http://monticello.pmhclients.com/index.php/site/index/ en debra@drwdesign.com Copyright 2007 2007-10-27T19:58:00-06:00 http://lakemonticelloproperties.com/site/whats_a_home_in_lake_monticello_worth_today/ http://lakemonticelloproperties.com/site/whats_a_home_in_lake_monticello_worth_today/#When:19:58:00Z WATCH FOR OUR 2008 STATISTICS COMING SOON 2006 vs 2007 Average Home Price in 2006 – $292,691 Average Home Price in 2007 – $267,163 Total Sales in 2005 – 443 Total Sales in 2007 – 265 Average Days on the Market 2006 = 65 2007 = 77 Waterfronts Sold: 2006 – 12 Sold – Lowest Price: $325,000 Highest Price: $575,000 Average Price per square foot: $196.61/sf Average Days on Market: 96 2007 – 19 Sold – Lowest Price: $355,000 Highest Price: $700,000 Average Price per square foot: $180/sf Average Days on Market: 56 Patsy Strong successfully represented more Waterfront Sellers in this Area than any other Realtor in 2004, 2005 & 2006 —— Strong Team Realtors sold More Waterfront Homes Than Any Other Real Estate Office in 2006& 2007. Golf Fronts Sold: 2006 – 7 Sold – Lowest Price: $175,000 Highest Price: $395,000 Average Price per square foot: $127.37/sf Average Days on Market: 84 2007 – 8 Sold – Lowest Price: $200,000 Highest Price: $397,500 Average Price per square foot: $130/sf Average Days on Market: 72 Patsy Strong successfully represented more Golf Front Sellers in this Area in 2006 than any other Realtor…Strong Team Realtors sold More Golf Front homes in 2007 than any other Real Estate Office. New Construction: What’s Going On In The Lake Monticello Market? New Construction Homes Sold in 2007: 20 Under 2000 sf.: 5 2000-3000 sf.: 14 Garage: 19 Basement: 5 Average Price: $309,495 Average Price per square foot: $134 sf —- Down from $139.10/sf in 2006 Call or Email Strong Team Realtors for a Free Market Analysis on your Home and find out what its value is in Today’s Ever-changing Real Estate Market!. PATSY STRONG is the Area’s #1 Realtor for Listings and Sales: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007…Representing More Sellers Than Any Other Realtor….. KARI ROTHAMEL is the Area’s #1 Buyer’s Agent – Representing More Buyers in 2007 Than Any Other Realtor… DANIEL ROTHAMEL is the Area’s #1 Buyer’s Agent for Golf Front Homes Sold in 2007… STRONG TEAM REALTORS is #1 in Area Resale Homes Sold – 2006 & 2007 STRONG TEAM REALTORS – IT’S NOT JUST OUR NAME – IT’S WHO WE ARE! “Market Knowledge and Research are the Keys to a Successful Home Sale” source: CAAR MLS statistics 2007-10-27T19:58:00-06:00 http://lakemonticelloproperties.com/site/not_just_a_top_producerthe_top_producer/ http://lakemonticelloproperties.com/site/not_just_a_top_producerthe_top_producer/#When:19:54:00Z Patsy Strong – #1 in Listings and Sales — Since 2002, The Market Leader! No One Knows This Market Better. Sellers, I don’t just list your home, I market it! Let me show you the profitable difference professional marketing can make to the sale of your home. I believe that selling a home is as important as selling any product to the public, and should be professionally positioned in order to maximize its presence and support its worth. Please email me with your questions regarding the sale of your home. Note, I market homes from throughout our MLS service area. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and provide vital information which may help you in making a decision about selling your home. Call or email me today: patsy@strongteamrealtors.com Buyers: Purchasing a home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life, as well as one of the most expensive. Finding the right home is just the beginning of the home purchase transaction. Having a professional there to represent you, walk you through all of the steps, and be there at the day of settlement are all reasons to allow one of our Strong Team Realtors® to work as your Buyer’s Agent. A Buyer’s Agent is there to represent you; assisting in the search for the perfect home, researching every possible question you may have about the home you are about to purchase, and professionally guiding you through every step of the transaction. 