How Exactly Does Local Government Work?
tl;dr - we're going to try to learn about local government. If anyone wants to help plan and organize, please contact me. 434-242-7140 How exactly does local government work? (few people know) A few weeks ago, I wrote a story on RealCrozetVA I saw this…
Charlottesville Garage, Construction, West Main, Streetscape
These are a few Charlottesville development stories on my radar that I will be referencing for the next few days and weeks in conversations with clients: Talks resume in downtown garage dispute "Neither side appears willing to relent its hold in the public-private ownership of…
April Note | Market, Stories, Day One, Fever
Market, Stories, Day One, Fever ... a few keywords to pique your interest in this month's note. Interested? Subscribe here, and join the dozens who read every month. Looking at the current state of the Charlottesville area real estate market Stories I tell at first showings Day…
Nest Realty’s 1st Quarter 2018 Market Report
More to come, but short takeaway is what I've been saying here, and to clients is this. Some pockets of the Charlottesville - Albemarle real estate market are smoking hot, others are not. Your market will vary. I'm going to update this post, but wanted to get…
Buyer Letters to Sellers … Pros & Cons
Years ago ... in the boomtime, I was representing a seller, and we received several offers on his property. One of the buyers came into my office to drop off the offer (pre-electronic signatures, mind you), and the exchange went something like this: She said,…
Describing Life in Charlottesville & Crozet to a Friend – Part 1
A friend is trying to convince a friend to move to the Crozet or Charlottesville area; he shared with me his argument to his friend, advocating for a move to Charlottesville. For all of our area's faults (all areas have them), Charlottesville is a fantastic place to live.…
March Note: Railroad & a Blog Post & Appraisals in a Vacuum
For some reason, spelling "vacuum" always confounds me. That said, this month I'm writing the word "vacuum" several times - each time correctly. Join the tens of people who read the note every month. Subscribe here. It's easy. Reminder: this note is for those not…
Who Are the Major Employers in Charlottesville?
Who are the major employers in Charlottesville? Asked another way, as was by a client, how do people afford buying houses in Charlottesville? I asked the Nest Charlottesville minds to help add to my list. UVA ecosystem - School, Medical School, Maintenance, etc Martha Jefferson Hospital NGIC/DIA CFA…
Fire Trucks and Street Design
Surely, we can do better. Why do we design streets almost exclusively for massive vehicles, rather than for vehicles and people to interact safely? Another question - how long would it take to redesign Charlottesville and Albemarle planning to accommodate more reasonable streetscapes designed for humans first?…
February 2018 Real Estate Market Stats for Charlottesville Region
The Nest team puts out a lot of data. This month, I'm putting it all out there for your review. Dig in. Ask questions, and know that even with this data, your micro-market will require more analysis than is available here. 29 North February 2018…