86 out of 100 buyers are buying for less than $300K
Looking at home sales in the past year we find that.... 10% of home sales were under $100K 58% were under $200K 86% were under $300K 94% were under $400K Clearly, that…
Understanding your mortgage quote (Loan Estimate)
If you are talking to a lender about a potential mortgage on a home you might purchase, you are likely to receive a "Loan Estimate", the first page of which is shown…
New developments in the works adjacent to Spotswood Country Club, Lakeview Golf Club?
The Harrisonburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 9 at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers (409 South Main Street) for the potential…
Find New Listings Fast
Just a reminder, for anyone who missed it.... NewListingsInHarrisonburg.com allows you to quickly and easily scroll through the most recent residential listings in…
What is the worst month to sell your home?
Sorry for the bad news -- but it seems that December is the worst month to sell your home -- as the lowest percentage of active listings are likely to go under contract…
Be proactive. Burn those Thanksgiving calories off BEFORE the big meal!
Talk about planning ahead! You can participate in a four mile run on Thanksgiving morning, and then eat EVEN MORE on Thanksgiving afternoon/evening! Plus -- this event…
First Lego League Team explains why you should keep your food waste out of the trash
The video above (click it to go watch it) and the explanation below are brought to you by some creative and civic-minded youths in our community, who are a part of a…
Potential Changes to Exit 245 on Interstate 81
The map above shows "Alternative 2", which is the identified as the Preferred Build Alternative at Exit 245 in the Exits 245 & 247 Interchange Alternative Analysis. Here…
Showings strong in October after many slow months
Looking at the graph above, you might not guess that home sales are up 5% year-over-year. But they are. Showings, however, as shown above, have been quite slow in many…
City residents, recommend a name for the new City elementary school!
Thanks to Brent at On the Road Collaborative for the tip on this opportunity for City residents.... The Harrisonburg City School Board is asking residents of Harrisonburg…
City prices down, County prices up
As noted above, the pace of homes sales is increasing in both the City and County when comparing January through October sales figures in 2014 vs. 2015. The same across…
Fewer Contracts, but, wait for it, More Sales!
There have been 1% fewer contracts signed this year.... AHHHH!!??!! -- The Sky Is Falling!! -- alert, alert, panic, panic! Oh, but wait.... There have been 5% more closed…