100% Representation Pledge: I offer every client 100% Representation…meaning that I will never represent both the buyer and seller in any one transaction, guaranteeing you a Realtor® who focuses 100% on Your Needs! I will always refer the other party to a Qualified Agent in my office! Please email me with questions you may have regarding the purchase of a new home, or for more information about our current market listings. If you would prefer to speak with me directly, I invite you to call me at 434-996-4606. Thank you for your visit! Click to email me: patsy@strongteamrealtors.com 2007-10-27T19:54:00-06:00 http://lakemonticelloproperties.com/site/about_lake_monticello/ http://lakemonticelloproperties.com/site/about_lake_monticello/#When:19:42:00Z Lake Monticello at a Glance: Lake Monticello is a Gated Country Club Lake & Golf Community featuring over 3500-acres accentuated by a magnificently beautiful 352-acre recreational Lake and 18-hole PGA Championship Golf course. With over 22 miles of lake shoreline, residents & their guests may enjoy sailing, skiing, water tubing, fishing, and swimming , in addition to championship golf, clubhouse dining & activities, tennis, swimming at the Community’s private pool complex, boat marina, enjoying playgrounds & playing fields, walking the community track, or spending an afternoon in one of the many picnic areas. Lake Monticello Community: 3500-acre Gated Country Club community just 16 miles SE of historic Charlottesville, Virginia, home to the University of Virginia and world-renowned University of VA Medical Center. The Community features 3800+ homes with full-service amenities located on the Gated Community’s perimeter such as: wonderfully delicious locally-owned restaurants – bagel shop – deli – buffet – day spa – dry cleaner – tanning – hair salons – dentists – optometrists – 3 daycares – aerobic studio – physicians from both UVA Medical Center & Martha Jefferson Hospital – pharmacies(including a new CVS which will open in Fall 2008) – groceries – 3 fitness centers which include Curves and an indoor swimming pool and dry sauna – acupuncture massage & reflexology healing center. Residents of Lake Monticello also enjoy Comcast Cable & Comcast High Speed Internet and Sprint DSL Broadband for computer services. Satellite Dishes (18”) are permitted in the community and homeowners experience the convenience of public water and sewer & curb-side trash pickup. Clubhouse dining is available throughout the week, along with casual dining at the Eagle’s Nest Golf Pro Cafe and pool-side snack bar. A boat launch is available at the Marina, and any property owner may bring a boat to the Lake. Boat Slips are available on an annual fee basis, and are located at the Marina and at Beach 3. Jet Skis are not permitted at Lake Monticello, and the maximum speed on the Lake is 35 MPH. Lake: 352-acre Private Lake (Lake Monticello) fed by more than 200 freshwater natural springs – approx. 2 1/2 Miles From End To End – Perfect for Boating-Skiing-Tubing-Canoeing-Kayaking-Sailing-Fishing-Swimming-And Watching Daily Sunsets Over The Water Full-service marina & boat launch, slip rentals, docks, gasoline 5 Sandy Beaches with roped swimming areas & fishing docks Picnic & Barbeque Facilities at each Beach Additional 35-acre stocked Fishing Pond (Tufton Lake) with Picnic Area and Benches – The perfect place to canoe-kayak-paddleboat-fish-feed the ducks! Golf: Lake Monticello Golf Course is known as a “shot maker’s golf course,” one that requires accuracy and shot placement. Fairways are tight and bunkers strategically placed. The Faulconer Invitational is played here each year, and the Virginia Open located here several years. 18-Hole PGA championship golf course & driving range Golf Pro Shop & snack bar & PGA Golf Professional Pool: Swimming pool complex w/snack bar Swim lessons Competitive championship swim team Clubhouse: Private clubhouse offering formal and casual dining Private event rooms Daily activities; i.e. dance lessons, bridge clubs, computer groups, book clubs, aerobic classes, painting classes, card groups, quilting group, investment clubs, newcomer groups, hobby groups, cooking classes, committee meetings, sports groups, and more Homes: Waterfront, Golf course & neighborhood homes $180,000-$700,000+ Speculative & custom homes 3800 homes currently Homesites ranging in size from quarter-acre to 3-acre lots Recreational: Lake Monticello offers boating, skiing, fishing, and swimming; plus 5 sandy beaches for year-round water fun! Tufton Lake – a smaller 35-acre fishing pond is also located inside the Community – the perfect