The 2015 Nest Report – Inventory Still Down
The 2015 Nest Report is out. Dig into the data. Have questions? Ask me anytime. If you want a hard-copy (it’s pretty sweet) email me and I’ll mail you one (and nothing else, unless you ask - promise). One note: These are broad market data numbers;…
Crozet Real Estate Market Report – Looking at 2015 & 2016
Coffee & real estate ... we've been doing this Crozet Real Estate Conversation thing for a couple months now, and I see 2016 as the year it takes off, particularly if we end up shifting from coffee and real estate to beer and real estate (it'll…
Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors’ 2015 Market Report
Dig in. Ask questions. Short takeaways when looking at the Charlottesville area market report: Inventory remains low. Prices are up (mostly) These are broad-brush stats; your market will vary. If you're considering buying or selling in the Charlottesville area, use this report as a baseline; then do…
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports is Closing
Sad. Just a few days ago on Facebook, I mentioned how sad BRMS was; now they're closing. I feel like we're losing a part of Charlottesville. Blue Ridge Mountain Sports was the store where I got my hiking stuff, where everyone went for boots,…
The Aesthetics of Solar Panels – What Say You?
Solar panel aesthetics - This is an interesting question from a reader that is particularly relevant as more homes in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area are installing solar panels, many thanks to the Solarize Charlottesville program. "We live in a south facing ranch house in Charlottesville. We have…
When Will Charlottesville Homes Come on the Market?
One of the most common questions I get is, "when will homes start to come on the market in the Charlottesville area?" Phrased differently, that's "when should I start looking if I'm planning to buy a house in Charlottesville"? or "when should I put my house on the…
Nearly End of the Year Real Estate Market Report for Charlottesville + Albemarle
I'm finalizing my monthly note and thought I'd share a quick update on the Charlottesville real estate market. If you want to read the Note, please get more information here. Albemarle County - mostly stable Single family home new listings : up 3% from 1562 in 2014 to 1609…
Lender Advice for Buyers Targeting Home Buying in Charlottesville
If you're getting ready to buy a house in the Charlottesville area in 2016,(Update: This is an evergreen post; always relevant) most buyers will need to get a mortgage. I asked Matt Hodges with Presidential Mortgage to put together a primer for buyers - first timers and experienced…
Trying out a Matterport in Charlottesville
I'm trying something new; while I'm not the first in Charlottesville to try marketing a house via Matterport, I'm one of the first. Sometimes cutting edge is better than bleeding edge. Thoughts on this Matterport walkthrough welcomed. The house is not quite ready for the market*, but…
Flipping the Switch with Your Parents
Multi-generational households are becoming more commonplace. I call it, "flipping the switch." Used to be, parents took care of us; now, more and more often, we're taking care of the parents. Anecdotally, this trend is on the rise. More and more of my clients are…