features in the agent notes.  This info may determine if a buyer will choose to view your farm over others that are on the market.
• State on the listing how much of the property is open and in pasture.
• If the land is all woods it is not a horse property.

And the most important tip is to hire a REALTOR who is experienced with horses and horse farms to help you with the sale of your Virginia horse farm.  Be sure to choose a horse property expert for the job.

Contact

Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

 

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

 

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Real Estate Talk  for more information on

Charlottesville

Virginia

horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Small Virginia Horse Farms For Sale".

 

 

Should You Buy A Charlottesville Home From The Agent Whose Name Is On The Sign?

Many people's first instinct is to call the agent whose name is on the home for sale sign, but should you buy a Charlottesville home from the agent whose name is on the sign?

While out driving most of us notice the real estate for sale signs in front of properties that catch our eye.  As you know those signs also have contact phone numbers for the listing agent.  It would appear that the easiest way to view that farm would be to simply call the phone number that is right in front of you.  Afterall that agent will know the most about the property... Right? 

Well there is a major flaw in this line of reasoning.  The real estate agent whose contact information is on the sign is the listing agent and they are working for the seller.  What does this mean?  In addition to selling the home or Virginia horse farm, the listing agent's job is to get the seller the best price under the best conditions for the seller.  The listing agent will not be looking out for your, the buyer's interests.

You may think that because you have bought homes before that you know what to do and do not need an agent.  Besides you will save money by not having a buyers agent.  Since the only commission being paid is the listing agent's you will get the home for less money.  Makes sense doesn't it?  The seller will only be paying a commission to one agent.  Well, it doesn't work that way.  Commissions are negotiated between the seller and the selling office.  The selling office then agress to split the commission wih the buying office if another company brings the buyer; otherwise, and this is the important part, if the listing office also sells the home they keep both sides of the commission. 

Therefore, it doesn't mske sense to give up your representation to buy from the seller's agent.  Afterall if you are sick you would consult a doctor, and if you have legal troubles you will consult a lawyer.  When you are looking for a Charlottesville home or Virginia horse farm for sale, the firse step is to have the assistance of a real estate professional who will not only counsel you during the purchase but who will also help with the myriad of details between contract and closing.

Remember if you do decide to initially view a home with the listing agent do not divulge any information that could hurt your negotiating positions during contract negotiations. 

Contact

Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

 

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

 

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Real Estate Talk  for more information on

Charlottesville

Virginia

horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Should You Buy A Charlottesville Home From The Agent Whose Name Is On The Sign?"

Relocating to Charlottesville Virginia - My Favorite Restaurants

Many of my clients who are relocating to Charlottesville Virginia spend several days in the area looking at homes and exploring the city.  They are always glad to have suggestions of local Charlottesville restaurants to try.  This list is a selection of some of my favorites.

My very favorite restaurant is Mas  which serves tapas, and is located at 501 Monticello Rd.  979-0990

French:
C & O - 515 E Water St.  971-7044  This is my second favorite.
Petit Pois - 201 E. Main St.  979-7647
L'Etoile - 817 W. Main St.  979-7957

American & Varied Menus:
Duners - Route 250 West in Ivy  293-8352
Bizou - 119 W. Main St., Downtown Mall  977-1818

Tex Mex:
Continental Divide - 811 W. Main St.  984-0143
Mono Loco - 200 W. Water St.  979-0688

Seafood:
Blue Light Grill - 120 E. Main St.,  Downtown Mall  295-1223

Steakhouse:
Aberdeen Barn - 2018 Holiday Dr.  296-4630

Asian:
Ten - 1208 E. Main St., Downtown Mall  over the Blue Light Grill 295-6691  This ranks #3 on my list.

Pizza:
Christians - 1880 Abbey Rd.  293-6788 or 118 W. Main St., Downtown Mall  977-9688
Mellow Mushroom - 1321 W. Main St., in the Red Roof Inn  972-9366

Breakfast:
The Tavern - 1140 Emmet St.  295-0404
Tip Top - 1420 Richmond Rd., on Pantops Mountain  244-3424

Lunch & Sandwiches:
Bodo's Bagel Bakery - 1418 N Emmet St.  977-9598
Brix Terrace Cafe - 594 Pantops Circle  295-0770
Revolutionary Soup - 108 2nd St. SW 
Littlejohn's New York Delicatessen - 1427 University Avenue  977-0588
Padow's De;i - 2156 Barracks Rd.  977-8765
La Taza Coffeehouse - 4078 Monticello Rd.  296-8292
Take It Away - 115 Elliewood Ave.  295-1899

There are many other excellent restaurants in the area.  After you relocate to a Charlottesville Virginia home and have the opportunity to sample the many local Charlottesville restaurants, you will have to share your favorites with me.

