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Vacant Homes in Charlottesville and Albemarle – November 2025

in General Real Estate on November 20, 2025 November 20, 2025

There was a conference I went to years ago and the theme was that it was for "doers," not those who talk or write about real estate. I loved that conference. This post is inspired by the act of showing houses to buyers in Charlottesville and Albemarle. Buyers in our market now have options. Choices. Less pressure to decide right. now. And it's great. A...

Did You Know? A bit about signing Buyer Representation Agreements

in General Real Estate on November 6, 2025 November 6, 2025

Does Virginia require a real estate agent to execute a representation agreement before showing a buyer a house?

October 2025 Monthly Note – Charlottesville Market Insight, Shocking New Construction Construction Numbers

in Monthly Notes archives on October 26, 2025 October 22, 2025

Happy October — cooler air, falling leaves, Charlottesville real estate market questions — plus a few ideas on housing, cities, and legacy.

Charlottesville Reddit Real Estate AMA (recap) – October 2025

in General Real Estate on October 22, 2025 October 22, 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 Real Estate AMA. Already looking forward to the January AMA. Have a question? Ask me there, or here. Happy Monday. The Charlottesville real estate market is changing. Is it crashing?...

Charlottesville + Albemarle Quick Housing Market Report – Fall 2025: Listings Up, Speed Down

in General Real Estate Market statistics on October 3, 2025 October 3, 2025

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.

#WeekWithoutDriving – in Charlottesville

in Transportation on October 1, 2025 October 1, 2025

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.

Concluding This Round of the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan

in General Real Estate on September 29, 2025 September 29, 2025

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.