Comments on: Goodbye Sullivan’s, Hello Long & Foster

By: David Kabler

David Kabler — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 18:51:19 +0000

Thanks for the compliments, folks! An attitude adjustment might be in order here. As a REALTOR for 41 years, the last 25 serving buyers and sellers here in Cape Charles, I am proud of the results of our work in revitalization. The Town’s finances have gone from red to black, there are an hundred or more restored historic homes for visitors to admire, many millions of dollars of public and private infrastructure investment have improved our quality of life, and the cultural arts are alive and well here. Real estate offices are an economic driver and the proliferation of agencies is a good sign that business is good. Residential sales in Cape Charles and Northampton County have grown almost 50% in the last few years, building permits are exceeding $15mm annually, and new housing starts are also up 50%. So, please, when you see a real estate office, stop in and thank the proprietor for making their best efforts at improving our community.

By: Steve Downs

Steve Downs — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:26:19 +0000

I think Mason Avenue should be renamed Real Estate Row. If the economy is not moving and property values are dropping and property isn’t selling, why do we need so many real estate offices?

By: Bobby Roberts

Bobby Roberts — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:28:41 +0000

Could this be the real estate buzzards circling as they wait for the Northampton Supervisors to vote to destroy the county’s Zoning Ordinance? It won’t be long before the 10,000 condo balloon drops, and the race starts to turn farm land into Ocean City.

By: Donald Sparrow

Donald Sparrow — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 13:34:14 +0000

Just what this town needs — another real estate office! I remember when this town had 2 grocery stores, 5 places that sold gas, and 6 places that sold clothes. Now all it has is real estate offices, antique shops, and high-price shops that are geared towards tourists. [. . . ]