Proposed Site of New Jail for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
click here for a larger version of this map Moseley Architects has released a planning study recommending that a new jail be built at the site shown above, located in the…
New upscale apartments at The Reserve at Stone Port
The Reserve at Stone Port, a new development of upscale apartments in close proximity to Sentara RMH Medical Center is set to open next month. This will be a first for…
How do you search online for houses in Harrisonburg?
If I'm using my iPhone or iPad I search for homes using the Funkhouser Real Estate Group mobile app, but otherwise I'm typically using the "Advanced Search" on my…
Mortgage interest rates edge up.... to ridiculously low levels
It's compelling to get a long term fixed interest rate that starts with a 3.....and it might still be possible, but the national average is now 4.01%. Let me know if…
Showings Strong in November after slower October
One measure of future performance of our local real estate market is how many homes are being viewed by buyers. The data above is an analysis of showings of Funkhouser…
When will we see more NEW single family homes being built?
As shown above, there have not been very many new single family home sales in the MLS over the past few years. That said, there have certainly been new single family…
The only price range seeing year over year improvement in sales pace
Take a look at the graph above. You'll note that the only price range seeing year over year improvement in sales pace is the $300K - $400K price range. The under $200K…
Local housing market continues to rebound in October 2014
Featured Property: 4570 Magnolia Ridge Drive, Harrisonburg, VA I just published my monthly report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market. Jump to…
Walk through the Model Home at Heritage Estates
Heritage Estates is an active adult community in Harrisonburg with a swimming pool and located adjacent to Heritage Oaks Golf Course. Now, thanks to some new technology…
What did home buyers buy in October 2014?
I'm finding 94 properties in the MLS that went under contract in October 2014. Here is what those 94 buyers decided to buy last month....
Top 5 Articles in October 2014
Here are the articles from the past month that your peers enjoyed (or at least read) most.... Harrisonburg City Council approves Hotel and Conference Center deal between…
The most realistic, immersive way to experience a home online
Welcome to the most realistic, immersive way to experience a property online.... According National Association of Realtors research, photos are the most valuable feature…