Is Harrisonburg Insulated From National Economic Conditions?
Yes and no. I am participating in an economic survey group striving to create a true picture of the impact of the national economy on our region. In our first meeting…
Is the Massanutten Home Sales Market Over or Under Performing the Harrisonburg Market?
In response to my monthly home sales report, Keston asked... I'm guessing that even within Rockingham County that market conditions vary by locale. I was wondering if you…
Buying Land in Rockingham County
One of my readers asked an excellent question after reading my latest real estate market report: A colleague is looking for an acreage tract for a new home but is…
Slower Home Sales, Stable Home Values per the June 2009 Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Real Estate Market Report
I hope you enjoy this brief overview of the June 2009 market report... Read on for a full review of the state of the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County residential real…
Everything You Need To Know About Buying An Investment Property in Harrisonburg, Virginia
This won't actually cover absolutely everything you need to know, but I believe it will give you a good overview. These questions were posed by a reporter from the…
Psssssst......my home is for sale, but keep it quiet!
If you're trying to sell your home, DON'T keep it a secret! I have had several conversations lately with homeowners who want to sell their home, but haven't listed it…
Listing Price --- It's All a Matter of Perspective
If you really think about it, the listing price of a house means ABSOLUTELY NOTHING --- regardless of what kind of a market we're in. Below are a few common conversations…
If you're a first time home buyer, you'd better start looking more seriously now -- the clock is ticking!
If, as a first time buyer, you close on your purchase of a home by November 30, 2009 you will receive an $8,000 tax credit on your 2009 taxes. That is to say that: if you…
The real reasons why so much student housing is being built for JMU students...
This past week the Daily News Record published an article about the new housing complexes being built to house JMU students. I believe the uninformed reader of the…
Which segment of our market is more stable? Expensive homes or starter homes?
If you ask most people, you'll be told that starter homes are a much more stable segment of our market right now --- and that the higher end market is definitely doing…
May 2009 Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Real Estate Market Report
View a video introduction to the May 2009 Real Estate Market Report: Read on for a full review of the state of the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County residential real…
New Construction Price Per Square Foot Trends in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
For some time I have been tracking price per square foot trends for all single family homes in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. These appear in my monthly market…