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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Home in Charlottesville Golf Communities

It would be a dream for any golf enthusiast to live amidst the thrill and excitement of the golf course. For those who are considering to buy a home in Charlottesville golf communities for the first time, there are a number basic things to consider. If you’re among the many hopefuls to follow the steps of successful owners of golf homes, here are some ideas to get you on track.

The view

Green is definitely a color you’d expect to see surrounding a Charlottesville VA golf home. Aside from the greenery, make sure to include in your considerations the view surrounding your potential golf home. Are the windows facing the sunset or the sunrise? Is there a magnificent view to see first thing in the morning after a good night’s sleep? Golf homes are known for their amazing surroundings that you don’t want to miss out on this. Many of our golf communities have golf front lots located along the course. These lots may be priced with a premium, but many golfers desire a home with a view of the course. Consider whether you will want a view of the tee box, green or fairway. Make sure that you’re getting the view you want because you will surely spend plenty of time in your splendid home. It would be such a delight to have a view to greet you any time of the day.

Location

Similar to owning a Charlottesville horse farm, you need not isolate yourself from civilization. You will need a number of supplies and items for your golf home. You will need certain items delivered to your doorstep. Most of all, you would absolutely love to have guests over. Consider the location of your potential golf home. Is it accessible? Are the roads leading to your golf home easy to find and follow? How far will it take you to get to the hospital in case of an emergency? Having an unbelievable home surrounded by nature and fantastic views does not mean you have to sacrifice other conveniences in life.

Each of our Central Virginia golf communities, is in a different location and I am sure that there is one that is close to your favorite shopping spots.

Community amenities

You will be exploring outside your golf home as well. Many golf communities offer additional community amenities. Find out if your future golf home has access to such amenities. Swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centers, clubhouses with dining and more are just some of the basic amenities that would definitely make your life in your golf home even more enjoyable and exciting. These amenities provide awesome opportunities to socialize, be active and become more of a part of the community.

Charlottesville is indeed home to many of the best and most beautiful golf communities across Central Virginia. For more ideas and guidance in choosing the perfect golf course home for you and your family, please visit my website today at www.JumpIntoGreenerPastures.com.

Call me, Pam Dent today at (434) 960-0161. I have the professional and expert knowledge on Charlottesville real estate, the local housing market, horse farms and golf communities that will guide you through the exciting journey of finding your dream home.

17% of Albemarle County Land Now Protected

17% of Albemarle County land now protected.

According to the Piedmont Environmental Council 2,253 acres of Albemarle County land went under conservation easement in 2010.

Tthe Charlottesville Daily Progress relates that this brings the total amount of protected land in Albemarle up to 83,600 acres which is about 17.5% or the total county acreage.

Conservation easements are an excellent vehicle for protecting the countryside from urban sprawl. The Piedmont Environmental Council works hard to educate landowners about the advantages of conserving their land. Whether your focus is on protecting working farms, wildlife habitats, rivers, historic sites, or the scenic beauty of the Virginia countryside a conservation easement can be the perfect vehicle.

For more information on conservation easements and whether one could be a good fit for your property visit the Piedmont Environtmental Council website.

Charlottesville Gets Smart

Charlottesville gets smart with Dominion Virginia Power’s new project named SmartGrid Charlottesville. Under this project the power company will install over 46,000 high technology electric meters on homes and businesses in Charlottesville and the close-in areas of Albemarle County. The new meters should result in incresed energy efficiency and lower energy bills as Charlottesville residents and Dominion Power are able to monitor energy usage more closely than under the previous system. Through this new technology residents will have the opportunity to monitor their energy usage on the internet.

According to an article in the Charlottesville Daily Progress “Dominion expects that energy usage will be reduced by 4 percent annually for residential customers because of more efficient energy delivery, and that carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 12,000 tons per year. The reductions, to an extent, rely on whether consumers decide to closely monitor their usage.”

Charlottesville has been chosen as the test site for this new technology because of local residents interest in managing energy consumption. This project is one more way that Charlottesville Goes Green.

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, 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.

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Landscaping With Native Virginia Plants

Albemarle County and Central Virginia are noted for some of the most beautiful scenery in Virginia. Many Charlottesville homes boast beautiful gardens and meticulous landscaping. However, as we become more ecologically conscious we need to learn how we can create a beautiful home environment while saving our natural resources at the same time.

One way to preserve the local ecosystem is to landscape with indiginous Virginia plants. There are several ecological benefits to using native species of trees, shrubs and flowers in your yard. Since native species evolved in the local ecosystem they are adapted to the area’s climatic conditions and as a result are likely to use fewer resources to stay healthy. Native plants are developed in the soil of the area so are less likely to need fertilizer and are more likely than alien species to require pesticides as they are probably resistent to the insects that are in the area. In addition they will be more drought resistent than a plant that is native to a wetter climate.

For a list of plants that are native to the Piedmont Region of Virginia click here.

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Home in Charlottesville Golf Communities

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Home in Charlottesville Golf Communities

Call me, Pam Dent today at (434) 960-0161. I have the professional and expert knowledge on Charlottesville real estate, the local housing market, horse farms and golf communities that will guide you through the exciting journey of finding your dream home.

17% of Albemarle County Land Now Protected

Charlottesville Gets Smart

Landscaping With Native Virginia Plants

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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Home in Charlottesville Golf Communities

Call me, Pam Dent today at (434) 960-0161. I have the professional and expert knowledge on Charlottesville real estate, the local housing market, horse farms and golf communities that will guide you through the exciting journey of finding your dream home.

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