place to feed the ducks, fish, paddle a canoe, or picnic Equipped Playgrounds Soccer/Softball/Hockey Fields Lighted Tennis & Basketball Courts Paved Walking Trail Miscellaneous: Average Temperatures – January – 37.5 F; July 77.9 F Community closed circuit informational television channel gives residents minute-by-minute info on Community Activities Community activities & holiday events Clubs – including Computer, Finance, Quilting, Crafts, Video, Fishing, Swimming, Gardening, Walking, Scrapbooking, Canoeing, Choral, and Theatical Groups Card groups Fitness Classes – Dance Classes Family entertainment and holiday specials planned for all ages, including a magnificent 4th of July picnic and fireworks over the Lake High Speed Internet Available – DSL and Comcast Cable The median age in Lake Monticello is 40.1. The US median is 37.6 Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Lake Monticello, VA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Lake Monticello, VA is more expensive.Overall, Lake Monticello, VA cost of living is 96.20. Weekly Trash & Recycling Pick-up – Fee Included in Annual Dues Security: Main gatehouse entrance manned 24-hours per day 5 additional gate entrances accessible by residents only Guest registration Lake Monticello police force Lake Monticello fire and rescue department General Costs & Fees: Lake Monticello Owners Association dues are $604* per year payable monthly or semi-annually. ($150 covers weekly curb trash and recyclables pick up) Fluvanna County Real Estate Taxes: $.44/ $100 Area Attractions: Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson: 10 miles Ash-Lawn Highland, home of James Monroe: 10 miles Montpellier, home of James & Dolley Madison: 29 miles Keswick Hall, an Orient Express Resort: 11 miles Michie Tavern & Museum: 12 miles Boar’s Head Inn: Internationally Acclaimed Resort & Spa: 22 miles Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall & Farmer’s Market: 22 miles University of Virginia & University of Virginia Medical Center: 23 miles JPJ Event Venue – Bringing Top Entertainment-Plays-Lecturers to Charlottesville: 19 miles Wintergreen Ski Resort: 55 miles Richmond Shopping & Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: 55 miles Virginia Beach: 3 hrs. Colonial Williamsburg: 2 hrs. Historic Rivanna River: less than 1 mile James & Hardware Rivers: less than 1/2 hr. away Heritage Trail – Hiking Trail: 5 miles James River Reeling and Rafting: 1/2 hr. away Historic Scottsville: 1/2 hr. away Charlottesville Ice Park – Ice Skating – Hockey – Classes: 18 miles Blue Ridge Parkway – Skyline Drive: less than 1 hr. Demographics – Fluvanna County Population, 2006 estimate Fluvanna: 25,058 In Virginia: 7,642,884 Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 Fluvanna: 25.0% In Virginia: 8.0% High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, 2000 Fluvanna: 80.0% In Virginia: 81.5% Bachelor’s degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, 2000 Fluvanna: 24.5% In Virginia: 29.5% Households, 2000 Fluvanna: 7,387 In Virginia: 2,699,173 Persons per household, 2000 Fluvanna: 2.59 In Virginia: 2.54 Median household income, 2004 Fluvanna: $53,062 In Virginia: $51,103 Land area, 2000 (square miles) Fluvanna: 287.37 In Virginia: 39,594.07 Persons per square mile, 2000 Fluvanna: 69.9 In Virginia: 178.8 Metropolitan or Micropolitan Statistical Area Charlottesville, VA Metro Area 53.6% are female 46.4% are male 85.2% of homes are owned Population is 22,200 as of 2002 Lake Monticello Owner’s Association Website: The site contains information about the Lake Monticello community and the Association for current property owners, as well as guests and potential property owners. See: lmoa.org. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LAKE MONTICELLO — TO RECEIVE AN INFORMATION PACKET—DIRECTIONS—MAP OF COMMUNITY—OR TO SCHEDULE A TOUR, PLEASE CALL PATSY STRONG – KARI ROTHAMEL – DANIEL ROTHAMEL —- THE STRONG TEAM — AT: (434) 589-5800 OR EMAIL: Patsy@LakeMonticelloProperties.com. *This information believed to be accurate, however not guaranteed. 2007-10-27T19:42:00-06:00 http://lakemonticelloproperties.com/site/meet_patsy_strong/ http://lakemonticelloproperties.com/site/meet_patsy_strong/#When:19:02:00Z Lake Monticello & Fluvanna County’s #1 Realtor in Sales in 2002*, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & Leading In 2008! No One Knows This Market Better.