The Lower the Price, The Larger the Pool of Buyers
When it comes to selling a home, one important factor that affects how much buyer interest you'll receive is the price point of your property. Simply put: the lower the…
Few Recent Comparable Sales? That Might Mean More Buyers, Not Fewer
When preparing to sell your home, one of the first things we typically do is to look for comparable sales -- recent sales of similar homes in your neighborhood or school…
You Probably Do Not Need to Worry About Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your Home
If it's been a while since you last sold a home, you might still think you need to purchase a new home afterwards to avoid paying capital gains taxes. That used to be…
Should You Upgrade Before You Sell? Let Your Neighbors Be Your Guide
So, you're planning to stay in your home for another year or two... but then you know you will almost certainly sell your home... and you're wondering if you should…
Fewer Homes Are Selling in 2025, But Prices Continue a Modest Climb
Happy Monday morning.. and Happy belated Father's Day to all the dads! We're nearly halfway through 2025 now, and below I'll give you an update on the latest data and…
Is One Room Holding Back The Value of Your Home?
When preparing to sell your home, especially in the year or two leading up to putting it on the market, it's worth stepping back and asking whether there is one part of…
Thinking About Selling After the Kids Have Moved Out?
The kids have moved out, and suddenly the house feels larger than you need -- or more than you want to maintain. Whether it's the yard, the stairs, or just extra space…
Inventory Levels Tick Up in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, but Not Dramatically
Inventory levels (the number of homes for sale) have risen over the past several months in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County... December 2024 = 138 January 2025 = 140…
How Many Homes Are Selling Over The Asking Price These Days?
I ran the numbers on this a few months ago but it's worth another look... and this time I stretched back even further to build a broader context. Before Covid, before…
It's Great to Look at Houses Before You're Totally Ready to Buy
If your lease doesn't end for another six months, you might think it's too soon to start looking at homes. In many cases, however, starting your search early can actually…
Have You Considered Keeping Your Home as a Rental Property?
If you are getting ready to move, you might be focused on preparing to sell your current home - but there's another option worth considering... keeping it as a rental…
What Improvements Will You Make Before Selling?
There isn't really a one size fits all strategy that we can use to answer this question. As is often the case, it depends... Here are some of the perspectives we will be…