The downside of Trulia’s new partnerships
Things move quickly! Very soon after the announcement that Realogy would be sending their data to Trulia, I notice that Trulia's listing for one of my listings no longer goes to my website, but instead goes to Century 21's website. Traffic to my site goes…
Friday links – 03-09-2007
The downsides of being a college-town investor How to leave a voice mail - one of the best things I have done to respect others' time is to say at the beginning of my voice mail," This is Jim Duncan, press 1 to leave a…
Soccer and real estate
It's all about relationships - at least locally. I play in a local adult soccer league, and coach my daughter's team as well. After playing in the league for the past five or six years, many of the faces are familiar, personalities are known and…
How vital is internet access?
Inspired in part by this post at the Center for Realtor Technology comes this week's (probably month's) poll - How Important is Internet Access in your next home? 99% of my clients deem internet access to be an absolute, non-negotiable necessity, on par with needing…
Charlottesville is eco-friendly
With our smattering of green homes (that is growing) Charlottesville (and Albemarle, one would assume) has recently been rated as one of the Top-10 eco-friendly cities in the country, so says the Associated Press. Ah, the power of a simple press release! Most irritating is…
Charlottesville is a Distinctive Destination
The accolades continue ... as does the Cville theme park meme, thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation: With a captivating blend of colorful history, distinctive architecture and Southern hospitality, Charlottesville, Va., is a destination unlike any other. In the shadow of the majestic…
Subprime mortgages in Charlottesville
There has been a lot of furor the last several weeks about subprime mortgages and the impact that they might/will have on the housing market and the economy as a whole. One of my favorite posts about it is at Business Week. But ... what…
The simplicity and power of thank you.
I have written numerous times before on the power and importance of customer service. Few places in this world does "thank you" carry as much weight as the open source community. If you're curious, start here to see unreasonable expectations and then here to see…
Tuesday Links 03-06-2006
Schools banning homework? (not a local story ... yet) 5 common mistakes that make you look dumb. Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of these mistakes, it is probably just a matter of time before they become "alternative spellings." And from the comments comes this great…
Charlottesville Neighborhoods – Martha Jefferson
The Martha Jefferson neighborhood, located in the heart of Charlottesville, is bordered by North Downtown, Woolen Mills and Belmont, is facing a significant transition - Martha Jefferson is leaving the neighborhood. This neighborhood is a prime example of how quickly a neighborhood can change, and…