Reader Question – Why No Western Bypass?
I've lived here two years, and I have yet to get a straight answer from anyone I ask on why the Western bypass has not been built. I understand there was an Eastern bypass discussed as well and that it died first. To see the…
Albemarle Place is Back on Track – Take Two
So says Brian McNeill in today's DP, and he covers most of the angles - water, infrastructure, proffers (I'd love to know what they're trying to re-negotiate). Albemarle Place is planned for 65 acres of vacant land near the 7-Eleven on Hydraulic Road. Once completed,…
Better to Beg Forgiveness Than Ask Permission
That seems to be the case in today's news concerning one component of the NGIC/Military Base expansion underway. Reports Charlottesville Tomorrow ... (bolding mine) Two weeks ago, Wood asked the County to allow him to change the layout of two four-story office buildings in the…
If You’re Not Reading Charlottesville Tomorrow
You're missing out on the most comprehensive reporting and analysis about growth and development news that affects buyers, sellers, potential buyers and sellers, residents, renters - citizens darn it in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area. Just this week - Charlottesville Airport's runway extension (or "driveway") Commission recommends…
Proof that Gas Prices are affecting buyers in Charlottesville area
Getting feedback from Buyer's Agents is one of the most persistent challenges a listing agent faces, yet good feedback is absolutely crucial to understanding buyers' mindsets to help best advise sellers. Note this feedback received yesterday on one of my listings: Shows much better than…
New Laws in Virginia become Effective Today
Here's a link to some of the new laws most applicable to Realtors. Perhaps most notable to Realtors and buyers and sellers is the new Property Owners' Association Act.
This is what I do not understand about the Virginia General Assembly
The Virginia General Assembly has been recalled to to Richmond to hammer out solutions for the Commonwealth's transportation issues. Why then, are our legislators introducing bills to commend One-Stop Cellular? And so many commendations and celebrations! Where is the focus here, people?
Are homebuyers and sellers the only ones who need transportation?
It would appear that Gov. Kaine thinks so. (thanks to Richmond Sunlight for pointing out this article) Kaine is proposing a statewide 25-cent increase in the grantors tax, which is now 10 cents per $100 of assessed value, that owners pay on the sale of…
Where Will the Urban Cores Be? And why this Matters NOW
Get out your best Magic 8 Ball - He also observed the largest wave of Generation Y home purchasing begins in 2012, after experts think the housing market will have turned around. Although what qualifies as an "urban core area" may vary widely to different…
A lifestyle shift – riding a bike
I rode from my office to a listing I am marketing the other day - all told it took me about forty five minutes, round trip - and added about 15 minutes to my traveling time. Was it worth it? Absolutely. I saved gas, burned…