A "New World" Open House

Karen
www.move2va.com

Quote of the Week from Rick Pitino

“Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer.”

-- Rick Pitino, University of Louisville's Men's Basketball Head Coach

Karen
www.move2va.com

VDOT Studying Lake Monticello

Traffic is a huge problem not only in Charlottesville but all over central Virginia. VDOT is now studying traffic on Route 600 in the Lake Monticello area of Fluvanna County.

Read more in this article from FluvannaReview.com:

http://www.fluvannareview.com/articleDisplay.aspx?NewsID=1734

Thanks to the Virginia Department of Transportation! We're growing and need help!

Karen
www.move2va.com

Interest Rates fell again to 6.31%

More good news! Fixed-rate mortgages fell the 3rd week in a row nationally. We'll see what happens now that the Federal Reserve decided to cut the federal funds rate two days ago.

Read more at BankRate.com:

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/bank/Nov0107_interest_rate_roundupa1.asp?s=2#tab

Karen
www.move2va.com

Featured Home - Better Than New With Old-World Charm in Shadwell

One-of-a-kind custom home in Shadwell on 5 private acres with winter mountain views!

• Easy commute to Richmond, Charlottesville... anywhere near I-64.
  
• Old-world charm with post/beams & wide plank floors.
  
• Gourmet huge kitchen: solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances.
  
• First-floor master bedroom.
  
• Antique ceiling beams, heartpine floors, fabulous family room
  
• Must-see interior!
  

Come home to Blueberry Hill!

Karen
http://www.move2va.com/

President Bush May Expand Mortgage Disclosures

Our mortgage market is tough right now. Recently President Bush promised to issue regulations soon for mortgage brokers to fully disclose fees. That means no more junk fees for consumers! Yes!

Read more at RealEstateJournal.com:

http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/mortgages/20070921-solomon.html

Karen
www.move2va.com

Events in Charlottesville & Central Virginia This Weekend (Nov. 2-4, 2007)

Don't miss one of the biggest events of the year this weekend in Charlottesville, the Virginia Film Festival. This year's theme is "Kin Flicks", movies about families. More info: http://www.vafilm.com/

Another big Cavalier football game this weekend: UVA vs. Wake Forest, Saturday, at Noon. More info: http://www.virginiasports.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=10606&DB_OEM_ID=17800&gclid=CN-8jsPT3o4CFSavhgodNWsdKw

Some other fun things to check out this weekend... visit the Crozet Farmer's Market, an Apple Harvest Festival in North Garden, Family Day at the Virginia Film Festival at the Charlottesville Downtown Mall, and the Montpelier Hunt Races, I found these events at "Albemarle Family's Events This Week" calendar, click this link for more info on them: http://www.albemarlekids.com/events_thisweek.htm

This weekend at Montpelier in Orange, you can enjoy the Montpelier Hunt Races on Saturday and on Sunday there's a Civil War Encampment and Freedman's Farm Walking Tour. More info: http://www.montpelier.org/visit/calendar_events.php

The Charlottesville Senior Center, next door to our office on Pepsi Place, is having their 16th Annual Craft Show Friday & Saturday from 9am-4pm. More info: http://www.seniorcenterinc.org/events/craftfairNov07.shtml

Sunday, enjoy a Concert in the Gallery Series at the new Louisa Arts Center: Peter Fields & the Anthem TrioWorld-class musicians playing Peter Fields' award-winning compositions, innovative interpretations of chamber music, and World Music, including Brazilian and Celtic. Concert begins at 2pm Sunday. General Admission $20.00. Seniors (62+) & Students (with ID) $15.00. More info: http://louisaarts.org/programs.htm

NBC 29's Community Calendar has some great events Saturday, including a Community Bazaar at the Fork Union Community Center, 11th Annual 5K Run for Shelter at the Charlottesville Downtown Mall, a Silent Auction and Bake Sale at Ivy Creek United Methodist Church and more. More info: http://calendar.nbc29.com/cgi-bin/suite/calendar/calendar.cgi?request=display_specific_date_events&website=default&month=11&day=3&year=2007&category_id=&set=1&session=46a160554f4f2ee8

