Patrick Brady Real Estate

09/01/2026

Look at this new listing! Great neighborhood! Quiet, convenient, AND great schools??? Come check it out and contact me for a showing!!

Listed for sale at $325000. Fantastic home in a quiet, very convenient neighborhood. 3 bedroom and 2 full bathroom home on a 1/3 acre lot. Close to ...

09/01/2026

Peep the new sign folks! Swift Water Realty is up and running!!! The goal of mine was to one day start my own firm. After helping tons of friends over 8 years, it was time. I'm very excited moving forward! A huge thank you to many many folks over the years of mentorship and especially to my family for the support through the years. Let's gooooo!!!!

08/21/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 738 Highgate Row, Crozet.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 738 Highgate Row, Crozet, VA 22932, 2174 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $680,000, MLS ID 2621456

08/21/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Boundaries
You might assume the fence marks the edge of your property. In many cases, it doesn't, and that gap between what you see and what the survey shows is where boundary disputes start. Before you fall in love with a lot size or a mature tree line, it's worth understanding what actually sets the edge of a...

Property lines aren't always where you think they are. Here's what buyers should check before closing so a boundary question never turns into a costly surprise.

08/15/2026

I love helping these young men out each summer. What a fantastic program this is!!

08/13/2026

Evaluating Storage Space When Touring Homes
Storage is rarely the first priority for buyers touring a home, and it shouldn't be the first thing they consider. Kitchens and floor plans usually command the most attention, while storage receives far less notice. But a home that looks spacious during a showing can feel cramped once the boxes are unpacked.
Inspect...

Storage often gets overlooked during a home tour. Here's what to check in closets, the kitchen, the garage, and other hidden corners before you make an offer.

08/07/2026

New listing coming soon! Take a look at this upcoming listing at 738 Highgate Row , Crozet.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 738 Highgate Row , Crozet, VA 22932, 2174 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $680,000, MLS ID 2621456

08/07/2026

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You Think
Commute time is one of those things buyers tend to round down in their heads.
Forty minutes becomes "about half an hour." A route with three bad intersections becomes "not too bad." A home that's farther out starts to feel reasonable after you've seen the kitchen, the yard, or the extra bedroom you...

A commute can seem simple during a home search, but daily routines tell a different story. Here's what buyers may want to test first.

07/31/2026

How to Balance Location, Layout, and Long-Term Needs
Almost every home search eventually hits the same wall. You find a layout you love in a neighborhood you're not totally sold on, or the location is right, but the floor plan needs more work than you expected when you walked in.
There's rarely a house-hunting scenario where all three of these line up...

Location, layout, and long-term needs rarely point in the same direction when you're house hunting. Here's how to weigh those tradeoffs before you make an offer.