Recently I have re-discovered it and am pleased that I have. Check out this story : From an economic perspective it is the SIZE and the LOCATION of these dwellings and the fact that they have been subsidized by Agency and Enterprise actions that generates dysfunction.
Date Archives March 2009
A Clarification on Today’s News Appearance
Once again, I am grateful to WCAV for calling me to discuss the state of the Charlottesville real estate market . … What I think I said (or at least what I meant to say) is that some sellers may need to sell their homes for less than they think it’s worth – the market will determine the value.
Wrapping Up Yesterday’s WINA Appearance
More to come when I listen to the podcast and review my show notes …
Thoughts on Negotiating Commissions
“Negotiating” does not necessarily equate to “Discount.” … We’re thinking differently.
Charlotesville and Albemarle Elections Are Getting Interesting
Dennis Rooker is running again for Albemarle County Board of Supervisors , and Rodney Thomas is challenging incumbent David Slutzky , with John Lowry running for the seat held by longtime incumbent Sally Thomas in the Samuel Miller district. … I love local elections – they are the only place in politics where a relative few people can have a significant impact on how their lives are affected; by this I mean that local elections matter – property taxes, growth policies, transportation politics, schools – all of it affects the local real estate market and our daily lives.
Home Sales in Albemarle and Charlottesville Down
A very brief market update in advance of today’s time on WINA’s Charlottesville-Right Now! … more detailed analysis to come in the coming days and weeks. … – January sales in the City of Charlottesville – down 64% – February sales in the City of Charlottesville – up 16% – January sales in the County of Albemarle – down 20% – February sales in the County of Albemarle – up 33% 
Tune in to WINA today at 4:15
Topics I expect us to cover – – A brief update on the Charlottesville/Albemarle/Central Virginia market – What’s holding buyers back? … – Maybe a Realtor update – General economic update – The move to Nest Realty Group (and maybe touch on the quest to end Single Agent Dual Agency) Any other ideas?