A Good Story about a Charlottesville Builder
Charlottesville agents will know the builder about whom I write, and likely have a story or two to share. Would you call your builder ten years after you built to ask him to look at/fix a problem? You could call, but what would they…
SO Much More than a Hole in the Ground
"From the perspective of the rest of the world: one random hole in the ground. For our family on February 8, 2012: the greatest looking slice of earth we have ever seen!!!" My client posted the above comment on the site I created to help…
Belvedere Pioneers Celebrate One Year
A fascinating and insightful post from Kate at Belvedere that is clearly heartfelt and one she may have struggled to write. She highlights some of the ups, downs, surprises and disappointments. As I represented them and they are friends, I'm delighted with her closing: "but…
Where is Albemarle Growing?
Nowhere really, says a new report by Albemarle County and reported by Charlottesville Tomorrow:
Belvedere is Moving Along
Kate says that clear, definite and positive progress is happening in Belvedere: And then joy of joys, we learn a family with kids is moving in next door, one is a boy my son's age! I mention this to my son and he says, Don't…
Hauser Homes offering Huge “Discounts”
A sign of the times ... Note the "Realtor Bonus" being offered ... These types of bonuses (bribes) are why I negotiate my fees with my buyers up front. (more…)
If You’re Planning to Buy New Construction in the Charlottesville Region
Or any area for that matter, please read these three articles first. Buying new construction without a Realtor? Read this first! Why take a Buyer's Agent to new construction? Ten Tips for Buying New Construction - read the comments, too.
Are Green Homes the new “Trophy” Homes?
That's the question posed by the New York Times a little while ago. There may be some truth to that presumption (and is that necessarily a "bad thing"?) Peer pressure works. There is truth to the trend and perception that more homebuyers are asking questions…
Why take a Buyer’s Agent to new construction?
Jonathan has the answers. 1. Independent representation. The folks in the sales office are very nice and very helpful. They also work for the builder and are representing the builder in the transaction, not you. No matter how friendly they seem, they are not working…
Dropping prices, new construction and the inherent risk in a changing market
A client sent me a link to this story in the Washington Post that discusses something that is happening with more frequency. A buyer contracts on a new construction property, and by the time closing comes around, the value has dropped. What do you do?…