I’m continuing my somewhat-consistent-series in which I write down stories that I find myself telling to virtually every client with whom I work. Pictures from the Potty is a fun one. I like the Face…
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Rural vs Urban Life
I love getting messages from friends and readers. What follows is an exchange with a particularly thoughtful client discussing rural and urban life in the Charlottesville area. (my words are italicized) * Actual urban living in…
Professional (real estate) Photos Matter
*this is a marketing post It’s amazing that bad MLS photos are still a thing, but they are. Sellers: if you’re hiring a professional real estate agent, it’s reasonable for you to check to make…
Search for homes by Noise Level?
“Is this neighborhood quiet?” is a very common question buyers ask, almost as common as “how often does the train run?” This National Transportation Noise Map is one way to try to ascertain neighborhood transportation noise levels. (thanks…
Re-Posting: A New Home is More than a Hole in the Ground
As I was taking photos this morning for out-of-Charlottesville clients who are building a new home, I remembered this story from 2012. It’s worth a re-post. “From the perspective of the rest of the world: one…
Charlottesville & Albemarle Real Estate Assessments – 2017
Charlottesville & Albemarle Property taxes up. Rural conspiracy? What do real assessments mean? The following message came to me the other day Mr. Duncan: have you heard any thoughts on the recent county rural tax…
Economic Development in Albemarle County?
I remember many years ago, a former Supervisor of Albemarle County said something to the effect, “we shouldn’t incentivize companies to come to Albemarle County; they should already want to come.” Sadly, I think many within Albemarle believe…