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Touching Grass on a New Listing

in General Real Estate on August 24, 2023 August 24, 2023

While I am bringing this neat house on the market soon, this post is not about that. This post is about taking a minute to be in whatever nature you can find. I was meeting someone at the house, and for a few minutes, I simply stood barefoot in the yard. It felt good. Sometimes, only a minute or two is what you can get; best to take advantage while we can.

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July 2023 Monthly Note – Home sales in Charlottesville Down

in Monthly Notes archives on August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023
Turtle and a bicycle

Home sales in July 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia are down year over year, homeowners insurance challenges, adapting to AI

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What IS a Great Real Estate Agent?

in General Real Estate on August 1, 2023 August 2, 2023
Three people riding bicycles on Ortman Road at sunrise

What makes a great real estate agent in Charlottesville? Local knowledge + listening + empathy + real estate expertise

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June 2023 Monthly Note – Charlottesville Market, Sleeping in Different rooms, stories and perspectives

in Monthly Notes archives on July 17, 2023 July 13, 2023

This month in Jim’s Note: the market, insurance, sleeping in different rooms, lawsuits, and perspectives.

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A Quick Mid-2023 Look at Charlottesville’s Real Estate Market

in General Real Estate on July 13, 2023 July 13, 2023
Freddie Mac Mortgage Market Survey - screenshot on 11 July 2023

Home prices are up, down, and stagnant in the Charlottesville area in mid-2023.

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Buying a House without Seeing It

in General Real Estate Video on June 12, 2023 June 12, 2023
Gravel morning sunrise

Buying a house in Charlottesville after seeing it only through a video – do it or not? What to look out for?

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Monthly Note Archives – May 2023

in Monthly Notes archives on June 8, 2023 June 8, 2023

This month, a few different stories: a lawsuit that will change how real estate is practiced in the US, trails and connectivity, a question for you about a flyer, life stages, and a bit more.

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