Do Not Overlook Homes That Have Been on the Market
It wasn't all that long ago that nearly every house listed for sale in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County was under contract within 48 hours. Multiple offers, escalation…
It Is Fine To Make An Offer Below The Asking Price
The real estate market in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County continues to move quickly. Many homes are going under contract within just a few days of being listed -- and…
Stable Prices Despite Fewer Home Sales in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in 2025
Happy New Year! I hope you had a delightful holiday season and enjoyed ringing in the New Year. Happy 2026! I celebrated with a few hundred of my closest friends (ok…
Will You Sell Your Home Now or Wait Until Spring?
If you've decided that you'll be selling your home in the near future, you may be asking the same question that many other homeowners are pondering right now... Should I…
Mortgage Interest Rates Have Been Falling for Six Months
Over the past six months, mortgage interest rates have been steadily trending downward. After rising above 7% earlier in 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate…
My 2026 Predictions for the Harrisonburg Housing Market
Were my predictions for 2025 accurate? Well, not exactly. But... nonetheless... I'll go ahead and throw some predictions out there for 2026. Let's start with how many…
Did the 2025 Real Estate Market Perform As Expected?
It's hard to believe it's already 2026... but here we go with another new year! Before I get to 2026 predictions, let's see how 2025 finished out compared to my…
Contract Activity on the Rise in November, December
Buyers (and thus, sellers) were active this past November and December... compared to the same months last year. In the last two months of 2025 we saw 190 contracts…
Selling Your Home to a Buyer Who Has a Home to Sell
Would you be comfortable with a contract that only says this... "This contract is contingent on the sale of 123 Main Street." What if that one sentence is all that your…
Price Your Home Right if You Want a Speedy Sale
Sometimes a fast home sale becomes the priority -- and for good reason. Maybe you've already moved out and would rather not keep making a mortgage payment on a home you…
How Seasonal Inventory Shifts Affect Buyers and Sellers
If you've been casually keeping an eye on the local housing market, you may have noticed something lately -- there just aren't that many homes for sale right now. That's…
Understanding Big Gaps Between Assessed Value and List Price
When you're considering a home purchase, you might find yourself glancing at the tax assessment and compare it to the list price. Sometimes the two numbers line up nicely…