70% In Six Years
Between 2018 and 2024, the median price of a detached home in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County rose an astonishing 70%. That’s a remarkable run... and it’s worth…
Think Twice Before Buying a Home You Plan to Outgrow in a Year or Two
"Let's just buy this home -- I'm sure it will work OK for us for at least a year or two." Occasionally, I hear this, and I always encourage buyers to pause and reflect…
Thinking About Downsizing? There Are Two Conversations You Need to Have
Many homeowners who are thinking about downsizing start by thinking about what they need to do to get their home ready to sell. That is a good question to be exploring…
Will Your Home Go Under Contract Quickly?
Likely, yes... unless it has a big flaw, a big need, or a big price. Most homes in the Harrisonburg area are selling well right now. If you list your well-maintained home…
The Best House and the Worst House
After meeting at my office to talk about the home buying process and the market, we schedule a time to go see a house together. When we walk in, you pretty quickly…
If You Lose At This Number, Will You Regret It?
Let's say you've found a house you really like. It's listed at $400K. We've looked at the comps together, and it seems like $400K is a fair price... though depending on…
City Holds Steady While County Cuts Its Real Estate Tax Rate
If you own real estate in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County -- or if you're thinking about buying -- there's some noteworthy news coming out of the local budget process…
A Busier Market With Flat Prices and a Slower Pace
Happy Thursday Morning! If you've been watching the Harrisonburg market lately, you already know -- things are starting to move quickly. New listings keep popping up, and…
Should You Pay More Than a House Is Worth for a Feature You Love?
Is it crazy to pay more than what the market might suggest a house is worth? Maybe not... if the house has a feature that has extra value just for you. For example, let's…
The Risk of Offending a Seller With Your First Offer
Let's say you've found a house you really like in Harrisonburg... listed at $495K. We've checked the comparable sales and have concluded that the house is worth $490K to…
Why Asking for Too Much After a Home Inspection Can Backfire
When we get a home inspection report back, it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. It will typically include pages and pages of notes, photos, some items flagged as…
When a Full Price Offer Is Not Really a Full Price Offer
This buyer is making a full price offer... or... are they? Let's pretend your house is listed for sale for $350K... and we receive an offer that a buyer's agent is…