Selling This Fall by the Numbers
Thinking of selling your home this Fall? Two solid months of home buying activity are still ahead of us... but the countdown is on... The graph above shows the number of…
How Long Should an Escalation Clause Last
Let's say we're making an offer on a house that already has one offer on it. So... we're going to offer a strong price, and we're going to include an escalation clause…
Staying in Your School District Might Limit Your Options
If you have a specific school district you need to stay in, or that you want to move into, that can shrink your buying options fast... especially if you're talking about…
More Home Sales, Stable Home Prices in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
Happy Monday morning, friends! It's not quite mid-August, but summer is starting to feel like it is coming to a close for many... with students, and parents, and teachers…
What Buyers Can Expect Through the Rest of the Year
If you've been looking for a home over the past few months and haven't found the right one yet, you might be wondering what the rest of the year has in store. So... let's…
This House Could Work But That Might Not Be Enough
Sometimes we walk into a house and it checks every box on your list. Three bedrooms. Two bathrooms. Garage. Nice neighborhood. Right price range. But, you feel…
What Price Has To Do With How Fast You Sell
If you price your home right, it'll sell fast. That's the theory, anyway. But "fast" doesn't mean the same thing at every price point. The certainty around how fast a…
The Hidden Variable Behind Early Showings
After weeks, or sometimes months, of preparing your home for market... after getting the photos, the listing details, and all the marketing materials ready... we finally…
Your To Do List for the First Month, First Year, First Five Years
It can be a helpful thought exercise (or group conversation) to think about any home you might purchase within the context of three timeframes... the first month you own…
A Midyear Look at Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Real Estate
Happy Monday morning, and I hope you are excited for the week ahead! I hope you have enjoyed the start of summer... with all of the turbulent weather... extreme heat…
The Luxury of an Unhurried Home Search
Sometimes you don't have a choice. Your lease is ending in six weeks. You're relocating to the Valley with a couple of dogs and can't find a rental that'll take them. In…
Would You Mind Having To Commute?
How much of a commute are you willing to have? Thinking beyond Harrisonburg, the average distance of a commute likely varies drastically depending on if you live in an…