Google Maps seems to take clarity through simplicity to a new level. Here is an example of how to take all the rental listings from Craigslist and make them searchable by location and price.
A self-fulfilling prophesy?
“Bubble’ is now the 14th most-common search term bringing visitors to my blog, trailing “real” “estate” “charlottesville” and “virginia.”… I remain confident that the Central Virginia region will continue it strong real estate market, in spite of the national potential for a leveling-off.
New construction standards
With the massive amount of new construction in the Central Virginia region, it may be a good idea to learn more about the standards that most homebuilders are supposed to abide by.
Code of Ethics
A good reminder to consumers (and other REALTORS) is that we are subject to a Code of Ethics or you can download a PDF version.
Search
Why would somebody search for this? Unethical to advertise in M.l.s? Just curious. And why did my blog come up?
Title Insurance
In fact, your lender will insist on it — and you’ll have to pay. The policy protects the lender (but not you) should there be any claim on the land from former owners — say a divorced woman whose ex-husband forged her signature on a quit-claim deed, a mechanic’s lien from an unpaid subcontractor or a long-lost heir.
Brilliant
This is copied from a recent discussion (link requires paid subscription) on the Motley Fool by a poster describing his recent home sale/purchase success. …If I fail to do that and things don’t work out, I have only one person to blame, the person I see in the mirror every morning when I shave my face!”