New Leaf Team Blog
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Make the Most of Your Home Tours
When you're on the hunt for a new home, the internet is typically the first place you'll go to see if a home fits your needs. While you can tell a lot from the photographs and information provided by a listing agent, nothing quite compares to walking into a house for the first time and seeing if it really has what you need in a home.
For many buyers, it is easeir to spend a weekend house hunting rather than trying to schedule home showings around work schedules, hobbies, and kids activities. But that can mean spending a few hours in the car on the weekend viewing different properties.
Here are some tips to make your weekend house hunting go more smoothly.
1. Plan Ahead
We set every buyer up on a home search to find all properties on the market that match their needs. Depending on how broad or narrow those fields are set can determine how many new homes are sent to you daily. When planning a weekend of house hunting, take yo...
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First Week Essentials
Congratulations, you've found your perfect home in Charlottesville! Now it's time for the big move. We know that moving is exciting, but can also be overwhelming. That's why we've put together some tips for things to do and bring for your first few days in the home to make your transition go smoothly.
Safety & Security To-Dos
Once you get the keys to your new home, there are a few things you should do right away.
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Local Cooling Centers
With temperatures soaring around the area, most communities have opened cooling centers to help residents beat the heat. Here are a list of cooling centers by county for you to reference:
Fluvanna County
Fluvanna County Library
214 Commons Blvd.
Palmyra, VA 22963
M, Tu 9-6
W, Th 9-8
F 9-5
Sa 9-3
As of this posting, Fluvanna County has not officially opened a cooling center, but the Library has invited people to come in & enjoy the air conditioning.
Greene County
Greene County EMS Building
9825 Spot...
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New Leaf Team's Guide to Spring in Charlottesville
Spring is one of our favorite seasons of the year and it's not just because of the busy real estate market. We love all the greenery returning, the later sunsets, and being able to keep windows open at night.
We're also lucky to live in a place with such amazing springs and places to enjoy the return of warm weather. So here are some suggestions of some of our favorite things to do during the springtime in Charlottesville.
- Go to the Farmer's Market
We live in an area surrounded by local farms and are lucky to have mulitple farmer's markets to choose from. Whether you're looking for seasonal veget...
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Preparing for a New Pet
Preparing for a new pet is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming! From curious kittens & mischievous pups, furry friends have a way of getting into all the places that you don't want them to go. But with a little prep work, you can make sure your home is a safe & welcoming space for your new animal friend.
Here are a few things to think about before bringing a new pet home:
- Secure Hazards
Like with young children, make sure your cleaning products and chemicals are securely closed and your pets cannot get into them. If your new critter seems especially curious, consider child-proof locks on your cabinets.
Trash cans are another big temptation for pets. Choose bins with secure lids and make sure you know what foods can be harmful to your pets so they don't snag any fallen scraps. - Manage Cords & Outlets
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