I was doing some research on month end numbers for sales in our local MLS and several things popped out at me. First a little background on me. My life before Real Estate was in engineering so I am naturally interested in numbers, statistics and charts. I am sometimes overly analytical. Second, … [Read more...]

Charlottesville Real Estate update (year to date) May 31,2008 Let's Talk Charlottesville Real Estate!  We are very fortunate to live in such a wonderful area. We have four season, Blue Ridge Views and the University of Virginia! Sales are starting to pick up in Charlottesville and our year … [Read more...]

We were driving up towards Wintergreen yesterday and decided to stop by and see this home that is on the MLS (truth is I have a client who will be building a simular home). One thing I want you to notice is the beautiful surrounding area: The front yard would make a great soccer field for your … [Read more...]

While driving near Wintergreen Virginia we stopped at the Ski Barn. Great deals are to be had as they are selling Winter Items at 40-50% off. Why not buy at off season? Makes sense and may pay for the extra gas it takes to go shopping.   The Ski Barn is open for business all year just stop on … [Read more...]

Why did I refer you to another agent? (The Handoff)   When you contacted me you were looking for a specific type of property in a certain area. Well I want you to know that that is not my expertise. However I know the agent you need to work with. I am not brushing you off at all, I am looking … [Read more...]

  What is Memorial Day?   Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed this year on 05/26/2008).   It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their … [Read more...]

Lately I have been reading a lot of blogs both in Active Rain and outside of Active Rain and I am starting to see way to much Negative vs Positive out there.   I am seeing bloggers talking down their Real Estate market. Seems they must feel better to say we are "in a declining market" or "that the … [Read more...]

When we moved into our home in Western Albemarle our yard was little more than a little grass seed and a few builder plants.... Well my wife loves to work in the yard and has gotten the kids and I involved too. Over the last few years I am actually taking plants out as they are growing so fast here … [Read more...]

As your REALTOR there are many things that I can not discuss with you (my client) about an area. It is called "steering" and our code of ethics is very strict about this. Information is what my clients want and there is a site that has a lot of this information available for you. As your Real … [Read more...]

I have to admit it I was having fun! We arrived in Myrtle Beach and really had no set plans. Well we saw that they had Nascar races (mini Nascar) and we just had to go. We got tickets for the kids and mom and I watched them race around the track! It really looked like fun and my daughter (who is … [Read more...]