Updated Urban Development Area Shows Current, Proposed Developments
view larger image Take a close look at the updated Urban Development Area map for updates on current and proposed developments in Rockingham County's "Urban Development…
Sales Slow, Prices Plateau, Contracts Console in First Quarter 2019
Just like that - the year is already more than 25% behind us. Looking back over home sales activity during the first quarter we find a mixed bag of market indicators…
Real Estate Tax Rate Likely To Increase Slightly In Harrisonburg
The City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are going through their annual budget process and while Rockingham County has proposed a budget that does not include any…
Another Strategy For Preparing To Sell While Waiting To Buy
As described yesterday, sometimes you might have to think about whether you are willing to move twice. If you'd really rather not move twice -- but you need to sell in…
Are You Willing To Move Twice?
Anecdotally, the $250K - $300K market is HOT right now. If you're looking to buy a home between $250K and $300K expect to have LOTS of competition from other buyers…
Home Buyers Were Busy In March 2019
I'll publish my full monthly market report later this week, but wow, home buyers were busy in March! After the usual slow start to the year with 84 contracts in January…
How To Be The First To Know About New Listings
The market is moving QUICKLY -- homes are often going under contract in a matter of days instead of weeks -- so it is essential that you know about new listings…
There Are PLENTY Of Buyers In Our Local Market, Ready To Buy
On one of my recent listings we received three offers within the first week. On another, we -- again -- received three offers within the first week. And on a third, we…
Let Buyers Focus On Your House, Not Your Stuff
Preparing your home to go on the market can be challenging (and tiring), and often sellers-to-be need a second (or third) set of eyes to provide suggestions about where…
A Strong Hand (Offer) Does Not Always Win
I don't play poker regularly - though I have played a few times over the years. Whenever I do, I can become caught up in my excitement to see a straight, a flush, or full…
Senior Living Facility To Be Built at Preston Lake?
It looks like the triangular-ish portion of the Preston Lake mixed use development shown below outlined in red may end up being a senior living facility instead of simply…
Your Ability To Buy Your Dream Home May Have More To Do With Others Than Yourself
Imagine that you *finally* find your dream home this Spring or Summer. I hope you do! But then, imagine that, despite your best efforts, you are not able to buy it - you…