Days on Market penalties
One of the most important statistics offered via the MLS is the Days on Market - the number of days a particular property has been on the market is a good guide to the seller's motivation, an indication as to whether they may be more…
Where is Albemarle Growing?
Find out at Brian Wheeler's School Matters blog. Politicians take heed; this type of analysis, service and knowledge is what people are looking for.
Solar power links
Solar electric power - one homeowner's trials and tribulations. Big Green house at International Builders Show Solar Power Mainstreaming of roof-top solar Solar power becoming more affordable
Request for stories from buyers or sellers in Charlottesville
Do you have a good story? Have you bought or sold a house in the Charlottesville area and have a story to tell? Do you have any tips that you would like to pass on? If so, please contact me and I will post your…
The new math of alternative energy
There appears to be some real momentum for alternative energy. (permanent subscription link) Now the equation is showing significant signs of change. Costs are falling for some alternative-energy sources, driven by new technology and renewed development interest. Alternative energy still can't compete with fossil fuels…
Home inspections, eminent domain and education
HB2011: Residential Property Disclosure Act; amends required residential property disclosure statement This is one of the bills that may have the most impact on buyers and sellers of real estate in Virginia. Currently, there are two forms from which to choose when selling a home…
New additions to the blogroll
I found these two blogs today via Teresa Boardman's site - Living Green and and New River Valley Living. I don't always note when I add a new site to my blogroll, but these two blogs are mighty interesting and very much in line with…
Real estate blogging for newbies
I never cease to be amazed by both the knowledge and the insatiable willingness to share said knowledge. Witness real estate blogging guru Dustin Luther's seminars and podcasts provided by BHB and sellsius. New and experienced bloggers can benefit from these.
To recycle or not?
The HooK has a great story this week about some of the economic incentives and dis-incentives to recycling in Charlottesville and Albemarle. This is a poll I ran some time ago that shows that there may, in fact, be a market for recycling options.