More to come, but short takeaway is what I’ve been saying here, and to clients is this. Some pockets of the Charlottesville – Albemarle real estate market are smoking hot, others are not. Your market will vary. I’m going to update this post, but wanted to get this out. Download here Charlottesville Q1 2018 Market Report
Buyer Letters to Sellers … Pros & Cons
Years ago … in the boomtime, I was representing a seller, and we received several offers on his property. One of the buyers came into my office to drop off the offer (pre-electronic signatures, mind you), and the exchange went something like this: She said, Oh, this is X’s property? I know him! Tell him I’m the secretary at this office. I see him all…
Describing Life in Charlottesville & Crozet to a Friend – Part 1
A friend is trying to convince a friend to move to the Crozet or Charlottesville area; he shared with me his argument to his friend, advocating for a move to Charlottesville. For all of our area’s faults (all areas have them), Charlottesville is a fantastic place to live. Crozet and Charlottesville I can’t win with price. So I won’t try too hard. But heres why Crozet and Charlottesville…
March Note: Railroad & a Blog Post & Appraisals in a Vacuum
For some reason, spelling “vacuum” always confounds me. That said, this month I’m writing the word “vacuum” several times – each time correctly. Join the tens of people who read the note every month. Subscribe here. It’s easy. Reminder: this note is for those not in the real estate industry. Really. The Railroad and the Blog Post The Charlottesville real estate market No Offer (in hand,…
Who Are the Major Employers in Charlottesville?
Who are the major employers in Charlottesville? Asked another way, as was by a client, how do people afford buying houses in Charlottesville? I asked the Nest Charlottesville minds to help add to my list. UVA ecosystem – School, Medical School, Maintenance, etc Martha Jefferson Hospital NGIC/DIA CFA Institute Worldstrides WillowTree Apex Clean Energy State Farm Construction industry – residential & commercial S & P Global (neé SNL)…
Fire Trucks and Street Design
Why do we design streets almost exclusively for massive vehicles, rather than for vehicles and people to interact safely?
February 2018 Real Estate Market Stats for Charlottesville Region
The Nest team puts out a lot of data. This month, I’m putting it all out there for your review. Dig in. Ask questions, and know that even with this data, your micro-market will require more analysis than is available here. 29 North February 2018 Barracks February 2018 City of Charlottesville February 2018 Rio February 2018 Southside February 2018 Crozet February 2018 Earlysville February 2018…