What will the shift do to real estate consumers’ psychology?
Referencing this article, Seth asks: The shared belief about real estate might be in danger. The facts changed this month for the first time. The question that those that market real estate have to answer is this: will people treat a bounce in real estate…
The perils of being quoted in the media in Charlottesville
Sometimes, it seems that being quoted in the media is more trouble than it's worth. I'd like to see C-Ville open their stories in a manner similar to The HooK. Transparency hurt nobody. Take today's story in the C-Ville Weekly on the area's home sales…
CharlAlbemarle’s infrastructure problems summed up in one quote
"Both Charlottesville and Albemarle have dedicated $250,000 for an Eastern Connector location study and a committee has been meeting regularly to discuss the road." From today's DP. Learn more at the Transportation Matrix. And here; unfortunately there's no way to tell when this article was…
On Cancellations
Regarding cancellations, via Calculated Risk: New home sales rose a surprising 4.1 percent in August -- May, June and July sales were revised down -- while existing home sales showed a scant 0.5 percent drop. The reports inspired comments (hope?) that housing might be stabilizing.…
Friday links 09-21-2006
Who knew? Americans are short-sighted and tend to spend what they have. What will replace the gas tax? Smart Transporation Investments Virginia Roads: the Fast and the Furious - the upcoming Virginia Special Transportation Session brings the rumors, conjecture and speculation out of the woodwork.…
Recycling poll
Recycling is hard to come by. The City of Charlottesville offers recycling (navigating their website makes me just want to give up and throw it all away). The County of Albemarle does not, but offers an informative page with drop-off recycling locations. I had no…
September Forum Watch
The Free Enterprise Forum has release their September Forum Watch. It's chock-a-block full of great information from around the entire region. As soon as it's linked, I'll post the link. (more…)
Growth in Albemarle
Fresh off her recent accolades, Jessica Kitchin with the DP brings us two excellent stories this morning on Growth. First up is an overview of where Albemarle County is today. The second story is the first in a series of growth articles to come this…
Whom should we tax?
Not me. Tax him over there. Maybe we should tax those who have moved to the area in the past five years. Or ten. Just so long as it's not me. But ... fix those roads! Bacon's Rebellion responded to the RTD's transportation poll last…
Cable upgrades coming?
Will be finally get our HDTV? Or extended cable internet access? With the pending sale of bankrupt Adelphia, will the Central Virginia region finally see much-needed cable expansion beyond the City limits and the immediate urban ring? If we do, at least maybe Doc will…