A Few Real Estate Stories + a Brief Hiatus
Quick note: I'll be (probably) not posting here until 2017. Questions? Email or call me anytime. 434-242-7140 My Monthly Note. Some of my best stuff goes here. This is a note written for consumers, not real estate folks. One email a month, and it's…
West Main Transforming in Charlottesville
The West Main evolution/transformation continues. If you've not been in Charlottesville, or down West Main, recently, you'll be shocked. Here's to a more walkable, bikeable, more student-housingable West Main Street. I've written about the West Main corridor several times in the past few years; what's happening…
Why Should you Trust Me?
The question is - "Why should you trust me?" The question was there, but I hadn't expressed it. I was researching some headphones the other day at what I perceive to be one of the more credible sites out there, The Wirecutter, and noticed the…
December’s Monthly Note | Externalities, the Market, A Goal, and Values
This one should be a doozy. My goal is to publish by the weekend. I'm going to do everything I can to not truly light into the lender who lied to me, and most importantly, my client, this year but I'll aim tell a good…
When Do Homes Come on the Market in Charlottesville? 2016 edition
Data is fun. I truly enjoy looking at market data, as it strips emotion from the equation. Q: When do homes come on the market in the Charlottesville area? A: Spring. Keep in mind that this trendline is for the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), with…
Raise Taxes for Infrastructure in Service Tax Districts in Albemarle County?
I first published this on RealCrozetVA, but this is an important conversation for all Albemarle residents, as well as those considering moving to Albemarle County. The tweets from Neil Williamson, of the Free Enterprise Forum, from the 7 December Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting were interesting. Sean…
Senior Living Development Oakleigh Coming to Charlottesville
It's a press release. I know. But it's an interesting press release. As our population ages, we need to be aware of the needs brought about by said aging population. The folks doing "The Blake" at Charlottesville have done these developments in 5 other states. Charlottesville,…
8 Helpful Stories for First Time Homebuyers in Charlottesville
As happens often, I was writing an email. The question posed by the new-to-Charlottesville buyer was, "I'm getting ready to buy a home in Charlottesville; where do I start?" Start here Lender Advice for Buyers Targeting Home Buying in 2016 (still relevant for 2024) Some…
Food (or Stories) for Thought to Start the Week
A few stories that I think are relevant to today's real estate market, and the future of same. A Driverless Future - "Imagine a commute where, instead of steering yourself through traffic, you can sip your coffee, get some work done or even nap while…