A Twist on the Craiglist Rental Scam
The craigslist scam has been around for years. Scammer steals photos from the MLS, puts up a craigslist ad for a house for rent (that is on the market) for a "it must be too good to be true" price. Think a $2500/month rental for…
Blockchain and Real Estate
Q: What is a blockchain? A: “The blockchain is an incorruptible digital ledger of economic transactions that can be programmed to record not just financial transactions but virtually everything of value.” I admit; I don't yet fully grasp blockchain. But I know it's going…
Pre-Thanksgiving Reading
A few stories that have been sitting in my "to read" list You need to deal with your digital legacy right now. Good, important, and sobering to think about, and plan for one's mortality. America’s ‘Retail Apocalypse’ Is Really Just Beginning. Wonder what Charlottesville/Albemarle will…
Hello & Goodbye – Lenders Selling Loans or “What Happens if my Loan is Sold?”
You're sitting at the closing table, your lender (if you've wisely chosen a good, local lender) is sitting at the table and the attorney tells you that your loan is likely to be been sold by the time you make your first mortgage payment. What? …
Open Data in the City of Charlottesville
The Open Data workgroup last night put on by Smart Cville (disclosure, I'm on their board, and I spoke briefly) was fascinating, not only for the insight provided by the City of Charlottesville folks demonstrating the tools available, but also the depth of information available at the…
Bye, Facebook, Market, Ignorance, Sex Offenders | Monthly Note Archives
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Racism, Charlottesville, Texts after 7 | Monthly Note Archives
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A Miss, Supplemental Representation, and Focus | Monthly Note Archives
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Blue Face, What is Close, and the Market (slows) | Monthly Note Archives
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Pictures from the Potty, The Market, and Face Time | Monthly Note Archives
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