November Is Nearly Here, Act Now to Sell in 2026
We're days away from November... so... If you want to sell your home (have it on the market and under contract) in 2026, then we should be meeting, chatting, planning and…
More Options Than Usual Under $300K in the City of Harrisonburg
For a few years now, it has been difficult to buy a home for less than $300K in the City of Harrisonburg... but at the moment... there are 10 such homes on the market for…
Many Sellers Could Negotiate Heavily On Price, But Might Choose Not To Do So
Based on when various home sellers bought their homes, and what they paid for them, many sellers could negotiate heavily on price, but they might still choose not to do…
Yes, But I Still Need a House
For all the talk about mortgage interest rates, and the associated monthly payments... plenty of buyers are shrugging their shoulders and pointing out that... they still…
House Is Great, List Price Seems Fair, Monthly Payment Is Painful
These days, common feedback after showings flows something like this... 1. The house is great! 2. The list price seems fair! 3. The monthly payment is painful! When we're…
Be Ready to Move Quickly but Prepared to Wait
For quite a few years, planning a closing date was pretty easy. We'd list your home... it would go under contract within a week... and you'd close about 30 days later. So…
Price at the Last Sale or Price to Sell
Let's say we're getting ready to get your house on the market for sale. We're looking around the market at recent sales... and here's what we find... The last home that…
Weighing That First Offer After Waiting a While
Not every house is selling in a weekend right now. Some still are... a well-priced, well-prepared home in a popular price range and location, with popular features, can…
Some Houses Are Worth Stretching For
When buying a home, it's important to have a budget. You might be qualified to buy up to $450K but only want to spend $425K based on the associated mortgage payment. But…
The Myth of the Perfect Home
Anyone who has bought a home lately will tell you... there's no such thing as a perfect house. Whether it is the layout, the room sizes, the current cosmetic finishes, or…
Make the Offer and Let the Seller Respond
We’ve been looking at houses for a few weeks now, and today we found one you really like. It’s priced at $425K... but based on what we’ve seen, you think it’s worth…
Solve Those Lingering House Issues Now Instead of Later
Most of the advice I pass along on any given day is to someone actively buying or selling - or to someone who will be doing so soon. But, plenty of those reading aren't…