Recently I had sold a rental condo in California and wanted to do a 1031 exchange with local…read moreproperties. I didn't know many realtors in town but I had heard about Amy Hudson. I had a month to find two or more properties to complete the exchange and Amy very quickly introduced me to a number of properties that fit my requirements before they even were listed on the MLS. She knew all the details, and knew how to work up good offers that had a good chance of being accepted. She is very professional and energetic but also easy going and easy to work with. She truly has her client's interests at heart and will tell you the pitfalls as well as the upsides of a given type of property, property condition,contract detail or area of town. More than once she found negotiation strategies and inconsistancies in agreements that together saved me thousands of dollars. She knows what she is doing and loves what she does. I highly recommend her!

I cannot say enough good things about Amy Hudson. When I told him I needed a realtor, a friend…read moreinsisted that I go with Amy, and I am glad I listened to him. I think what I appreciate most about her approach to buying and selling homes is her attitude. If you feel like this house is a good fit with your budget and it's what you want, go for it. If it's not right for you, it's not right for you. Instead of "selling" homes, the way a car salesperson might, Amy simply provided me with the expert advice and information that I needed to make the decisions that were best for me -- regardless of whether the listing was with her company or with a competitor. She was ever patient with my incessant questions, and she always had time for me. Even though I was not her best or wealthiest client, she treated me like I was her only client. Not only does Amy understand the Blacksburg and Christiansburg markets, but she also understands home repairs and improvements over time. She could tell me which repairs will need to be done in the next year or which improvements will ultimately boost resale value, so that I was able not only to envision living in my new home, but also to get an idea of how much time, effort and money would go into making it my own. I highly recommend Amy Hudson without reservation to anyone who wants a realtor who: * will provide them with expert knowledge of the markets and of home ownership, * will treat them with a high degree of professionalism, courtesy and respect, and * will help them to find the best fit for their wishes and budgets.

Do not be fooled by their demo apartment room they show during their tours. My apartment had no…read moreceiling lights and only one fan. There apartments are poorly maintained and the office admin treat you like second class citizens. I lived here a few years and paid my rent a week before it was due by check and they would lose my checks even though the payment was taken from my account and would have to fight the office to remove the late fees every other month. I also experienced faucet leaks, severe flooding from leaks levels above, cold drafts in the winter due to poor seals, and maintenance workers who like to set up cameras in your bathrooms, here's a news link: https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/blacksburg-maintenance-man-faces-19-new-charges-of-filming-a-nude-person-without-their-consent/article_26b45ccf-3659-5e0a-aeee-5b78c8f52a62.html Do yourself a favor and find a better apartment to rent out, there are plenty of other places that are better maintained.i really cannot recommend against living here enough.

