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A weekly listing of property transfers and building permits in and around Charlottesville.

“I think when people think of such a rural community, and that’s really what we are, they’re surprised when they start hearing [what’s here]: ‘Montpelier’s there? Barboursville’s there?’” said Joe Ward.

Every year, Americans seem determined to be more frugal than the year before because of the latest economic conditions. One year it is rising energy prices; another year it is rising interest rates. This year, of course, the drop in everyone’s investments looms large. And so once again Americans will promise to cut back on presents, food and decorations and to fund their celebration from actual income instead of savings or credit cards.