Real Estate Matters

Albemarle County Board of Supervisors member Sally Duncan joins Michael Guthrie to talk about the many challenges of providing affordable housing to the community.   

Chris Guill from Fortress Foundation Solutions joins Michael Guthrie to discuss the importance of a home’s foundation both structurally and in keeping moisture out of the house. 

Founder of Giving Words Eddie Brown joins Michael Guthrie to talk about his work with providing cars for single moms. and the upcoming fundraiser Giving Words Car Bash. For more info visit www.givingwirdsva.org

Realtor and RealCentralVa blogger Jim Duncan joined Michael Guthrie to talk about how the real estate housing market is being impacted by higher interest rate rates, and the uncertainty of the midyear election. 

BRHBA Parade of Homes Chair Kate Colvin joins host Michael Guthrie to talk about the annual two weekend event starting on 10/4.  Listen to learn about the 25 homes that will be presented on the tour each weekend day from 12-5pm.  www.brhba.org

Michael Guthrie is joined by Aimee Andrews of the Salvation Army to talk about the work the organization does in the community as well as the upcoming expansion of the Center of Hope on Ridge Street.  

Brandon Lloyd from AskLandis joins Michael Guthrie to talk about their company and all they do to help with moving or decluttering. 

Neil Williamson from the Free Enterprise Forum joined Michael Guthrie to talk about how Charlottesville's new zoning ordinance is impacting the housing market related to affordability. 

Towne Mortgage Loan Officer Jay Domenic joins Michael Guthrie to discuss how the housing market has been impacted by the unchanging interest rates and the changes in the condominium rules making it easier to find financing for first time buyers. 

Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors leaders Amanda Spigone and Georgia Lindsey joined Michael Guthrie to discuss the second quarter housing market report that was recently released by CAAR. 

Director for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, Keisha Washington, joined Michael Guthrie to talk about how Habitat is partnering with the CAAR Foundation’s Navigator program to help create affordable and workforce housing in the area.

Real estate attorney and local developer, Nicole Scro joins Michael Guthrie to discuss positives and challenges of the Charlottesville zoning ordinance. 

Michael Guthrie talks with Wes Ammons about his new venture CrawlSpace RX and how keeping a crawlspace in proper condition can benefit ductwork functions in your home. 

Home inspector Greg Clatterbuck joined Michael Guthrie to talk about the importance of a home inspection for buyers and sellers whether its resale or new construction. Certified Home Inspectors | Trusted Home Inspections in Virginia

Michael Guthrie talks with CAAR Foundation Executive Director Dave Norris about housing affordability and why home prices are so high in the Charlottesville area.  

Michael Guthrie gives an update on what is being done to create affordable housing and how the CAAR Foundation is trying to make a difference in this effort. 

Recent Regent School graduate, and soon to be UVa student, Tucker Jamison joined Michael Guthrie to talk about his senior thesis on the challenges created by conservation easements.

Fred Missel of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors joins Michael Guthrie to talk about the complexity of providing affordable and work force housing in the Albemarle County area, what he sees as challenges, and ways he thinks it can be accomplished.

Michael Guthrie speaks with Eddie Brown from Giving Words about how providing cars for single moms can change a family’s life.

Think you can’t afford a home? Think again. Frank Webster from Virginia Housing joins Michael Guthrieto talk about the programs Virginia Housing offers to make housing more affordable for those who think they can’t buy.  

President Amanda Spigone and President-elect Kevin Wilberger with the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) joined host Michael Guthrie to talk about the recently released CAAR 1st Quarter market report looking at statistics like median price, days on market, and home inventory that point to a more balanced market. 

Michael Guthrie shares about the impact at home sales have on our economy and gives buyers and sellers tips on how to navigate what seems to be a correcting real estate market.

Neil Williamson from Free Enterprise Forum joins Michael Guthrie to discuss the challenges of creating affordable housing in our area. 

Michael Guthrie shares what the first quarter of home sales says about where the market is headed. Will higher interest rates, economic uncertainty, and the war in the Middle East affect the spring market?

Appraiser Woody Fincham joins Michael Guthrie to give a basic tutorial on the how, what and why of appraisals and forecasts the real estate market over the next months.