The 2015 Nest Report is out. Dig into the data. Have questions? Ask me anytime.
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Browsing Category Charlottesville
Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors’ 2015 Market Report
Dig in. Ask questions.
Short takeaways when looking at the Charlottesville area market report:
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports is Closing
Sad. Just a few days ago on Facebook, I mentioned how sad BRMS was; now they’re closing.
The Aesthetics of Solar Panels – What Say You?
Solar panel aesthetics – This is an interesting question from a reader that is particularly relevant as more homes in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area are installing solar panels, many thanks to the Solarize Charlottesville program.
When Will Charlottesville Homes Come on the Market?
One of the most common questions I get is, “when will homes start to come on the market in the Charlottesville area?”
Simple answer as shown in this chart, “soon.”
Nearly End of the Year Real Estate Market Report for Charlottesville + Albemarle
I’m finalizing my monthly note and thought I’d share a quick update on the Charlottesville real estate market. If you want to read the Note, please get more information here.
Albemarle County – mostly stable
Single family home new listings : up 3% from 1562 in 2014 to 1609
Attached homes: flat – 454 in 2015 to 451 this year
Single family home closings: up from 929 to 996 in 2015
Attached homes: up from 338 to 356.
Lender Advice for Buyers Targeting Home Buying in Charlottesville
If you’re getting ready to buy a house in the Charlottesville area in 2016, most buyers will need to get a mortgage. I asked Matt Hodges with Presidential Mortgage to put together a primer for buyers – first timers and experienced buyers. Matt has outlined the mortgage process quite well: