Homebuyers in Charlottesville: Please Work with Charlottesville Lenders. Here’s Why
"There is a real reason why I never recommend internet and out of area lenders... This is specifically the reason why. There is no one who can be held responsible for their actions." The above is from an email from a friend and fellow Realtor,…
Talking about the Charlottesville Real Estate Market – WNRN Radio 9 January 2011
An hour of talking about the Charlottesville real estate market - not nearly enough time to cover all that we wanted to or could do. Live radio is a furthering of why I chose to write this Charlottesville-focused real estate blog six years ago -…
Talking About the Charlottesville Real Estate Market – WNRN 9 January
This Sunday - An hour of talking about the local real estate market with host Rick Moore and Matt Hodges of Presidential Mortgage. I used to be overwhelmed at the prospect of talking on live radio for an hour; now it almost feels like it's…
Is This The New Normal in the Charlottesville Real Estate Market?
I've been wondering for a long time what the new normal in the Charlottesville* real estate market is going to look like over the next few years. Today's is a post posing a question rather than positing an answer. Prices aside, is this volume the…
Charlottesville Real Estate Deal of the Day
It's a foreclosure. In the City of Charlottesville. On just over an acre. That needs a little bit of work - rip up carpets, paint it, refinish the floors ... . Its greatest negative may be that its square footage is beyond what most buyers…
Proof that Price Matters
I've said many times that pricing a home to sell means pricing it right from Day One. Now, Redfin provides statistical proof. (more…)
Is Inventory in Charlottesville’s Housing Market Really Increasing?
Ignore data prior to November 2009; there was a glitch. The answer to the titled question: Yes. Inventory seems to be increasing. Realistically, (and I've said this many times before) we won't know where we are today until we have the benefit of at least…
Vacant Homes for Sale in Charlottesville and Albemarle – June 2010
In January of this year, I looked at the number of vacant homes for sale in Charlottesville and Albemarle. Might as well look at these numbers again. Believe it or not, the average vacancy rate for homes in Charlottesville and Albemarle is lower than in…
Charlottesville Real Estate Market – Tuesday Update
Have some charts with your coffee. (more…)
My Clients’ New Home in Charlottesville
Thanks to Latitude 38, this is their new home in the City of Charlottesville: I'm always astounded when builders manage to actually fix the bajillion pieces together. I'm grateful to have wonderful clients who worked with a great builder to make this happen. This home…