Contracts in May 2014 Almost Sets New Record
May 2014 nearly set a new record for the number of contracts signed in a single month in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. As shown above, there were 136 contracts…
Steps to Preparing an Offer to Purchase a Home
How, you might ask, do we go about getting from the point of wanting to make an offer --- to actually making the offer? Here's a brief overview.... Obtain a pre-approval…
Five Questions Every Home Seller Should Ask Their Realtor
1. How should my home be priced? 2. How long will my house be on the market? 3. What should I do to my house before we list it? 4. What is your fee? 5. What will you be…
Will May 2014 Contracts Revive The 2014 Market?
As shown above, year-to-date home sales are down this year (233) as compared to last year (284). Many suspect that the long, cold winter may have made the first few…
Sellers believe the local housing market is recovering
The graph above examines the trend in the number of homes for sale in Harrisonburg and Rockingham over the past seven years. After three years of declining inventory…
Puzzling start to 2014 for local housing market
Featured Property: 1103 Dices Spring Road, Weyers Cave, VA I just published my monthly report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market and thus far…
Homes in Old Town Harrisonburg
Many buyers consider living in Old Town Harrisonburg, to be within walking distance of all that downtown Harrisonburg offers. This "Old Town" neighborhood is generally…
Inventory Up 17% Over the Past Two Months
Finally, the weather is warming up, and homeowners are putting their houses on the market. Inventory levels are starting to increase in the typical spring surge. Good for…
Changes in Number of Homes For Sale, By Price Range
Above you can see the changes in inventory levels over the past year in four price ranges.... Under $200K (-1%) no significant change $200K - $300K (-15%) buyers have…
Home Sales Still Soft at Start of Spring Selling Season
Featured Property: 310 Victoria Drive, Bridgewater, VA 22812 I just published my monthly report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market -- click here…
New Listings in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
(Some) new listings are selling FAST! For all of you out there who are trying to keep up with new listings coming on the market, you can bookmark this website…
Inventory Levels Down Year Over Year
Much to some home sellers' dismay, my post yesterday was merely an April Fools Day joke. So, where do we really stand as far as current inventory levels? There are more…