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Jim Duncan

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Charlottesville, Crozet real estate agent & partner w/ Nest Realty, husband, dad, bike rider, wishing for fewer cars, more bikes and sidewalks. I write JimsNote.com - one note a month about real estate market + stories, & RealCentralVA.com, RealCrozetVA

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Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 1h

Talked to someone this morning. Buyer canceled a contract when their H1B status shifted.

Real people are being affected by this regime's maliciousness.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2h

Epstein files giving House Republicans over two months paid vacation and counting.

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Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 2h

That said, I’ll keep advocating for any infrastructure improvements in the city and the county.

It’s not in us versus them it’s an us.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 2h

Humans.

That’s nothing to do with any and Anne animosity about the city people. It has to do with the fact that humans in this country tend to not do things for the betterment of the collective.

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647. China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers.

Podcast Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 09/19/2025 · 1h 2m

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Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 2h

The chances of the trail between Crozet and Charlottesville happening in my kids’ lifetime is nil. And probably my grand kids.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 4h

One near Culpeper, too I think.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 4h

If the city were to do bike lanes, that would be great, but if they don’t connect to the county, they’re not nearly as functional as they could or should be.

Steven L. Johnson @stevenljohnson.org · 1d

Hey, Cville, can you imagine being able to get to our airport on a bike? The distance isn’t far, we just need better bike paths

A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 1d

Was in a rush so I decided to bike to the PDX airport instead of taking light rail, but feel like I took a much less nice route that previous attempts. What's the best way now, coming from downtown?
@bikeloudpdx.bsky.social
@bikeportland.org

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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · May 30

No words

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Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 19h

Basically, what I've been saying for years

"Insurance challenges could impact the future of home sales

As climate disasters increase, insurers are retreating, leaving homeowners with fewer, costlier options — and causing home sales to fall out of contract."

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Insurance challenges could impact the future of home sales

As climate disasters increase, insurers are retreating, leaving homeowners with fewer, costlier options — and causing home sales to fall out of contract.

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Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 1d

Your turn, UVA.

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As Trump demands ‘compact’ with top universities, MIT says no deal
University president Sally Kornbluth said its practices already “meet or exceed” the federal government’s list of demands.

By Diti Kohli Globe Staff,Updated October 10, 2025, 10:37 a.m.
The MIT Grad Student Union held a news conference and rally Friday urging university leadership to reject a "compact" the White House sent to MIT last week.
The MIT Grad Student Union held a news conference and rally Friday urging university leadership to reject a "compact" the White House sent to MIT last week.David L Ryan/ Globe Staff
Just over one week after the Trump administration stepped up its push to reshape higher education, sending nine prominent universities a lengthy list of demands, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology became the first to say, effectively, “No thanks.”

In a letter Friday to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, MIT president Sally Kornbluth said the school’s practices already “meet or exceed” the administration’s requested provisions for merit-based admissions and financial aid, and that the university disagrees with other demands that restrict academic freedom and institutional independence in exchange for federal dollars.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 2d

Mornings like this.

Sunlight illuminating mountain over a field

Two people on bicycles, looking at morning light on the mountain, pink clouds, one of the cyclist is taking a picture.

Car in the distance ahead, trying to ruin the picture

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 2d

I hope the city and county do. It’s not one or the other.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 2d

And if it’s done only in the city and not tied in with the county, it’s not sufficient

Livable Cville @livablecville.bsky.social · 2d

Good bike infrastructure will make the Charlottesville area a better and safer place to live. We are tired of waiting for it to become a reality. It’s not that hard. We need the city to deliver on its promises asap.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 4d

“When streets became calmer & safer, more people felt comfortable trying a bike commute for the first time. Families began pedaling to the park…Local businesses saw new life…And cycling stopped feeling like a niche activity—it became part of everyday Parisian life.”

