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About Charles

Many of my clients know that I moved to Charlottesville just 8 years ago Charles McDonaldfrom the Bay Area. I searched for a place to raise my children in a area that has the values of a small town and the excitement of a big city. In a nutshell, I was searching for the quality of life we all deserve. After extensive research I found Charlottesville.

If you are looking to move and are considering Charlottesville, please give me a call. I would love to share with you the wonderful experience I have had in finding Charlottesville and the various reasons that I decided to live in Charlottesville over all other choices from coast to coast!

Regards from Charlottesville

Charles McDonald

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Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes on this Holiday Weekend
Number of View: 27 Happy Labor Day Weekend, today I will be enjoying time with my family and as I drink my morning coffee I am looking at new listings and price changes – check this one out:Deal in Meriwether Lewis School At $549K on 9+ acres this is a great value to consider. We [...]

Charlottesville Real Estate presents Nelson Virginia – (YTD Sep 5, 2010)
Number of View: 28 DO YOU LOVE OLD BARNS? Looking for Views? Skiing? Privacy? located just South West of Charlottesville is the incredible county of Nelson. With graceful roadways and the Blue Ridge Parkway Nelson is a truly magical place. The Afton area is truly amazing! We also have Wintergreen Resort for Snow Skiing and [...]

Charlottesville Real Estate presents Louisa Virginia – (YTD Sept 5, 2010)
Number of View: 34 Looking for that County feel? Have you been to Louisa County? Located within minutes of Charlottesville Virginia the county of Louisa is known for open spaces and country settings. The old saying is true, “Things are less expensive in the county” There are great deals to be made on property in [...]

Are you considering Lake Monticello Real Estate?
Number of View: 36 Are you considering Lake Monticello? one of my associates is the expert in the area. They lives there, play there and work there. Always use an expert when buying (ask me why). Fluvanna County is located South East of Charlottesville. One of the main draws to Fluvanna is the Lake Monticello Area. Here you [...]

Saturday Morning discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes with Charles McDonald
Number of View: 78 I have 2 sets of buyers today so it will be a full day of showing Charlottesville Real Estate. The word(s) of the day is "NEW CONSTRUCTION"!!! This morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee and looking at current listings, we are seeing a few places that are stunning and one [...]

Friday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 77 Today I hope to swing by some new construction that I am building with clients (see photo). Also off to put a Sale Pending sign up on one of our listings. Lots to do so I am off to the races! Showing Charlottesville Real Estate , one of my favorite things [...]

Charles will not be at the meeting…. instead I am showing Charlottesville Real Estate
Number of View: 60 There is a Realtor Association meeting this morning at CAAR but I will be missing it. You see, this morning I am off to show homes in the county which is a lot more fun! Seeing our area with new clients is always enjoyable. I get to rediscover why I love [...]

Where is a great city to retire? (just ask Kiplinger)
Number of View: 150 Charlottesville Virginia is the number one place to retire according to Kiplinger! Striking a balance between a high quality of life and low cost of living can be a difficult challenge for retirees. With that in mind, we offer five destinations that seniors might find attractive places to live in the [...]

Discussing Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes with Charles on Tuesday morning
Number of View: 152 A beautiful morning in Charlottesville and we are seeing some great homes on the market. Take a look at this photo and click here for details. Now that the price is reduced it is a great value in a wonderful area of Ivy. Some are telling me that our Charlottesville Real [...]

Tire Plant becomes Apple Spirit in Scottsville?
Number of View: 120Not so fast….. But there are talks/rumors that it could happen and this would be a good thing for Scottsville and for Fine Scottsville homes for sale. Think about the need for housing…. Here is an article from the Daily Progress in Charlottesville Laird & Co., which has a distillery in North [...]

Discussing Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes with Charles on Monday morning
Number of View: 150 As I drink my morning coffee I am looking at new listings and price changes – check this one out:Deal minutes South of Charlottesville in Scottsville At $675K on 6+ acres this is a great value to consider. We certainly have more! Virtual Tour of Scottsville Home Who says the Charlottesville [...]

