Home Sales Slow In February But Contract Activity Increasing
Happy Spring! Yesterday's warm sunny afternoon was a welcome reprieve from our recent frigid temperatures - and it looks like we'll have continued warm-ish (or at least…
How To Think About Home Inspection Negotiations
A buyer agrees to pay a price for a house based on what they know about the house at that time. The home inspection process allows them to learn more about the house to…
When A Realtor Represents a Home Buyer Do They Just Unlock Doors?
It's a bit more involved than that -- we unlock doors AND turn on lights! :-) Just kidding, of course. There's more to representing a buyer than just unlocking doors and…
What To Do If A Rezoning Sign Shows Up Next To Your House
OK. Let's brainstorm... Kick the sign down. Shout expletives at your neighbor who wants the rezoning. Ignore the sign - no biggie. Yeah, probably none of those. Now, some…
Three Main Obstacles Between Contract and Closing
While every home sale is different -- with unique contingencies based on the needs and situations of the buyer and seller -- there are three main hurdles that most buyers…
Are Home Sellers Waiting For Warmer Weather?
OK, I know it's not Spring yet, but it's March! We're supposed to start seeing many more new listings coming on the market - finally - for all of the buyers who have been…
Watch What You Say When Viewing A Home As A Buyer
As a buyer, when you are walking through a home, keep in mind that the seller might be listening! These days, there are plenty of ways that a seller could be monitoring…
A Map of Every Building in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (and in America!)
view larger image Here's a fun/cool resource to check out in your free time... The New York Times published an online, interactive map of every building in the United…
How Much Price Negotiation Should Home Buyers Expect?
If you're looking to buy a home under $250K, should you only consider homes priced at or below $250K? Probably not - some sellers of homes priced above $250K will…
Aging In Your Current Home With Community Support
Have you, or a co-worker, friend, neighbor, parent, lived in their home for many years? Are they starting to face challenges of keeping up with home maintenance, or…
Mortgage Interest Rates Are Falling, Falling, Falling
larger version In what can only be described as good news for home buyers -- mortgage interest rates keep declining! In November 2017 interest rates had climbed to 4.94%…
49 More Detached Homes Coming To The Crossings
view larger image The Crossings, a neighborhood of detached homes straddling the City/County line, will be expanding - from 35 homes to 84 homes - after a slight rezoning…