Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes

First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Closer to Extension

The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is closer To extension. 

The proposal would extend the $8,000 Tax Credit through April 30, 2010 and also extends the income cap to couples with a combined income of $225,000.  This is an increase of almost $55,000 over the existing law.  In addition it would add a $6,500 credit available to qualifying move up homebuyers who have lived in their current residence for 5 of the past 8 years.  Under the new law existing homebuyers would not be required to sell their current home, but inorder to qualify the new home would have to be used as their primary residence; it could not be a vacation home.

The goal of the new legislation is to help first time homebuyers, move up homeowners, while excluding speculators looking to buy and flip.  This legislation if passed could pay a significant role in keeping the momentum of the current housing recovery.  We have seen a significant percentage of sales in the Charlottesville VA real estate market that are going to first time homebuyers over the past year.

RISMEDIA, November 5, 2009—After two weeks of delay, the Senate cleared the way to pass a seven month extension and expansion of the tax credit for homebuyers. By an 85 to 2 roll call vote, the Senate voted to cut off debate on a package of measures that includes the homebuyer credit, making it virtually certain that the legislation will reach President Obama for his signature this week. 

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Charlottesville Area Horse And People Barn - 93 Carriage Hill Rd.

If you are looking for the perfect small Charlottesville horse farm this horse and people barn may be a great choice.  93 Carriage Hill Rd. is located in Fluvanna County about 20 minutes outside of Charlottesville.  The front is a newly remodeled 2 bedroom living quarters with great room, new kitchen and vaulted ceilings.  The back of the structure is a 4 stall center aisle barn with automatic waterers and ceiling fans.  The farmette has almost 12 acres with 3 pastures and a runin shed.  All for $225,000.

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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.  Email Pam Dent.

 

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, "Charlottesville Area Horse And People Barn - 93 Carriage Hill Rd".

Charlottesville Real Estate Lady At The new England Medal Finals - Part 2

As a Charlottesville Real Estate Lady at the New England Medal Finals, I divided my time between watching horses jump around the course and talking real estate.  Since my area of specialty is Virginia horse farms it is easy to combine horses and real estate. One thing about traveling to a horse show in a different state people are still ready to talk horses and real estate and as a result you end up making many new friends.

As you know when you are selling a Charlottesville home curb appeal is of paramount importance.  No matter how nice your home is on the inside if the outside does not present an attractive appearance clients will never get in to view all of the special features that your home may possess.

In the stabling area of any large horseshow, you see another form of curb appeal.  Most of the horse farms represented at the show have tack stalls and many of these are decorated.  At the New England Medal Finals we saw tackroom decorations with an autumn theme.

After seeing New England fall foliage all last week, I am home in Virginia where the leaves are changing as well.  The Charlottesville real estate market is ready for fall and this is one of the prettiest times of year to hunt for a Virginia horse farm. 

Charlottesville Real Estate Lady Goes To The New England Medal Finals - Day 1

As a Charlottesville real estate lady who specializes in Virginia horse farms and Charlottesville country homes I enjoyed going to the New England Medal Finals.

What do horse people do when they go on vacation?  Chances are it is something horsey.  And this week I was no exception.  I traveled to West Springfield Mass. to watch my daughter Gwynn ride in her first New England Medal Finals. It was a fun trip, meeting horse people from the northeast, watching horses go and hanging out with my daughter.

The first day was like any other set up day: shipping in, setting up stalls, organizing the tack stall and schooling horses.  The Springtide Farm group was all pitching in.

Of course no matter where I end up the talk seems to roll around to horses, Charlottesville real estate and Virginia horse farms.  In fact standing in the barn area I received a call from a lady who lives in Boston who will be coming to Charlottesville in two weeks to search for the perfect Virginia horse farm.  She was surprised when I told her I was standing at the horseshow in Mass.

Opportunities For Riding Lessons Abound in Charlottesville VA

There are lots of opportunities for quality riding instruction on many of the Charlottesville horse farms.

The above video shows one of the students at Shadowfax LLC jumping her pony in her lesson.  Whether you own a Charlottesville VA horse farm or take lessons at one ofthe area stables there are many options for instruction.

Movie On Secretariat Has Started Filming

A movie on the great racehorse Secretariat has started filming. 

"Big Red", considered by many to be the greatest racehorse ever was born on a Virginia horse farm in Doswell about 20 miles outside of Richmond.  The chesnut horse with the huge heart went on to win the Triple Crown and captured the hearts of millions in the process.  I remember eagerly following this amazing equine athlete's career.

The movie which is set amid the back drop of the Vietnam War and Watergate will focus on how Penny Chenery was able to breed and race this amazing horse in what was a male dominated sport at the time.  Secretariat gave Americans something to cheer about at a difficult time in the country's history.

The movie is projected to come out in the fall of 2010.  I know that I can't wait!

Read more about the movie.

If horses are your passion, whether it is racehorses, hunters or any of the other equestrian disciplines, Virginia is the perfect place to live.  There are many Virginia horse farms for sale in a wide range of price ranges and the fall is the perfect time to come home to Virginia.

Buying A Charlottesville Country Home - Do You Need A Home Inspection?

When you are buying a Charlottesville VA country home, it is always a good idea to get a home inspection. 

