Scott P. Rogers
Funkhouser Real Estate Group
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Brought to you by Scott P. Rogers, Funkhouser Real Estate Group, 540-578-0102, scott@HarrisonburgHousingToday.com
Brought to you by Scott P. Rogers, Funkhouser Real Estate Group, 540-578-0102, scott@HarrisonburgHousingToday.com
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Goldilocks
It's OK to be Goldilocks

Too big. Too small. Too open. Too chopped up. Too new. Too old.

If you've been searching for a home for a little while, you might start to feel like Goldilocks -- walking into house after house, and nothing is quite right.

It's OK!

If you feel this way, it doesn't mean you're being too picky. It doesn't mean you don't know what you want. It just means you haven't found the right house yet. 

Don't feel like you are being unreasonable or difficult because house after house isn't a good fit.  Instead, focus on that fact that you're probably going to live in your next home for years. Thus, it is essential that we make sure it works well for you.

Let's pay attention to what you are reacting to (size, age, layout, etc.) and why.  When we walk into a house and something feels off, let's talk about what that is.  Is it too dark? Are there too many small rooms? Does the backyard have an odd layout?  That information helps us get a clearer idea about what will work well for you.

The Harrisonburg and Rockingham County market has a pretty wide range of homes... older in-town neighborhoods with character, newer builds out in the county, everything in between. There's a good chance your "just right" is out there. It may just take a little longer to find it than you had thought or hoped.