Home Sales Are Rising, But Are Prices?
Happy Friday, Friends! What a wild week of weather this has been... yesterday (Thursday) the temperature started at 70 degrees at 1AM and fell to 30 degrees by late…
What Rising Home Prices Say About Living In Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
In a recent conversation with someone considering a move to the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area, they mentioned something I don't think about too often because it…
Should You Inspect Your Home Before Selling?
Please Note: My advice on this topic will vary based on how demand compares to supply in your market segment - and based on the age of your home. But regardless, let's…
The Home That Makes You Move Sooner
If you're like most buyers, you probably have an ideal timeline in mind. Maybe you are planning to move to the area in six months. Maybe you want to wait until you are…
How Merck Growth Could Impact Our Local Housing Market
Last fall brought a significant economic development announcement for our region that will impact our economy and housing market for years to come. In October 2025, the…
The Sweet Spot of the Harrisonburg Housing Market
How much are most buyers paying for homes in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County? The most active price segment of home buyers is $300K to $400K followed by the $200K to…
Looking Beyond Your Budget Can Pay Off
Most buyers have a clear maximum purchase price... let's say it's $450K. But... even if our goal is to find a house for you to buy where you'll pay less than $450K…
Make the Offer and See What Happens
It's true -- most sellers hope to sell for their list price, or pretty close to it. When a home is listed for $500,000, the seller is clearly aiming for $500K. But that…
You Still Have Time to Prepare Your Home for the Spring Market
The snow has (finally) melted. The days are getting a bit warmer. If you're planning to sell your home this spring, you might be wondering... Should I hurry up and get…
How To Price A Home That Does Not Match Nearby Sales
Preparing a market analysis of your home is the most straightforward when there are very similar homes in your neighborhood that have sold in the past year. If you have a…
What If The Market Says Your Home Is Worth Less Than You Thought?
As a counterpoint to yesterday's article about what to do if the market indicates your home is worth MORE than you thought... let's give some thought to how to proceed if…
What If Your Home Is Worth More Than You Expected?
Thoughts on AI-generated me, above? ;-) Am I recognizable? OK, now to what I'm actually writing about today... What if your home is worth more than you expected? Perhaps…