
Montague Miller & Company is proud to be
celebrating 75 years of service
in Charlottesville and surrounding communities!
Your vacation is just around the corner. One thing you might not have planned is double-checking your home security.
The security of your home is just as important as your hotel reservations and flight schedule. These simple steps will help you avoid coming home to find your valuables were stolen or your house damaged.

Charlottesville Area Association REALTORS® inducted Barbara McMurry of Montague Miller & Co. – Westfield to the CAAR REALTOR® Hall of Fame, the highest career honor. This accolade acknowledges outstanding and exceptional contributions for more than 25 years of continuous service to the local, state, and national Associations.

Montague Miller & Company is pleased to announce that our associates were awarded the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® 2021 Professional Honor Society Awards commending member achievements for 2021 - Percy Montague, IV, Trish Owens, Anita Dunbar, Rives Bailey, Pat Sury, Patricia A. Crabtree, and John Farmer.
We're still in a seller's market, but that doesn't mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it's still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market.
Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and ears of an insightful real estate professional on your side can help you boost your home's appeal to buyers. What's more, beginning the preparation process early allows you to tackle repairs and upgrades that can increase your property's value.
Use the checklist below to figure out what other tasks you should complete in the months leading up to listing your home. While everyone's situation is unique, these guidelines will help you make sure you're ready to sell when the time is right. Of course, you can always call us if you're not sure where to start or what to tackle first. We can help customize a plan that works for you.

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn't matter if you're a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you.
Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of goods, to continue.2 Luckily, an investment in real estate can ease some of the financial strain.
Here's what you need to know about inflation, how it impacts you, and how an investment in real estate can help.
WHAT IS INFLATION AND HOW DOES IT IMPACT ME?
Inflation is a decline in the value of money. When the rate of inflation rises, prices for goods and services go up. Therefore, a dollar buys you a...