First Wednesdays in Charlottesville
I tend to get quite a few requests from folks curious about whether First Wednesdays is still happening. (it has been since 2009) I asked John to tell us a little bit more about First Wednesdays. Learn more about the current iteration of First Wednesdays…
Redfields Expansion Denied. Real Estate Agents need Education
Charlottesville Tomorrow reports: Proposal to expand Redfields recommended for denial Three thoughts: (more…)
Waiting (to Sell your Home) Is the Hardest Part
I think of this song whenever I talk to sellers who are frustrated by their homes not selling. Put simply: Sometimes the buyer for your house is not in the market right now. As a seller, you and your real estate agent: - could be…
Belvedere Neighborhood Seems to be Turning the Corner
A lot has changed since Belvedere's inception, but it seems that they are in the process of turning the corner. In May of this year, I noted that sales in Belvedere had been increasing, following up on an account from Bret in Belvedere about the…
Using New Technologies – Does it Help my Clients?
Seth Godin notes: When you talk about your market or your peers, do you say, "no one is using it..." or "no one is using it yet"? Yet implies inevitability. If they're going to use it, it might make sense to get there before they…
Charlottesville’s Food Trucks – They Do Exist!
Who knew Charlottesville had so many food trucks? (this one doesn't count) I was inspired to look for Charlottesville's food trucks in part by this query on Google+ - Apparently SF, Boston, and Austin have thriving food truck scenes. These are also tech hubs too.…
Looking for Open Houses in Charlottesville?
Start here - it's not going to be comprehensive (as there is no "best" source) but this is a great start to search for open houses in the Charlottesville area.
Podcast of Yesterday’s Show on WINA
Listen to it here. Links and such coming soon. Here's something to try - these are the stories I had open when I went into the studio - open a new browser window, and then click on this link; it's to a bridge url created…
Western Bypass – Same Plan, Twice as Expensive
From Charlottesville Tomorrow: An unofficial estimate for construction of the Western Bypass is more than double the amount members of the Commonwealth Transportation Board were told by Virginia Department of Transportation officials in July before they voted to resume funding of the 6.2 mile highway.…
The “New” Mudhouse Coffee on the Downtown Mall
I love Charlottesville's coffee shops. The Downtown Mall's Mudhouse is open again and … In a word, it's sweet. These two photos don't do the space justice. To fully appreciate the new Mudhouse, you need to take it in from the front door. (more…)