Real Estate Matters

Michael Guthrie talks with Wes Ammons about his new venture CrawlSpace RX and how keeping a crawlspace in proper condition can benefit ductwork functions in your home. 

Home inspector Greg Clatterbuck joined Michael Guthrie to talk about the importance of a home inspection for buyers and sellers whether its resale or new construction. Certified Home Inspectors | Trusted Home Inspections in Virginia

Michael Guthrie talks with CAAR Foundation Executive Director Dave Norris about housing affordability and why home prices are so high in the Charlottesville area.  

Michael Guthrie gives an update on what is being done to create affordable housing and how the CAAR Foundation is trying to make a difference in this effort. 

Recent Regent School graduate, and soon to be UVa student, Tucker Jamison joined Michael Guthrie to talk about his senior thesis on the challenges created by conservation easements.

Fred Missel of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors joins Michael Guthrie to talk about the complexity of providing affordable and work force housing in the Albemarle County area, what he sees as challenges, and ways he thinks it can be accomplished.

Michael Guthrie speaks with Eddie Brown from Giving Words about how providing cars for single moms can change a family’s life.

Think you can’t afford a home? Think again. Frank Webster from Virginia Housing joins Michael Guthrieto talk about the programs Virginia Housing offers to make housing more affordable for those who think they can’t buy.  

President Amanda Spigone and President-elect Kevin Wilberger with the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) joined host Michael Guthrie to talk about the recently released CAAR 1st Quarter market report looking at statistics like median price, days on market, and home inventory that point to a more balanced market. 

Michael Guthrie shares about the impact at home sales have on our economy and gives buyers and sellers tips on how to navigate what seems to be a correcting real estate market.

Neil Williamson from Free Enterprise Forum joins Michael Guthrie to discuss the challenges of creating affordable housing in our area. 

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?

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.