A friend in the garden
Number of View: 111 See our friend in our garden brief wireless message from Charles (that guy who sells Charlottesville Real Estate) Posted via email from Charlottesville Real Estate

Construction Begins on New Main Street in Crozet
Number of View: 113 Message below is from Albemarle.org website: Construction Begins on New Main Street in Crozet 8/25/2010 Construction is beginning this week on Main Street and alley improvements as part of the next phase of the Destination Downtown infrastructure improvements scheduled for Crozet.  The project includes construction of a new road, called Main [...]

Discussing Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes with Charles (fell a tree)
Number of View: 123 This morning I am off to meet a tree expert to "fell a few trees" on a clients property. We will be building soon and it is better to take care of these trees now before they become a bigger issue. I think real estate involves a lot more than just [...]

Saturday Morning with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 113 I have 2 sets of buyers today so it will be a full day of showing Charlottesville Real Estate. The word(s) of the day is "NEW CONSTRUCTION"!!! This morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee and looking at current listings, we are seeing a few places that are stunning and one [...]

Why Charlottesville looks to REMAX for Homes year after year?
Number of View: 114 Why Charlottesville looks to REMAX year after year?   NOTICE: I joined RE/MAX in 2008 and it was a great decision! (read more) RE/MAX Assured Properties is independently owned and part of the RE/MAX franchise. They are highly respected and some of the finest agents in our area. This is one [...]

Charles, can you tell me some of the popular neighborhoods near Charlottesville?
Number of View: 101 Here are some of our popular neighborhoods in the Charlottesville Virginia area: Ashcroft Avon Park Belvedere Bentivar Candlewyck Claymont Colthurst Farm Dunlora Ednam Forest Farmington (Albemarle) Flordon Forest Lakes Forest Lakes South Foxchase Glenmore (Albemarle) Grayrock Greenbrier Heights Highlands (Albemarle) Hollymead Huntley Indian Springs Inglecress Ivy Farms Ivy Oaks Kearsarge Keswick [...]

Charles discussing Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes over coffee on Friday
Number of View: 171 Stunning weather this morning in Charlottesville and my wife and I enjoy the morning over a cup of coffee and then we are off for a nice walk together. Taking time with the family is always a good thing and throwing a little exercise into the mix makes it all the [...]

Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes with Charles McDonald – Thursday Morning
Number of View: 146 Drinking a cup of coffee and looking at some great deal in Charlottesville Real Estate. As our market starts to slow at the end of summer I can not help but remind my buyers that this is the time to start looking for a deal. In fact, Winter is even better. [...]

Old Trail Defies Real Estate Trends – NBC29
Number of View: 125Old Trail Defies Real Estate Trends – NBC29. A construction boom is underway in one of Albemarle County’s largest subdivisions. The Old Trail development is seeing a spike in sales despite what is happening with the housing market across the country….. See Video Here

Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes with Charles McDonald – School Starts today!
Number of View: 154 My kids are off to the School Bus as we are starting another exciting year in Charlottesville. The kids are excited and so is Mom and Dad! Searching for a home by school has never been easier – click here Remember, showing Charlottesville Real Estate , one of my favorite things [...]

Real Estate under 2 million in Charlottesville
Number of View: 128 $1,999,000 2725 HUNT COUNTRY LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE $1,950,000 100 ROSLYN HEIGHTS RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE $1,950,000 3410 RIDGE RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE $1,899,000 3140 ROCKS FARM CT, CHARLOTTESVILLE $1,865,750 808 CLUB DR, KESWICK Disclaimer: Copyright ©2004-2010 Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. All rights reserved. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. The data relating to [...]

Glenmore is worth seeing when looking at Charlottesville Homes
Number of View: 169 Homes for sale in Glenmore from Charlottesville Real Estate $2,750,000 1000 GLENMORE WAY, KESWICK $1,395,000 1256 THISTLE DOWN, KESWICK $1,385,000 1719 DOWNING CT, KESWICK Disclaimer: Copyright ©2004-2010 Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. All rights reserved. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale [...]