It is important for your investment to make sure as much as possible that you are buying a structurally sound home that is in good condition.  Even if you are buying a fixer upper in "as is" condition it is a good idea to know exactly what you are getting into; of course in that case your home inspection will be for informational purposes only.  In the case of some foreclosures, it is required that you perform any inspections that you desire befor submitting an offer.  In a normal sale the inspection will not be held until after the contract is ratified.

The inspector will examine the structural and mechanical systems of the home as well as the appliances  allerting you to needed repairs.  Then ,except in the case of an as is sale, the purchaser and seller will have a time period in which to negotiate the repairs that the seller can perform or even renegotiate the purchase price.

  I always attend the home inspection with my clients so that I can help them understand any questions that arise.  And together we can discuss what repairs they will request the seller to perform.  Thursday I will attend the home inspection as the representative of my out of state clients.

The cost of a home inspection is a small price to pay for peace of mind when you are buying your Charlottesville country home. 

New Ways To Sell Your Charlottesville VA Horse Farm

Even an old dog can learn new ways to sell your Charlottesville VA horse farm.   Marketing is one of the key factors in selling any property.  One of the things that I pride myself on is cutting edge technology to help my clients horse farms and country properties sell as quickly as possible. 

This week I am in Norflok at a real estate marketing seminar getting lots of great new ideas on additional ways to differentiate my clients farms from all of the other properties that are on the market today.  It is important to use a combination of print and internet marketing to fullly reach as large a share of the market as possible.

Feel free to give me a call to talk about my ideas for marketing your Charlottesville horse farm for sale.

One of the fun things about traveling to seminars is the opportunity to explore a new area.  The picture is of the Norfolk Harbor taken from our dinner table.

Pam's Favorite Charlottesville Restaurants

This is a list of Pam's Favorite Charlottesville Restaurants. 

Many of my out of town clients ask for recomendations of places to eat while they are in town looking at Charlottesville homes for sale.

Pam’s 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.  434 979-0990

French:
C & O - 515 E Water St.  434 971-7044  This is my second favorite.
Petit Pois - 201 E. Main St.  434 979-7647
L'Etoile - 817 W. Main St.  434 979-7957

American & Varied Menus:
Duners - Route 250 West in Ivy  434 293-8352
Bizou - 119 W. Main St., Downtown Mall  434 977-1818

The Local –

824 Hinton Ave.

,

Belmont

  434 984-9749

Tex

Mex:
Continental Divide - 811 W. Main St.  434 984-0143
Mono Loco - 200 W. Water St.  979-0688

Seafood:
Blue Light Grill - 120 E. Main St.,  Downtown Mall  434 295-1223

Steakhouse:

Aberdeen

Barn - 2018

Holiday

Dr.  434 296-4630

Asian:
Ten - 1208 E. Main St., Downtown Mall  over the Blue Light Grill 434 295-6691  This ranks #3 on my list.

Pizza:
Christians - 1880 Abbey Rd.  293-6788 or 118 W. Main St., Downtown Mall  434 977-9688
Mellow Mushroom - 1321 W. Main St., in the Red Roof Inn  972-9366

Breakfast:
The Tavern - 1140 Emmet St.  434 295-0404
Tip Top - 1420 Richmond Rd., on

Pantops

Mountain

  434 244-3424

Lunch & Sandwiches:
Bodo's Bagel Bakery - 1418 N Emmet St.  434 977-9598
Brix Terrace Cafe - 594 Pantops Circle  434 295-0770
Revolutionary Soup - 108 2nd St. SW 
Littlejohn's New York Delicatessen - 1427 University Avenue  434 977-0588
Padow's De;i - 2156 Barracks Rd.  434 977-8765
La Taza Coffeehouse - 4078 Monticello Rd.  434 296-8292
Take It Away - 115 Elliewood Ave.  434 295-1899

 

For that special occasion:

The Clifton Inn -  1296 Clifton Dr.  434 971-1800

Fossets at Keswick Hall –

701 Club Dr.

,

Keswick

,

VA

  434 979-3440

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.

Virginia Horse Farm For Sale - Perfect For A Professional Training Facility

If you are looking for a Virginia horse farm on which to run a professional training or show operation don't miss seeing Cedar Run Ranch.

27 stall, indoor arena, outdoor ring, 100 acres, 3 bedroom farm house.  $825,000

This Virginia horse farm possesses all of the features necessary for a training or horseshow operation.  The 100 acre farm has a 27 stall barn, 2 run-in sheds, 100 x 200 ft. indoor arena with a 38 x 200 ft shed on one side, a 200 x 300 ft outdoor arena ,  9 fields all with water and 8 paddocks, hay fields, a 2 acre pond, and riding trails.  Approximately 80 acres of the land is open and the remainder is in woods. There is an 1880 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath farm house.  In addition there is a 576 sq ft guest house/studio.  Additional buildings include a greenhouse, 10 x 40 ft. storage building, shed with kennel, large vehicle shop with hay storage and shavings bins large enough for a dump truck to dump shavings.  A bold creek runs around the property. 

Cedar Run Ranch - Jump into Greener Pastures 

 

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.  Email Pam Dent.

 

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.