riding an e-bike around Charlottesville is fun – good for errands, meetings, exploring the City, and not driving a car. We have an e-bike library, and lots of great local bike shops to help you make a good decision.
e-bikes are good
Buyer or Seller Market in Charlottesville Right Now?
I showed a client a new listing today; they said, “what do you think about the price?”
I said, “I’ll know in 10 days; until then, the data doesn’t matter, it’s emotions and “how much do you want this house?” After 10 days, the data matter.”
That said, almost every offer I’ve written or received recently has been a competitive one. Some win, some lose. My advice to my buyer clients is always the same – make an offer you’re comfortable winning or losing.
A few questions I’ve gotten recently about the Charlottesville real estate market:
Note from Jim – Charlottesville Real Estate March 2026: Fast Market, More Inventory, and Buying During a War
The Charlottesville and Albemarle resale market is moving fast — 75.7% of homes that went under contract in early 2026 did so within 14 days, up from 62.6% last year. Early-season inventory is the highest it’s been since 2020, but buyers are wrestling with a paradox of choice and the uncertainty of a new war. This month’s note covers cash sale trends by price band, what “safety” really means to buyers, and why some clients are more motivated than ever to secure a home.
We’re At War – Should I Buy or Sell a Home Right Now?
What effect with America’s war have on the Charlottesville real estate market?
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.