Nest’s 2016 Annual Report – So Much Data!
Download the 2016 Nest Report here. There's too much (40 pages!) to pull any one or three important data points. Use this a guide, not just for the market, but as a representation of the exceptional work of the Nest Realty team. If you want a…
Monthly Note – January 2017
This note is a good one, I think. Some might say it's interesting. Advising caution, radio, a tip to evaluate and remember houses when you see many in a day, quick market update, unrepresented sellers, the blogs and what I'm reading. Two clicks here and…
Sharing the Home Buying Experience
tl;dr: People search for homes with other people. Zillow Group's Consumer Housing Trends 2016 Report makes good reading, and I'm often tempted to print out all 159 pages. One interesting point in Zillow's report that confirms a societal sharing trend - 86% of buyers "co-shop." …
Video: Previewing the 2017 Crozet Real Estate Market
Beer and real estate. or Real estate and beer. Any way you look at it, it's fun. David and I met at PRN last week and talked about the 2016 Crozet real estate market, and speculated a bit about the 2017 market. New construction, land sales,…
Being a Citizen Takes Effort. And Sacrifice
"Only one person spoke during the public hearing and he said he was uncertain about the future roadways." One person spoke. Surely, more than one person is affected or cared. 2017 is a good year to get involved, locally. Pack the meetings ... even when…
A Few Real Estate Stories + a Brief Hiatus
Quick note: I'll be (probably) not posting here until 2017. Questions? Email or call me anytime. 434-242-7140 My Monthly Note. Some of my best stuff goes here. This is a note written for consumers, not real estate folks. One email a month, and it's…
Why Should you Trust Me?
The question is - "Why should you trust me?" The question was there, but I hadn't expressed it. I was researching some headphones the other day at what I perceive to be one of the more credible sites out there, The Wirecutter, and noticed the…
Raise Taxes for Infrastructure in Service Tax Districts in Albemarle County?
I first published this on RealCrozetVA, but this is an important conversation for all Albemarle residents, as well as those considering moving to Albemarle County. The tweets from Neil Williamson, of the Free Enterprise Forum, from the 7 December Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting were interesting. Sean…
Senior Living Development Oakleigh Coming to Charlottesville
It's a press release. I know. But it's an interesting press release. As our population ages, we need to be aware of the needs brought about by said aging population. The folks doing "The Blake" at Charlottesville have done these developments in 5 other states. Charlottesville,…
8 Helpful Stories for First Time Homebuyers in Charlottesville
As happens often, I was writing an email. The question posed by the new-to-Charlottesville buyer was, "I'm getting ready to buy a home in Charlottesville; where do I start?" Start here Lender Advice for Buyers Targeting Home Buying in 2016 (still relevant for 2024) Some…