Home To Nearly Something For Everyone! Charlottesville and Albemarle County Charlottesville. We're praised for our small town charm, noted for our quiet sophistication. But here's our secret: we can hustle and bustle with the best of the big cities. In fact, you won't ever run out of things to do . . . unless you want to! And then there is the History....... Jefferson's Monticello, Madison's Montpelier, and Monroe's Ashlawn Highland-that's three of the nation's first five presidents within a 30-mile radius. Enough said. Just so we're on the same page. John Grisham, Rita Mae Brown, and John Casey are just a few of our local authors. Charlottesville ranks third in the nation for per-capita book sales, and our love affair with the written word is never more evident than in early spring when we host The Virginia Festival of the Book. This entertaining, educational celebration is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic. 
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 May we offer this toast? Charlottesville wineries are earning increased attention on a national scale. Oakencroft Vineyards features daily tours and tastings and hosts numerous festivals and celebrations throughout the year. Their wines have been presented to foreign dignitaries and have graced the White House dining table. Jefferson Vineyards offers outstanding mountain views along with nationally recognized wines from European varieties. You're encouraged to pack a picnic lunch, enjoy a bottle of their best, and relax amidst the beauty of a Blue Ridge backdrop.
A little name-dropping couldn't hurt. Charlottesville is a diverse city with something for nearly everyone. Locals plan their calendars around various "hip" events including: Fridays After Five-a community musical favorite on the historic downtown mall; Foxfield Races-a steeplechase event with an elaborate "tailgating" venue; and the Dogwood Festival-fireworks, blues festivals, symphonies, parades, and celebrity visits-this annual favorite lasts more than a week. Need a place to stay for the night . . . or all the years to come? Charlottesville is home to many acclaimed bed and breakfast inns-but with all that the area has to offer, you may just want to add house hunting to your list of activities.
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Financing Your Home >Buying Cooperatively
Today it is becoming quite common for friends to pool their resources to buy a larger home than either of them could afford alone. Some builders cater specifically to this group of buyers by offering homes with two "master suites" instead of the more typical room arrangement. If you are considering a joint purchase, you and your buying partner should outline clearly your agreements about your shares in the down payment, the monthly mortgage payments, and what you will do if one of you decides to move out.
Before committing to a property, sit down with a real estate professional to discuss your options. Should you take possession as joint tenants? Will you have a 50/50 interest in the property, or should the interest be adjusted to reflect each person's share of the down payment or the monthly mortgage payment? Your agreements with your buying partner should be clearly expressed in writing.
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Which U.S. hotel has more fountains than any other hotel in the world?
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The Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada has more than 1,000 fountains embellishing an 11+ acre artificial lake.
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