Will My House Really Sell For That Much??
It's a valid question. You see a few of your neighbors' houses being listed for big bucks -- more than you would have thought. Then, the sign says "UNDER CONTRACT" after…
No, The Sellers Probably Will Not Wait For You
I cannot overemphasize the importance of buyers seeing a new listing on the first day (or possibly the second) that a house hits the market for sale. Clear time in your…
The Harrisonburg Area Real Estate Market Is As Strong As Ever Two Months Into 2021!
Happy Thursday morning to you! It's been a busy week on my end, what with St. Patrick's Day yesterday, and my daughter's 13th birthday the day before (Happy Birthday…
All I Want Is A Four Bedroom, Two Bathroom, 2000 SF House Built In The Past 50 Years Just Outside Harrisonburg For Less Than $500K!?!
It doesn't sound like too big of an ask, right? Those are some pretty broad search terms... Single family home 4+ bedrooms 2+ bathrooms 2000+ SF Built in the past 50…
New Listings Will, In Theory, Start to Pop Soon
The market is moving QUICKLY -- homes are often going under contract in a matter of days instead of weeks -- so it is essential that you know about new listings…
How Long To Prep Your Home Before Listing It For Sale
Sometimes sellers want to wait until their home is absolutely 100% prepared to go on the market for sale -- or even 102% ready! It's hard to disagree with that in…
Strategic Use Of An AirBNB When Selling Your Home In A Fast Moving Market
OK, first off, the chart above is completely fictional. It is not based on actual showing data, it is based on my general experience of how showings are going these days…
First Three Steps Towards Getting Your House On The Market This Spring
It feels like spring time in the Valley this week! I hope you are enjoying the warmer temperatures and perhaps tackling a few outside projects around the house. If you…
Go Check Your Basement Walls For Cracks
Sometimes during a home inspection, I wish I had a time machine. We'll see a crack in a basement wall -- but we don't know how long it has been that way. The general…
Comparing Home Pricing Strategies
Above I have included an overly complicated illustration of an overly simplified comparison of two pricing strategies. A few key points for understanding the graphic…
Will Buying A Home This Year Or Next Year Result In The Lowest Mortgage Payment?
If you are hoping to minimize the amount of your monthly mortgage payment, should you buy a house this year? Or next year? Well, as shown above, it depends on whether you…
Low Inventory Levels AND Lots Of Listings
It's an interesting conundrum. Inventory levels are really (really!) low right now, but there are plenty of new listings that will come on the market this month and next…