Broadband internet impacts Nelson County housing market

With the expansion of broadband internet in Nelson County, a rural area that once struggled with internet connection is now seeing an influx of out-of-town buyers. “Five to seven years ago, Nelson was a great place to be. Beautiful breweries and vineyards and all that stuff. But since Firefly has done their fiber rollout it’s become a haven for people who are trying to escape Charlottesville, Albemarle, and places all over the country,” said Jim Duncan, associate broker with Nest Realty. More interest, more sales, higher prices.