How can we pay for transportation needs?
The Washington Post has an article discussing how localities are preparing for the real estate market downturn: At the same time, officials increasingly are looking at what would happen if the housing market flattens so significantly that it no longer provides enough tax money to…
Things leaders do
Maybe not "the" things leaders do, but certainly some very good ones. I like them all; these stand out to me: Stay disciplined and detailed. "Good leaders are never afraid to intervene personally on things that are important. Leaders learn constantly and also have to…
“Frothy” no more
That was fast. Way back in August, Charlottesville was one of the more "frothy" real estate markets, per USAToday. Today they report: Also noteworthy: A few cities previously deemed very frothy dropped off the list. Worcester and Essex County, Mass., are no longer 30% overvalued,…
Growth, roads and APF’s
What happens when the Commonwealth does distribute some of its budget surplus and the County remains firm in their anti-growth strategy? The DP notes that: If state officials allow localities to pass adequate public facilities ordinances, as they're known, local governments could reject developments based…
Albemarle Place is coming
Albemarle Place ... it is almost upon us. I have been writing about this for a little while now, and it's almost here. I saw a note on cvillenews that their site has been updated ... it certainly is enlightening. Make no mistake; this project…
Podcast #3 – Rodes Valley Drive in Wintergreen
Podcast #3 is up! I am proud of this one; it marks another step in the evolution of our experiment in this medium. This property in Wintergreen is one of the coolest properties I have ever marketed - it has character, charm ... and a…
Stepping back in time
While reviewing 2005 and planning for 2006, I decided to see how my website has progressed. In yet another reminder of 1) how fast the internet has progressed and 2) the value in hiring professionals to do what they do best, this is the first…
Reputation is everything.
This concept seems so simple. Do the right thing over and over and not only will the rewards come to fruition, but business will be easier as well. When one's reputation is such that one's word is not questioned ... that is an exemplary thing.…