Charlottesville & Albemarle Real Estate Assessments – 2017
Charlottesville & Albemarle Property taxes up. Rural conspiracy? What do real assessments mean? The following message came to me the other day Mr. Duncan: have you heard any thoughts on the recent county rural tax assessments. my land value dropped roughly 25% this year. I am…
Economic Development in Albemarle County?
I remember many years ago, a former Supervisor of Albemarle County said something to the effect, "we shouldn't incentivize companies to come to Albemarle County; they should already want to come." Sadly, I think many within Albemarle believe their own press. That's not good enough. This should be…
Charlottesville’s Micro Real Estate Markets – in Pictures
Micro markets matter ... in all markets. Take the top level real estate data with a grain of salt. The Charlottesville - Albemarle regional market is no different than any other market. When you read market reports, take them as a guide, but know that your market -…
Charlottesville Real Estate Boom + Low Inventory = High Stress, Price Increases
Two stories this week of note in the Charlottesville press Alison Wrabel writes in the Daily Progress - Real-estate report finds low inventory, high competition in Central Virginia “I think that the localities need to bring in more jobs and more employment centers that will…
Fairhill Neighborhood in Crozet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glcCdP6bVM4 We're nearing the release to the market of the Fairhill neighborhood in Crozet (mailing address is Charlottesville, schools and feel are Crozet), and this video shows what an amazing property it is. Drones are useful things, and I think there is no better way to introduce this…
Albemarle’s Courts and Buses
Two stories of note regarding the Charlottesville City + Albemarle County relationship Albemarle moves forward with study of courts relocation (December 2016) The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to hire a consultant to assist with a study on moving the county courthouses or the county’s main…
Preparing for the Spring Real Estate Market in Charlottesville
The 2017 market in the Charlottesville area is going to be an interesting one. They all are. The Charlottesville real estate market is going to be much less calm than the waters depicted above. Will this property hold value? I received that question by email (and…
Raise Taxes for Infrastructure in Service Tax Districts in Albemarle County?
I first published this on RealCrozetVA, but this is an important conversation for all Albemarle residents, as well as those considering moving to Albemarle County. The tweets from Neil Williamson, of the Free Enterprise Forum, from the 7 December Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting were interesting. Sean…
Senior Living Development Oakleigh Coming to Charlottesville
It's a press release. I know. But it's an interesting press release. As our population ages, we need to be aware of the needs brought about by said aging population. The folks doing "The Blake" at Charlottesville have done these developments in 5 other states. Charlottesville,…
Reader/buyer Perspective on Charlottesville real estate market
I love the responses to my monthly note (subscribe if you're interested in the note); they make the writing worthwhile. I posted one response to November's note yesterday; today brings the second response. Empathy for homebuyers in Charlottesville + Perspective I don't have much to add to…