Two big Albemarle County news items with respect to the use of the land, and local human settlement patterns, trails and traffic. Albemarle County’s blueprint for a walkable, urban destination at the Rio Road and U.S. 29 intersection has been approved. This is going to massively change the nature of Rio and 29, and if the vision comes to fruition, I suspect many residents will 1)…
December 2018 Monthly Note | Community, Connections, Wrapping 2018
I write this note once a month. It’s fun, hard, and it’s usually the best stuff I write every month. Subscribe here. One email a month. Easy. This might be a good one. Wrapping 2018. That mistake I made 1st offer = Best offer Deep connections Social media warning for buyers (and sellers) Community & humanity, Part 1 What I’m reading Blogs round up Reminder…
Ending 2018’s Charlottesville Real Estate Market, Looking at 2019
Brief recap of the 2018 Charlottesville real estate market, looking forward to 2019
Client Code of Conduct *or* My Commitment to My Client
Helping my clients make good decisions. That's my simple goal every day. That goal requires the right partnership. One of the most important things I do is to manage my clients' expectations, whether that's what to expect when they make a low offer on a house, or put forth an escalation clause in a multiple offer situation, choose to price the house higher (or lower)...
Real Estate Market Shift – Tips for Buyers and Sellers in Charlottesville
The Charlottesville real estate market is shifting. We’ve been in a sellers’ market for several years, and we’re transitioning (broadly, all markets are micro-local) to a balanced/buyers market. For some buyers/sellers (and agents) this is going to be a shock to the system. Tips for Sellers Be patient Price your home accordingly to the market, and price it to sell. If you price high, hoping…
Insight into Crozet’s Real Estate Market – Almost End of 2019
Originally posted at RealCrozetVA. Sales are slowing, inventory is creeping up, new construction is moving along, and we’re seeing price moderations. Every micro-market is different. Each market within Charlottesville and Albemarle that I work has unique aspects. Forest Lakes is affected by NGIC, UVA Research Park, Target, etc. Redfields and Mill Creek by Wegmans, Alamo Drafthouse, Biscuit Run Pantops by Darden Towe Park, Martha Jefferson, proximity to…
November Note | Predictions, Perspective, Wedding vs House
Monthly Note time. Subscribe here. Notes for curious people who aren’t in the real estate industry.