BUYERS
Question to ask your Realtor
When interviewing your Buyer's Agent, ask him/her whether he/she will accompany you for the home inspection. I had a "Buyer's Agent" tell me today that he had left the home inspection because he had "better things to do" than stick around for a home inspection…
ALBEMARLE
A thought on the Blogger’s Summit
Not real estate-related. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership is a moderately respected institution. They have put together a pretty impressive lineup of speakers. They are holding it at one of the premier facilities in the Commonwealth. They are…
GENERAL REAL ESTATE
Morning Links 30 May 2006
Energy Star @ Home (Treehugger) - With rising fuel costs, every penny saved counts! The June Free Enterprise Forum Watch is out Is the Housing Bear upon us? Real estate blog ego-stroking Google is no longer my primary search Excellent soccer observations - 9 days…
GENERAL REAL ESTATE
Is the Realtor bubble over?
Sent in by an alert reader who was visiting New York City. My guess is that as the market slows, there will be reduction in the ranks of Realtors and real estate licensees. There is great comfort is receiving a salary.
BUYERS
What will it take?
An education. Talking to one of my clients last evening, discussing why his property has not yet sold, we discussed how I, despite having been in the business for almost five years (a grizzled veteran based on the number of new agents out there), have…
GENERAL REAL ESTATE
Friday links
The best analysis I have seen that clarifies the conflicting housing numbers released by the Census Bureau. How can house prices be going up when population is going down? New home selling tools Buyer-Agent bonuses - As the market shifts, I predict we are going…
ALBEMARLE
Roundabout in Ivy
Following up on the Hook's report in March, WINA notes today that: (Supervisor Sally Thomas) believes a roundabout might work at the intersection of Owensville Road, Morgantown Road, and 250 West. Thomas contends a roundabout is a good idea when roads at an interchange, such…
ALBEMARLE
What happens after the Baby Boomers?
What happens after the Baby Boomers? There is an awful lot of discussion about the impending retirement of the Baby Boomer generation and the impact that they are and will continue to have on the real estate market. I noted it here a little while…
ALBEMARLE
Part of Hollymead Town Center property to be sold
One million dollars. Per acre. Wow. What does this sale mean for the future of this development? David Hendrick has the scoop and CvilleTomorrow pointed me to the story.
GENERAL REAL ESTATE
Identity theft
Always be vigilant about your identity. Your credit history is probably the greatest determinant as to whether you can purchase a house (or car, or get phone service, or insurance ... ). This is the story of a piece of paper no bigger than a…