What’s the Demand for Land?

By Joanne DiMaggio

Thomas Jefferson wrote: “The small landholders are the most precious part of a State.” The times may have changed, and the definition of a “small landowner” may not be the same as it was in the 18^th century, but the sentiment has stood the test of time. Owning property is still considered a vital piece of the American dream, one that is more attainable today than it has been in nearly ten years.

Seven Financial Rules for Marital Bliss
MAROTTA ON MONEY by David John Marotta

An overwhelming number of failed marriages cite financial troubles as a major factor in their breakup. This is no surprise because the way we use our time and money reflects our values. Without a strong set of shared values, marriages drift apart. But, dealing with finances together can bring a couple closer. Here are seven principles of how you can build wealth and your marriage. 

Pantops: Proud Past, Vibrant Future

By Joanne DiMaggio

As with most identifiable areas in Albemarle County, Pantops has a long and proud history. This prized property, which sits in the shadow of Monticello, once was owned by the Jefferson family. Edward C. Mead, the author of Historic Homes of the South-West Mountains Virginia, writes: “Pantops was considered one of Mr. Jefferson's ‘pet farms,’ and it is said that he hesitated for a time whether his new home should be here or at Monticello, the grand view from this point being hardly less enchanting than its more lofty neighbor. Pantops — formerly written ‘Pant-Ops’—was, therefore, so named by Mr. Jefferson from two Greek words meaning ‘all-seeing,’ significant of the extended view from its summit.”