Thursday, August 15, 2013

Just Sold In Cherry Hill Of Charlottesville Virginia

Just Sold In Cherry Hill by Sherry Hayward, 918 Bing Lane In The City Of Charlottesville Virginia
918 Bing Lane in the City Of Charlottesville

In the heart of downtown Charlottesville in sought after Cherry Hill sits this remarkable bright 3 level end unit townhome with many of the builder upgrades including a 10' bump out on all 3 levels. Complimenting this open floor design are hardwood & ceramic tile floors & windows w/transoms bring in all the light, crown molding & chair rail. The eat-in kitchen has upgraded birch cabinetry & a sun room w/entry to the deck. The master suite has an attached luxury bathroom & enormous walk-in closet 

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Money Savings Tips.
Try these at home!

For most Americans, saving money is a necessity of everyday life. We clip coupons, watch for sales, and hope there's not too much month left at the end of our paycheck. Today, the challenge is how to reduce spending on a longer-term basis. Here are some money-saving tips for everything from vacationing to laundering!

Airline Fares
Make sure your trip includes a Saturday evening stay over and purchase your tickets in advance. Consider using alternative airports and keep an eye out for fare wars.

Auto Leasing
Don't decide to lease a car just because the payments are lower than on a traditional auto loan. The leasing payments may be lower because you don't own the car at the end of the lease.

Auto Insurance
Raise your deductibles on collision and comprehensive coverage to at least $500 or, if you have an old car, dropping this coverage altogether.

Life Insurance
If you want insurance protection only, and not a savings and investment product, buy a term life insurance policy.

Checking
Select a checking account with a low (or no) minimum balance requirement that you can, and do, meet.

Credit Cards
Pay off your entire bill each month or use a check, cash or debit card for purchases.

Mortgage Refinancing
Consider refinancing your mortgage if you can get a rate that is at least one percentage point lower than your existing mortgage rate.

Telephone Service
Check your phone bill to see if you have optional calling services you don't use. Dial your long distance calls directly.

Food Purchases
Shop at the lower-priced food stores. Convenience stores often charge the highest prices. You will spend less on food if you shop with a list.

Prescription Drugs
Use generic drugs whenever appropriate. When taking a drug for a long time, consider using a mail-order pharmacy.

Around the House Savings:

Use compact fluorescent bulbs. They last 10 times longer than regular lights.

Set your water heater to 120 degrees F.

Set your thermostat to 68 degrees, or lower if you're away from home or asleep.

Keep your showers to five minutes or less and switch to lower-flow showerheads.

If nobody's in a room, turn off the lights and any computers, stereos, TVs or other appliances.

Use toaster-broilers or the microwave whenever possible instead of the range.

The refrigerator should be kept at 38 degrees F., and the freezer at 10 degrees.

Try using the cold-water wash cycle, and use the coolest dryer setting you can. Only run the washing machine, and the dishwasher, when they're full.

Make sure your home is insulated, and that all doors and windows are sealed properly.

If you have a fireplace, keep the damper closed when you're not using it and use a glass screen to minimize heat loss.

Don't Be Fuel-ish...
Save at the Gas Station, too!

  • Choose the right octane gas for your car. The higher the octane, the higher the price.
  • Avoid topping off your gas tank.
  • Keep your tires inflated to the proper level.
  • Keep up with engine maintenance.
  • Avoid packing items on top of the car. It's better to place items inside the car or trunk.
  • Stay within posted speed limits. Driving at high speeds uses more gasoline.
  • Use cruise control; it helps maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, helps reduce fuel use.
  • Avoid "jack-rabbit" starts and stops.
  • Use air vents to circulate the air instead of air conditioning.

Sherry Hayward 

Keller Williams Realty Charlottesville

(703) 655-2223 - Call ot Text

(434) 515-1592 - Listing Line

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

SOLD Homes In Cherry Hill of Charlottesville Virginia

The Latest SOLD Homes and Real Estate Info For Cherry Hill Of Charlottesville Virginia.

Cherry Hill In The City Of Charlottesville Va

  • 729 Rainier Rd Charlottesville Va. - SOLD 3/21/13 for $267,800 
  • 901 Bing Ln Charlottesville Va - SOLD 7/11/13 for $300,000
  • 925 Rainier Rd Charlottesville Va - PENDING 
  • 708 Rainier Rd Charlottesville Va - UNDER CONTRACT 
  • 909 Bing Ln Charlottesville Va - UNDER CONTRACT
  • 727 Rainier Rd Charlottesville Va - UNDER CONTRACT 
  • 918 Bing Ln Charlottesville Va - UNDER CONTRACT

Get all of the latest on the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Charlottesville Virginia!

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Sunday, August 11, 2013

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How to Create a Smooth Move for Your Family

Moving to a new community may be one of the most stress-producing experiences a family faces. Frequent moves or even a single move can be especially hard on children and adolescents. Studies show children who move frequently are more likely to have problems at school. Moves are even more difficult if accompanied by other significant changes in the child's life, such as a death, divorce, loss of family income or a need to change schools.

