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Charlottesville’s 2025 summer market shifted. More contracts and listings than last year, fewer homes go under contract in 10 days or less, and days on market are rising.
My world does not really allow for being car-free. I can have car-light days, or car-free days when I’m working at home.
This week is the national #WeekWithoutDriving. Livable Charlottesville promoted it locally.
There’s just so much that goes into the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan process. Slowly the sausage is made … or they attempt to make it.
When should buyers let their lender pull their credit?
Regardless of when a buyer wants to purchase, if they are serious about building wealth and creating a home, buyers should let a lender soft pull credit after initial conversation. A soft pull will provide most of what a lender needs for the credit calculation.
Will a soft pull affect their credit score?
A soft pull neither affects score nor is reported as an inquiry. It is the perfect use of credit with an unknown purchase date.
The Albemarle County real estate market is undergoing a shift in August and September 2025.
