“Charlottesville” is a great “holiday town”
“Charlottesville” is a great “holiday town” … whatever that means. Travel & Leisure Magazine ranked Charlottesville as #22 in their list of “America’s Best Towns for the Holidays." Two notes: 1) I’ve gleefully driven through the Corner multiple times since (most of) the students have departed; it’s so…
Dr. Seuss and Charlottesville – What’s the Connection?
There’s more to “real estate” than houses and infrastructure and market data. Part of “real estate” is the story of the place. The connection between Dr. Seuss and Charlottesville is simple - there’s an urban legend about Dr. Seuss and Charlottesville. It’s nearly that time of year…
How much snow do you get in Charlottesville?
Most of my clients moving to Charlottesville ask this question. Every snow in Charlottesville is not a/the Snowpocalypse. Also, weather folks in Charlottesville are pretty awesome. Many years ago I was meeting with some new potential buyer clients who were new to Charlottesville. There was a supposed storm…
A Few Surprises from NAR’s Home Buyer and Seller Profile
One of the best things the National Association of Realtors produces is the annual Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers. Each year, I dig into it to see what nuances I haven’t picked up on, what trends are emerging or dominating, and other tidbits of the…
What Will 29 Look Like when VDOT is Finished?
Keeping up with what's happening on 29 is a job - it takes effort, time, and expertise. For that, you'll have to go to Charlottesville Tomorrow. For now, have a look at this animation that shows what 20 might look like when they're finished. …
Albemarle Gets a Transportation Planner + Urban Density
Two stories at Charlottesville Tomorrow this week are worth noting (in truth, all their stories are), in part because they mesh with a conversation last night with a potential new client contemplating moving to Charlottesville from out West. Two points he made: 1) They are considering moving to Charlottesville…
On (Realtor) Tardiness
There are times when any/all of us are late. The question is whether it's the exception or the rule. In my life and practice, tardiness is the rare exception. A few weeks ago, I was scheduled to meet someone at 2 o'clock. At 2:15, I was in…
Keeping Up With West Main – Another Hotel Coming
Just a few years ago, West Main Street was the way you got from UVA to Downtown Charlottesville. Now, it's Mid-Town. And it's booming. Sean Tubbs reports that yet another project - this time a high-end hotel - is being proposed for West Main Street.…