Amherst, VA

Amherst, Virginia is a quaint little town in Amherst County, Virginia and there are several businesses I frequent on a regular basis. One of my favorites is Vintage on Main with interesting items for sale that you don't want to go more than a week between visits. They held their Christmas Open House today and I enjoyed some wonderful appetizers, found some new treasures and got into the Christmas Spirit. I love their creative displays (above is a swag of torn lace on a string of christmas lights!), collection of vintage clothing, hats & jewelry.

There are several rooms full of painted furniture, books and Christmas decorations.

Wedding Dress Christmas Tree!

Support your local economy and Buy Local this Christmas Season!

Vintage on Main is located at 229 Main St. Amherst, VA 24521

Open Tuesday-Saturday 10m-5pm

www.vintageonmain.com 434.946.5800

The new office of Dunbar & Drake, Attorneys at Law, is open for business in the city of Amherst, Virginia.

Located at 230 S. Main St., Amherst, VA 24521, the office is directly across from Vintage on Main. Attorney Spencer Drake is available from 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday, and by appointment on Saturday to answer your legal questions.

Cynthia Dunbar has been practicing law in Texas and Missouri for over twenty years. She has been involved in politics, particulary as an elected member of the Texas State Board of Education. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law.

Spencer Drake is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and has lived in the greater Lynchburg area, particulary in Amherst County for over 20 years. He is committed to serving the people of Amherst and Lynchburg as well as the surrounding counties in whatever needs they have.

Areas of Practice include General Practice, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Landlord/Tenant issues, Traffic Defense, Criminal Defense, Workers’ Compensation, Family Law, First Amendment Rights, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law.

To set up a consultation appointment contact Spencer Drake, Attorney at Law at 434-941-2033, spencer.drake@dunbardrake.com or on the website www.dunbardrake.com

Amherst, Virginia is now actively on Active Rain. More to come in the days ahead.

January Monthly Market Update

Sales Period: January 2008

Property Type Area Liv Area Units Sold Average List Price Average Sold Price DOM

Single family Lynchburg 1951 50 166,924 161,796 89

Campbell County 1723 26 159,811 152,275 108

Bedford County 2271 36 283,409 272,219 116

Amherst County 1998 21 178,390 173,635 95

Appomattox County 1463 5 154,120 144,500 256

A total of 138 properties sold the month of January 2008. That is down a little from January 2007 when 147 properties sold. And it has taken longer for homes to sell the month of January than in previous months. Once the spring gets here there is a much better opportunity for the activity to increase.