Conveying Information without Links Doesn’t Work (for me)
I just watched part of a webinar about some of the new laws relevant to real estate taking effect in 10 days. It just didn't work for me. I know that an Executive says Facebook will be all video, no text in 5 years, but how will…
A Conversation about Growth in Charlottesville and Albemarle
What follows is an email conversation with a friend last week; we're all struggling with coming to terms with growth in the City of Charlottesville, County of Albemarle, and surrounding areas. Our community is going to grow. I've written before about how I, as a Realtor, and…
June 2016 Monthly Note | Homeownership’s Value, Market, Buyers & Sellers Talking
This month's note is going to be one that is short and sweet. Interested in a bit of market analysis about the Charlottesville and Albemarle real estate market? Valuing homeownership, and knowing when an agent needs to withdraw from - and step back into - the conversation…
What if … Charlottesville & Albemarle Were Like Portland?
Often a conversation around Charlottesville is, what if Charlottesville was like Austin, or Aspen? But ... what if ... Charlottesville/Albemarle aimed to be like Portland? Just a thought ... I just returned from a trip to Portland, Oregon. (One of the best real estate conferences I've ever…
The Rio Road Grade Separated Interchange Project – Live!
What they are doing at the intersection of Rio and 29 in Charlottesville is amazing. I don't know if this project is going to actually make traffic more efficient, but it sure is incredible to watch. Watch it here, but try to not spend…
Caution Advised
I've said for years that we (I) won't know today's state of the real estate market until we have at least 18 months' hindsight. I'm putting this here for later reference. 3% Downpayment being offered by Wells Fargo. Having nearly no skin in the game didn't…
Charlottesville – Then and Now for Some Perspective
There are so very many conversations ongoing in Charlottesville about "how and where should Charlottesville grow?" Spend some time at the Charlottesville Then & Now ... things change. Things will always change. How we change is an important dialogue. Charlottesville was a cool place then and…
Spring Is Here – Time to See Houses on Bicycles
Want to try this with me? I have an idea I'm almost ready to share, and it's a simple one - seeing houses by bicycle. Not rickshaw. That would be silly. More next week.
Gravel Bikes, Buyers, Market, Miller School & More | Monthly Note May 2016
This should be a good, fun note. Hard work, lots of editing, hopefully useful content and real estate insight. Interested? Two clicks here gets you the note! (It's only one email a month - you can do it!)
Parking, Paving, Schools Borrowing Money, Wine, & Bikes
Charlottesville Tomorrow is one of the community’s most valuable resources and they put out a tremendous amount of information that is relevant to my clients, potential clients, (and importantly, myself and my family). So ... for the past 30 days or so, these are some…