Changes coming to Forms Home Buyers Use
I know this - my buyer clients will appreciate being able to compare Good Faith Estimates from lenders on “apples-to-apples” forms … And make it easier for me to help them identify junk fees. If you're thinking about buying a house in 2010, the following…
Note from a Reader – Access to Subdivisions
I love my readers. Jim: One thing I looked at when comparing properties was if the subdivision had more than one access; I was surprised at how many were dependent on one way in/out. Thought you would want to mention it along with other insights.…
Prepping to Buy a House in Charlottesville
Transcription: Hey, Jim Duncan with RealCentralVA.com and Nest Realty Group here in Charlottesville, Virgina. It is the first week of December, 2009 and that means one thing to me at least. It means that people are starting to think about buying and/or selling homes in…
Blog Wayback – What is a Buyer’s Broker?
The Blog Wayback Series plugs on ... From January 2006: What is a Buyer's Broker? I read this at UrbanDigs, thanks to Curbed, and thought it worth republishing (with permission, and a few edits to make it applicable to the Central Va market) - My…
Financing a Home Inspection
I learned something new on Friday* - apparently homebuyers can finance up to $200 of the cost of a home inspection. This, from a new (to me) form I read in a closing on Friday: HUD DOES NOT WARRANT THE CONDITION OF A PROPERTY. It…
Question Your Charlottesville Realtor?
(Click Through for Video) A comment on Charlottesville's Bubble Blog the other day is the inspiration for this video. There are houses out there, with people willing to sell them. take your time be patient, research, make and offer you know you can afford and…
Blog Wayback – You’re Going about It all Wrong – Or How to Search for Homes in Charlottesville (Without a Realtor)
Blog Wayback Series Continued ... From March 2009: You're Going about It all Wrong - Or How to Search for Homes in Charlottesville (Without a Realtor)How do you search for homes? In Charlottesville or anywhere else? I got a call recently from a buyer who…
Hinting at Nest’s Announcement
There is a challenge, regarding the pending announcement from Nest. I mentioned it on Twitter: Nest is about to make a huge announcement. A *really* huge announcement. Stay tuned. And it is a big one. But ... Here's the challenge: We need to define how…
Re-Visiting Thursday’s Radio Appearance on WINA
Another packed hour with Coy Barefoot on Charlottesville Right-Now! last week - I love doing radio. The time always seems to fly by so fast - - The referenced discussion with Michael and Greg. - Search site is fixed (it was broken) - The Charlottesville…