Tuesday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 129 A beautiful morning in Charlottesville and we are seeing some great homes on the market. Take a look at this photo and click here for details. Now that the price is reduced it is a great value in a wonderful area of Ivy. Some are telling me that our market is [...]

So why is my Agent so Vague???
Number of View: 137 It seems like my agent is dancing around my questions. Why is this? Schools – It may sound vague when an agent talks about schools but Buyer and Listing agents can not “steer” a client to or from a school. Crime – I hear it all the time, how is the [...]

Monday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 169 As I drink my morning coffee I am looking at new listings and price changes – check this one out:Deal in Meriwether Lewis School At $549K on 9+ acres this is a great value to consider. We certainly have more! Who says the Charlottesville Real Estate market is slow? Remember, showing [...]

Charles I want to find all homes for sale in Henley Middle School, can you help?
Number of View: 156 Of course I can help. Some time ago, I seat up the capability to do a one-click search based on schools and here is a link for homes in Henley Middle School If you want to see home searches for other schools, just click on the photo above. I also have [...]

Charlottesville Real Estate Twitter update
Number of View: 153 Charles I want to find all homes for sale in Henley Middle School, can you help? http://post.ly/tBne Sun Aug 22 20:27:53 +0000 2010 Just posted on ActiveRain: Charles I want to find all homes for sale in Henley Middle School, can you h… http://activerain.com/t/1813522 Sun Aug 22 20:24:44 +0000 2010 Charles [...]

Sunday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 240 Sunday morning in Charlottesville and my family and I are off for a hike before we get the day started. Sometime I have to take coffee on the road Enjoy the fine weather! Remember, showing Charlottesville Real Estate , one of my favorite things to do with clients so if you [...]

Presenting Old Trail from Charlottesville Real Estate
Number of View: 222 Old Trail $1,065,000 6406 WOODBOURNE LN, CROZET $899,900 6506 WOODBOURNE LN, CROZET $750,000 6532 WOODBOURNE LN, CROZET $725,000 0 WOODBOURNE CT, CROZET $679,000 7121 BRADBURY CT, CROZET Disclaimer: Copyright ©2004-2010 Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors®. All rights reserved. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. The data relating to real [...]

Charlottesville Real Estate presents Forest Lakes
Number of View: 152 Forest Lakes $585,500 326 PLEASANT PL, CHARLOTTESVILLE å $569,900 3064 CHIMNEY RIDGE RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE $524,900 3070 CHIMNEY RIDGE RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE $465,000 355 PLEASANT PL, CHARLOTTESVILLE $459,000 3418 TURNBERRY CIR, CHARLOTTESVILLE $449,950 433 PLEASANT PL, CHARLOTTESVILLE $449,000 3023 COVE LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE $399,900 2895 CHIMNEY SPGS, CHARLOTTESVILLE $389,900 3100 MOLLIFIELD LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE Disclaimer: [...]

How do I search for Charlottesville homes?
Number of View: 176 Here is one of the best ways to search for Charlottesville Real Estate As a buyer agent I want my clients and customers to have the best tools available to search for homes. Here is the absolute best way to search for Charlottesville Real Estate Let me know how I can [...]

Saturday Morning with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 215 I have 2 sets of buyers today so it will be a full day of showing Charlottesville Real Estate. The word(s) of the day is "NEW CONSTRUCTION"!!! This morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee and looking at current listings, we are seeing a few places that are stunning and one [...]

How do I search for Charlottesville homes?
Number of View: 172Here is one of the best ways to search for Charlottesville Real Estate As a buyer agent I want my clients and customers to have the best tools available to search for homes. Here is the absolute best way to search for Charlottesville Real Estate Let me know how I can improve [...]

Busy Morning with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 189 Friday morning and as I plan my day I see it is all ready planned out. I am off to a walk-though and closing in Charlottesville and then 2 separate home inspections. I feel like a Juggler! There is always a lot to do regarding real estate in Charlottesville, seems like [...]