Contact

Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

 

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

 

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blogs Charlottesville Real Estate Talk for more information on

Charlottesville

Virginia

horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Relocating to Charlottesville Virginia - My Favorite Restaurants".

Relocating to a Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farm - Facts You Can Use

When you are relocating to a Charlottesville Virginia horse farm there are many things that you want to know about the area.

 Clients often want to know if this particular Virginia horse farm is in the best school district.  Or they might ask what kind of people live in a particular neighborhood, or sometimes they would like to find a neighborhood with children or maybe a neighborhood where there are not many children.  Also they might ask which is the safest area in which to live.

You may be surprised to discover that under Federal and State Fair Housing Laws Realtors are prohibited from answering those very questions.  We are not allowed to discuss matters of race, color, religion, national origion, sex, disabilities, familial status or elderliness.  Any discussion of such topics could subject the agent, client or customer to an accusation of violating Fair Housing Laws.  In addition, recommending a particular school system or neighborhood can be construed to be steering.  We can search for homes for you by criteria such as price, square footage, acreage,  distance from town, amenities etc.

Of course you still want to be able to find out the answers to these other questions before you decide on the best location for your Charlottesville Virginia horse farm.  Listed below are a list of websites where you can find out the answers to those questions that your Realtor cannot legally answer.

Relocation information:

• INFO/US Census demographics
• Lead Paint Information
• Radon Information
• VA State Police Sex Offender Registry (Megan's Law)
• Albemarle County Crime Statistics  Albemarle County - 434 296-5807
• Charlottesville Crime Statistics  Charlottesville 434 970-3274
• Albemarle County Schools  434 296-5881
• Charlottesville Schools  434 970-3274
• Greene County Schools  434 985-5254
• Fluvanna County Schools  434 589-8208
• Nelson County Schools  434 263-7100  

Contact

Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

 

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

 

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Real Estate Talk  for more information on

Charlottesville

Virginia

horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved "Relocating to a Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farm - Facts You Can Use".

 

Central Virginia Real Estate Market Reports - March 2009

This post will be a compilation of market reports focusing on Central Virginia home sales during the month of March 2009.  If you are considering either buying or selling a home in one of these Central Virginia real estate markets, you will want to know the home sale statistics of that particular area.

Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate Market Report - March 2009

Albemarle County Real Estate Market Report - March 2009

Fluvanna county Real Estate Market Report - March 2009

Louisa County Real Estate Market Report - March 2009

Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate Market Report Condominiums - March 2009

Contact

Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

 

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

 

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my blogs Charlottesville Real Estate Talk and Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on

Charlottesville

Virginia

horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Central Virginia Real Estate Market Reports - March 2009".

 

Charlottesville Golf Communities

Charlottesville golf communities are a popular choice for many people who are relocating to the Central Virginia area.  There are several choices of neighborhoods for people interested in purchasing a golf course home within a 30 minute drive of Charlottesville Virginia.

There is a wide range of prices and home styles available in the Charlottesville golf communities.  On the west side of Charlottesville in Crozet there is Old Trail and closer in on the same side of town is Farmington.  About a 5 minute drive to the east of Charlottesville in Keswick there are two nighborhoods with golf course homes, Glenmore and Keswick Estates.

Spring Creek is farther to the east of Charlottesville, but due to its proximity to I64 is still only a 15 minute drive rom town.  Lake Monticello is in Fluvanna County and is an easy 20 minute drive to Charlottesville.

So if golf is your passion and Charlottesville is where you would like to live, there is a selection of Charlottesville golf communities.  One is sure to be just what you are looking for!

Charlottesville Golf Communities - Farmington

Charlottesville Golf Communities - Glenmore

Charlottesville Golf Communities - Spring Creek

Charlottesville Golf Communities - Keswick Estates

Charlottesville Golf Communities - Lake Monticello

Charlottesville Golf Communities - Old Trail

Contact

Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

 

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

 

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my blogs Charlottesville Real Estate Talk and Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on

Charlottesville

Virginia

horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Charlottesville Golf Communities".

