Should You Consider An Adjustable Rate Mortgage?
With mortgage rates now above 7%, I’ve had a few buyers ask me about adjustable rate mortgages lately... and specifically, whether one makes sense if the initial rate is…
Homes Under $300K Moving Faster Than Homes Over $600K
Under $300K There are 34 homes on the market right now priced under $300K. Half of them were listed in the past 30 days, and only 6 have been for sale for more than three…
The Market Is Cooling as Pending Sales Fall and Inventory Rises
Happy Monday Morning! There is plenty to discuss this month related to our local housing market. Per the headline - the market is certainly cooling in some ways, based on…
Buying or Selling a Home Certainly Is Pleasant When Both Parties Are Reasonable
Sometimes, real estate transactions become adversarial. It might be, for example, a result of negotiating on price, or negotiating home inspection findings. But…
How Flexible Will You Be If You Need to Sell and Buy?
You own a home. You want to sell it, and buy another home. As you may realize, that's not always straightforward. Many people would like to... 1. See a home they would…
New Listings Website, Updated For You!
Clearly, you have plenty of choices these days for how to keep up with new listings in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Just about all of the apps and websites will…
Do Buyers Have More Negotiating Room This Fall?
If you decide to buy a home this fall, and you're getting ready to make an offer - will you have more negotiating room than usual? As usual... maybe... but maybe not…
An Early Look at September 2026 Contract Activity
The past few months have been slow moving for contract activity compared to last year... July 2026 = 98 contracts (compared to 127 in 2025) August 2026 = 100 contracts…
Well Maintained Is Not the Same as Updated
Let's say you've lived in your home for 30 years, and you've taken wonderful care of it. The roof and HVAC system have been replaced, the gutters are clean, the deck is…
The Best Larger Home Might Be the One You Already Own
You love your home, your neighborhood and your neighbors. You love that you can get to work, school and the grocery store without much thought. But... you need a bit more…
How Serious Are You About Wanting Housing to Be More Affordable?
Plenty of people (everyone?) would love for housing to be more affordable for those looking to buy a home. But... here's the tricky part... Affordability mostly comes…
Two Houses, Same Size, Different Values
It can be tempting to try to simplify home value down to a price per square foot. That 2500 SF home sold for $500K, so my 2500 SF home will also sell for $500K, right?…