Q: When should a buyer start the “I’m serious about buying a home in Charlottesville next year” conversation?
A: As early as possible. (same advice goes for Charlottesville area sellers)
Walk through this homebuying scenario with me
In 2016
- 442 homes sold in the City of Charlottesville via the Charlottesville MLS
- 371 with at least 3 bedrooms
- 313 with at least 2 bathrooms
- 244 with at least 1,700 finished square feet
- 149 with at least 1,700 finished square feet above grade (as in, not including finished basement space)
- 71 sold between $300K and $500K
- 40 between $400K and $500K
- 22 between $400K and $455K
- Schools matter; if you’re looking for one in particular, things get even more narrow
- Burnley Moran – 2
- Clark – 1
- Greenbrier – 2
- Jackson Via – 6
- Johnson – 8
- Venable – 3
If you’re thinking about buying in the Charlottesville – Albemarle area next year, best to start that conversation now. Really.
Considering Albemarle County? Here’s a post that speaks to solely Albemarle.
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