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If you are looking to make a move to Charlottesville, VA, Frank Hardy can help.  We specialize in upscale properties, horse farms and country estates – so there is no shortage of comfort or luxury at your disposal.  With three offices in Virginia alone, we are proud of our reputation as one of the top realtors in the Charlottesville area.  We are enthusiastic about bringing our knowledge and passion to the residential real estate market and connecting clients with gorgeous homes and sprawling acreage – perfect for horses, families, sporting, recreation and relaxation.

Frank Hardy recently sold Mountain Glen, a $1.25 million dollar property located in the Rapidan area of Orange County, Virginia.  The 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,300 square foot single-family home dates back to 1895, and it is situated on 225 acres of land boasting beautiful, majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Spring is often thought of as a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. Flowers are blooming, and in Charlottesville that means the dogwoods are blossoming and Historic Garden Week  is upon us. Virginia has a lot to offer anyone considering a change of scenery. If you are contemplating Virginia real estate this spring, there are plenty of options to suit every lifestyle. From luxury living near downtown Charlottesville to the slower pace afforded by a country property, Virginia real estate offers a perfect combination of both.

Charlottesville was recently ranked by real estate website Movoto as one of America’s 10 Friendliest Small Cities. Out of the ten small cities ranked, Charlottesville came in 2nd, surpassed only by San Luis Obispo, California.   Of course, we are partial to the charm of our historic and beautiful community, and we are pleased that Charlottesville, Virginia real estate is getting the praise that it deserves. While we’ve never been to San Luis Obispo, we like to think that Charlottesville is one of a kind when it comes to history, natural beauty, culture, recreation, and of course, friendliness.

We recently highlighted 5 Albemarle communities  that you should consider when looking at Charlottesville, Virginia real estate. These communities offer something for every home buyer, from those looking for a year-round family home close to the city to those looking for a more rural property where they can escape for part of the year. Charlottesville, VA real estate easily lends itself to a variety of interests. Whether you are working in Charlottesville and looking to establish roots in the community or you are seeking a laidback, relaxing place to retire, Charlottesville, Virginia real estate can accommodate your every need.

If you are in the market for a new home or considering relocating to Virginia, there is nothing quite like Charlottesville, VA real estate. The area surrounding Charlottesville is idyllic, with a number of small towns with a quiet country feel. Yet these rustic communities are bursting with luxury Virginia real estate that combine the historic aesthetic of the area with the comfort of modern amenities.   If you are interested in Charlottesville, Virginia real estate, consider this new listing in Raphine, Virginia, a community in the Shenandoah Valley, less than an hour from Charlottesville. Although the property is conveniently located minutes from the interstate, it sits on 10 acres of land to give you a feeling of quiet country privacy, simultaneous accessible and remote.

Charlottesville, VA real estate has a lot to offer. Recently named the “Most Exciting Place” in Virginia, Charlottesville’s vast options for outdoor recreation certainly contributed to this accolade. While Charlottesville, Virginia real estate is renowned for the excitement offered through a number of activities – hiking, horseback riding fishing, hunting, biking – one particular recreational pursuit stands out to many moving to Charlottesville – golf.   Charlottesville, Virginia real estate is perfect for avid golfers looking to relocate to an area with challenging and convenient golf courses amid a picturesque setting. Home buyers looking at Charlottesville, VA real estate may want to consider property near one of these Charlottesville area golf courses:

Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) recently released their second quarter sales report and it is great news for the housing market and Charlottesville, VA real estate. CAAR President John Ince is confident in the current Charlottesville, Virginia real estate market, which has shown growth in nearly every market segment in Q2. 865 homes were sold in the greater Charlottesville area in Q2-2014, a 5% growth from last year.

Buying a first home can be a big decision, and the decision to buy is just the tip of the iceberg. First-time home buyers will be faced with many decisions throughout the process. Buying a home can certainly be overwhelming, but it is also exciting and full of anticipation as you begin a new adventure.   One of the problems faced by first-time home buyers is an influx of information. There is no shortage of websites or resources at one’s fingertips, and while this can be an asset, it can also be intimidating. Finding a knowledgeable Charlottesville, Virginia Realtor can be an important first step. 

There are plenty of reasons to consider Charlottesville, VA real estate – from the gorgeous Central Virginia location to the unmatched opportunities for any number of outdoor recreational pursuits; it can be hard to choose just one reason. Making the decision to buy Charlottesville, Virginia real estate is easy, but with so much diverse luxury real estate to choose from, deciding on the kind of property you want can be the hard part. The experienced Charlottesville Realtors at Frank Hardy, Inc. are here to help.