And so it begins …
From a new listing in Culpeper County, about 45 minutes north of Charlottesville, Virginia, asking price is $274,900: "2416 SQ FT VINYL SIDED 4 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH COLONIAL STYLE HOME WITH 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, LARGE FAMILY ROOM WITH NATUREL GAS FIREPLACE, INSULATED WINDOWS. VERY…
College town investment is not for everyone
The title says it all; that this WSJ story focuses on Charlottesville is almost beside the point. But ... with the University of Virginia growing, some "student" housing might prove to be a good investment. My favorite part of the story: Shortly after I did…
Posts with enduring value
It's amazing how often I refer to this blog in conversations with clients and even fellow agents. Here are a few of the stories I have written over the last two+ years that answer many questions real estate buyers, sellers and others may find interesting,…
For mortgage brokers and lenders in Charlottesville
You should seriously consider starting your own mortgage blog. This is a real void in the Charlottesville market. I'll be happy to help in any way I can.
Why some Charlottesville condos are risky
I saw in craigslist today an ad offering a condo for rent in a condo conversion in the City. The owner is asking $1200/month for the 2 bedroom unit. The least expensive two bedroom unit in the MLS is asking $169,900. Basic mortgage math says…
How to get free publicity from bloggers
Just ask. (I am told that my copy is "on its way.")
Selling your home yourself?
WSJ has yet another interesting article on how to sell you home yourself. But ... when marketing one's home, consider where you will be marketing it. The Internet can be a big help in marketing a property. Sites ForSaleByOwner.com and Owners.com, for example, allow a…
Charlottesville Neighborhoods – Barracks Road
I am partial to this part of Charlottesville for a variety of reasons, first and foremost being that I grew in this general vicinity. This section of the area defines the term I use frequently - CharlAlbemarle - meaning the blending of the City of…
Monday links 03-19-2007
One of the best things you could subscribe to and read right now - The Dip by Seth Godin A good story referencing home warranties - I recommend that all of my purchasers get home warranties (some are good, some not so much) - if…
Top 5 Questions Home buyers ask
.. And why Realtors can't answer most of them. Riffing off of the WSJ's timely article this morning: 1- Are there kids in this neighborhood? Look for balls, bikes and playground sets. Despite the fact that most families with kids want to live in neighborhoods…