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Month: June 2023

Buying a House without Seeing It

GENERAL REAL ESTATE

Buying a House without Seeing It

I was going to save this for my monthly note, but felt like writing today. I know I've written a variation of this story, and think I talked about it on a podcast, but here we are. I suspect many of my clients have heard…

Monthly Note Archives – May 2023

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Monthly Note Archives – May 2023

This month, a few different stories: a lawsuit that will change how real estate is practiced in the US, trails and connectivity, a question for you about a flyer, life stages, and a bit more. I publish the best stuff I write (or at least…

When Do Homes Come on the Market in Charlottesville and Albemarle? (2023)

GENERAL REAL ESTATE

When Do Homes Come on the Market in Charlottesville and Albemarle? (2023)

It's been a challenging year(s) for buyers in the Charlottesville area. While it's been this way for years, the past three years have been exceptionally hard. - Low inventory - High prices - Higher interest rates than a generation of buyers have seen - 42%…

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