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A look at the Q1 Housing Market Report with CAAR

May 9, 202620 min

How home sales impact our economy

May 2, 202619 min

The challenges of affordable housing with Neil Williamson

Apr 18, 202619 min

Ep 74A look at first quarter home sales

Michael Guthrie shares what the first quarter of home sales says about where the market is headed. Will higher interest rates, economic uncertainty, and the war in the Middle East affect the spring market?

Apr 11, 202619 min

Ep 73The basics on appraisals with Woody Fincham

Appraiser Woody Fincham joins Michael Guthrie to give a basic tutorial on the how, what and why of appraisals and forecasts the real estate market over the next months.

Mar 28, 202619 min

Ep 72Helping the community and Abundant Madness with Faith Kelley

Advancement and Communication Director with Abundant Life Ministries Faith Kelley talks with Michael Guthrie about all the ways they are helping the neighbors of the prospect community and the upcoming Abundant Madness event at Kardinal Hall.

Mar 7, 202619 min

Ep 71A look at Staunton with Samantha Johnson

Staunton Director of Tourism Samantha Johnson joins Michael Guthrie to share the exciting things happening in this 26,000-person city that is the hometown of a U.S. President and an annual gathering place for wizards.

Feb 28, 202619 min

Ep 70The mission of AHIP with Kathryn Kieffer

Michael Guthrie talks with Kathryn Kieffer from the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) and how the nonprofit allows people to stay in their homes when they don’t have the resources for important renovations.

Feb 21, 202620 min

Ep 69Housing and commercial growth in Greene County with Alan Yost

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.

Feb 14, 202620 min

Ep 68A look at the Q4 Housing Market Report with CAAR

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.

Feb 7, 202620 min

Ep 67How lower interest rates can spur the housing market

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

Jan 31, 202619 min

Ep 66Prepping for the 2026 Market

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

Jan 17, 202620 min

Ep 65A look at Schumacher Homes with Katelyn Mancini and Tony Girard

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.

Jan 10, 202620 min

Ep 64The Annual Real Estate Matters Holiday Song Special

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

Dec 29, 202519 min

Ep 63Discussing the Community Heroes Grant with Frank Webster

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.

Dec 13, 202519 min

Ep 6250 Year Mortgages with Nick Russo and Jay Domenic

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

Dec 6, 202519 min

Ep 61The 36th Annual Toy Lift with Dave Fafara

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.

Nov 29, 202520 min

Ep 60Les Sinclair of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

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

Nov 15, 202519 min

Ep 59The Q3 Housing Market Report with CAAR

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

Nov 8, 202520 min

Ep 58A zoning discussion with Neil Williamson

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

Nov 1, 202520 min

Ep 57A housing market in correction with Nick Russo of Towne Mortgage

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.

Oct 18, 202519 min

Ep 56A Look at the 2025 Parade of Homes with Kate Colvin

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

Oct 11, 202520 min

Ep 55Changes in Home Insurance with Matt May

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. Home Insurance Services | Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Oct 4, 202520 min

Ep 54New construction in the Shenandoah Valley with David Boisvert

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.

Sep 27, 202519 min

Ep 53Home Inspections with Greg Clatterbuck

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

Sep 20, 202520 min

Ep 52Community housing updates with Frank Stoner

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.

Aug 23, 202519 min

Ep 51Analyzing the Q2 Home Sales Report with CAAR

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.

Aug 9, 202519 min

Ep 50Can Lower Interest Rates Jump Start the Housing Market?

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

Aug 2, 202520 min

Ep 49Taking a Look at the Real Estate Market and Zoning

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.

Jul 25, 202519 min

Ep 48Greg Slater with The CAAR Foundation

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

Jul 19, 202519 min

Ep 47Advocating for Property Rights with Rick Lugg

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

Jun 28, 202519 min

Ep 46Taking a Closer Look at the Real Estate Market Numbers

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.

Jun 21, 202520 min

Ep 45Charlottesville Zoning Uncertainty with Neil Williamson of Free Enterprise Forum

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.

May 31, 202521 min

Ep 44Getting an Appraisal Done with Woody Fincham

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

May 24, 202520 min

Ep 43Exciting Opportunities for First-Time Buyers with Frank Webster and Carl Garrett

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.

May 19, 202520 min

Ep 42CAAR 2025 Q1 Housing Market Report with Josh White and Amanda Spigone

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

May 10, 202519 min

Ep 41Boosting Curb Appeal with Zach Pittinger from Snow Knows Garden Center

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

Apr 12, 202520 min

Ep 40Now Is The Time to Buy!

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.

Apr 5, 202519 min

Ep 39The Nuances of Homeowners Insurance with Robert Gibb

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.

Mar 29, 202520 min

Ep 38Preparing for the Spring Market

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. Www.linkedin.com/in/mrg7175www.cvillerightnow.com/podcast

Mar 22, 202519 min

Ep 37CAAR Foundation Executive Director Dave Norris

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

Mar 15, 202521 min

Ep 36Eddie Howard and Faith Kelley of Charlottesville Abundant Life

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. Abundant Life Ministries – Working Together to Live an Abundant LifeABUNDANT MADNESS 🏀🔥 Presented by Flow Toyota of Charlottesville – Abundant Life Ministries

Mar 1, 202521 min

Ep 35Analyzing the 2024 Housing Market with Josh White and Amanda Spigone of CAAR

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.

Feb 8, 202523 min

Ep 34What Do You Need to Know about Reverse Mortgages?

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

Feb 1, 202519 min

Ep 33Downsizing and Decluttering with Brandon Lloyd of askLandis

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

Jan 18, 202520 min

Ep 32Looking Back and Ahead with Neil Williamson of Free Enterprise Forum

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

Jan 11, 202520 min

Ep 31Michael Guthrie's Initial Projections for the 2025 Housing Market

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.

Jan 4, 202521 min

Ep 302024 Holiday Special

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.

Dec 28, 202419 min

Ep 29Dino Hoxhaj of Dino's Pizza

A real American dream story: a war refugee who came to America in 2003 now runs a business that employs more than 34 people. Dino Hoxhaj of Dino's Pizza joins Michael Guthrie to talk about his family and their gratitude for all Charlottesville has done for them over the years.

Dec 14, 202421 min

Ep 28Wes Ammons and Justin Kinsey of Duct Medic

Have you had the duct work in your home inspected? Justin and Wes from Duct Medic join Michael Guthrie to discuss why duct and dryer vent cleaning should be a regular process for your home.

Dec 7, 202421 min