Note: this is *normal.*
I saw recently some insane excitable person mention something to do with Christmas. Clearly, they are 1) crazy 2) have too much time on their hands.
I was however, inspired to look at where we are in the market. The Charlottesville area real estate market is mostly-seasonal, tied in large part to the school/academic year.
The following chart is one I reference so frequently that I print it and tape it into my moleskin so I’m prepared when talking with clients about “where we are in the market” —
Short story
The Charlottesville real estate market is slowing down. As it does every year at this time.
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