Home Sales Up 19% In Harrisonburg, Rockingham County In 2021
Happy bright, sunny, soon-to-be-hot, Wednesday morning to you! Curious about how things are going in our local real estate market? Here's a snapshot of what now just…
The Number Of Offers On A Single House Is Sometimes Staggering!
I know that you've heard that it is a strong seller's market and there is lots of competition amongst buyers for many new listings -- but did you know HOW extreme it has…
I Would Love To Sell My Home, But Where Would I Go?
I don't have a universally applicable answer to this question... but it's a question and sentiment I hear from many these days... I Would Love To Sell My Home, But Where…
Nearly 500 Buyers Secured Contracts On Homes In First Four Months of 2021
As shown above, for three of the past five years, around 430 - 440 buyers signed contracts to buy homes between January and April. Two years ago, in 2019, there was a bit…
Inventory Levels (# Of Houses For Sale) Hits New Low In Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
Never have there been fewer homes for sale in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County! Indeed, there are now fewer than 100 homes on the market in all of the City and County…
One High (or low) Sales Price Is Likely Not Enough To Justify A Pricing Strategy
It's easy to accidentally focus only on one data point and to then be led astray to incorrect conclusions. "I know my planned asking price seems high... but there was…
Monthly Housing Costs Remain Level Despite Rising Prices
The median sales price in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has increased 17% since 2018 -- rising from $211,750 up to $248,700. Yet, despite buyers paying higher sales…
Please, Oh, Please, Will You Sell Your Rental Property?
If you own a rental property in the city of Harrisonburg, perhaps a townhouse or duplex or small single-family home, perhaps you are interested in selling it? :-) I…
Strategies For Securing A Contract WITH A Home Inspection Contingency
Some would-be home buyers are, reasonably, not comfortable entering into a contract to purchase a home without an inspection contingency. But...in a competitive market…
Should You Skip A Radon Test In The Current Competitive Housing Market?
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause cancer -- in fact, it is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking! Radon quickly disperses in…
13% More Contracts Signed This Year than Last
It has been a busy few months for home buyers in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. During the first four months of this year, 510 contracts have been signed for…
How Far Above The Asking Price Are You Willing To Go?
In some long forgotten distance past era I might have asked a buyer if they thought they were willing to] pay the asking price for a house that was recently listed for…