How Exactly Does Local Government Work?

tl;dr – we’re going to try to learn about local government. If anyone wants to help plan and organize, please contact me. 434-242-7140 How exactly does local government work? (few people know) A few weeks ago, I wrote a story on RealCrozetVA I saw this post recently – An Adult Civics Hour and think we can do the same thing Crozet. And Albemarle.  Based on the Facebook responses, we’re interested.*…

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Charlottesville Garage, Construction, West Main, Streetscape

These are a few Charlottesville development stories on my radar that I will be referencing for the next few days and weeks in conversations with clients: Talks resume in downtown garage dispute “Neither side appears willing to relent its hold in the public-private ownership of the Water Street Parking Garage, but new high-scale developments — such as the Charlottesville Technology Center, West2nd and the Dewberry…

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April Note | Market, Stories, Day One, Fever

Market, Stories, Day One, Fever … a few keywords to pique your interest in this month’s note. Interested? Subscribe here, and join the dozens who read every month. Looking at the current state of the Charlottesville area real estate market Stories I tell at first showings Day One Feverish bike riding Blog roundup from last month. I’ve been writing on this blog quite a bit less, and…

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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…

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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,…

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