Horseshowing Outdoors in February and You aren't in Florida - Are You Crazy?

How many of you stop horseshowing for the winer because you can't afford to go to Florida or can't justify the time away from your jobs to take 2 months off and go to Florida?  Maybe your horses aren't ready to go to the indoor winter A shows in other parts of the country so you are forced to stop showing for the winter.  Then you start back at the schooling shows in the spring and spend March and April trying to catch up to the horses that have been showing all winter.  In Charlottesville and Central Virginia we have been able to ride and horseshow outside all winter.

Of course, there have been days when the temperature did not rise enough for the ring to thaw, but most of the winter we have been able to ride outdoors.  Today Shadowfax LLC at the Glenmore Equestrian Center took two sales horses to the horseshow at Speakeasy Farm.  After a week of temps in the 60's the 48 degree weather felt a little cool, but the sun was warm, the footing was good and these young horses were able to progress and get some good mileage. 

If you are looking for a good area to relocate you farm to, consider the Charlottesville, Virginia horse country where you can ride year round without needing to have an indoor. A Charlottesville horse farm may be the perfect choice.

Charlottesville Horse Farms - Barn Design

When you are shopping for a Charlottesville horse farm, one of the first things that your agent needs to understand is what kind of barn will best meet your needs.  Barn design is much more that just the number of stalls although of course that is of paramount importance.  In looking at barns one of the first things to look at is the general layout.  A barn can be beautiful, while being an inefficient place to work at the same time.  This may not matter if you will be having a lot of help to do the work. 

There are many items that you should think about when viewing a stable:

Is there adequate hay storage?
Are the stalls big enough?
Is there enough ventilation?
Will the barn be cool enough in the summer and warm in the winter?
Do you need separate tack and feed rooms?
What about a bathroom?
Is there hot water?
Does it have a wash stall?
Are there enough electric outlets for fans?
Do the doors open easily?
Do you prefer a center aisle barn or will a shed row style suit your needs just fine.
Is there equiptment storage?
What about storage for bedding?
Do you want dutch doors leading outside from each stall?

Then you need to look at how the barn is situated on the land:

How far is it from the house?
Do you want to have the barn close to the home or farther away?
How long a ride is it to the ring?  Some people like a longer hack to warm up their horse on the way to the ring while others may want the ring located close to the barn.
Is the barn located conveniently to the paddocks or do you have to walk a long distance to turn out and bring in the horses.  This may not matter so much if your horses will live out much of the time.

There is a lot to think about when you are looking for a Central Virginia horse property.  Be sure to hire an agent who understand horse properties so that they can help you find the Charlottesville horse farm that best meets your needs.

Below are pictures of some area barns.

 

Contact

Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

 

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

 

Visit my website  Jump into Greener Pastures or read my other blog Charlottesville Real Estate Talk  for more information on Charlottesville homes, events and real estate.

Charlottesville Horse Farms in the Farmington Hunt Country

One of the mosr difficult parts of searching for a Charlottesville, Virginia horse farm is deciding what part of the Central Virginia area you like best.  One choice is a farm in the Farmington Hunt Country to the west of Charlottesville.

Read more about Charlottesville equestrian properties

Contact

Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

 

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

 Visit my website  Jump into Greener Pastures or read my other blog Charlottesville Real Estate Talk  for more information on Charlottesville homes, events and real estate.

Nightsongs Still Happen in Fluvanna

A couple of nights ago as I was getting ready for bed in my Fluvanna County home, I put on a casette of Keith Jarret piano music.  As I lay in bed listening to the peaceful music I noticed that there was a sound of an owl softly hooting among the piano notes.  I sleepily thought what a nice touch the recording of the owl added to the music and I drifted off to sleep.  A little later when I woke the music had stopped playing but there was the faint hoot of an owl.  Throughout the night whenever I woke slightly the owl was still outside my window.  I sleepily thought of how special it is to live in a place where I can still hear the night music of the owls.

Listening to the owls brings back the happy memories of when my now grown girls were babies.  Both children were born in March, so there were many spring nights when I was awake during the wee hours feeding a baby with the music of the owls in the still night.  We named our Charlottesville horse farm Nightsong in memory of those nights.

If you would like to come to a part of the country where you can still hear the songs of the owls and whipoorwill and the cries of the foxes echoing throuth the night, I would love to help you find a Charlottesville country home.