GENERAL REAL ESTATE
Teamwork to Search (the Internet) for Homes
The US housing market's MLS is the envy of the world — a mostly comprehensive, complete database of homes for sale. Built for cooperation between Realtors, the MLS is how we've searched for homes and analyzed the market for decades. That comprehensiveness is under threat.…
CHARLOTTESVILLE
e-bikes are good
"I want to get an e-bike." The mobility just seems incredible." And it is. A friend made that comment recently on one of my Strava e-bike commuting rides. It's possible to ride an e-bike around Charlottesville and the immediate urban ring of Albemarle County. Mostly…
MARKET STATISTICS
Buyer or Seller Market in Charlottesville Right Now?
I showed a client a new listing today; they said, "what do you think about the price?" I said, "I'll know in 10 days; until then, the data doesn't matter, it's emotions and "how much do you want this house?" After 10 days, the data…
MONTHLY NOTES ARCHIVES
Note from Jim – Charlottesville Real Estate March 2026: Fast Market, More Inventory, and Buying During a War
March is upon us. If you’re interested in getting this note directly to your inbox every month, please subscribe here. If you have any questions about the market or the note, please ask me! This note led to a loss of a few subscribers, and…
GENERAL REAL ESTATE
We’re At War – Should I Buy or Sell a Home Right Now?
"Should I buy or sell a home right now" might seem trivial in the face of all that we are experiencing, and I'd argue that for that person or that family making those decisions to buy, sell, stay, go, it's not a trivial question or…
MONTHLY NOTES ARCHIVES
February 2026 Note from Jim | How Many Homes Will Actually Fit You? Fewer Than You Think.
Happy January. My February Monthly Note is below. If you’re interested in getting this note directly to your inbox every month, please subscribe here. If you have any questions about the market or the note, please ask me! February. I’ve ridden my bicycle outside three times…
THOUGHTS, ETC.
A Quick Thought on Silence
I’ve never hidden my politics or beliefs. And I also don’t remember ever putting a bumper sticker for a politician on my car. That said, we’re in different times that transcend “parties.” Silence is not an option. This is not a political conversation, it’s one…
GENERAL REAL ESTATE
Talking about Charlottesville Real Estate Market in early 2026
Part One The good thing about talking to Greg about Charlottesville real estate market data is that we could do this for hours. The bad thing is ... we could talk about the market for hours. It's fun to talk data with someone who takes…
GENERAL REAL ESTATE
The Weirdest Charlottesville Real Estate Market in 25 Years | Jim’s Note – January
Happy January. My January Note is below. If you're interested in getting this note directly to your inbox every month, please subscribe here. If you have any questions about the market or the note, please ask me! What could go right this year? That’s how…