Riding my Bike from Downtown Charlottesville to Belvedere Neighborhood
It can be done. In under 20 minutes. If the City of Charlottesville would finish their side of the Meadowcreek Parkway, the ride would be a bit faster and easier. Update: The John Warner Parkway is open from Downtown Charlottesville to Rio Road, and it's a…
Wegmans, Cracker Barrel and a Target on 5th Street?
Wegmans, Cracker Barrel, a Target … and maybe even a new connector road, bike paths and hiking trails on 5th Street? We had the rumors at the Nest Report a few days ago and Charlottesville Tomorrow reports this morning that the "Fifth and Avon Center…
Charlottesville Real Estate Market Conversation – 29 January 2012
Matt Hodges and I had a good time on WNRN radio yesterday discussing what's happening in the Charlottesville real estate market, mortgages, buyer activity, real estate assessments, government interference, gas prices' impact on real estate decisions, and a whole lot more. I'm going to listen…
Christmas Trees in and Around Charlottesville
Oh, Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree - Where do you get Christmas trees in (around) Charlottesville? The place where we used to cut ours when I was a kid is now a subdivision. Here are a few Christmas tree farms where you can cut your…
My Home’s LEAP Energy Makeover Continues
Today was interesting. As part of the LEAP Energy Makeover, the 2nd phase of my home's energy efficient makeover began: Day one (Monday) started with having a few exhaust vents addressed. Day two (Wednesday) brought the foam insulation as the builder neglected to put insulation…
Albemarle County Schools’ Populations Are Growing. Unexpectedly. ?!
Is anyone other than the politicians surprised? The question is - would you support an Adequate Public Facility ordinance? Aaron Richardson at the Daily Progress reports: Some Albemarle County schools could exceed their capacity sooner than expected, thanks to rapid growth. Supervisor Ken…
Looking for School Information in Charlottesville or Albemarle (or beyond)?
Mmmmm .... data. ProPublica has released/aggregated a lot of information on Central Virginia schools. Oddly, neither Greene County nor Nelson County are listed. - Charlottesville City Schools - Albemarle County Schools - Fluvanna County Schools - Louisa County Schools Further, if you have something to…
Nest Realty’s 1st Half 2011 “Nest Report”
Read it, download it, critique it. I'll be posting a direct link later today. Download the Nest Report (PDF) Nest Realty's Nest Report is out - a comprehensive look at "where we are" right now in the Charlottesville real estate market. More commentary to come…
Trump. In Charlottesville
(Really, Albemarle) Read more at the Wall Street Journal about Trump's adventures in Charlottesville.
Real Estate Round Up – Charlottesville Real Estate Market Update – May 2011
I've written a lot, looked at a lot, and analyzed a lot. Over the past two days, I have looked at real estate market data specific to the Charlottesville MSA for nearly six hours (and I still have quite a bit yet to come, including…