You must look past the trees – and Hillsdale Drive is one of these trees – and see the forest .” … The bolding is mine; the most succinct statement regarding the Meadowcreek fiasco I have seen in weeks.
Pay attention!
This case could have far- reaching effects. Eminent Domain is something that affects all of us. The government ought not have the right to steal one's property rights for the "greater good" - what a hollow argument.From the above link - "The issue being argued Tuesday before the U.S. Supreme Court is whether a city can condemn private property and transfer it to another private...
More talk …
They cost money! If the cost of roads is so much, is the decrease in our quality of life worth the “savings”?
Busy day
Up at 0610, in the office by 0715 working on an offer I was working on last night until 11 pm. Emailed the PDF of the offer by 0900, multiple phone calls until 0955. Showed property to some out of state buyers who are building a new property in Fluvanna. …Back in the office by 12:30 and out showing again to repeat clients who may…
Eminent domain case
I had to steal this from the Inman blog today as it is potentially such an important case for anybody and everybody who is interested in maintaining their private property rights. …An important property rights case involving homeowners in New London, Conn., who are trying to keep their private property from being seized by the government and developers will reach the U.S. Supreme Court on…
Finding a good Realtor
Interesting article today on Inman news about finding the areas’ “best Realtor.’ The best Realtor is not necessarily the area’s Realtor with the most volume. Find a Realtor through personal referrals, if possible. Ask him/her for references from his most recent transactions, whether buyers or sellers. “The reason you want to presentations. Then you can compare their recommended asking price for your home, services they offer, and their client references of…
Under contract!
In a testament to the strong market in which we reside, my new listing is already under contract.