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County Tables Rezoning of Land for Second Phase of Affordable Housing Complex on Reservoir Street

January 27, 2017

The buildings shown above currently under construction on Reservoir Street -- at the previous location of the Albert Long baseball field. These apartments will be called…

Introducing Virtual Reality for Real Estate in the Shenandoah Valley

January 25, 2017

Read on for a bit of context for this exciting announcement.... PHOTOS ARE KING.... According to National Association of Realtors research, photos are the most valuable…

January Inventory vs. Past Year of Home Sales

January 24, 2017

For the past four years (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) and even some before that, we started off the year with enough homes actively listed for sale to last us for right around…

Which price range of homes have been hit the hardest with reduced inventory levels?

January 23, 2017

As shown above -- all price ranges have not been affected in the same way with inventory changes over the past two years. The most affordable price range (under $200K)…

You can help shape the future of the City of Harrisonburg!

January 20, 2017

You have the opportunity to have an impact on the future of the City of Harrisonburg! The Comprehensive Plan presents a vision of Harrisonburg’s future. It identifies…

Have increased sales been spread evenly across all price range?

January 19, 2017

Not all price range were created equal this past year, it seems. As shown above, all price ranges except $300K-$400K showed 11% to 14% growth in home sales. That…

The startling 2016 recovery of single family home sales

January 18, 2017

SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES are BACK! OK -- but really, it is rather remarkable to look at 2016 single family home sales. And who could have seen this coming? At best, I…

When should we expect to see buyer activity start in earnest in 2017?

January 17, 2017

If you are planning to sell a home early in 2017, you might be wondering when buyers start coming out in full force. As shown above, the month when buyers really start…

How has the pace of home sales in the City and County changed over the years?

January 16, 2017

Now, for the annual showdown between the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, though first noting that: City of Harrisonburg = 17.41 square miles (around 13K…

What do 2016 year end home sales mean for buyers and sellers in 2017?

January 13, 2017

So -- 2016 is over, and 2017 has come. Let's use the data above to draw a few conclusions about what 2016 home sales mean for buyers and sellers in 2017.... HOME…

Year End Home Sales Report Shows Rising Prices, Soaring Sales in 2016

January 11, 2017

Learn more about this month's Featured Property: 5448 Jesse Bennett Way I just published my monthly report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market…

Update on Connect Our Schools (Garbers Church Road Shared Use Path)

January 10, 2017

NOW is your opportunity to have input on the City's plan for a shared use path on Garbers Church Road. Be there! Wednesday, January 11 (tomorrow!) from 5PM - 7PM at 305 S…