Happy October — cooler air, falling leaves, Charlottesville real estate market questions — plus a few ideas on housing, cities, and legacy.
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Shifting Market Data, Anecdata in Charlottesville, and Qualifications | July 2025 Note from Jim
I didn’t intend July’s note to be this market-heavy, as I had a few other topics, but the market shift warrants a shift in writing. This month: a deepish dive into the market shift, psychology and qualifications, just in time frustrations, and what I’m reading.
It’s Always about Choices | June 2025 Note from Jim
Everything comes down to choices. Should we break something that works for selfish reasons, should we live here or there, should we sell first and rent, or try to sell at the same time? What should we do?
May’s Note 2025 List-to-Sell % Stories, What Buyers Want, Pools’ Values, Testing Living Here, AI, & “Is this It?”
This month, I’m writing about the stories associated with list-to-sell ratios, what buyers want and how sellers need to calibrate and prepare, differential diagnoses, AI, and a tip about learning about where you might live. As ever, it’s longer than I expected, and I hope you like it. Have a question? 434-242-7140
Jim’s Note – April 2025
Reasons Why, A Charlottesville Real Estate Market Market Wrap Up, Communication Matters in real estate, and in all things
March 2025 Note from Jim | Bootlickers, Market Cracks, and Mistakes
This month: Cracks in the market? What does “home” mean? Beginner’s mind, licking boots, and a series of mistakes.
Questions about the note or the market? Please ask! 434-242-7140
February 2025 Note – Practice, Clarity, Downsizing, and Maps
This month: clarity, using maps, insurance, downsizing, sucking, and evolving concessions.