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Life in Charlottesville – in Video

We at Nest have been releasing our series of videos depicting life in Charlottesville and the surrounding areas.

It’s impossible to capture what life is like in these areas, but we hope that people find them representative of life in Ivy, Charlottesville, Crozet …

Life in Charlottesville video

Life in Ivy, just west of Charlottesville video

We deliberately did not overly brand these; these are for you. (feel free to share them with your friends)Stay tuned … Crozet is next. 🙂

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Jim Duncan has been helping buyers and sellers in Charlottesville’s neighborhoods for 25 years. Get local insight born of experience.

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Thoughts on 2026 Albemarle County Assessments

Thoughts on 2026 Albemarle County Assessments

Albemarle County assessments increased again in 2026. Want to challenge your assessment? Here's the form. Curious about FAQs about Albemarle County assessments, here's the FAQ. Think your assessment is too high or too low? Ask me; I'm happy to give a quick thought or two.…

Developers Have Long-Term Vision

Developers Have Long-Term Vision

Developers think and plan long-term.  Generally. An example. Many years ago, I represented sellers of a piece up land up 29 North. It was a relatively small piece of land, and we received an offer pretty quickly for asking price. About twenty years later, all…

Who Knew HOAs Could be Progressive? No Woodstoves?

Who Knew HOAs Could be Progressive? No Woodstoves?

No woodstoves in your neighborhood? Woodstoves. No woodstove (including free-standing and fireplace insert) shall be installed, maintained or used  on any Lot. Read the HOA packages, folks. My clients found this when they read the HOA docs. There's often some interesting things in homeowner association…

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Jim Duncan has been helping buyers and sellers in Charlottesville’s neighborhoods for 25 years. Get local insight born of experience.