Agent Update for 2008
25%. That's my new prediction for the number of Realtors in the Charlottesville area who will drop out next year. Writing this post gave me the opportunity to re-read and reflect on this post from October of last year - Are you willing to martyr…
It All Depends on What you Consider Green
Pulled from the comments ... It all comes down to what someone thinks green means. I guess I have a more stringent idea than the normal Belvedere resident. A house doesn't get close in my opinion without a grey water system, PV system, and passive…
Best of C-Ville 2008
In this year's C-Ville, RealCentralVA.com is noted as being a "must-read for anyone who wants to make sense of the chilling local market." See the entire "Best Of" list here. While not "best real estate agent" (I guess I'm #2 - Darn, you, Bob! :)…
This is the Transparency that Smaller Builders need to Embrace
And it's too bad that it takes one of their clients to be bold and recognize this simple, simple fact. Aren't Hauser and Churchill and Stonehaus all going broke and filing for bankruptcy? NO. They are simply reorganizing and downsizing. This has been a difficult…
Where to Look For Government Contractor Jobs in Charlottesville
With all the government folks being relocated to the area as part of the BRAC (Base Realignment and Closing) deal, one question that I am frequently asked is - where does one find information on jobs - it's not like the DIA, CIA, NSA, etc…
If You’re Not Reading Charlottesville Tomorrow
You're missing out on the most comprehensive reporting and analysis about growth and development news that affects buyers, sellers, potential buyers and sellers, residents, renters - citizens darn it in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area. Just this week - Charlottesville Airport's runway extension (or "driveway") Commission recommends…
If You’re Planning to Buy New Construction in the Charlottesville Region
Or any area for that matter, please read these three articles first. Buying new construction without a Realtor? Read this first! Why take a Buyer's Agent to new construction? Ten Tips for Buying New Construction - read the comments, too.
Media Appearance on Thursday 17 July
I'll be on WINA's Charlottesville Right-Now Thursday from five to five thirty - that's 1070AM. Last month, we had some great phone calls and questions, and although this time will be much shorter (thirty minutes in radio time flies by) I hope we'll have an…
Charlottesville Area Market Report for 1st Half 2008 Released
The market report for the first half of 2008 has been released today, and the full report can be downloaded here. Two snapshots from the report are telling - My analysis will be coming on Monday; while the CAAR market report is quite good and…
Proof that Gas Prices are affecting buyers in Charlottesville area
Getting feedback from Buyer's Agents is one of the most persistent challenges a listing agent faces, yet good feedback is absolutely crucial to understanding buyers' mindsets to help best advise sellers. Note this feedback received yesterday on one of my listings: Shows much better than…