I recently moved out of Windsor Hills after living there for two years. I have to say that my…read moreexperience there was a great one. I originally moved to Blacksburg due to a relocation with the military. My office was on the campus of Virginia Tech, so I wanted to live somewhere that was close by. Windsor Hills is just that, being a short two miles from where I needed to be. The second necessity for me was that it needed to be pet friendly, which it is. I found this to be a difficult feature to find, as the vast majority of the locations around Blacksburg are NOT pet friendly. This might be to shut out "irresponsible" college kids and their animals. As a result, though, it seems about 80% or more of Windsor Hills residents have a pet (mostly dogs). My two major concerns fulfilled, I'll discuss a few of their pros and cons. PRO: * Pet Friendly. Not only pet friendly, but caters to pet owners. There are numerous pet waste stations where they provide waste bags and places to dispose of the poop. There's a small dog park on the property where you can let your dog run free. They also host Yappy Hours on the hillside where people let their dogs run and play together, while also providing water and treats. Also, during the summer, they'll sometimes host pool parties where all the dogs get to jump in the pool and play with each other. Despite the amount of dogs that live in the complex, I've never been bothered by barking dogs and never have had to worry about dog poop everywhere. All of us were owners in the same community, so there was much respect and responsibility! * Hosted Events. They often hosted events in the clubhouse where there were themed parties, or just free food offered. This wasn't once a quarter or once a month; it was more like several times a week. Examples are where they'd provide free donuts from 8-11am from a great local donut shop, or during lunchtimes they'd provide all the fixings for you to come and make your own sandwiches. Great benefit for "starving students". * Pool and Gym. Their gym wasn't an LA Fitness, but it was pretty good for an apartment complex. They have a few treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals. The weight room is better, though. It actually has a decent selection of free weight and cable machines. Definitely enough for a good lift. Afterwards, take a dip in the outdoor pool. I don't think it was heated in any way, because it was always cold, but this wasn't too bad during Virginia summers when its 90 degrees out. * Tenants. I never had any issues with any of my neighbors. This, actually, was a great surprise to me. I'm not old, but at 31, I'm older than all the kids in college. My neighbors, however, weren't 18 and 19 year olds. The audience at Windsor Hills was primarily graduate students, a few teachers, or people like me that didn't attend school but were somehow connected. There were a few undergraduate students in my building, but mostly seniors. Regardless of age or situation, not once did I experience loud parties, drunk people stumbling back at night, or any other disruption. Even at the height of football season, I never saw any rambunctious behavior. Shocking! CON: * Parking. Honestly, coming from Seattle, I didn't find the parking that bad. But I can see how some would get annoyed at times. During the summer, or on Friday nights, parking is wiiiide open. But during the school year, it can get full after about 6pm. My building wasn't so bad due to its location, but down the way, I could see that people sometimes struggled to find parking out front. * Laundry Machines. This is a semi-con that could easily be a pro all the way. Each building has one to two washers and dryers in the basement. Very convenient versus going to a central location or a laundromat. My issue is that they're all coin operated and there's no on-site change machine. I once lived at a place that had machines that read cards that you could load money onto. Or, like a laundromat, they could have change machines. But everyone had their own solution. I would go to an actual laundromat and get a few handfuls of quarters. Others would go to a bank and get rolls of quarters. Not a major hiccup, but kind of annoying when you want to do laundry and then realize you don't have a dozen quarters on hand. Those are about the only two cons, and they're stretching it. It was a real joy living here during my stay in Blacksburg. To wrap it up, I have to say my end was nice as well. Easy staff to deal with and I got all of my deposit back. Not bad for living in an apartment for two years with a 85lb dog. Kudos for Windsor Hills. Check them out if you need a place to stay.

I have bought or sold three homes in Blacksburg through Mike and his team. On the selling side he…read morethroughly scoped the market. His analysis suggested a sell price range that was higher than we had thought. We took his price and were amply rewarded. On the buying side in our latest purchase, Mike studying price ranges and knowing that we were intent on buying this particular residence advised us on offer options. We highly recommend Mike and his team and should we wish to buy another piece of property, we will call him first.

We did not have a positive experience with longtime Townside agent Mike Eggleston. My husband and I…read moreowned a townhouse in Blacksburg for nearly two decades that we paid Townside to manage throughout. (We moved and were absentee owners.) When it came time to sell, Mike did the absolute minimum. Home photos posted online were taken (inexpertly) with a cell phone and included images of a kitchen sink filled with dirty dishes and (inexplicably) a dirty bath with (yuck) hairs on the toilet seat. We quickly asked for photos to be taken down. We paid for maid service and requested professional photography. From the original listing (with horrible photos), Mike brought us offers well below asking from buyers who viewed our townhouse as a bargain sale. When we declined to counter, Mike was a bit of a bully as he tried to goad us into entertaining low ball offers ... while comps in the same complex represented by a Townside colleague were going at and above asking. We ended up selling at an acceptable price (but not great in a sellers' market). I produced our property flyers myself and sent them to Mike for printing and distribution. We had to stay on top of Mike for photography and house cleanings before showings. We had to be firm in our negotiations under pressure from Mike to sell low. A wholly unpleasant transaction. I am not sure if anyone reads these reviews, but if you do ... I would caution you to steer clear of Mr. Eggleston.

We recently moved from Christiansburg to Williamsburg, VA. Rachel was recommended to us by our real…read moreestate agent in Williamsburg, and we are so happy that we chose her! Rachel was outstanding in every way--professional, helpful, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. The photos taken of our home were excellent and really showcased its best features. As a result, our home sold in under 48 hours and for thousands more than our purchase price. We would highly recommend Rachel; she will do a stellar job on your behalf!