Many, if not most of you may be aware of Craigslist. I have just posted a new entry for one of the properties we are marketing here…. The more exposure, the better!
Date Archives May 2005
Albemarle may add another layer to development approval
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors is set to add another layer to developments’ approvals.You can read all about it here…. Given the relatively small number of potential members with the necessary expertise, staff hoped to avoid preventing the participation of any interested and capable people…. At the request of the staff, Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors, review selected development proposals for biodiversity impacts, and provide comment regarding the impacts, potential mitigation measures, and/or alternative approaches to the development.What does this mean besides that this Committee may have carte blanche to in effect deny new developments?
Wine laws struck down
The Supreme Court struck down state laws that restricted direct sales across state lines by wineries to consumers, setting the stage for a wider industry shakeup and giving a boost to small vineyards seeking to sell their product over the Internet….”Wine is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to protectionist laws and regulations in this country,” said Robert Atkinson, director of the Technology and New Economy Project at the Progressive Policy Institute, a centrist Democratic think tank in Washington. He cited cars and real estate as areas in which e-commerce is tipped in favor of the industries.This should be great news for local vineyards such as King Family Vineyards in Crozet, White Hall Vineyards, and perhaps even my personal favorite wine shop, Rio Hill Wine (Doug is knowledgeable and not at all pretentious). More information on Virginia wines can be found here.
Home prices continue upward
RealEstateJournal | Sales Trends:Sales of existing homes continued at a strong pace in the first quarter, while home-sale prices were higher across most metropolitan areas, according to a new survey.I will pull the local Charlottesville region data and post it soon …
New York Blogging
I am in New York City until Wednesday, so blogging will be quite limited. This City provides an interesting perspective on real estate. More thoughts later …
Keep your perspective
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Bonefish Grill in Hollymead Town Center
The Bonefish Grill will be a welcome addition to the Central VA restaurant market. There are very few seafood restaurants in the area, and this one looks as if it may be worth the drive…. Our fish is flown in, inspected and hand cut daily, then it’s cooked to perfection over a wood-burning grill.