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Last month’s note was fun to write, and I sincerely appreciate the few of you who subscribed and read. I’m finishing up the second note and will be publishing/sending it tomorrow morning. Working title: Seeking Better Realtors, Population Controls, The Market & Realtors -v- Zillow

After years of intending to write a monthly newsletter, I’m finally committing to doing one, because I’m writing what I want to write, not necessarily what I think I should write. Matter of fact, writing this note excites me … so much that I’d love to hit “send” right now.

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Peril & a Rainbow – Jim’s Note September 2026

Peril & a Rainbow – Jim’s Note September 2026

This month's note is the one hundred ninety-first monthly note. Market and life peril, online valuations vs real ones, trust, detailed guides for those looking to buy or sell homes in Charlottesville, tips on how to figure out where to live, climate and real estate…

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