CAAR’s Market Report
I'm going to try to have my analysis sorted out soon, but wanted to put this up this evening. Dig in. Have fun. CAAR's Year End (2011) market report
Determining Broadband Availability in the Charlottesville MSA
For many of my clients, particularly those who work at home, internet is a more important service that water or electricity. The internet is mission- and life- critical for many people A reader asks - Hi, Jim: I'm amazed and annoyed that most listings do…
Has the US Housing Market Hit Bottom?
Maybe, says Forbes. I'll be publishing local perspective this week. Or, we could be a long way from bottom. Either way, I'll let you know with authority and confidence in 18 months where we are today. The only way to know is with sufficient hindsight.
Ashamed For UVA and Their “Honor”
If making up a story and lying to the police doesn't' constitute an honor violation, what does? (more…)
“Thinking is Subversive”
I highly encourage everyone to read this article, watch the video and question everything. (more…)
A New Theory on Buyers in Today’s Real Estate Market
Put simply - buyers want to buy. And a lot of them are tired of waiting. Categorizing the Charlottesville real estate market: - 20% distressed - 20-30% is overpriced - 20-25% is stuff that no one wants to buy - 20% is in great condition,…
Charlottesville’s New “Whiskey Jar”
Coming soon to the former Escafé space on the Downtown Mall … The Whiskey Jar. Soul food, fried chicken, collards, jazz bands and more I"m sure … targeting 1 February as the opening date. I'm hungry already. Update: The Whiskey Jar's phone number is (434)…
Song Song’s Zhou & Bing on the Downtown Mall
A friend said today, "if you don't walk the Downtown Mall for two weeks, you're toast!" And it's true. We tried Song Song's Zhou & Bing today (the HooK had a nice story yesterday) - and I'll say this - it's inexpensive - my meal…
(National) Housing Policy Changes on the Horizon
My opinions haven't changed : … I don't see “become a landlord” anywhere the the federal government's enumerated powers. Until the Federal Government stops trying to “fix” the housing market, recovery is going to be delayed. EVERYTHING they do injects uncertainty, fear, concern and uncertainty…
Belmont is One of America’s Best “Secret Neighborhoods”
Who knew? Now: Converted riverside mills, restored Victorian bungalows, and a central location primed this historic district to be the city's hottest new hood. Más restaurant's open-air deck and Spanish tapas like creamy croquetas de jamón first lured crowds from nearby downtown in 2001. A…