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Month: January 2005

ABOUT JIM

My daughters are great!

When I snuck a cell-phone call in the hospital room, I put the phone on speaker and when the baby heard her sister's voice, her tiny face lit up like it was Christmas morning. (more…)

THOUGHTS, ETC.

Too many Realtors

When I speak with Realtors across the nation about this topic, they resoundingly proclaim that they?d be happy to pay twice the dues?if that meant not having to compete with second-rate agents who don?t consider real estate a full-time profession." (more…)

THOUGHTS, ETC.

CAAR’s annual market report is in

The shortage of homes for sale continues to be critically low and demand, fueled by continued low interest rates and a much improved economy, is expected to continue to be strong. (more…)

LOUISA

Louisa reassessment are in

"?I was totally shocked,? he said. ?I think they probably had their way with me in valuing the house."" (more…)

THOUGHTS, ETC.

Not real estate related

Channel 29's Storm Team CoverageBreak out the bright red jackets! We had a dusting of snow today! Really - on screen one of the measurements (besides 1/4 inch) was a "dusting." The story of the snow was swiftly followed by one stating that the cost…

CHARLOTTESVILLE

More on local roads

Yet another group TALKING about roads The DP has a story today about yet another group of people talking about how we really, really, really need roads. For about thirty (30!) years, the Meadowcreek Parkway has "been discussed." "Construction projects such as the Meadowcreek Parkway,…

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