Recapping the Albemarle BoS Elections
Will Goldsmith does it again in today's C-Ville with his review of last week's pivotal/profound/resounding election results. For those who live in Albemarle, be prepared for a fascinating future - both short- and long- termed. What do the elections mean? David Slutzky says: "I think…
Should be on your radar
The Rivanna Station Military Base - is it reasonable to expect them to hire locally? Rising Gas prices - from the New York Times. $3 gas is going to impact the real estate community in various, far-reaching ways - more demand for public transportation, denser…
More on transparency in Realtor fees
I have a new "million dollar listing". Before you congratulate me on my pending fortune, consider this, using easy math: Sales price of $1,000,000 My company's commission: $30,000 Referral commission: 35% ... so now we're working with $19,500 - Cut that $19,5 in half =…
Toy Lift 2007 in Charlottesville
Toy Lift 2007 is in 25 days! Volunteers are needed! The Toy Lift needs your help! For the last 19 years our community has come together to help our area children have a happy holiday. We need volunteers from December 5th through December 9th to…
No Vegas for me this year
I said this last week on Twitter that I was not going to be able to go. I had firm plans to attend the NAR Conference, but the following demands require me to stay in Charlottesville: - Family - Clients - Preparing my daughter's soccer…
October Market Report for Charlottesville/Albemarle
In short - - Days on Market are up, year over year - Inventory in Charlottesville/Albemarle is slightly up, year over year. This may be a signal that we're moving in the right direction. - Absorption Rate (the time it takes for the existing inventory…
Charlottesville relocation map
There is an awful lot of information that can be found online. Maps are plenty, but being able to fold one up and take it with you is something that the internet has not yet accomplished. All of the relocation packages I send out have…
A word on Trulia’s new features
Trulia announced their "Featured Listings" product the other day to much fanfare within the RE.net. There's little to add to the discussion but my personal experience beta testing the product. All I have to offer are the stats provided by Trulia on my listings (click…
Proffers, timing, smart growth and questions
The term "Smart Growth" has been bastardized. At one point it may have meant "to grow in an intelligent manner." Now it seems to mean "no growth" to many. Bacon's Rebellion has an excellent story, with equally insightful comments on the ramifications of Tuesday's elections…
One taker on my blogging offer for politicians
Sort of. Ann Mallek posted a thank you on RealCrozetVA.com.