Population increases (shocking!)
The Weldon Cooper Center has released a study showing population increases throughout the Commonwealth. The Thomas Jefferson Planning District (our region) has seen a fairly significant increase in its population - 7.5%. Albemarle has seen a provisional change of 7.4%. Charlottesville - (-.5%) Greene -…
Charlottesville’s 2005 market statistics
The article is here. Read the whole thing with the caveat that the MLS no longer comprises all transactions, but certainly enough to come to accurate conclusions. A few highlights: The median sales price for the entire market area in 2005 was $255,000 which is…
Hollymead Condos
Yet another apartment complex is being converted to condos. Is there even a market for rental apartments anymore? (If you are interested in buying one, please email me)
New listing in Charlottesville
I am going to be putting this property in the MLS shortly. Google Map. Craigslist. My website. Google Base. Google Base has evolved very well and very fast. Scary fast. More photos, visual tours and podcast coming soon.
Housing is more affordable?
Housing appears to be more affordable today than it has been in other periods of our history, for numerous reasons. Read this entire post; it is well-researched and argued. "People aren't really shopping prices," said Bill Trask, a broker at Coldwell Banker Friends and Neighbors…
Transportation information resource
I wasn't going to write or post anything while away this week, but then this popped up ... Curious about how much that new road you heard about is going to cost? Wonder where it is? Now you can easily find out. Charlottesville Tomorrow has…
Albemarle BoS reviewing development process
CvilleTomorow has an excellent post on the Albemarle BoS' review of the Development process. New Supervisor David Slutzky seems to deliver the kind of thoughtful, articulate analysis he showed in the campaign. I will listen to the podcast tomorrow. I've said it before; CvilleTomorrow is…
Kaine to tackle growth
Enlightening story from the Washington Post this morning. In his first policy address to the General Assembly, the new governor will urge passage of a law that gives local governments the right to halt housing construction if roads are not adequate. Kaine also will acknowledge…
Crozet’s Growth
The DP has a nice summary this morning of last night's Crozet Community Association meeting. It was an interesting meeting, attended some of Crozet's leaders, Dennis Rooker, David Wyant and approximately 300 people, most of whom may fit directly into the NIMBY category. The current…
Recycling in Albemarle?
The HooK has an interesting story this morning that says that even though Albemarle County does not pick up recycling anymore, ... county code mandates that haulers have to offer the service, "but doesn't say how it should be managed," ... and George Shadman, Albemarle…