New school information!
Great new site put together by Standard &Poor's. The Washingtonpost.com has the story .
Internet buyers -v- traditional buyers
"The Internet has complemented, not diminished, the Realtor's role in the home-buying transaction," said C.A.R.... "Home buyers ultimately turned to their Realtor for both interpretation of information gleaned from the Internet, and for their Realtor's expertise and judgment throughout the home-buying process."...I do in my…
Mea Culpa
Our market is very competitive and the fact that this buyer did not even have the opportunity to purchase a property, which was a rare affordable house, saddened me. ...I just received a call from buyer who saw the sign on one of my listings. …
New listing today.
Betty (my mom) just listed an incredible property today."Singular features and quality define this extraordinary home in Albemarle County. Five to six bedrooms, three and a half baths, this awesome home is located on 2+ acres just one mile from Foxfield." (more…)
Jeffersonian development
Driving up 29 North yesterday to see family, my wife and I noted the obvious Jeffersonian influences on the new Hollymead Town Center. The vast amount of brick combined with the (doric?... columns facing the highway made us think for a moment that had gotten…
It’s not always about price
Money is a big factor when comparing offers, but not always THE defining factor that determines whether a particular offer is "the best" offer. When evaluating offers, always consider the other factors - time, contingencies, occasionally who the buyers are. Less frequently but still a…