Biscuit Run Still Not Moving Forward
No one's surprised by this, are they? Charlottesville Tomorrow reports that two years after the sale of Biscuit Run to the Commonwealth "there is no approved master plan or funding to open the park." (more…)
Jim’s May Monthly Note – Coming this Week
If you're interested in reading what I never publish here, I'll be publishing my monthly note this week; this note is a bit more personal as it's to a deliberately limited audience. I write about real estate, ethics, insight I don't publish here (or anywhere…
Remove Cash Proffers in Albemarle?
If not cash proffers, what? An interesting proposal from the Free Enterprise Forum to remove cash proffers from Albemarle County's toolbox for managing new growth. I'm curious to know what alternatives exist that would replace proffers. Proffers are not always effective at restricting growth or…
Brief Market Snapshot for Charlottesville Area – May 2013
Homes are selling fairly well in the Charlottesville area. For this post, I was looking less at house prices, where things are selling, etc. and more for a snapshot of the market's speed. Per the Charlottesville MLS (and acknowledging that the numbers will shift as…
29 North Area is Getting a Bigger Library
Good for the County for seeking to repurpose an existing building rather than building new. It is a shame that there's not an existing location which would be a central hub for connectivity via foot and bicycle traffic. Neil Williamson at the Free Enterprise Forum…
Help Kickstart Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Education Coverage
I've long said that I'm better positioned to represent my clients' best interests because of the knowledge and information that Charlottesville Tomorrow shares. Now they're asking for the community's help to Kickstart their foray into covering the education side of the news. Charlottesville Tomorrow has…
Your Credit, CLUE Reports and Buying a House
You know your credit affects everything, right? Did you know that your house (and the one you're trying to buy) has a credit report? You know there's a database for everything, right? Several years ago a real estate agent I know had a buyer who…
Contested Albemarle County Elections – Good For Everybody
Local elections matter. There are six seats on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors; at least two will be contested this year. Every race should always be contested, so thanks to those who are volunteering to run for seat that pay $14,542 per year. Jack…
Buy Local. It Matters
From where contractors' subs come from to where the money ultimately goes when consumers buy a house, more and more of my buyer clients are asking about "local" … Most home builders have energy efficient scores - HERS ratings, blower door tests, etc. I'm wondering…
Home Sales in Charlottesville Down, Contracts Up, Market Turning?
YOUR market will vary. Even though this is what we believe to be an extremely accurate market report, it's still a broad-brush report. Mill Creek will have different inventory levels and absorption rates than will Old Trail, or the Gleason condos. As will different price…