Harry Rindler, Realtor

Neighborhood Spotlight: Keswick 🍇

Just east of Charlottesville, Keswick is known for scenic countryside, wineries, horse farms, mountain views, and luxury destinations like Keswick Hall. It’s one of those places that immediately feels quieter, slower, and connected to the landscape around it.

At the same time, you’re still just a short drive from downtown Charlottesville, UVA, and everything Central Virginia has to offer.

I put together a quick neighborhood spotlight covering what makes Keswick such a unique and desirable part of Albemarle County.

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Keswick Located east of Charlottesville, Keswick is one of the most scenic and sought-after areas in Albemarle County. Known for rolling countryside, horse farms, wineries, and luxury retreats, Keswick offers a quieter pace of life while staying within easy reach of Charlottesville.One of the defining featu...

What’s Happening Wednesday | Charlottesville Area (6/3–6/9) 👇

Charlottesville is leaning fully into summer this week with live music, arts festivals, and family-friendly activities happening all across town:

🎷 Charlottesville Jazz Festival
📍 Downtown Mall
📅 June 4–7
The inaugural Charlottesville Jazz Festival is bringing nationally and internationally acclaimed artists together with some of Charlottesville’s finest local musicians. Expect performances, community events, and plenty of opportunities to experience live jazz throughout the week. Full schedule available at CvilleJazz.org.

🎶 Charlottesville Arts for All Festival
📍 Ting Pavilion
📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 5:00 PM
A family-friendly music festival featuring live performances, a costume contest, and an “instrument petting zoo” where kids can get hands-on with orchestral instruments and explore music in an interactive way.

🎬 Summer Movie Express at Regal Stonefield
📍 Regal Theater at The Shops at Stonefield
📅 Mondays–Thursdays | June 1–August 13
⏰ 11:00 AM
Affordable summer movie mornings are back. Family-friendly movies will be showing for just $1 per ticket, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America. A great way to keep kids entertained this summer without breaking the budget.

🎵 Live Music Everywhere
Between the Jazz Festival, Ting Pavilion events, wineries, breweries, and Downtown venues, this might be one of the best weeks of the summer so far for live music lovers.

Tip Tuesday - Refresh that Outdoor Space with a Deep Pressure Wash

One of the easiest ways to make your outdoor living spaces feel fresh again is a good pressure wash. Patios, decks, walkways, and even outdoor furniture can collect months of dirt, pollen, mildew, and grime without you really noticing it.

A quick cleaning can instantly brighten surfaces, improve curb appeal, and help extend the life of wood, concrete, and stone by preventing buildup over time.

Market Monday - May 2026 Charlottesville Recap

The latest market data for Charlottesville continues to point toward a market that is gradually rebalancing rather than slowing dramatically.

We’re seeing more inventory come to market, which is giving buyers more options and reducing some of the urgency that defined the past several years. At the same time, pricing remains resilient for well-positioned homes, showing that demand is still strong for desirable properties that are properly prepared and marketed.

One particularly important trend is the increase in time on market. While homes are generally taking longer to sell than they were during the peak frenzy years, context matters here. The median days on market remains very low, meaning many well-priced homes are still moving quickly. However, the average days on market is notably higher at 25 days, which tells us some listings are sitting considerably longer and pulling the average upward.

That gap is significant because it highlights the growing divide between homes that are strategically priced and presented well versus homes that miss the mark on pricing, condition, or marketing strategy.

The takeaway: today’s market is becoming more balanced, but quality listings are still being rewarded.

Nothing like baseball and popsicles. Still some confusion that stealing a base doesn’t mean that you take it with you but hey, it’s progress. Excited to get some more summer league games in with these two.

Little late but this was an epic concert. The Boss did not disappoint. Thanks for the birthday gift

Couldn't be happier for the sellers that I was fortunate enough to help along this journey. They had tried to sell multiple times in the past with no luck; we devised a winning strategy to get their house maximum exposure and had tremendous success getting it in front of well-qualified buyers. I'll always be grateful for my clients who trust me in these major life decisions.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Jefferson Park Avenue 📍

Known locally as “JPA,” this Charlottesville corridor is all about convenience, walkability, and staying connected to everything happening around UVA and downtown.

With restaurants, coffee shops, parks, trails, and quick access to the Downtown Mall, Jefferson Park Avenue offers a lifestyle that keeps people close to the center of activity while still enjoying Charlottesville’s local charm.

I put together a quick neighborhood spotlight covering what makes the JPA area such a recognizable and popular part of Charlottesville.

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Jefferson Park Avenue This week’s spotlight is the Jefferson Park Avenue corridor, one of the most connected and recognizable areas in Charlottesville. Often referred to simply as “JPA” by locals, the area is known for its energy and close proximity to some of Charlottesville’s most important destinations.One of ...

What’s Happening Wednesday | Charlottesville Area (5/27–6/2) 👇

Summer energy is officially here around Charlottesville, and this week is packed with live music, family events, baseball, and outdoor fun:

⚾ Charlottesville Tom Sox Home Opener
📍 Charlottesville High School
📅 Sunday, May 31
⏰ 3:00 PM
The Tom Sox kick off their home season with summer baseball in Charlottesville. Stick around after the game for run-the-bases fun plus photos and autographs with the team.

🍻 Pints on Preston – Craft Beverage Festival
📍 Fifth Season Gardening Parking Lot (next to Rockfish Brewing)
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
Local breweries, cideries, craft beverages, food, and live music all come together for one of the area’s more unique spring festivals.

🤠 Rockfish River Rodeo
📍 Blue Toad Hard Cider & High View Farm
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 4:00–9:30 PM
A full evening of rodeo action, live entertainment, food, drinks, and mountain views. Definitely one of the more memorable events happening this weekend.

🎶 Fridays After Five featuring Hash The Band w/ N.E.W.T
📍 Ting Pavilion
📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 5:30 PM
Charlottesville’s favorite free concert series keeps rolling with another Friday night of live music and Downtown energy.

👑 Princesses in the Park
📍 The Lawn at The Shops at Stonefield
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
A free, family-friendly evening featuring music, storytelling, and favorite princess characters brought to life for kids and families to enjoy.

This week has a little bit of everything — baseball, rodeos, craft drinks, live music, and family-friendly events all across the Charlottesville area.

🏡 Tip Tuesday: Don’t Overlook Builder Incentives on New Construction Homes

A lot of buyers focus only on the list price when looking at new construction, but builders are often offering incentives that can make a huge difference in the overall cost of the home.

Things like mortgage rate buydowns, closing cost assistance, appliance packages, or free upgrades are becoming more common—especially on move-in ready homes.

The key is knowing that incentives can sometimes be more valuable than a small price reduction, particularly when it comes to lowering your monthly payment.

✨ Tip: Always ask what incentives are currently available before writing off a new construction community as “out of budget.” There may be more flexibility than you think.