Property tax insight
For those of you who have the pleasure of paying property taxes, this is a good explanation of localities' needs and methods for determining their millage rates. The key insight here is that aggregate real estate tax rates are set simply to cover the locality's…
Not used to NoVa traffic, are you?
In a recent post regarding the dearth of senior housing in our region, I noted a new development coming to Greene County. One might think (as I did) that it would be a beneficial idea for this developer to provide some form of transportation for…
Toy Lift 2005
The Toy Lift is apparently a bit behind on toys and money. If you can give either, please stop by Lowe's on 29 North or call - 973-6717. Yep, that's me. Update: they met their goal!
School closings?
Our area is expecting a little bit of snow today and this evening. For the most up to date info, I have found that NBC29 tends to have the most accurate info. Albemarle's school closing link is a dead link to NBC29. We tend to…
Another take on Growth in Central Virginia
Virginia Business Magazine has an excellent article this month focusing on the challenges (and successes) faced by the Central Virginia region - specifically the housing market, the economy, relatively high cost of living. One thing is clear from the article - Charlottesville's reach extends far…
Toy Lift needs Emergency Help!
This from an email I just received from CAAR: REALTOR® Beth Powell and her husband Tom (Mr. Toy Lift) Powell have an urgent need for the community's assistance. This week, three major sponsors backed out of their support (I certainly hope they have good reason!…
Central Va’s changing market
One of the greatest benefits of blogging is finding the online relationships (no, not in that way!) that can be developed. I read the following at Merv & Pam's blog focusing on the NoVa. market. There are a lot of parallels and clear correlations between…
Where is the Senior Housing?
I have been working with some prospective buyers for the past couple of days who are looking for the following - at least three bedrooms, two bathrooms, with the master bedroom suite on the main level. There is very little on the market for these…
Morning reading
Ruckersville Parkway raises some hackles. Mail-order homes UVa. Students design affordable housing.
November Forum Watch
The Free Enterprise Forum has released its monthly Forum Watch. This is one of the best ways to stay abreast of local government issues.