Might You Like a House Enough to Risk Not Having an Inspection?
Not every home in today's market is getting multiple offers -- but some are. I've listed several homes recently that have ended up in competitive offer situations. In…
Do Not Overlook Homes That Have Been on the Market
It wasn't all that long ago that nearly every house listed for sale in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County was under contract within 48 hours. Multiple offers, escalation…
Will You Prioritize Certainty or Price When Selling Your Home?
Let's imagine you're selling your home and we listed it for $400,000. We receive two offers: Offer A: $400,000 -- contingent on a home inspection, a radon test…
It Is Fine To Make An Offer Below The Asking Price
The real estate market in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County continues to move quickly. Many homes are going under contract within just a few days of being listed -- and…
Stable Prices Despite Fewer Home Sales in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in 2025
Happy New Year! I hope you had a delightful holiday season and enjoyed ringing in the New Year. Happy 2026! I celebrated with a few hundred of my closest friends (ok…
Will You Sell Your Home Now or Wait Until Spring?
If you've decided that you'll be selling your home in the near future, you may be asking the same question that many other homeowners are pondering right now... Should I…
Mortgage Interest Rates Have Been Falling for Six Months
Over the past six months, mortgage interest rates have been steadily trending downward. After rising above 7% earlier in 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate…
Listing Inventory Is Rising. Will That Continue in 2026?
Listing inventory has been trending upwards for most of the past year. Each data point on the graph above shows the average inventory level for the 12 months leading up…
My 2026 Predictions for the Harrisonburg Housing Market
Were my predictions for 2025 accurate? Well, not exactly. But... nonetheless... I'll go ahead and throw some predictions out there for 2026. Let's start with how many…
Did the 2025 Real Estate Market Perform As Expected?
It's hard to believe it's already 2026... but here we go with another new year! Before I get to 2026 predictions, let's see how 2025 finished out compared to my…
Contract Activity on the Rise in November, December
Buyers (and thus, sellers) were active this past November and December... compared to the same months last year. In the last two months of 2025 we saw 190 contracts…
What Will $400K Buy You in Harrisonburg Right Now?
If you're looking to buy a $400K home in the City of Harrisonburg in the New Year, here's a look at what you might finding yourself buying! Over the past six months, ten…