What Price Should Be On Your Preapproval Letter?
When you make an offer on a home, we need to be intentional about what your preapproval letter says to the seller. The amount shown on that letter can either strengthen…
Harrisonburg Housing Market Stabilizes as Inventory Rises and Prices Hold Steady
Happy February Friday, Friends! I hope you are enjoying this slightly warmer week of winter weather. I was reflecting back today on when the snow first started falling…
Will New Listings Surge After the Ice Melts?
We have seen some unusual (for this area) winter weather over the past few weeks and it seems it may have slowed down the real estate market, temporarily. With had about…
How Many Buyers Are Likely To Consider Your Home
When you are selling your home, it can be helpful to understand how many buyers are likely to be considering your home. Past sales data isn't entirely predictive of…
One Less Buyer to Compete With Next Time
Sometimes in this fast-moving market -- especially if you're looking under $350K, especially if you're looking in the City of Harrisonburg, and especially if you're…
What to Do First When You Are Ready to Buy a Home
If you're feeling ready to buy a home, what should your first step be? Should we set up a time to meet to talk? Or should we go look at a house together? Well... it…
Which Offer Would a Seller Prefer? It Depends.
Let's imagine a fairly common scenario in today's market... You've just listed your home at a price that is reasonable given recent comparable sales. The property shows…
New Neighborhoods on the Horizon in Rockingham County
Rockingham County Community Development staff regularly publishes a list of developments that are site plan review. Here's a list of some of the upcoming residential…
Will Selling Your Home Be Necessary Before Buying The Next One?
In our current market, homes are still moving quickly. That's good news for sellers -- but it can make it a bit challenging for you if you're looking to buy and need to…
$6.4 Million of Funding Announced for Affordable Housing in Harrisonburg
Two housing developments in Harrisonburg have been awarded a combined $6.4 million through Virginia's Affordable and Special Needs Housing program -- part of a…
Yes You Can Ask But They May Say No
If you're buying a home, you may find yourself wondering...Would it be OK to ask the seller to pay for your closing costs? Could you ask if you can move in a few weeks…
Might You Like a House Enough to Risk Not Having an Inspection?
Not every home in today's market is getting multiple offers -- but some are. I've listed several homes recently that have ended up in competitive offer situations. In…