How to Sell a House in 21 Days
I started to write this post in early November, soon after my clients and I ratified the contract on their house and right about when the story was published on the Newsplex. I almost didn't do the Newsplex story.* (see the end of this post…
The Meadowcreek Parkway is Opening Today
After 40+ years, the Meadowcreek Parkway is going to open today. Few things typify the relationship between the County of Albemarle and the City of Charlottesville as does this long-delayed, out-dated, partially-finished road as does the Meadowcreek Parkway. (more…)
7 Years of Blogging about the Charlottesville Real Estate Market
It's been a long time since I started writing about the Charlottesville real estate market. This site has become my pensieve; it is easier to google my site for information than it is to remember what I'm trying to say (and this site has links,…
Real Estate Assessments in the Charlottesville area – Still Declining?
Real estate assessments matter to market value insofar as they impact the psychological perception of value.Do Real Estate Assessments Matter? What do real estate assessments mean? From a visitor: … tidbit of info. - Nelson Co. assesses real estate every 5 years. I just received…
Virginia’s General Assembly Reconvening Soon – Pay Attention! (2012 edition)
The Virginia General Assembly reconvenes in 8 days. 8 Days until our part-time legislators make decisions that affect our lives. Start paying attention now at Richmond Sunlight. Between the House and the Senate, 169 bills have been filed so far. Everything from eminent domain to…
Choose Your (Social) Friends Wisely – They Could Affect Your Ability to Buy a House
Be warned. Could the time come when "what is your Facebook password" is one of the questions on your loan application? Beta Beat has an extremely alarming story: But there's a nightmare scenario: if banks learn how to use social media, they could gather information…