Don't miss "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at The Old Michie Theatre Friday & Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 3pm. More info: http://www.oldmichie.com/

Check out "Poe & All That Jazz" at The Hamner Theater, during the final weekend. More info: http://www.thehamnertheater.com/

"First Friday" in Charlottesville... learn more about the exhibit openings at Charlottesville art galleries at "C-ville's" site: http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=1332404064000454&ShowArticle_ID=1992910074443972

The Fredericksburg Pow-Wow is Saturday & Sunday. More info: http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?AttrID=41236

Saturday take a day trip to Tidewater for the Isle of Wight Publique Ffaire. A re-creation of a 17th century Public Market Day between Native Americans and Colonial Re-enactors. Featuring historic and modern Indian crafts, colonial trades demonstrations, dancing and music, re-enactments and educational discussions. More info: http://www.blackwaternottoway.com/?p=27

Karen
www.move2va.com

Deal of the Week: Save 25% on all Kodak products!

Need an idea for a great Christmas gift? Turn your favorite photo into a coffee mug, poster or t-shirt.... make a calendar or photo book from all of your favorite pics.

Order photo Christmas cards... buy adorable Christmas ornaments... picture frames... cameras or accessories...

all at KodakGallery.com and save 25%!

Just remember to type "TRICKORTREAT" into the coupon code section before you checkout online to get the discount.

HURRY! OFFER EXPIRES 11/6/07

Click this link for more info:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/StoreOverview.jsp?cm_sp_o=_gCjCvi%2fnx%2fniiICjC5yBFB&


Karen
www.move2va.com

Chamber Business Expo 07

Yesterday was the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo 2007.

It was a huge success!

Knowledge and fun were had by all. They had lots of great freebies and handouts. And a great opportunity for many businesses in the area.

Here are some pics I took:





Karen
www.move2va.com

This is cute...

Halloween Events

Albemarle Family Magazine has a great list of fun events going on Halloween day, Wednesday, 10/31/07:

http://www.albemarlekids.com/seasonal_fun.htm

Karen
www.move2va.com

Quote of the Week, from Abraham Lincoln

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing."

--Abraham Lincoln


If you believe you will succeed and you work toward it, there's nothing to stop you!

Karen
www.move2va.com

What The Federal Rate Cut Means

Ben Bernanke and the feds cut interest rates recently, so mortgage rates are dropping and home prices are decreasing. It's great for buyers... bad for sellers.

Home equity lines customers should be seeing savings on monthly bills.

If you're looking to borrow with a new fixed-rate home-equity loan, you'll find lower rates.

Bad news for those with savings accounts... you may be seeing lower payouts on money-market mutual funds, savings accounts and certificates of deposit.

Credit card customers should be seeing some relief if your account has a variable rate.

If you have a car loan, you won't see much of a change, because most are already offered at reduced rates due to dealer incentives.

Students with private, variable-rate loans with the prime rate may be seeing their rate adjust quickly.

Read more in "What the Federal Rate Cut Means for Homeowners" at RealEstateJournal.com:

http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/mortgages/20070920-kim.html

Karen
www.move2va.com

Mortgage rates fell sharply to 6.31%

Mortgage rates fell sharply this week to 6.31% with next week's Federal Reserve meeting coming up.

Read more at BankRate.com:

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/bank/Oct2507_interest_rate_roundupa1.asp?s=2#tab

Stay in touch with your lender!

If you don't have a lender yet, I have a list of local lenders I'll be happy to provide you with, just email me at kehoe@move2va.com.

Karen
www.move2va.com

Featured Home - Large Brick Home in Charlottesville, Room For All With 4 Levels

• Room for all on 4 levels
  
• Incredible gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, maple cabinets, a treat to cook in!
  
• Large living room and dining room
  
• Escape to every floor for something different
  
• Fabulous yard with slate patio

If you have questions about this home or any other home in central Virginia, please email me at kehoe@move2va.com or call me 1-800-818-7629.

Karen
http://www.move2va.com