At the closing table in Charlottesville
Number of View: 96 When dealing with Charlottesville Real Estate the deal is never done until you finish at the closing table. Today we had a nice walk-though at a home on a lake in Albemarle and then off to closing. Everything went smoothly at the closing table and my clients will be moving in [...]

Thursday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 219 Drinking a cup of coffee in Charlottesville and then off to a walk-though and closing There is always a lot to do regarding real estate in Charlottesville, seems like I rarely have a blank day on my calendar! Remember, showing Charlottesville Real Estate , one of my favorite things to do [...]

Discussing Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes with Charles McDonald
Number of View: 210 A wonderful rain last night and today I get to be outdoors with clients. Good news….. I get to drive though some of the most beautiful areas of Virginia!(see photo) Enjoy the fine weather and the views! Remember, showing Charlottesville Real Estate , one of my favorite things to do with [...]

Tuesday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 270A beautiful morning in Charlottesville and we are seeing some great homes on the market. Take a look at this photo and click here for details. Now that the price is reduced it is a great value in a wonderful area of Ivy. Some are telling me that our market is slow [...]

Monday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 280 As I drink my morning coffee I am looking at new listings and price changes – check this one out:Deal in Meriwether Lewis School At $549K on 9+ acres this is a great value to consider. We certainly have more! Who says the Charlottesville Real Estate market is slow? Remember, showing [...]

The Seasons of Charlottesville
Number of View: 134 The colors in the Charlottesville area are fantastic. This photo that I took of my friends yard give you a glimpse of the area. When people look at our area at only one time during the year, they are often surprised by the fact that we have four distinct seasons. When [...]

Saturday Morning with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 198 This photo is of a home to be built in the Ivy area. We have not broken ground yet (see photo for a peak at what the finished home will look like). This will be an exciting project when we get started. I love new Construction in Charlottesville and so do [...]

Friday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 209 great day to see homes in Charlottesville! Today I am meeting a couple sets of clients and showing them the area and a few homes. When it is hot like this it is always a challenge, but I have a secret. I hope to swing by some new construction today too [...]

A Driving Tour of Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 201 Many times with a new client we start off with a "Driving Tour of Charlottesville". This involves many parts of the city and county and the occasional home. The idea is to get a feel for the different areas and many of my clients will say "_____ is where I want [...]

Wednesday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 252 Off to a walk-though then a closing this morning. Later a home inspection so it is a full day. Good news….. I get to drive though some of the most beautiful areas of Virginia! Enjoy the fine weather and the views! Remember, showing Charlottesville Real Estate , one of my favorite [...]

Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 238 Wow over 98 degrees is the high today! I have a rule (some do not like it) when it is over 90 degrees and I am showing homes, I wear shorts. I have heard other agents say that they always where a tie, or slacks, but I can tell you when [...]

What is there to do in Charlottesville?
Number of View: 352 Today I am privileged to do what I love to do. Show off Charlottesville Real Estate to some friends visiting from California! We will be taking my truck to several areas around Central Virginia. No balloon ride today! But the sites are fantastic! When people visit our area they always ask “what [...]

Twitter and Charlottesville Real Estate
Number of View: 222 Monday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes http://post.ly/qvQ5 Mon Aug 09 11:24:18 +0000 2010 Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes with Charles McDonald – Sunday Morning http://post.ly/qnBp Sun Aug 08 13:04:33 +0000 2010 Just posted on ActiveRain: I love a good chart about our local sales http://activerain.com/t/1787482 [...]

Monday Morning Coffee with Charles discussing – Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes
Number of View: 207 It is going to be a marathon of appointments over the next several days. I do not slow down until Sunday. But this is the way I like it. Remember, showing Charlottesville Real Estate , one of my favorite things to do with clients. If you see me driving around the [...]

Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes with Charles McDonald – Sunday Morning
Number of View: 180 A beautiful morning in Charlottesville! Working with several buyers in the Charlottesville Real Estate market and trying to play catchup after a recent setback yesterday. Off to show a few fine homes today Enjoy the fine weather! Remember, showing Charlottesville Real Estate , one of my favorite things to do with [...]