Must a seller agree to make repairs after the home inspection?
Nope! What follows is an astute comment from Bob after my recent post on home inspections.... Scott, sometimes the impression is left (by the agents in some cases, but…
Just how low are housing inventory levels right now?
Low, low, super low! I talk with some regularity about how low inventory levels are right now This is not just a seasonal thing. Inventory levels don't get this low every…
This 409 SF house was 3D printed in 24 hours for $10K
Will you print your next home? I suppose it might depend on where you live and how large of a house you decide to buy or build. A Russian company constructed (printed) a…
Hold On Tight, the Spring Real Estate Market is Coming!
The spring market is coming -- and it is coming fast! New listings are start to pile onto the market, and we are likely to see contracts and closings accumulating as…
Will the Median Sales Price of Townhouses Perk Up in 2017?
Despite increases in the pace of sales over the past five (!!) years, we have not seen increases in the median sales price of these properties over the past two years. In…
February Home Sales (and temperatures) Higher Than Expected
The beautiful home on the cover of my market report is 135 York Place - check it out here! Yes, yes, I know. Within mere hours of sending this market report that mentions…
Why can this house be inspected for informational purposes only?
Sometimes a seller is stating this as soon as they list a property: All inspections are for informational purposes only. But sometimes a seller will introduce this amidst…
Should You Become a Realtor in Harrisonburg?
As I sit in Greenberry's working way on my laptop, conversations are floating through the air around me. Curiously, one is between two folks who are talking about the…
Monitor New Real Estate Listings via Twitter
Are you a Twitter user? If so, you can keep up with new residential real estate listings in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area by following @NewListHburg. So…
The Case for a Custom Designed Home
Would it surprise you if I told you an architect thinks you should build a custom designed home? Probably not. Sorry, Charles. :) In discussion with Charles (ok, virtual…
The Tension Between Buying and Building
Most buyers looking to spend over $400K (or certainly those looking over $500K) will also be considering building a new home. Typically, the tension between buying vs…
Considerations in a Modular Home Purchase
image source According to Wikipedia, a stick-built structure is "one constructed entirely or largely on-site," as opposed to a modular home that is "divided into multiple…