How to differentiate one’s blog?
The Tomato folks query whether one should focus on national or local real estate blogging. My answer? Both. National real estate news is applicable for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is to gain insight. To learn knowledge that is or may…
As the market slows
Today's article by Courtney Stuart is one of the more well-written, non-fear-mongering articles I have seen about the local real estate market. It didn't hurt that in addition to the commentary by local Realtors, they have realistic commentary by George Overstreet, Associate Dean for Center…
Why watch the big builders?
If real estate is local, why should we watch what the big builders are doing? Take a look at some of the stocks for national builders. The only ones who currently have local presences are K Hovnavian who are building Four Seasons in Greene County…
It’s official
CharlAlbemarle is no longer a "red state." Charlottesville (Democratic) Albemarle (Democratic) Fluvanna (Republican) Nelson (Democratic) Waynesboro (Republican) Augusta (Republican) Greene (Republican) This is a huge shift, in my opinion. Will the growth backlash seen in Northern Virginia make its way to our region in 2007?
NAR’s campaign and the Minnesota Association of Realtors
This new letter from the Minnesota Association of Realtors and the new advertising campaign from the National Association of Realtors have one thing in common - credibility. The MNAR's first letter asking some Realtors whether they would be better served in other careers generated quality…
Where to vote in Virginia
Find out where your polling location is. If you don't vote, you lose your right to complain. It's our responsibility and obligation. Need to learn about the amendments? Go to cvillenews. Want to track the results? Go to the State Board of Elections. By the…
Busy blogging
Way too funny. Via sellsius° . Thanks, guys, for causing me to waste several minutes of my life at Philtube.
Morning links 11-06-06
The power of reputation. Also, see this and this. Part 1 - it's the relationship, stupid A Kelo blowback on Tuesday? Just because it took me so long to re-find out how to set my mac's time to military (24-hour) time, this is the link…
Carnival of real estate #17
It's up at Landlord Schmandlord. Having hosted last week, and knowing the volume of posts submitted (at the last minute :) ) I am that much more appreciative of being included. My personal favorite may be Stagers ... are we red headed step children that…