Smorgasbord of Music

Prior to the start of summer here in Charlottesville, there is a surge of announcements concerning the bevy of artists and bands coming to our multiple entertainment venues. 

Let it be known that the my family loves music of all types: a daughter who self-describes as a"band geek", the Papa (dancing, tie-dyed) Bear "Dead Head", the "Hip/Hop Christian" JMU psych major, and finally, me. I am the young gal who purchased "Rock of the Westies" by Elton John before anything by Donny Osmond; the tweener that still loves "Rumours" from Fleetwood Mac; the college student shaped by what came to be known as "Alternative", but at the time included Suzanne Vega and Depeche Mode,

Alluding to the theme of this musing, being "shaped" by the music of my college days, all of us live life, and can define that life's years, if not specific moments, by a song played on a radio, or in a marching band, or danced to with a partner. My challenge to you is to share a conversation about the "music of your life" with the important people of your life. Music speaks not only to us, but tells a story about who we are, as well. And in this community of Greater Charlottesville, the Blue Ridge, and the land of Thomas Jefferson, that story spans every genre.

So, I share with you the links for The Jefferson, The Southern, nTelos Pavilion, Lochn Festival, and the arts of UVA. Please share with those who matter to you, and share the love!

www.thesoutherncville.com

www.jeffersontheater.com/events/all

http://www.thenteloswirelesspavilion.com/events

http://music.virginia.edu/events

www.locknfestival.com/lineup/2015.html

Spring is Upon Us, Summer Around the Corner, and the Selling is Easy!

The Chill is gone, the Thrill begins!

We have overcome winter, entered into daylight savings time, and know how many additional days our children have to attend school to finish out the school year. This means we are moving into spring, right?

I dunno. Mother Nature has been throwing us for some kinda loop across this country this year! Let's hope we get to move on to more frequently warmer days. With that in mind, if thoughts of buying or selling a home have been on the back burner, bring them forward. Charlottesville is now the 2nd most expensive area in the Commonwealth in terms of real estate, and, as such, we command a great price for selling your property, and an increased demand for the property is good for all involved; even when purchasing, the interest rates remain low and the value of the home you purchase will likely increase faster in value than in other areas in Virginia.

The link below gives a few pointers on selling your home quickly (if you must leave the area). The second link is for a location to look into trends in our market.

https://www.google.com/search?q=pointers+on+selling+your+house&oq=selling+pointers+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.10205j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#

For a more personalized analysis of YOUR home, or the area, (if you'd like to join us here in "South of 64"), contact me at amybrereton@kw.com or 434.806.2255. For that matter, contact me if you are just sick of the cold weather and are looking for a walking buddy!