I’ve never hidden my politics or beliefs. And I also don’t remember ever putting a bumper sticker for a politician on my car.
That said, we’re in different times that transcend “parties.” Silence is not an option.
A Quick Thought on Silence
Thoughts on 2026 Albemarle County Assessments
Assessments ? Appraisals? Market value? Zestimates. Each of these has a different method and use case.
Talking about Charlottesville Real Estate Market in early 2026
Total sales volume is down 20%, but that doesn’t mean the market is “cooling” for everyone. By splitting the data, we reveal the “Scale Gap” between the hollowing out of the middle market and the explosion of million-dollar sales.
The Weirdest Charlottesville Real Estate Market in 25 Years | Jim’s Note – January
What could go right this year? That’s how I’m choosing to frame 2026. This is my first Note of the year, and fair warning: it’s market-heavy. I want to level-set expectations for what I’m seeing ahead. This is my 25th year in real estate. My first home inspection was on 9/11 — I remember the roof I was on when I heard about it. 25…
When Will Homes Come on the Market in Charlottesville and Albemarle in 2026?
When will homes come on the market in Charlottesville and Albemarle in 2026? The Charlottesville real estate cycle has bee fairly consistent over the years. In 2023, I wrote a similar story to this one The biggest two changes since then are: interest rates are higher (but still historically low) and more inventory is coming on the market than we have seen in years.
Level-setting 2026 Real Estate Markets for Central Virginia & Shenandoah Valley
I’m writing this post to be informative to you, and for myself to refer to later in 2026 and beyond.
As Charlottesville and Albemarle continue to appreciate beyond the reach of many, I’m seeing more traffic over the mountain. There used to be good BLS data that showed commuting patterns, but alas, it’s no longer readily available.
Median Days on Market for Sold Homes in Albemarle Increased in 2025
tl;dr: the Albemarle County real estate market started slowing in early 2025 and continued the slowdown as the year wore on