Why Some Homeowners Are Selling - and Others Are Staying Put
As referenced earlier this week, fewer homeowners are selling these days. Jan - Apr existing (resale) home sales in 2024 = 290 Jan - Apr existing (resale) home sales in…
The Perfect House for You Is Likely the Perfect House for Others
You're early in the home search process so while we have started looking at houses, you haven't secured a pre-approval letter yet. We have looked at 10 houses thus far…
Home Sales Slow in Early 2025 But Prices Rise Modestly and April Sees Uptick in Contract Activity
Happy Tuesday morning, friends! We're mid-way through May and today I bring you a personal update, a fun reader giveaway, and an in-depth look at the latest trends in our…
City, County Real Estate Tax Rates Stay Unchanged for 2025
There won't be any changes in the real estate tax rates for the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County for the coming (2025-26) fiscal year... City of Harrisonburg…
I Want to Sell for a Reasonable and Fair Price
I've heard this from quite a few sellers over the past few months... "I want to sell for a reasonable and fair price" ...so let's talk about what that typically means. If…
New Construction Homes Boosting Inventory Levels
Over the past 30 days we have seen quite a few new construction homes (28 of them) hitting the market for sale in Harrisonburg & Rockingham County If you're in the market…
Newly Built Homes Are Filling An Important Gap In The Local Real Estate Market
Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are a popular place to live, work, retire and more... which has lead to steady population group over time. But when you chat with…
Time vs. Specificity In Finding The Right Home
One of the first things I will ask you when we talk about your plans for buying a home will be your timeline. Why? Because the amount of time you have to search often…
Demand Is Strong For Residential Income Producing Properties
Competition is fierce amongst investors right now as many buyers (local and beyond) seem to be eager to buy residential income producing properties in Harrisonburg and…
Contracts to buy and sell off to a slower start in 2025
We're now about 117 days into the year and markedly fewer home sales are coming together this year than last. The graph above shows us that thus far this April buyers and…
Selling your home this Spring? Start here.
Selling a home is a significant decision that involves many moving parts. My goal is to guide you through the process with clarity and confidence, ensuring each step is…
The relief of knowing you waited for the right house!
Sometimes we will go see houses that feel almost right for you... but not completely right... just almost right. Maybe the house has everything you said was on your list…