A few Eminent Domain articles
In lieu of extended commentary this afternoon, here are a few interesting links. Stay informed so that you aren't surprised when the government tries to take your home to put up an office building. Or an ampitheatre. Or a gas station. Reason. Opinionjournal. That protection…
Drought upon us?
Checking the local water levels here, it would appear that we have no problems with water. Or you go go to the RWSA home page to get more current data. 6/23/05 Reservoir Levels Total % Remaining 98.1% Sugar Hollow Full Ragged Mtn. -1.54 South Rivanna…
C-Ville is a great place for a “getaway”
Jim Hargan -- author of "An Explorer's Guide: The Shenandoah Valley; Mountains of the Virginias" (Countryman Press, 2005) -- recommends Charlottesville for its restaurants, museums and beautiful scenery. Goody. More press to bring more people here. From the Washington Post.
Location, Location, Location
Does this seem a bit nutty for 819 finished square feet? (Please leave out the condo comparisons!) This is an absolutely charming cottage located in a delightful and very popular neighborhood. Oxford Place is the most charming street. This is an opportunity to live in…
Supreme Court Rules Cities May Seize Homes
Very bad news for personal property rights, good news for those wishing to exercise eminent domain wherever they please. Expect more commentary/feedback on this ruling in the next few days. As a result, cities now have wide power to bulldoze residences for projects such as…
New commuter rail service?
Some local residents want to make it easier to get to Washington by train. They hope to see the Virginia Railway Express, or VRE, extend its service to Charlottesville. From WINA, and the DP has a story as well. Not a bad idea, particularly in…
Redistricting fallout
The Albemarle County schools redistricting committee is taking criticism from parents and even one of its own members who say the body was unresponsive to residents' concerns and spent too much time bickering. No kidding - the redistricting process is inefficient and upsets a lot…
Got my Rolling Stones tickets today
Whoo-hooo. Even better, Trey Anastasio will be opening.
More on interest only loans
From the SFgate.com - Interest-only loans accounted for about 31 percent of all new mortgages last year, but David Lareah, chief economist with the National Association of Realtors, says he is more worried about option ARMs than interest-only loans. ... As I tell all of…
Slow blogging this week.
Busy Week. My mom, Betty Duncan is out of town this week, so I am covering her business as well as my own. Will blog when I can ... lots of news happening in the City and County ... anybody want to submit a story?