Consider purchasing a Home Warranty for your home
Click here to download the full information packet on home warranties from American Home Shield -- or read on for more details.... What is a Home Warranty? It's a…
The BRICK vs VINYL showdown
How do homes with brick exteriors sell as compared to vinyl-sided homes? Let's take a look to see what the data shows us. To somewhat narrow the scope, this analysis only…
Yes, location (location, location) but what else?
What will it take to sell your house in today's real estate market? The age-old adage of "Location, Location, Location" still rings true – but since it is not cost…
Does a seller have to make all repairs discovered via a home inspection?
The short (and vague) answer is -- well, it depends on the terms of your contract. But, overall, here is how the inspection process typically flows.... As you can see…
May was a STRONG month for showings
There have been lots of showings in recent months, leading to lots of contracts -- and the latest (May 2016) data shows another strong month of showings, with 25% more…
City of Harrisonburg approves budget with 8% increase in real estate tax rate
In the end, the Harrisonburg City Council decided to increase the real estate tax rate by $0.06, from $0.72 to $0.80 per $100 of assessed value -- instead of the $0.08…
Would you like a side of chicken with that house?
City Council voted last night to approve changes to Harrisonburg's backyard chicken ordinance. From today's Daily News Record article.... City officials began reviewing…
One month later, 30 year fixed mortgage interest rates still at 3.58%
Fear not -- cheap money is still available. By that, I mean that the interest you will pay on a new mortgage still remains at record low levels. The current average…
Should I rent or buy a townhouse in Harrisonburg?
Given continued low interest rates and some increase in home values, let's take a new look at the opportunities of buying versus renting. RENT = $1000/m. There are…
Check out the Strawberry Festival in Downtown Harrisonburg, tomorrow (Sat) from 11AM - 5PM
Tomorrow! Saturday, May 20th -- downtown Harrisonburg! Check out the first Harrisonburg Strawberry Festival at City Hall tomorrow. The day will include activities and…
Four Bedroom Home Across the Street from JMU Campus
click here for a larger image Enjoy a really (really, really) short walk to the JMU Campus (and Starbucks and Purcell Park) from this recently built (2011) home with…
County Board of Supervisors to discuss current and future development in Urban Development Area, southeast of Harrisonburg
click here for a larger image There will be a workshop today at 11:30 AM to discuss the County's Urban Development Area, located southeast of the City. The size of this…