What is this House’s Operating System?
“Is your home updated with the most recent security patches?” Will that soon be part of a home buyer’s due diligence? I already ask for utility information (cost, providers, etc) Googling a property address is a good step in the process I think it’s a…
Leave Now – Google
Did you know - Google has a “leave now” option that integrates traffic? Pretty handy, I’d say.When leaving downtown Crozet for the National Ground Intelligence Center up 29 North:But at rush hour, add about 5 minutes. Without knowing, I’ll chalk this up to the purchase…
I Won’t Know What You’re Thinking Anymore
I won't know what you (the readers) are thinking anymore - and that sucks. Google's not sharing keyword information with site owners anymore … and this is huge. For years I've looked at the keywords that have brought visitors to RealCrozetVA and RealCentralVA to discern…
Zillow + Google = Amazing Times Ahead
Google Now + Zillow. Big times ahead ... Almost every buyer with whom I work checks Zillow (and I have to tell them Z doesn't have a direct MLS feed, so the data isn't always accurate. They check zestimates in addition to property assessments because…
Fewer Trees = Income Inequality
Fascinating. Income Inequality as Seen from Space I'd love to post some photos here about some of the areas in Charlottesville that might match this hypothesis, but won't so as not to potentially violate fair housing laws. That said, I'd be curious to know what…
Morning Reads – 29 March 2012
1. Moving stinks. Here are 10 Ways to cut costs on moving expenses. 2. Gasoline Prices update 3. Muppets vs Goldman Sachs "I own a yacht!" 4. Housing Bubbles, House Prices and Interest Rates 5. It Takes a Village to Battle a Bank 6. Charlottesville…
Communicating. With Clients
The NYTimes * noted a few weeks ago In the last five years, full-fledged adults have seemingly given up the telephone - land line, mobile, voice mail and all. According to Nielsen Media, even on cellphones, voice spending has been trending downward, with text spending expected…
Eco-Friendly House Designed using Google Sketchup (and How it Relates to Charlottesville)
In the "not for everyone, but look how cool this is" department: Fairview couple builds solar-powered home with help from Google Many Internet users rely on Google to instantly find information about almost anyone and anything. Philippe and Thao Jeanty went a step further. They…
Vetting your Charlottesville Realtor – Like + Experience =
Personally, I've never used the term "neighborhood expert" ... but what if you could actually vet those Realtors who make such claims? In a couple weeks, the Houston Association of Realtors will launch a Web application that allows consumers to see which Realtors within their…
Albemarle County Wants Google’s Fiber!
See? The County of Albemarle and City of Charlottesville can work together! At least they're trying. - Please, Google, Bring Fiber to Charlottesville! - Petition to bring Google Fiber to Charlottesville - City, County and UVA Considering application for ultrafast Google Fiber But ... did…