Regional roundup
With every one of these localities moving forward with their own growth and comprehensive plans, doesn't it make sense to have some sort of regional cohesion between the plans and planners? What impact does TJPDC have? Albemarle assesses residents' opinions - was anybody surprised by…
Charlottesville Housing “Overvalued”
It's easy to just read headlines and get nervous and scared. Thankfully, there's data to review. The summary is here. Their methodology is here. USA Today is good at presenting pretty shocking summaries. The good news - The Charlottesville MSA is the 82nd most overvalued…
New Construction Closing Dates
Builder: We'll close on 28 June. Buyer: Really? Builder: Well, probably. We'll be close. As close as we can. Don't worry. You'll still buy the house, though. And if closing is delayed because of your actions, you will be heavily penalized.The above fictional conversation is…
Anecdotal evidence on the local market
The news was flooded last week with reports on the housing market's decline. This article in the Washington Times is but one example: The downturn in the housing market is deepening, with new home sales at a nine-year low, prices down for the fourth month…
A brand new WINA.com!
Nice. Very nice. One of the best news sources in the area just got a new website. Check it out. Now ... if they'll just offer streaming and podcasts ... they will! Update: Waldo has a technical review that points out the significant limitations of…
Growth roundup
Cascadia Rezoning in County Deferred Albemarle Continues to deal with Growth Western Growth shows no sign of slowing 51.6% of homes go rural Managing Growth:A perspective from Loudoun Supervisor Sprawl Poll Kaine Ably Abandons Growth Controls
Loudoun & Charlottesville
What I am listening to tonight: Managing Growth: A perspective from Loudoun County Supervisor Jim Burton. Will our community become even more ridden by sprawl and property tax increases? That's what happened in Loudoun County, according to Jim Burton of the county's Board of Supervisors.Courtesy…
CharlAlbemarle market update
The market always slows in December-January-February. These numbers are ... interesting. Using the MLS as my source, with my standard caveat that the MLS is not all-encompassing ... Inventory for Charlottesville/Albemarle: Active in January 2005 - 229 Active in January 2006 - 296 % increase…
February Forum watch is posted
This month's Free Enterprise Forum newsletter is now online. This is an excellent resource for information on the region's more pressing issues regarding growth, development and more. You can check it out at their website. The issues facing our region are not isolated to one…
Interesting transportation bills
Impact fees. Requires the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish and apply an impact fee in any locality or region where pursuant to a comprehensive review, it determines that transportation needs are not being adequately met.Not a bad idea. Keep local tax money ... local. Amendment:…