Growth in Albemarle
Fresh off her recent accolades, Jessica Kitchin with the DP brings us two excellent stories this morning on Growth. First up is an overview of where Albemarle County is today. The second story is the first in a series of growth articles to come this…
The HooK’s Annual Manual
I neglected to mention that one of the best resources for those relocating to the CharlAlbemarle area came out last week. The HooK's Annual Manual has become one of the must-send components of my comprehensive relocation packages. Perhaps the only "bad" aspect of this issue…
Charlottesville Blog Carnival
I will be hosting the Charlottesville Blog Carnival next week. Please have your submissions in by Sunday, 13 August at 8pm. Please email me if you have written or have seen a particularly thoughtful or interesting post.
Market Data for July 2006
The past few months have seen some significant changes in our market. It's not just the interest rates, though - they've actually gone down a bit of late. I am running the numbers a little bit differently as well. *Active in July 2005: 456 Active…
Clustering, Phasing and Mountaintop Roundup
There has been much discussion in the past several days and weeks about the future direction of Albemarle County's growth. The decisions about to be taken by the BoS may have a profound impact not only on the Albemarle County real estate market, but that…
No excuses
Albemarle County has been doing a good job publicizing and communicating the upcoming decisions on clustering, phasing and mountaintop protection. Go to their website. Educate yourself. Save the dates (1 August and 3 August). Inform yourself and make your voice heard. If you don't take…
Regional transit authority inches forward
Charlottesville Tomorrow has the report and podcast of the MPO's creation of a Regional Transit Authority. Hold that enthusiasm, though. By "regional," they mean "Charlottesville" and "Albemarle" and not "UVA." UVA is the largest employer in the region. They drive a huge part of our…
A few things this week
Thursday: Fundraiser for Dick Mountjoy of WINA. If you can, come. Monday: A hearing regarding the future direction of CTS bus service. I vote for them not stopping at two locations on Emmet Street South during rush hour. Tuesday and Thursday: Mountaintop Protection, Phasing and…
Local real estate blogging
The CharlAlbemarle real estate environment (I hate the term "blogsophere!) has been active over the past year. A couple of blogs have come and languished and a couple have come and prospered. Now, it appears that the first company real estate blog may be primed…
Cable upgrades coming?
Will be finally get our HDTV? Or extended cable internet access? With the pending sale of bankrupt Adelphia, will the Central Virginia region finally see much-needed cable expansion beyond the City limits and the immediate urban ring? If we do, at least maybe Doc will…