Moves interrupt friendships. To a new child at school, it may at first seem that everyone else has a best friend or is securely involved with a group of peers. The child must get used to a different schedule and curriculum, and may be ahead in certain subjects and behind in others. This situation may make the child stressed, anxious or bored.

Children in kindergarten or first grade may be particularly vulnerable to a family move because developmentally they are just in the process of separating from their parents and adjusting to new authority figures and social relationships. The relocation can interfere with that normal process of separation by causing them to return to a more dependent relationship with their parents.

In general, the older the child, the more difficulty he or she will have with the move because of the increasing importance of the peer group. Pre-teens and teenagers may repeatedly protest the move, or ask to stay in their hometown with a friend's family. Some youngsters may not talk about their distress, so parents should be aware of the warning signs of depression, including changes in appetite, social withdrawal, a drop in grades, irritability, sleep disturbances or other dramatic changes in behavior or mood.

Children who seem depressed by a move may be reacting more to the stress they are experiencing than to the relocation.

If the child shows persistent signs of depression or distress, parents can ask their family doctor to refer them to a child and adolescent psychiatrist or therapist. The psychiatrist or therapist can evaluate and treat the child's emotional problems which may be associated with stress and also help parents make the transition easier for the whole family.

While preparing for possible difficulties, remember that many good things can come from a move. The family may grow closer; parents may learn more about their children from going through the experience with them; and children may enjoy a new sense of independence and accomplishment. With the proper attention from parents, and professional help if necessary, moving can be a positive growth experience for children, leading to increased self-confidence and interpersonal skills.

Making the Move Easier:

  • Explain clearly to the children why the move is necessary.
  • Familiarize the children with the new area with maps, photographs or the daily newspaper.
  • Describe advantages of the new location that the child might appreciate such as having their own room, a new playground, a nearby beach or an amusement park.
  • After the move, get involved with the children in activities at your church or synagogue, school, scouts, YMCA, etc.
  • If a son or daughter is a senior in high school, consider the possibility of letting him or her stay with a trusted family until the school year is over.
  • Let children participate in designing or furnishing their room.
  • Help children keep in touch with friends from the previous neighborhood through telephone, letters, e-mail and personal visits.
Information for this article was provided by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Reduce Your Gas Bill

  • The simplest way to lower your natural gas bill is to use less gas. Here are some tips on how to reduce your heating costs: Turn down your thermostat 5 to 10 degrees while you are away or asleep. (Every degree above 68 adds about 3% to your heating bill.)
  • Turn down your water heater temperature to 120 or 125.
  • Place window film on the interior of leaky or drafty windows.
  • Have your furnace and water heater professionally cleaned and inspected.
  • Change furnace filters monthly.
  • Replace your old furnace with a new, efficient model.
  • Caulk and weather-strip around doors and windows.
  • Vacuum heat registers and return air vents regularly.
  • Make sure furniture and draperies do not block heat flow.
  • Keep curtains open when the sun is shining.
  • Add more attic insulation.
  • Call your utility about having a home energy audit.



Friday, August 2, 2013

Under Contract In Cherry Hill of Charlottesville Virginia

Sherry Hayward Has Another Home Under Contract in Cherry Hill Of Charlottesville Virginia


918 Bing Foyer

In the heart of downtown Charlottesville Virginia in sought after Cherry Hill sits this remarkable bright 3 level end unit town home with many of the builder upgrades including a 10' bump out on all 3 levels. Complimenting this open floor design are hardwood & ceramic tile floors & windows w/transoms bringing in all the light, crown molding & chair rail. The eat-in kitchen has upgraded birch cabinetry & a sun room w/entry to the deck. The master suite has an attached luxury bathroom & enormous walk-in closet  

Take a quick walk through!


708 Rainier Rd - $419,900 Single Family home
925 Rainier Rd - $325,000 Town Home
909 Bing Ln - $300,000  Town Home
727 Rainier Rd - $299,900 Town Home
918 Bing Ln - UNDER CONTRACT by Sherry Hayward


10 reasons why Cherry Hill is so popular!

1.      Short walk to Johnsons elementary school

2.      Near Smith Aquatic Fitness Center

3.      Near the Splash Park

4.      Near Charlottesville Amtrac

5.      Short drive to PVCC

6.      Short distance (2 miles)  to the downtown pedestrian mall

7.      On the bus line (Charlottesville Area Transit)

8.      1.5 miles to UVA medical Center

9.      Walk to many popular venues! 1/2 mile to Fry Springs Restaurant, Thai 99, Wayide take-out, Waffle house, Taco Bell, Anna’s Ristorante & Pizzaria, Dirty Nelly’s Pub, La Joya, Gadalajara, Carmello’s, Mellow Mushroom

10.  Entertainment 1.5 Regal Downtown, Jefferson Theater, 1.8 John Paul Jones Arena, Virginia Discovery Mueseum, Paramount Theater,  Millers Downtown, 1.7 The C & O Restaurant, short drive (15 mins) to Birdwood Golf Course




Interested in selling a home in Cherry Hill or downtown Charlottesville Virginia?


Call, email or text me! 
Sherry Hayward
Keller Williams Listing Specialist
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(703) 655-2223 - Cell