Real Estate Matters

Michael Guthrie is joined by Alan Yost, Director of Economic Development and Tourism in Greene County, to share exciting developments in Greene County in housing and commercial growth. 

Michael Guthrie breaks down the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors Q4 Housing Market Report with CAAR Leaders President Amanda Spigone and President-Elect Kevin Wilberger. With interest rates dropping and home inventory rising, there are signs that the market has stabilized a bit. 

Jay Domenic from Towne Mortgage joins Michael Guthrie to share how lower interest rates could spur on the housing market.  

Michael Guthrie walks sellers and buyers through what they need to know as we head into the 2026 Real Estate market.

Howard Hanna realtors Katelyn Mancini and Tony Girard join Michael Guthrie to discuss a new custom builder, Schumacher Homes, who has begun doing business in Charlottesville and the surrounding areas. 

Michael Guthrie shares his annual thoughts on the real estate market while sharing holiday themed music from himself and other artists. 

Virginia housing has announced a new workforce housing $10000 grant called Community Heroes. Michael Guthrie speaks with Frank Webster about how this will help first time homebuyers purchase a house where they work.

Nick Russo and Jay Domenic from Towne Mortgage join host, Michael Guthrie to discuss the pros and cons when considering a 50-year mortgage. 

Dave Fafara, President of Toy Lift, joined Michael Guthrie to talk about the amazing community event called Toy Lift and how this effort will bring toys over 3000 kids this Christmas.  

Communication and marketing director, Les Sinclair, joins host, Michael Guthrie to talk about the importance of providing food to those in need.

CAAR Leaders Amanda Spigone and Woody Fincham join Michael Guthrie to discuss the most recent housing market report.

Michael Guthrie talks about the recent Charlottesville Zoning Ordinance decisions with Free Enterprise Forum’s Neil Williamson. 

Nick Russo from Towne Mortgage joins Michael Guthrie to talk about the upcoming Fed rate and signs that the housing market is in a correction mode.

Michael is joined by Kate Colvin of Craig Builders to take a look at the 2025 Blue Ridge Home Builders Association Parade of Homes.

Howard Hanna Insurance Agent Matt May joins Michael to walk through the changes in the home insurance industry over the last few years and how to get the best coverage for a home. 

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Michael Guthrie speaks with Atlantic Builders sales manager, David Boisvert to discuss new construction in Fishersville and Stuarts Draft and new companies opening in the region. They also talk about their involvement with the Habitat Southwood community.

Michael Guthrie discusses the importance of Home Inspections with Greg Clatterbuck of Clatterbuck Home Inspections. 

Milestone Partners Principal Frank Stoner joins to talk about the challenges the Charlottesville Zoning Ordinance is facing, the Lochlyn Hill Community and an update on the Downtown Crozet Initiative. 

Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors Josh White, president, and Amanda Spigone, president-elect, join to talk about the recently released 2nd quarter real estate market report. Find the report here.

Host Michael Guthrie and Jay Dominic talk about how a drop in interest rates would help spark a pickup in the housing market.

The real estate market seems to be in a lull. Michael Guthrie shares his thoughts on why and for how long and takes some time discussing the ongoing dilemma of the Charlottesville City Zoning ordinance being overruled by a judge.

CAAR Foundation Past President Greg Slater joined host Michael Guthrie to give an update on how the CAAR Foundation is helping initiate Affordable Housing. 

Virginia Realtor CEO Rick Lugg joins Michael Guthrie to talk about how the Realtor Association advocates for property rights.

Host Michael Guthrie shares why he thinks the real estate market is headed in a different direction. Listen to the signs he sees and what the early second quarter numbers are showing. 

Neil Williamson from Free Enterprise Forum joined host, Michael Guthrie, to talk about the uncertainty of the city of Charlottesville zoning ordinance and a developer choosing not to move forward with a housing project on the Downtown Mall. 

Appraiser Woody Fincham joined host, Michael Guthrie, to discuss all the many different aspects of getting an appraisal done on a home.

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Frank Webster from Virginia Housing and Carl Garrett from Movement Mortgage join Michael Guthrie to talk about Virginia Housing’s exciting new first time buyer program. 

Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors President Josh White and President-Elect Amanda Spigone give insight into the 2025 1st Quarter Market Report.

Host Michael Guthrie discusses simple ways to improve the curb appeal of your home with Zach Pittinger from Snow Knows Garden Center.  

Host, Michael Guthrie shares why the economic uncertainty makes it a perfect time to purchase a home. 

Michael explains that the one thing that is for certain is that home prices will continue to rise.

Are you thinking about buying a home? Getting hazard insurance is not as simple as it used to be. Robert Gibb joined host, Michael Guthrie, to share the many nuances one has to consider when purchasing homeowners insurance. 

Host Michael Guthrie discusses the possibilities of affordable housing as well as what is going on in the Charlottesville real estate market as we head into the spring. 

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Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors Foundation Executive Director, Dave Norris, joined host, Michael Guthrie, to discuss the recent Regional Housing Summit.  

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Eddie Howard and Faith Kelley join Michael Guthrie to discuss the wonderful work Charlottesville Abundant Life is doing in the Prospect community and the Abundant Life March Madness fundraising event coming up on March 20th at Kardinal Hall.
 
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CAAR President Josh White and President-Elect Amanda Spigone join host Michael Guthrie to discuss how the 2024 real estate market compared to 2023 and how political uncertainties could impact the housing market in the coming year.  

Carl Garrett and Harlan Accola from Movement Mortgage join Michael Guthrie to discuss the ins and outs of reverse mortgages.

Michael discusses the importance of asking the experts when decluttering and downsizing with Brandon Lloyd from askLandis.

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Looking back on 2024 then looking ahead to 2025 with Neil Williamson of the Free Enterprise Forum. 

Michael talks about how higher than expected interest rates will impact sales activity in the early part of 2025 and whether there will be enough homes in the market to offset buyer demand. 

Michael Guthrie of Howard Hanna Roy Wheeler Realty Co. revisits his thoughts on the real estate market backed up by his real estate themed Christmas songs.