Has Willoughby’s HOA Seen This Court Case?
A few weeks ago, C-Ville wrote about the resistance to the surprise residents expressed about the sudden application of the neighborhood's HOA.Residents of the Willoughby subdivision were invoiced in August for dues to a homeowners association that many did not know existed. The letter began…
Testimonial from an International Buyer Client
I don't often post notes from my clients, but this one is an exception: 1 - It's a great note. 2 - It's a great introduction to a series I'm doing starting tomorrow. From a recent international client: We would like to take the time…
Charlottesville and Albemarle Need to Stabilize Population?
Population limits/thresholds in Albemarle and Charlottesville have been discussed for years. I've struggled with my opinions about growth for at least that long. ASAP (Advocates for a Suitable Population) are continuing their rhetoric (read the whole thing): ASAP says their research at this point is…
The Best Small Resort in the US (Mainland) is Right Here in Charlottesville
Congratulations to General Manager Matthias Smith and everyone associated with Keswick Hall. See all of the rankings at Conde Nast.
Charlottesville Area Real Estate Market Report – Third Quarter 2010
Just released by the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors, the Third Quarter Real Estate Market Report provides a reasonable high-level overview of where we are. I'm parsing it now ... Realistically, this report likely doesn't speak to you if you are actively considering buying or…
Apparently 50 States Can Work Together
It's a shame that it's taken the mortgage mess to get them to work together. Top legal officers of all 50 states opened a joint investigation into home foreclosures, saying they will seek an immediate halt to any improper practices at banks and mortgage companies.…
Should Albemarle County sell Land?
This is an interesting conversation - Albemarle County, like virtually every locality in the nation, is facing ever-tighter budgets. They own about 91 acres that could be sold. Should they? Charlottesville Tomorrow has the story, the slides and the podcast.
Bicycle Safety Discussion Next Week
At City Space. To continue the momentum created by the Citizen's Bike Safety Committee established by the City this year, the City of Charlottesville, in partnership with Bike Charlottesville, will hold a community discussion on Wednesday, October 20th beginning at 7pm at CitySpace in the…
Home Sales in Central Virginia aren’t Great
And foreclosures, short sales and not-aggressively-priced homes are contributing factors. CAAR year-end market reports show Central Virginia's median price for homes sold in 2009 was $245,000,$265,000 in 2008 and $277,000 in 2007. The local market reached its peak median sale price in the first quarter…
Lots of homes in Charlottesville and Albemarle with Price Reductions
I love looking at housing data, homes for sale and such. Of late, I have been particularly interested in homes with price reductions - and the when and the how much of said price reductions. Check them out for yourself. The above is a search…