A lot of what I’ve been thinking about this month comes back to the same thing — connectivity, growth, and the slow, human work that nothing can replace.
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Thoughts on 2026 Albemarle County Assessments
Assessments ? Appraisals? Market value? Zestimates. Each of these has a different method and use case.
Talking about Charlottesville Real Estate Market in early 2026
Total sales volume is down 20%, but that doesn’t mean the market is “cooling” for everyone. By splitting the data, we reveal the “Scale Gap” between the hollowing out of the middle market and the explosion of million-dollar sales.
The Weirdest Charlottesville Real Estate Market in 25 Years | Jim’s Note – January
What could go right this year? That’s how I’m choosing to frame 2026. This is my first Note of the year, and fair warning: it’s market-heavy. I want to level-set expectations for what I’m seeing…
Level-setting 2026 Real Estate Markets for Central Virginia & Shenandoah Valley
I’m writing this post to be informative to you, and for myself to refer to later in 2026 and beyond.
As Charlottesville and Albemarle continue to appreciate beyond the reach of many, I’m seeing more traffic over the mountain. There used to be good BLS data that showed commuting patterns, but alas, it’s no longer readily available.
Median Days on Market for Sold Homes in Albemarle Increased in 2025
tl;dr: the Albemarle County real estate market started slowing in early 2025 and continued the slowdown as the year wore on
2026 Might Be the Year Buyers Get a Turn | Jim’s Note December 2025
A clear, honest look at Charlottesville’s shifting real estate market—days on market, 2026 trends, and the signals buyers and sellers should watch now.