5 Real Estate What If’s That Make Me Lose Sleep
What if: 1 - The government forces all delinquent/underwater mortgages to be modified? Those of us who do pay our mortgages look like suckers. 2 - Retirees cannot retire. 3 - The 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage goes away? 4a - QRM becomes law -…
Belvedere in Charlottesville – Now Growing. Fast
In this case, growing is a good thing. The neighborhood is thriving, homes are selling, people are happy. The neighborhood may not be 100% what was originally envisioned, but from my outsider's point of view, I would argue that it is better - the neighborhood…
Lifestyle Shift – Riding a Bike Revisited
Looking back at when I started riding a bike in Charlottesville in 2008. What I wrote is as relevant now as it was then. Since then, I've gotten a better bike, discovered more routes and actually shown property to a client while on bikes.
Albemarle Axes Another Road – Now Let’s Build the Monorail
Now they can focus on other roads that they have neither the political will nor funding to build. The Albemarle Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to remove the proposed Eastern Connector from a list of potential road projects to be considered by the county. Don't…
Bike Week in Charlottesville
It's National Bike Month and Bike Charlottesville has organized a slew of events:- Monday, May 16th, 12-1pm: Cross Town Ride, News Conference, Award Ceremony - Tuesday, May 17th, 6-8pm: Charlottesville Community Bikes Open House + Intro to Biking - Wednesday, May 18th, 6:15-8:00pm: Ride of…
If We Change the Names, Everything Will be Fine, Right?
Two lawmakers, a California Republican and a Michigan Democrat, are set to unveil legislation Thursday to replace mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with at least five private companies that would issue mortgage-backed securities with explicit federal guarantees. ... Also ...
Exploding Water Heater Demontrated – Thanks to Mythbusters
One of the most common items that is found on a home inspection is a missing/broken/leaking TPR* valve - a Temperature Pressure Relief valve. Basically, (someone who knows more than I, please correct me) if the water heater gets overloaded the TPR valve is where…
Willoughby Neighborhood is Growing
The Willoughby neighborhood in Charlottesville/Albemarle is going to grow. Generally, this is where the development is located. * I'm fascinated by neighborhood mobilization and I'm also curious as to 1) what percent of the neighborhood knows about this and 2) what percent is for/against it.…
An afternoon in Western Albemarle – Strawberries, Eggs and Beer
It's easy to forget about or take for granted some of the simple and simply awesome things that are available in the Charlottesville area. This is about three hours on Sunday, 8 May: Picking strawberries at Chiles Orchard in Crozet : Driving to Blue Mountain…
Breaking Ground at the Shops at Stonefield
Né Albemarle Place, The Shops at Stonefield will be breaking ground next week near the intersection of Hydraulic and 29. And the homogenization of Charlottesville continues ...