Are you considering relocating to a Central Virginia horse farm?  Fluvanna County might be a good choice for a locality to search.  Although we have seen a lot of growth in the county, Fluvanna still has an active agricultural community and rural lifestyle.  According to The Central Virginian farming contributes over $6.2 million to the area economy per year.

Of the over 250 farms in Fluvanna County the largest number raise beef cattle.  Corn, Soybean, wheat and hay production are also important products grown on area farms.  Another agricultural industry is forestry, with hardwoods comprising the largest segment.  Of course, lets not forget the Fluvanna horse farms.  There are many farms in Fluvanna County that are perfect for horses and are located close to fox hunting and horse shows.

It is important to keep the balance between growth and the rural and agricultural heritage of Fluvanna County.  There are local groups that are working to protect the county farms via conservation easements and Agricultural Districts.

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, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

For more information on Charlottesville and Central Virginia and the local real estate market visit my other blog at Charlottesville Real Estate Talk.

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When you are building  green home or making your existing home more eco-friendly, one of the things to consider is what kind of heating system to use.  One system to look into is the geothermal heatpump.  This is a very efficient method of heating that has a lower impact on the environment than conventional systems.

The geothermal system uses the earth as a heat source, by extracting heat from the ground via water circulating in a closed pipe.  The pipe is located either in a trench or a well.  The geothermal heat pump is more efficient that a regular heat pump, because the ground temperature stays constant.  Therefore the geothermal pump is pumping the heat through a smaller temperature difference that the regular heat pump which is pumping the heat from the cold air.  The GHP ends up using 25-30% less energy.  Therefore although they do have a higher installation cost, over time you will save money.  By installing a goethermal heat pump, not only will you be conserving energy, but you will also be making a good investment.

Charlottesville has many green built homes and Energy Star homes on the market.  There are also several things that you can do with your existing home to make it more environmentally friendly and lower your energy bill at the same time.

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, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

For more information on Central Virginia and the Charlottesville Real Estate Market visit my other blog at Charlottesville Real Estate Talk.

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When I am showing Albemarle County homes to familys who are new to the area, one of the first questions that they usually ask is "what are the schools like".  It is often a good idea for buyers to study the data on the various school districts so that we can target our home search to the school district that they feel will be the best fit for their children.

The following link will take you to a post with links for the Albemarle public elementary schools.

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, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

For more Charlottesville, Virginia real estate information visit my other blog at Charlottesville Real Estate Talk.

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Keswick, Virginia located just east of Charlottesville, Virginia was cited in the New York Times today, October 24, as a scenic haven.  The article Pastoral Landscapes And Upscale Retreats by Stephen Wells, which was printed in the Great Homes and Destinations section, describes the allure of life on a Keswick horse farm and also in the gated communities of Glenmore and Keswick Estates. According to Mr. Wells it is the "image of upscale rural America that best defines Keswick and its surrounding communities".   Read the article for the full story.

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, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

Visit my website Jump into Greener Pastures or read my blogs Charlottesville Real Estate Talk and Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes.

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Are you looking for something fun to do on a perfect fall day?  Attending an exciting steeplechase race meet is the perfect choice!

The Montpelier Races held on November 1 will offer the opportunity to see some of the best steeplechase horses in the country.  This is an exciting event with both flat and jump racing.  The setting couldn't be more beautiful, watching the magnificent thoroughbred horses race against the backdrop of the historic Montpelier estate, home of James Madison. 

The races are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a fall day in the scenic Virginia countryside.  Bring a tailgate and enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Post time for the first race is 12:30 pm.  For information call 540 672-0027 or visit the Montpelier website.

Montpelier is located outside of Orange, Virginia inthe Central Virginia horse country and an easy drive from Charlottesville.

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, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

Visit my website Jump into Greener Pastures or read my blogs Charlottesville Real Estate Talk and Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes.

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