Jim Duncan, Author at RealCentralVA.com

Sued For Blogging about Publicly Available Information

in General Real Estate on February 20, 2009 February 24, 2009

The law firm (a big one, at 2,300 lawyers) has never publicly said why it sued; maybe the powers that be there thought the posts compromised their lawyersâ€™ privacy. Housing records are public documents, but the Web turns public into accessible, and the firm presumably wasnâ€™t thrilled about having its attorneysâ€™ home purchases broadcast.

Moving to Charlottesville?

Clubs/Networks (just a sampling) Charlottesville Young Professionals Charlottesville Sports and Social Club The next three came from my curiosity – I started typing in “Charlottesville [blank] club” into Google and quickly figured that there’s likely a club for anything and everything (seriously be creative when you try it!) – Charlottesville Track Club Charlottesville Hiking Club Charlottesville Drinking Club Rentals – For most people relocating blind to the area (having only been here once or twice) I would much rather we take a “rent now, buy later approach” (although this is certainly not “one size fits all” – each person and situation is different).

Rant of the Year – Rick Santelli

in General Real Estate on February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009

What he said. “The government is promoting bad behavior” Sadly, I think Americans are too complacent for a Revolution.

Albemarle County Property Tax Rate set to Increase

in Albemarle Politics on February 18, 2009 February 18, 2009

However, Tucker will base his budget recommendation on a 76.7-cent rate, with 2.5 cents set aside for the rainy day fund, because home assessment values in Albemarle didnâ€™t decline as much as officials had projected in December.

…Maybe not, based on last year’s budget process ( thanks to Cville Tomorrow – bolding mine): By a split decision, the board asked that the budget process begin with a 77-cent real estate tax rate, with 2.5 cents of it set aside for a rainy day fund.