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“I could live here! This could be my bookshelf!”
My clients didn’t buy that house. But they seriously considered it more than they would have otherwise, in large part due to the books on the shelves.
Buyers are seeking way to evaluate whether they will be happy/content/satisfied in a new place. Book help that evaluative process immensely. Kindles don’t help this process.
Real estate assessments rose again in Albemarle County in 2016 nearly 2% in 2015 after about 2.5% in 2014; now Albemarle County wants to increase the tax rate by 2.5 cents. Sean Tubbs at Charlottesville Tomorrow writes (be sure to read the whole thing): Rising population and sluggish growth in property values have led Albemarle’s county executive to propose a 2.5 cent real estate property tax increase in his recommended…
This is not a post about Zillow vs the MLS. This is a post asking one question: Why is VDOT not marketing the homes they have for sale through the MLS? They are listed “for sale by owner” on Zillow.
That’s it. That’s the question.
One of the most common themes I am hearing from buyers is that they want the right space. What does this mean? “Right” is relative. Stipulating that this is a myopic view through the lens of the buyers I attract: Buyers want the right space, high quality, thoughtfully laid out and designed, and the right amount of space that fits their lifestyles – not too…
The Monthly Note. 3 years and counting. Interested? 2 clicks here and it’s yours (when I publish it in a few days). Plus, a question for the readers.
The Subaru Outback may be the Ultimate Adventuremobile for City Dwellers, it’s a darn good real estate car – that allows for a bit of adventuring, too.
My previous car was a black Subaru Outback. My new one is a Subaru Outback; it just works for how I live my life.
It’s here! If you’d like a hardcopy, please ask and I’ll mail it to you asap. While you can download the market report here, you won’t get the smells-like-a-fresh-yearbook sensation, nor as many beautiful photos!