How To Remove Cigarette Smoke Odors From A House
I have shown a few houses lately to buyers where we couldn't help but notice a lingering cigarette smoke odor in the home. That smell was not the only factor that kept…
Will You Take Your House Off The Market Over The Winter?
In some ways, NO, you should NOT take your house off the market -- because housing inventory levels have plummeted in December. And yet, still, some folks will take their…
Housing Inventory Levels Plummet in December
First - a note - each data point above is for the end of the given month. Thus, the 235 homes for sale in November are at the end of November -- or, as the case may be…
How Much Are You Willing To Compromise To Live In The Neighborhood Of Your Dreams?
I think it is reasonable to be willing to compromise on some aspects of your dream home in order to live in your dream neighborhood. For example... Paying a bit higher…
How To Find Multi Family Properties To Purchase In and Around Harrisonburg
Multi Family Properties can be a means to more quickly and simply make a larger investment purchase. Whether it is a duplex, triplex, quad, or a small apartment building…
I Would Like To Sell But Cannot Find Anything To Buy
Something I am hearing with increasing frequency goes something like this... MONDAY: I think I want to sell my house - can we meet to discuss that? TUESDAY: Would-be…
Detached Homes in the City of Harrisonburg Under $200K Are Harder To Find
It's harder and harder to find a (detached) home in the City of Harrisonburg under $200K. As shown above, there have been fewer and fewer such home sales over the past…
Will City, County Buy the Denton Building in Downtown Harrisonburg To Expand Courts, Judicial Offices?
Will the City of Harrisonburg and/or Rockingham County be purchasing the Denton Building in downtown Harrisonburg? Maybe? Possibly? Feel free to email me…
Ten Guiding Principles Of What Makes A Neighborhood
The Rockingham County Planning Commission will meet today (Nov 19, 2019) at 6:00 PM in the Rockingham County Administration Center to discuss incorporating the Stone…
Rockingham County Considers Adopting Stone Spring Urban Development Area Plan Into Comprehensive Plan
The Rockingham County Planning Commission will meet tomorrow (Nov 19, 2019) at 6:00 PM in the Rockingham County Administration Center to discuss incorporating the Stone…
Should Sellers Feel Confident That A Contract Will Result In A Sale?
If you're selling your home, and it just went under contract (hooray!) should you be confident that it will make it to closing? Yes and no.... YES - Most contracts result…
Home Sales Steady, Prices Slowly Rising in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
Despite rapidly declining temperatures (15 degrees last night!?) the local housing market is still rather hot! Read on for an overview of the latest market trends in…