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How did real estate prices get so high?
We all know that real estate prices are higher in urban than in rural areas, and highest of all in the affluent residential enclaves of our largest cities. But, how did these high prices get to where they are?
Virginia’s “Road to Ruin”
Interesting new blog about transportation issues in Virginia. Thanks to Waldo for the link.
Acreage? But where’s it located?
Washington, D.C. – What does the typical new Gen Y home buyer have to say about what they value in a home?… Those were part of comments made by Alex Bond, who recently purchased a 460-square-foot studio in the Capitol City. This will be another major factor in the continuing condo craze.–Jessica Swesey, Inman NewsThe above is clearly demonstrated by the recent spate of new condo developments and condo conversions in the City of Charlottesville and the urban ring.
June’s Forum Watch is out
And it’s posted here.
Good news for those with private aircraft
Garrett/Piedmont Hawthorne/Associated has expanded its provision of services to the business aviation industry with a new hangar at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport in North Carolina, the company said Monday.The new 18,000-square-foot hangar is among the 41 locations in North America operated by Garrett/Piedmont Hawthorne/Associated, which is based in Tempe.The new hangar currently stores six aircraft, including a Gulfstream G5, Bombardier Challenger, Beechcraft King Air 90, Citation Encore, Citation CJ2 and Beechcraft Baron.From the Phoenix Business Journal and “This new hangar is an important addition to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport and our customers, and represents a significant investment in the continuing growth of our region,” said Kurt B…. “We look forward to continuing our excellent working relationship with Piedmont Hawthorne in providing high quality airport services,” added Mr. Goodwin…. This is great news for our region – as more affluent people move here and bring their aircraft with them, hopefully they will bring their businesses and therefore more jobs.
Central Va’s real estate market podcast
I caught the tail-end of this courtesy of Cvillepodcast.com… listening to it now …