When Will Charlottesville Homes Come on the Market?
One of the most common questions I get is, "when will homes start to come on the market in the Charlottesville area?" Phrased differently, that's "when should I start looking if I'm planning to buy a house in Charlottesville"? or "when should I put my house on the…
Goodbye, IDX
IDX. Internet Data Exchange. For those not actively involved in real estate, that means (pretty much) "showing homes for sale on a broker website." Now, I recommend searching for homes in Charlottesville at the Nest Realty site. I could be convinced to keep the search here…
Nearly End of the Year Real Estate Market Report for Charlottesville + Albemarle
I'm finalizing my monthly note and thought I'd share a quick update on the Charlottesville real estate market. If you want to read the Note, please get more information here. Albemarle County - mostly stable Single family home new listings : up 3% from 1562 in 2014 to 1609…
Lender Advice for Buyers Targeting Home Buying in Charlottesville
If you're getting ready to buy a house in the Charlottesville area in 2016,(Update: This is an evergreen post; always relevant) most buyers will need to get a mortgage. I asked Matt Hodges with Presidential Mortgage to put together a primer for buyers - first timers and experienced…
Wednesday Thoughts – Getting Rid of IDX, Community, and Fear
A few thoughts this Wednesday that may or may not turn into stories for either the blog or the monthly note. How many sides (transactions) does a real estate agent need under her belt before being "reasonably competent"? And how many should he do each year…
December’s Monthly Note – Roundup, Newbies, & Turning Others In + a Question
This is going to be a fun note. A big question for you - I'm thisclose to removing the "search for homes" feature from this blog. For good. What do you think? First, two stories - newbies and self-policing of real estate agents. Then…
Trying out a Matterport in Charlottesville
I'm trying something new; while I'm not the first in Charlottesville to try marketing a house via Matterport, I'm one of the first. Sometimes cutting edge is better than bleeding edge. Thoughts on this Matterport walkthrough welcomed. The house is not quite ready for the market*, but…
Flipping the Switch with Your Parents
Multi-generational households are becoming more commonplace. I call it, "flipping the switch." Used to be, parents took care of us; now, more and more often, we're taking care of the parents. Anecdotally, this trend is on the rise. More and more of my clients are…