What effect with America’s war have on the Charlottesville real estate market?
We’re At War – Should I Buy or Sell a Home Right Now?
February 2026 Note from Jim | How Many Homes Will Actually Fit You? Fewer Than You Think.
A lot of what I’ve been thinking about this month comes back to the same thing — connectivity, growth, and the slow, human work that nothing can replace.
A Quick Thought on Silence
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.
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.