** “Experience that Shows, Saves and Sells!” I’m Patsy Strong, Principal Broker of STRONG TEAM REALTORS®. I bring over 25 years experience as an award-winning marketing director, including the marketing of real estate and gated residential communities, offering clients the ultimate in professional real estate marketing services. As a former advertising agency owner and nationally published writer, I know what it takes to sell. In addition, I believe in creativity, and use it to outsmart the competition by applying the creative tricks of the trade learned over the years to professionally position your home above all others on the market, at no additional cost to you. For our buyers, I use my vast experience, proven negotiating skills, and creative approach to home buying to best work for you. Proudly, I live in the community I serve, and have a deep understanding of this area, its residents, and the wide variety of properties here. STRONG TEAM REALTORS® is a full-service real estate company servicing the counties of Fluvanna, Louisa, Albemarle, Goochland, and the City of Charlottesville. No one knows this market better! Selling Your Home? I DON’T JUST LIST YOUR HOME… I MARKET IT! Let me show you the profitable difference professional marketing can make to the sale of your home. I believe that selling a home is as important as selling any product to the public, and should be professionally positioned in order to maximize its presence and support its worth. Also, having a seasoned Professional behind your sale the the key to a successful closing. My Selling Clients Receive: The Most Comprehensive & Innovative Marketing Plan – Unmatched In This Market & Offered Exclusively To My Sellers My Marketing Is Carefully Designed to Set My Properties Above Their Competition In This Challenging Real Estate Market My Clients Also Receive: Complete Market Analysis (Know Your Market) Detailed comparisons between your home and homes you will be competing with for a sale (Know Your Competition) Professional presentation and marketing materials (Outshine Your Competition) Regular updates based on follow-ups with Realtors who have shown your home (Outsmart Your Competition) The Most Comprehensive Marketing Plan available – Locally, Regionally, Nationally and Internationally (Outwork the Competition) Once I have a contract on your home, I will act on your behalf to follow the sale all the way through to the day of settlement…And Beyond! Buying a Home? Purchasing a home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life, as well as one of the most expensive. Finding the right home is just the beginning of the home purchase transaction. Having a professional there to represent you, walk you through all of the steps, and be there at the day of settlement are all reasons to allow one of our Strong Team Realtors® to work as your Buyer’s Agent. A Buyer’s Agent is there to represent you; assisting in the search for the perfect home, researching every possible question you may have about the home you are about to purchase, and professionally guiding you through every step of the transaction. 100% Representation Pledge: I offer every Client 100% Representation—meaning that I will never represent both the buyer and seller in any one transaction—guaranteeing you a Realtor® who focuses 100% on your needs! I will always refer the other party to a qualified agent in my office! Please email me with questions you may have regarding the purchase of a new home, or for more information about our current market listings. If you would prefer to speak with me directly, I invite you to call me at 434-996-4606. What Clients Are Saying About Our Service: “As a former Real Estate Broker and a pre-licensing class room instructor, I admire your strong ethics, negotiating skills and knowledge of the industry.” — Sherry H. “Your professionalism and dedication in your industry is evident and we would not have wanted to be in any other Realtors’ hands.” —Gary H. “We will talk you up to everyone who might even be considering buying a home. Be assured that we will send everyone your way” — Molly and Matt “Your marketing does make the difference! We are absolutely thrilled with what you were able to do with the sale of our home. You went beyond our expectations in both sales price and service.” — Michelle and Pat “The Team