UVA’s South Lawn Project
Dave McNair does a great job describing UVA's South Lawn project. Outstanding photos, too.
Bike Paths Increase Property Values?
Let's review: Proximity to transit may increase property values. (From 2005) Walkability increases property values and livability. And now, studies have shown that real estate property values increase with proximity to bicycle paths. People enjoy living close to bike paths and are willing to pay…
Showed Houses in Charlottesville Last Week -or- Why AVMs Suck
I showed a few townhouses last week. Big news, right? I won't say the price at which the referenced property is listed, for fear of giving specific real estate advice. It's new to the market, surrounded by competition that have been on the market from…
Charlottesville’s Getting a Movie Theater
After years of complaints, Charlottesville (Albemarle) is (probably) getting a movie theater with stadium seating. Following Waynesboro's lead, Albemarle's Planning Commission has narrowly approved plans for a new theater at the Hollymead Town Center. An aside to Charlottesville's paid journalists: Which took longer to get…
Making Sense of it All – Where Is the Charlottesville Real Estate Market Going?
207 in 1st two quarters of 2010. 155 in the first two quarters of 2009. Doing some math ... there have been 34% more building permits issued in Albemarle County in the first two quarters of this year versus the first two quarters of last…
What are the Chances VMI Beats UVA?
40-60? 30-70? My alma mater is coming to down this weekend, in what seems to be a mismatch. (more…)
Martha Jefferson Hospital’s Been Sold
Sold ! Looks like I'll have to update my Martha Jefferson neighborhood description soon.
How Much is the Buyer Broker Fee?
Update March 2017 - all my youtube videos prior to 2012 have disappeared. Darn it. No matter how closely you look, you may not know how much your Buyer's Agent may be getting paid ... "How much is the commission on that house?" That question…
The Meadowcreek Parkway is Opening!
After decades of debate, bajillions of dollars, and countless studies and polls and endless ill will between the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle, not to mention residents of both, the Meadowcreek Parkway is finally going to open! For six weeks. Drive on…