Government Shutdown Threat to the Charlottesville Real Estate Market
Update 1 October 2013: From the NAR's page: Federal Housing Administration HUD's Contingency Plan states that FHA will endorse new loans in the Single Family Mortgage Loan Program, but it will not make new commitments in the Multi-family Program during the shutdown. FHA will maintain…
Riding to the Blue Ridge Parkway
This is only about 15 minutes from Downtown Crozet (by car) and about an hour or so on a bicycle. I took this photo on yesterday morning's bicycle ride to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's easy to forget the beauty we have surrounding us.This is…
12 Years of The HooK
This week The HooK closes its doors, and Charlottesville returns to being a one-weekly-town. This is a remarkable look back at 12 years of The HooK - some massive stories that have shaped Charlottesville. Thanks to all at the HooK - those I know personally…
No, Zillow – My Listing Isn’t For Rent
Zillow has a "rental estimate" on the page for my listing in Charlottesville that is for sale, and it's confusing enough that people are inquiring as to whether it's for rent. Consumers - let this be yet another reminder that if you're searching for homes…
I Won’t Know What You’re Thinking Anymore
I won't know what you (the readers) are thinking anymore - and that sucks. Google's not sharing keyword information with site owners anymore … and this is huge. For years I've looked at the keywords that have brought visitors to RealCrozetVA and RealCentralVA to discern…
How to Search for a Home in Charlottesville (Without a Realtor)
Part 1 of at least 2. Part 2 coming next Wednesday. Home buyers like the inter webs. Fact. What follows are steps to search for a home in the Charlottesville area - without engaging a real estate agent (we'll get to why it's usually crucial…
No High School Rankings in Albemarle County Schools?
Albemarle County is in discussions about whether to stop ranking students. In response to calls from parents to stop reporting class rankings to college admissions offices, Albemarle County Public Schools is in the process of reviewing its policy. Currently, Albemarle reports class ranks to colleges…
Comparing 2012 and 2013 – When Do Homes Come on the Market in Charlottesville?
I hadn't updated this chart in about 18 months, and I was curious … one of the most common questions I get is "when do homes come on the market in Charlottesville?" Typically this question comes in one of three conversations: (I'm going to do…
This is a Test – A Google Plus Test
As much as anything, I'm testing Google + embedding, but also prefacing an upcoming post preliminarily titled "The Troubling Transience of the Web" But the question remains - does a poorly-proofed story diminish its credibility? (more…)
West Main Street – The Solution to UVA’s Housing Crunch?
That's what it's seeming like, and the Charlottesville City Planning Department is starting to realize the ramifications of being said solution to UVA's growth. Charlottesville Tomorrow reports (read the whole thing): Several members of the Charlottesville Planning Commission said Tuesday they leaned toward not approving…