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Best of C-Ville 2008

In this year’s C-Ville, RealCentralVA.com is noted as being a “must-read for anyone who wants to make sense of the chilling local market.” See the entire “Best Of” list here.

While not “best real estate agent” (I guess I’m #2 – Darn, you, Bob (archived: 2025)! 🙂 ), I’ll graciously take mention in the same class as Bob; whenever we work on transactions together it’s comforting knowing that I and my clients are going to be working with a quality professional on the other side.

Best of C-Ville - Best Real Estate Agent/Realtor

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Jim Duncan has been helping buyers and sellers in Charlottesville’s neighborhoods for 25 years. Get local insight born of experience.

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Thoughts on 2026 Albemarle County Assessments

Thoughts on 2026 Albemarle County Assessments

Albemarle County assessments increased again in 2026. Want to challenge your assessment? Here's the form. Curious about FAQs about Albemarle County assessments, here's the FAQ. Think your assessment is too high or too low? Ask me; I'm happy to give a quick thought or two.…

Developers Have Long-Term Vision

Developers Have Long-Term Vision

Developers think and plan long-term.  Generally. An example. Many years ago, I represented sellers of a piece up land up 29 North. It was a relatively small piece of land, and we received an offer pretty quickly for asking price. About twenty years later, all…

Who Knew HOAs Could be Progressive? No Woodstoves?

Who Knew HOAs Could be Progressive? No Woodstoves?

No woodstoves in your neighborhood? Woodstoves. No woodstove (including free-standing and fireplace insert) shall be installed, maintained or used  on any Lot. Read the HOA packages, folks. My clients found this when they read the HOA docs. There's often some interesting things in homeowner association…

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Jim Duncan has been helping buyers and sellers in Charlottesville’s neighborhoods for 25 years. Get local insight born of experience.