Via @momentummag.bsky.social

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Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 2d

There are surely downsides, but top line, this is great for Charlottesville & Albemarle. And the Charlottesville real estate market

"AstraZeneca today announces that it will invest $4.5 billion in its new manufacturing facility in Virginia"

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AstraZeneca plans to increase investment and scope of its Virginia manufacturing facility to $4.5 billion, creating 3,600 new jobs

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Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 3d

Still thinking about how on this morning’s ride my group was buzzed by two cars in succession, both going at least 35 miles an hour and a 25, and the police officer behind them did absolutely nothing.

Still, a great ride

moon, sunrise illuminating the mountain and a paved road

train on the left, double yellow line and pavement, helmet light brightly illuminating the road.

start of the sunrise. black at the bottom, trees's silhouettes, and then increasing from faded light blue to darker blue.

and a darn power line.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 3d

Would be cool if Garmin would put an app on the Apple Watch. Thinking about abandoning Strava because of their recent stupidity

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Pierre eM @pirmk.bsky.social · 3d

Le monde a besoin de plus de Portland Frog. @4nikkolas.bsky.social

Une peinture représentant Portland Frog face à une muraille de forces de "l'ordre"

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JP Collins @profjpc.bsky.social · 3d

“Who” is, objectively, the funniest possible response here

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Q: Have you given any more thought to possibly suspending habeas corpus?

TRUMP: Suspending who?

Q: Habeas corpus

TRUMP: I don't know. I'd rather leave that to Kristi.

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Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 3d

To be fair, overlapping MSAs is common.

And yes, Charlottesville and Albemarle should coordinate better on transportation and housing policy.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 3d

My opinion (not an economist or future teller) - if rates get to 4%, we're in trouble.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 3d

This is the only response.

a man in a suit and tie is laughing with his mouth open

Alt: Goodfellas character in a suit and tie is laughing with his mouth open

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Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 3d

The new ResiClub Terminal offers some great data visualizations that support this.

map of Virginia showing typical higher-tier home values (65th–95th percentile) by metro area for August 2025. Charlottesville is $786,700; Richmond $589,001; Harrisonburg $518,596; Staunton–Waynesboro $470,875; Lynchburg $446,736; Roanoke $473,238; Elkins, WV $261,342. Darker blue indicates higher values.

map of Virginia showing typical lower-tier home values (5th–35th percentile) by metro area for August 2025. Charlottesville is $296,040; Richmond $264,953; Harrisonburg $248,850; Staunton–Waynesboro $227,821; Lynchburg $170,047; Roanoke $182,991; Elkins, WV $85,320. Darker blue indicates higher values.

map of Virginia showing typical middle-tier home values (35th–65th percentile) by metro area for August 2025. Charlottesville is $460,718; Richmond $384,156; Harrisonburg $343,589; Staunton–Waynesboro $321,056; Lynchburg $281,523; Roanoke $290,965; Elkins, WV $156,565. Darker blue indicates higher values.

map of Virginia showing home price percentage change since March 2020 by metro area (Aug 2025). Charlottesville up 41.5%, Richmond up 46.8%, Harrisonburg up 43.2%, Staunton–Waynesboro up 40.1%, Lynchburg up 49.6%, Roanoke up 52.9%, Elkins, WV up 40%. Blue shading shows positive appreciation.

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Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 3d

Two Charlottesville real estate market things from today:
- photographer said he's very busy with sellers prepping to list their houses this year
- lender said he's heard of a lot of sellers about to go on the market, try for 30 days (or until Thanksgiving) and pull off if they don't sell.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 3d

Got to ride my bike to pick up a thing or two.

I do like this stretch of road though, although it could be a bit curvier

#charlottesville

Fancy single-family townhomes on the left. Two lanes of pavement for cars and trucks . Trees on the right and then a walking path of pavement.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 3d

I liked some parts of this month's note, in part because when I sent it to a client in response to her query about the market, she said, "I read your note every month the day it comes out!"

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Charlottesville Market Insight, Shocking New Construction numbers, Smart Searching, & (re)Imagining Growth

October 2025 | Jim's Note -- Happy October — cooler air, falling leaves, Charlottesville real estate market questions — plus a few ideas on housing, cities, and legacy.

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