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Category: Podcast

Buying a House Sight-Unseen (Podcast)

PODCAST

Buying a House Sight-Unseen (Podcast)

Listen to the podcast here. This week, I was joined by Deborah Rutter, an Associate Broker with Nest Realty, and we talked about videos for out of area buyers, the buying process when out of town, buying a lifestyle and a community. What value does…

Sweating the Details with Starr Hill

NEST

Sweating the Details with Starr Hill

Nest Realty's Sweat the Details welcomed Josh Cromwell from Starr Hill for a fascinating and enlightening conversation. I learned a lot about Starr Hill from this discussion, and like them, and their beer, even more due to it. Listen, and subscribe to the podcast here.…

Vetting Prices, Choosing Representation | RealPodVA

GENERAL REAL ESTATE

Vetting Prices, Choosing Representation | RealPodVA

The podcast continues. I think we're going to start numbering them, as we've been doing these for a year. Coming soon: guests! Listen and subscribe to RealPodVA here. Topics covered Vetting prices amongst professional colleagues. It's good to be in an environment where we can…

RealPodVA – Debating New Years’ Resolutions & Goals

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RealPodVA – Debating New Years’ Resolutions & Goals

We're back in the RealPodVA saddle. Dave, Bart, and I talked about goals, the merit of new years resolutions, seeking perfection, trusting your craft, and the arbitrariness of new years. Also, I appreciate the (paid) service provided by Rev.com; four hours turnaround time for the…

RealPodVA: Climate Change and Real Estate

GENERAL REAL ESTATE

RealPodVA: Climate Change and Real Estate

Part Two, the Podcast. Part One is the blog post with links and background. The RealPodVA podcast is fun, with Dave Stipe of Rockfish Music and Bart Isely of Scrimmage Play. My one ask: give us a listen, and if you like it, listen again,…

PODCAST

RealPodVA: Talking about New Construction

Real Central Pod VA 7-18-18 The One Where Jim Talks New Construction These podcasts are fun, I've had more than a few of my clients (and friends) tell me they have found them interesting, informative, and worthwhile. Give it a shot - Subscribe to the RealPodVA…

RealPodVA – Simpsons, Voting, Getting Fired

PODCAST

RealPodVA – Simpsons, Voting, Getting Fired

Update - September 2025 - glad I got a transcript as the pod is dead. :)  Transcription Jim Duncan: I'm Jim Duncan, Nest Realty, RealCentralVA, RealCrozetVA. Sitting here with Bart and we're missing Dave. Bart: Yeah. Bart: I'm Bart from Scrimmage Play. We don't have…

GENERAL REAL ESTATE

RealPodVA – Market Updates, 3D Printed Homes

Another fun podcast with Bart and Dave. A short one, too - about 18 minutes. Topics Market updates, micro-markets, choosing the right lot when you buy, and considering resale 3D printed homes, how they are likely to change the real estate market, new construction, change…

RealPodVA – ARMs and Panicking about the Future

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RealPodVA – ARMs and Panicking about the Future

Latest RealPodVA is up. This was a fun one. Talking about market data for the Charlottesville MSA, ARMs, the future of the real estate market. Thoughts, comments, insights, suggestioncous welcomed. Truly. ARMs Big Short The Future Market Update The damage acronyms do to America Cost of…

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Jim Duncan has been helping buyers and sellers in Charlottesville’s neighborhoods for 25 years. Get local insight born of experience.