Libraries Are Amazing – Charlottesville’s Northside Library
About 20% of my buyer clients identify "close to a library" as a thing that is important to them when determining where they are going to buy a house. How do I know this? On my buyer interview, one of the questions is, "What, if…
Best Vegan Charlottesville Restaurants?
What are the best Charlottesville vegan restaurants? I had no idea. With family and friends in town seeking vegan options, I was left to ask one of the best resources around - Charlottesville Twitter. Some vegan options Afghan Kabob Palace Milan Cuisine Ming Dynasty Roots…
Charlottesville City Council Chooses to Keep the Dilapidated Landmark
(go to the bottom for a few Landmark Instagrams) I guess we'll be seeing Charlottesville's Landmark to the Great Recession for a while longer. Giving incentives to developers is often regarded as a bad thing, but in this case, the choice as I saw, was…
10th & Page in Charlottesville – Historical Context
This is a rare must-read. Last week's C-Ville had a remarkable story about the 10th & Page neighborhood. Take the time. Read the whole thing. Sharon Jones’ childhood home no longer exists. It was in an area of Charlottesville called Gospel Hill, which also no…
Open Data in the City of Charlottesville
The Open Data workgroup last night put on by Smart Cville (disclosure, I'm on their board, and I spoke briefly) was fascinating, not only for the insight provided by the City of Charlottesville folks demonstrating the tools available, but also the depth of information available at the…
Two New Murals in Charlottesville
One of the benefits of being a real estate agent is my daily routines are less ingrained than if my career allowed for "regular" routines. On Barracks Road, replacing the (was it fish?) mural that had been there for years. https://www.instagram.com/p/BauMEuLl48E/?taken-by=jimduncan A bit more…
Connecting Communities with Trails & Greenways in Charlottesville
(Most) People want trails and bike lanes. Here's a way to help build that conversation. via email: "Please join the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission for a community conversation about ways for Charlottesville and Albemarle to develop a bicycle and…
Buyer Questions: New Developments in Charlottesville and Albemarle?
One day, sooner than one might think, Artificial Intelligence is likely to be able to do the following. For now the best thing for buyers new to the Charlottesville area is an agent who actively listens to clients' questions, reads body language, and has a…
How Many Homes will Come on the Market in Charlottesville that Fit You?
Q: When should a buyer start the "I'm serious about buying a home in Charlottesville next year" conversation? A: As early as possible. (same advice goes for Charlottesville area sellers) Walk through this homebuying scenario with me In 2016 442 homes sold in the City…
Charlottesville Transportation + Albemarle Transportation = ?
People who drive from Charlottesville to Albemarle, and vice-versa. Same with people on bicycles, and pedestrians. Why don't Charlottesville & Albemarle work together (with the University of Virginia, too)? Finally, they might.* From Charlottesville Tomorrow The Albemarle Board of Supervisors and the Charlottesville City Council have agreed to enter into…