really came through for us! We know what a difficult sale our home was, and can’t thank you enough for all you did to get it to closing. Our family truly can’t thank you enough for your concern, support, and professionalism. We have a lot to be thankful for right now.” — John “Patsy Strong – Lake Monticello and Fluvanna County’s Top Producer. The Area’s Expert — #1 In This Market Since 2002 — Let My Experience & The Experience of The Strong Team Work For You — Whether Buying Or Selling!” PATSY STRONG, Principal Broker, ABR, SRES (434) 996-4606 *resales **Statistics for Patsy Strong, Principal Broker 2007-10-27T19:02:00-06:00 http://lakemonticelloproperties.com/site/getting_started/ http://lakemonticelloproperties.com/site/getting_started/#When:06:58:00Z Lake Monticello, VA is the “natural” choice in luxurious Country Club, golf and waterfront living. Located just minutes outside of historic Charlottesville Virginia, Lake Monticello offers you a beautiful natural home setting in a gated community. Enjoy the ultimate in community amenities while comforted by the ultimate privacy and security that surrounds you and your family. From its beautiful sunset-drenched 352-acre private lake to the breathtaking challenges of its 18-hole Championship Golf Course, Lake Monticello lets you feel as though you are vacationing at home year-round. The purpose of this site is to assist both Buyers and Sellers who are seeking the services of Top Real Estate Professionals — Strong Team Realtors. Patsy Strong, Broker, has been Lake Monticello’s #1 Realtor in Home Sales since 2002 – Selling More Homes Here Than Any Other Realtor – Year After Year! No One Knows This Market Better! Here you will find information about Lake Monticello Virginia, Lake Monticello Real Estate, Waterfront Homes, Golf Fronts, …and be able to schedule a private tour of Lake Monticello or request an Informational Packet! To schedule a tour, please try to give at least three days notice prior to your visit. Services offered Charlottesville Area Real Estate Info View current listings Buying and Selling What’s your home worth? Lake Monticello Virginia – Waterfront and Golf Front homes in beautiful gated community just minutes from historic Charlottesville and Richmond, and just two hours southeast of Washington DC. Find Lake Monticello real estate and area information here! For More Information About Lake Monticello ——— To Receive An Information Packet on Lake Monticello & the Charlottesville Area — Directions To Lake Monticello – Map of the Area —— Or To Schedule A Private Tour of Lake Monticello —- Please Email Patsy Strong, Broker, Patsy@StrongTeamRealtors.com or Call Any Member of The Strong Team – Patsy Strong, Kari Rothamel, Daniel Rothamel at: (434) 589-5800 OR EMAIL—— Patsy@LakeMonticelloProperties.com. THE STRONG TEAM WORKS FOR YOU! ******LAKE MONTICELLO’S TOP PRODUCING REAL ESTATE TEAM…#1 in SALES — #1 in SERVICE!****** ******PATSY STRONG & STRONG TEAM REALTORS ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE 2007 STATS FOR LAKE MONTICELLO – FLUVANNA COUNTY***** *Strong Team Realtors Has The #1 Buyer’s Agent For Lake Monticello & Fluvanna County! Working with More Buyers Than Any Other Agent in 2006 & 2007! ——Giving Our Buyers The Benefit of Top Professional Experience & Market Knowledge *Strong Team Realtors Has The #1 Listing Agent – Listing & Selling More Homes Here Than Any Other Realtor Year After Year Since 2002! ——Giving Our Sellers The Benefit of Seasoned Experience —- Listing & Selling the Most Homes Enables Us To Present New Listings To Our Buyers Before They Are Publicly Listed! *Strong Team Realtors is the #1 Real Estate Office with The Most Resale Homes Sold Here In 2006 & 2007 ——No One Knows This Market Better – Professionalism and Expert Market Knowledge Are The Keys To Our Success Call or Email To Work…With The Best! Leadership From The Top —- Strong Team Realtors’s Broker —— Patsy Strong—- has been Lake Monticello’s #1 Realtor in Home Sales since 2002 – Consistently Selling More Homes Here Than Any Other Realtor – Year After Year! var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”); document.write(unescape(”%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=‘text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-755360-7”); pageTracker._initData(); pageTracker._trackPageview(); Blogging 2007-10-25T06:58:00-06:00