JMU Ownership In the Maplehurst Neighborhood
Download a larger map here. While it is not as expansive as JMU's ownership in the Forest Hills neighborhood -- it is interesting to see JMU continue to purchase…
Home Buyers Have Had Fewer Choices Nearly All Year
The blue line above shows the number of homes for sale at the end of the month for the first six months of last year, 2018. The orange line shows the same (homes for sale…
Resolution to Create Stormwater Authority Tabled
view a larger map here Rockingham County is proposing that a Stormwater Control Authority be created in the area shown above in blue. Learn more here. A public hearing…
Home Sales Slow, Prices Inch Higher In First Half of 2019
It's hard to believe, but half the year has already flown past! Let's take a few minutes to review some recent trends in the local housing market -- but first... Find out…
Should You Go Ahead And Adjust The List Price Of Your Home?
We should have another solid 90 days of strong buying activity (contracts being signed) before things start to slow down into the Fall, and then slow down even further in…
How Do I Make An Offer On A House?
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…
Make Sure To Think About The Total (Near Term) Cost Of Purchasing A Home
As one small example... A first time buyer looking to buy a detached home (not a townhouse or duplex) under $225K might find themselves considering mostly homes that are…
All Square Footage Is Not Created Equally
So -- if your neighbor's 2400 SF, circa 2000, 4 BR, 2 BA home just sold for $300K... Then it's probably reasonable to think that your 2400 SF, circa 2000, 4 BR, 2 BA home…
Extra Three Day Tickets to Red Wing Roots Music Festival
One of my favorite weekends of summer is coming up - the Red Wing Roots Music Festival, where more than 40 musical groups (folk, Americana, roots music) will be…
The Buyers Did Not Like The Layout Of Your Home
If a buyer is buying over $400K, or even over $300K, the layout of the home becomes very important to them. That is not to say that it is unimportant for a $200K buyer…
Should I Be Worried If A House Is Being Sold In AS IS CONDITION?
Sometimes a seller is stating this as soon as they list a property: All inspections are for informational purposes only. or This house is being sold in "as is" condition…
Concept Plan of New Harrisonburg High School
view as: large image | pdf Click on the links below to check out a concept plan dated May 31, 2019 for the new Harrisonburg High School, which seems to feature: the…