The Citizen, A New Source for Local News
Have you heard of The Citizen yet? This is a new online news source for Harrisonburg. Here's a bit more from their site... "The Citizen is an independent source of news…
How To Appeal The Assessed Value of Your Home in Rockingham County
Do you live in Rockingham County, and is your home's assessed value too high -- causing you to pay more real estate taxes than you think you should be paying? If so, now…
Monthly Housing Cost For Median Priced Home Climbs
It costs more now than it did a few years ago to buy a home in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, which should come as no surprise since... median sales prices are…
The Median Sales Price of Single Family Homes Has Risen 2 Percent in 2018
The housing market is hot, right? Home values are rising quickly, right? Well, sort of, but maybe it's not exactly like that. As shown above -- over the past three years…
Housing Inventory Levels Likely To Fall Even Further
If last year is any indication, get ready to see inventory levels falling over the next few months as the weather gets colder. Inventory levels have fallen 18% over the…
Are Local Home Sales Prices Actually 8 Percent Higher This Year Than Last?
I'm going to say yes, but no, and mostly no. Keep reading -- this is important, as it can give us an indication of whether our local housing market is heating up too…
Home Sales Slow Slightly in September But Prices Still On The Rise
Before we dive into this month's market report, check out this featured home in Stone Spring Village by visiting 1520AppleRidgeCourt.com. Now, on to our local real estate…
30 Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rates Keep Rising
Mortgage interest rates keep on rising. The question now seems to be whether the higher rates will take anyone out of the market to buy -- or will put a damper on rising…
Early Indications Show Many Home Buyers Contracted in September
Home buying activity slowed for the fourth straight month in September 2018 -- but -- it was 15% higher than it was last September! As shown above, 100 buyers signed…
The Local Housing Market Is Not Like An Outdoor Hose Spigot
Generally speaking, folks don't use their outdoor hose spigots in the winter. I suppose you might use it from time to time, but it's just not as fun to wash your car in…
Starting vs Finishing With A Price When Analyzing The Market Value Of Your Home
It is always my recommendation that we finish with a price when we conduct a market analysis of your home -- but sometimes it can be helpful to work the other way around…
The Smallest House In The Neighborhood
How much should you be willing to pay for the smallest house in a neighborhood? Especially if it is a good bit smaller than all the other houses in the neighborhood?…