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…

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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)…

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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…

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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.