Does Virginia require a real estate agent to execute a representation agreement before showing a buyer a house?
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Charlottesville Reddit Real Estate AMA (recap) – October 2025
That was a fun Charlottesville Reddit real estate AMA. I'm grateful for the comments, the questions, and the time that everyone gave. I look forward to these every quarter. That was an outstanding Reddit Charlottesville...
Charlottesville + Albemarle Quick Housing Market Report – Fall 2025: Listings Up, Speed Down
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.
Concluding This Round of the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan
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 Pull their Credit (when buying a home)?
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.
September 2025 Charlottesville Real Estate Market Commentary
There is no "real estate market." There are infinite micro-markets within the Charlottesville - Albemarle region. Just recently, I've been in bidding wars and I've successfully ratified contracts after weeks -- weeks! -- of negotiations....
Jim’s Note – August 2025 – Navigating Charlottesville’s Changing Market, Answering the Phone & Infrastructure Choices
August is upon us. Schools are restarting, fall is near, and we’re putting our helmet lights back on for the fall and winter morning rides.
This month: navigating a changing market, pulling comps for unrepresented buyers, the value of answering the phone, and disclosing AirBnBs.
They say that as you age, time moves faster. I guess I’ll find out.