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Agent Boom. 2018 Edition
*Big thanks to DPOR for the data. I’ve written this story before. In 2005. What’s with the agent population? I wrote something in my most recent monthly note about the state of the Charlottesville market that elicited this response from a friend/client: Thanks for the (monthly note) note. Interesting enough, I was at a networking function this afternoon and noticed that the number of…
RealPodVA – Market Updates, 3D Printed Homes
Another fun podcast with Bart and Dave. A short one, too – about 18 minutes. Topics Market updates, micro-markets, choosing the right lot when you buy, and considering resale 3D printed homes, how they are likely to change the real estate market, new construction, change new construction labor, piss off NIMBYs, and the amazing New Story charity. (and yes, I just donated a little bit)…
Is the Charlottesville Real Estate Market Turning?
Q: Is the Charlottesville Real Estate Market Turning? A: I don’t know. Yet. I’ve been saying for months that a turn may be coming, and noted it in the July monthly note. And, I’ve been saying for years that I’ll tell you in 18 months what today’s market is actually doing. Hindsight is key; reading current indicators is critical. Housing Inventory Tracking “Watching existing home…
Mid-2018 Crozet Real Estate Market Update
I live in Crozet; it’s easy and natural to focus on that micro-market. The first half of 2018 is behind us, and we talked about resales vs new construction, home prices, where in Crozet homes are selling, what happened with home inventory over the past few years. Note that this is a longer video than typical; we covered a lot. Thanks to the Rooftop for…
July 2018 Monthly Note – As the Market Turns
Join the dozens, and subscribe to my Monthly Note, written primarily for real estate consumers, clients, voyeurs of the Charlottesville area real estate market. Subscribe here; one email a month. No more. Promise. In this month’s note As the Market Turns Brief market update Reflecting on Turn On Waiting Tables Does the consumer disappoint? Bleached wells RealPodVA – the podcast continues.
Nest Report – Mid Year 2018 – Sales, Prices Up
Download it. Dig into it. Ask questions. Broadly Sales up Prices up Days on Market Down Inventory down Sales volume is up As I’m writing in my coming-this-week Monthly Note: What is it that buyers and sellers want to know? Can I/should I buy a home now, or should I wait? Can I/should I sell my home now, or should I wait? If I’m able…