More Apartments Coming to West Main Street
More apartments are coming to West Main Street. And the Marriott on the corner of McIntire and West Main is going to start construction soon. If you haven't been to Charlottesville recently, you'd be shocked at how much that corridor has changed … and is…
The Walkable City – Achievable in Charlottesville?
What would it take to make Charlottesville and Albemarle truly walkable? People who live in areas that are walkable are happier, leaner, have more money for leisure, spend more time with their families … is that really achievable in the Charlottesville area? The answer is…
Top Spot for Richmonders to Pick Apples – Crozet.
Apparently. Now … if Crozet had a hotel, visiting apple pickers could stay overnight. :)
3rd Quarter Market Report for Charlottesville MSA
The news and trends in the Charlottesville market are mostly good. - Distressed sales are down (but they're still out there) - Well-priced homes that are turnkey are typically going under contract in under 60 days. Quality inventory remains a challenge. - Prices seem to…
What is the list to sales price ratio for homes in Charlottesville?
I have long told my daughters to question everything and never accept at face value what they're told. Same goes for real estate data. What's the list to sales price ratio for homes in Charlottesville? It's a good question. The list to sale ratio is…
Charlottesville and Albemarle Voter Guides – 2013
Thanks to Charlottesville Tomorrow for their extensive voters guides. Get educated before you vote beyond whether a candidate is a "D" or and "R".
Fall Foliage Around Charlottesville – 2013 Edition
Shenandoah National Park may be closed, (how 'bout re-opening them, Virginia?) but the leaves are still changing colors. If you're looking for some of the better colors, the Virginia Department of Forestry has put together some driving tours in Central Virginia. One of the better…
Costco at Stonefield Getting a Gas Station?
Charlottesville Tomorrow reports that the Albemarle County planning commission recommended approval for the Costco gas station. In a completely non-snarky way, I'm wondering how what input the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board will have as to how to integrate Costco and its gas station so…
October’s Note – Contrasting buyer experiences, neighborhoods, Nest party and what happened on the blogs
My once-a-month note is 99% ready and I'll be sending it out today. If you're interested in stuff I don't publish elsewhere or if the posting schedule of my blog is too frequent, this could be just the read you're looking for (and don't know…
Which Charlottesville Neighborhood will have the First EV Charging Stations?
I can't imagine that we won't see charging stations in at least one new Charlottesville neighborhood in the next two years. UVA has a charging station on in the parking garage on Central Grounds. And apparently Colonial Nissan has a charging station as well. The…