I was emailing a client, and thought about the “left turn” story that I knew I’d written. I searched. I couldn’t find it, so I found it and published it. Archives of my subscription-only monthly notes. The blog is more searchable. Interested in not waiting a few months to read it? Learn more here. For these posts, I don’t do much formatting/changing as I’m more concerned…
The Mortgage Interest Deduction & Charlottesville – Albemarle
Uncertainty is a bad thing for the real estate market. Any market, really. What impact will the tax bill* have on the Charlottesville area real estate market? I have never had a buyer tell me that one of the top three motivators for buying a home in Charlottesville or Albemarle was to take advantage of the mortgage interest deduction. The MID is a benefit, sure….
Buffalo & NYC, Market Still Mostly Good, Walled Gardens | Monthly Note Archives
Archives of my subscription-only monthly notes. The blog is more searchable. Interested in not waiting a few months to read it? Learn more here. For these posts, I don’t do much formatting/changing as I’m more concerned about simply having the content here forever (because I own the blog, and I don’t own Tinyletter) September 2017. First, if you’re thinking about buying or selling, please call or email me. New…
10th & Page in Charlottesville – Historical Context
This is a rare must-read. Last week’s C-Ville had a remarkable story about the 10th & Page neighborhood. Take the time. Read the whole thing. Sharon Jones’ childhood home no longer exists. It was in an area of Charlottesville called Gospel Hill, which also no longer exists. “My two brothers and I were born there,” says Jones, who was born in 1962. Around that time…
December 2017 Monthly Note | Predictions, Listening, Market
Last note of the year. Good reading for buyers, sellers, voyeurs, on the fence, and folks who’ve not been to Charlottesville in some time and want to keep up. Two clicks and it’s yours. No pressure if you subscribe, but at least 60% of readers open this note every month. (and yes, my mom is part of that 60%)
A Twist on the Craiglist Rental Scam
The craigslist scam has been around for years. Scammer steals photos from the MLS, puts up a craigslist ad for a house for rent (that is on the market) for a "it must be too good to be true" price. Think a $2500/month rental for $1,000/month. We've all seen that. But this is new. This is a new one sent to me by a friend....
Blockchain and Real Estate
Q: What is a blockchain? A: “The blockchain is an incorruptible digital ledger of economic transactions that can be programmed to record not just financial transactions but virtually everything of value.” I admit; I don’t yet fully grasp blockchain. But I know it’s going to change/effect how we practice real estate. Open data is changing things, but blockchain seems to be potentially a fundamental…