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 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
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
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
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,…
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
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…
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
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…
Latest RealPodVA – Housing, Cash, Internet, Home Inspections
Our eighth podcast is out. This was a fun podcast. We talked about housing as a luxury good, cash transactions, internet as a utility, and should you get a home inspection every couple of years? Listen and subscribe here in iTunes. Once we get a…