Links for 20 December 2007
If you are buying or selling a home or happen to be a Realtor - pay attention to this - Risk-based pricing. Why exactly hasn't been this done in the past? Like it or not, if you're going to be in just about any business…
Assessments, property taxes and shifting market values in Albemarle County
Albemarle County's real estate assessments are now going to be done annually rather than biennually (contrast that with Nelson County to the south re-assesses every five years). I just received a call from an appraiser working for the county. He noticed that one of my…
The commercial real estate landscape changes again in Cville
With the arrival of a local branch of Grubb and Ellis. We have CB Richard Ellis as well - seems the locals are finding strength in affiliating with the national/international players. Same people, new tools and infrastructure.
19,000 square feet
And here I thought that home sizes were going down. At least they'll be providing job for construction folks.
Dropping prices, new construction and the inherent risk in a changing market
A client sent me a link to this story in the Washington Post that discusses something that is happening with more frequency. A buyer contracts on a new construction property, and by the time closing comes around, the value has dropped. What do you do?…
Growth, wine and 2 billion dollars
ASAP's take on population growth in Albemarle - how many people is "too many"? You want wine? We've got wine in Albemarle (and surrounding counties, too) (pic courtesy of) 2 Billions dollars to increase UVA's research stature? A major report by the Washington Advisory Group…
Monday’s the day for builder incentives
Two emails from builders arrived within minutes of each other, both with some nifty fine print. The Belvedere model home at Holly Hill is now available for investment purchase! Guaranteed 1 year leaseback at $2640/month* Turn into $169 positive monthly cash flow with 20% down…
New version of Askimet
For those who blog and use Askimet, there's a new version out today. Maybe I'll be able to stop moderating comments, a step (and chore) necessitated by the new spam onslaught.
A new limited service rule
A new required data entry field came into effect in the Charlottesville MLS earlier this month addressing "limited service" companies: This new field applies to those properties that are listed by an MLS member, for a flat fee or commission, for a seller who is…
Friday links 12-14-2007
What's so wrong with gravel roads? A great post about the value of rural gravel roads - and the values in keeping them that way. Right now I hate paying taxes because I feel like I'm giving money to a known crack addict. However much…