UVA’s growth plans’ impact on Charlottesville real estate
Wow. Everybody knows that UVA changes our region, sometimes in small ways, sometimes much larger. The "trickle-down" effect is evident economically, educationally and socially, and I suspect that this is the case in other college towns. For starters, check out their Master Plan and their…
Local real estate blogging – take two
A year ago, there were four. Now there are at least eight, including one company blog (this is the subject of another story). Of these, only one has written anything new in the past month. The national real estate blog network Active Rain, lists eight…
Wednesday links 04-25-2007
Beware of Builders Bearing Gifts and Pushing Lenders - always, always analyze what is being offered to you. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Before getting that loan ... As noted earlier last month, Charlottesville is one of the top…
Another book to read
I received this book in the mail yesterday - FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit. As of yet, I am unsure as to why, but attribute it to the blog, but I will take the opportunity to read and learn. It's…
Something I said today makes sense
Regarding the current real estate market in Charlottesville: "There is a lot of inventory out there but there are also a lot of buyers. One big difference seems to be that sellers are working under timelines and deadlines, and buyers aren't."
What would the map look like for the City of Charlottesville?
Lyle notes the congestion pricing proposal in New York City. I noted this parallel in February. Where would we shut down the roads in C'Ville? Where would the people park? What are the viable alternatives to driving? Will the City and County ever become one?
This weekend
It's been tough to write this weekend, driving hundreds of miles between showing houses, land and coaching a couple of soccer games. The weather in Charlottesville has been extraordinary, albeit a bit warm. This week should be interesting. Stories in the percolator: - Impact fees…
How do you get a green home in Charlottesville?
Just ask. Unless more consumers ask, and more developers listen, little will be done. There is real, sustainable momentum right now towards the green movement. I ran into a Realtor this morning at my favorite coffee shop, and asked whether a development that she was…
Lenders, appraisers and more – Thursday links 04-19-2007
Rain City Guide has (at least) three excellent articles that move a bit inside the numbers of lending. Agents and buyers would do well to read all three: 1 - Understanding the basis for prepayment penalties 2 - Are you leaving too much on the…