I’m deviating from my recent Friday charts that have focused on Charlottesville real estate stats and deferring to the importance of the upcoming Charlottesville and Albemarle elections. Thanks to the awesome folks at VPAP: That…
Date Archives October 2009
The $8,000 Tax Credit – What’s the True Cost?
Part 1 of 2. The $8,000 Tax Credit has helped a few of my clients this year, but I’d argue that most of them would have been buying anyway – regardless of whether the government…
OpenSpace in Charlottesville – Month One
I’ve made secret of my desire for the new OpenSpace in Charlottesville. The following is from them, and I think what they offer tracks well with where I see tomorrow’s (and today’s) Realtor … And…
Charlottesville – A Great Place to Start a Business
Thanks, CNN Money. MSA: Charlottesville, VA Best places ranking: #19 among small metro areas Population: 194,391 Entrepreneurs with brainy businesses find Charlottesville a great place to launch. The University of Virginia plays a starring role,…
3rd Quarter Nest Realty Group “Nest Report”
This report is far more comprehensive than any we have done to date. Read, digest, ask questions, and try not to get lost in the forest whilst looking for trees. In the next few days…
Land Use Reform in Albemarle County?
David Slutzky is proposing dramatic changes to land use in Albemarle County. Courtesy of the Daily Progress: Under David L. Slutzky’s idea, rural landowners would be given a choice: They could pay real-estate taxes based…
Charlottesville Real Estate Market Report – Third Quarter 2009
Have we reached bottom? I don’t think so, but will say we’ve hit bottom when I have the benefit of 18 months of hindsight. My prediction: we’re going to continue to see downward trending of…