Which one is harder on your credit? Which one is truly more “strategic”? Must read post from Steve Harney on this subject . stra-te-gic relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them
Date Archives July 2010
Second Quarter Charlottesville Real Estate Market Report
The second quarter real estate market report has just been released by the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors. Happy reading. 2010 2nd Qtr CAAR Market Report
“New” Lead Based Paint Rule Revised
The only way I learned about it was when I saw that the National Association of Home Builders is suing the EPA : (bolding mine) A coalition of housing industry groups joined the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today in announcing plans to file a lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for removing the “opt-out” provision from its Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. … Its opt-out provision, which expired July 6, let consumers allow contractors to bypass extra preparation, clean-up and recordkeeping requirements in homes where there were no children under 6 or pregnant women, thus avoiding additional costs. “Removing the opt-out provision more than doubles the number of homes subject to the regulation,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones, a home builder and developer in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. … Right now* nearly 1/3 of homes on the market in Albemarle – 322 homes – are affected by this rule (as in, they were built before 1978).
Is Inventory in Charlottesville’s Housing Market Really Increasing?
Ignore data prior to November 2009; there was a glitch. The answer to the titled question: Yes. Inventory seems to be increasing. Realistically, (and I’ve said this many times before) we won’t know where we…
I’m Moving to Charlottesville – Should I Rent First?
If you’re unfamiliar with the Charlottesville area, or used to live here and are coming back home, my opinion is that – and I tell my clients this – if you have the luxury, you should absolutely rent for at least six months prior to purchasing. … If you’re searching for rentals in Charlottesville, start here , but please, be aware of craigslist rental scams . … This is a tremendous opportunity for someone … military families (of which we have many now) are used to moving to an area and finding a rental or temporary rental quickly.
…Buying a house in a down market can be a very good thing; buying a house in a market that may have more decline yet to come takes confidence and a bit of faith.
Twitter Week in Review
http://bit.ly/8Z9U1J # RT @ problogger : Influence vs Fame – the conversation continues – http://bit.ly/coRInk [If you’re asking to be influential, you’re not yet] # Just saw a property come back on the market in which my buyer was $3k away from seller’s “want to sell” price. 3 months ago. … http://bit.ly/a8q36a # Double dammit. http://tweetphoto.com/31191513 # State Trooper on 64 just west of Ivy exit # cville # I know I’m a bit stupid to be playing my soccer game this afternoon, but hey, you only live once. 🙂 # A freaking brilliant goal. … Realizing starkly that most consumers don’t want to pay. in reply to superninjarobot # RT @ FreeRangeKids : Parents sue local hockey league when their 15 y.o.’s don’t make the team: http://bit.ly/dsk9OT [WTF/Speechless] # Yesterday another Realtor’s poor performance highlighted our industry’s inability to evolve. … There’s rarely an excuse [unexplained lateness is disrespectful] # @ joemeade @justincbeck and now I know about the . # knowingishalfthebattle in reply to joemeade # I think if I showed up at this listing appt in anything other than shorts, I would be demonstrating my inability to interpret weather.
Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz this Weekend in Charlottesville
If you have some free time this weekend, why not help to build a house for Charlottesville’s Habitat for Humanity Builder’s Blitz ?
On two weekends in July 2010, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville will begin the final set of four homes in the affiliate’s first mixed-income development with an all hands on deck community Blitz Build.
This fun, participatory event will take place on four days – Saturday July 10th, Sunday July 11th, Saturday July 17th and Sunday July 18th at Paton Street in the Fifeville Neighborhood. The event will kick-off at 8 am on Saturday, July 10th with a short groundbreaking ceremony featuring the Habitat Partner Families who will own the homes being built and the home sponsors.