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ICE-ing Out Home Building in Central Virginia

ICE-ing Out Home Building in Central Virginia

We're used to delays in new construction. Weather, COVID-supply chain stuff, delayed permits, and in 2026, two new things are being thrown at us in Albemarle County specifically, and Central Virginia more broadly. I represent a fair number of people buying new construction, and I…

4 Things About Voting in Albemarle and Charlottesville on 6 November 2018

4 Things About Voting in Albemarle and Charlottesville on 6 November 2018

You might have heard. 6 November there's an election. Make sure you know where you're supposed to vote. Check the sample ballot before you go in. Here's the Charlottesville City sample ballot Here's the Albemarle County sample ballot You've studied the constitutional amendments, right? Right? Now's a…

Tariffs, Affordability, and the Charlottesville Real Estate Market

Tariffs, Affordability, and the Charlottesville Real Estate Market

I'm no economist. But, I can read. And I can read people. Uncertainty is bad. Headwinds are bad. Perception is often reality and when materials costs are higher, costs to build are more expensive, homebuyers' prices will rise, and our community continues to want new homes…

Public Hearing on Albemarle County 2017 Property Tax Hike

No one showed. https://twitter.com/NeilSWilliamson/status/851924538619305984 Now, you have another opportunity to express your opinion about Albemarle County property taxes. Mark your calendars, folks - 15 May 2017 via email: (bolding mine) The Board of Supervisors held public hearings on the Calendar Year 17 Tax Rate and the…

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