In the February issue of Men's Journal magazine, Charlottesville is listed as one of the healthiest cities to live in the country.

 The new accounting used information compiled by Sperling's Ranked and Rated in their Best Places to Live survey to give editors a snapshot of long term health conditions.

The national magazine looked at quality-of-life issues that contribute to a healthier lifestyle, including availability of local farms and products, shorter commute times, sidewalk access, low pollution levels, available green spaces and mild climate and sunny days.

 The other healthiest cities are Iowa City, Iowa; Boulder, Colo.; Logan, Utah; and Northampton, Mass.

If you have followed this blog at all, where to live rankings in almost every national survey has Charlottesville and the Central Virginia area listed near the top.  There are obviously many places in the US that one should consider when considering a move but there is no doubt Charlottesville should be on your list.  There is every type of property to look at when buying a home with the median price being around $225,000.  The market here is still struggling and therefore, prices continue to come down.  The most recent reports show some signs of recovery which says we are now much closer to the bottom than we are to what would have been the top (back in 2005).  The significant inventory, low interest rates, and the tax credit make these next few months a good time to consider purchasing a home.