You might need to, or want to, rent for a year when moving to a new area
If you're moving from Harrisonburg to another area entirely... or if you are moving from another area to Harrisonburg... you may need to - or want to - rent for the first…
Are there contingencies you will be comfortable not including in an offer?
The market is still moving relatively quickly in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. As such, once we walk inside of a house, and you decide you like it enough to make an…
Are homes in our market selling for a million dollars?
Yes, indeed... homes are selling for over a million dollars in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County... though it has only been since 2021 that we have seen more than one or…
Far fewer homeowners are willing to sell these days
Most graphs I examine are looking at the total number of home sales in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. This graph is a bit different. All of those other graphs…
Fewer home sales but higher sales prices in early 2025
Happy Monday morning, friends! It seems it might start feeling like Spring in the Shenandoah Valley this week. While this morning started off just below freezing... we'll…
Being realistic about home improvements most buyers would want to make
If you are selling a home that needs a kitchen remodel, it's fine to NOT remodel the kitchen, but your pricing of the home should account for knowing that most buyers…
When to start looking at homes for sale if you need to sell before you buy
Many home buyers have to sell a home before they can buy the next one. If you aren't a first time buyer -- and if you haven't already sold your current home -- you are…
How much are investors paying for multifamily properties?
What are real estate investors buying in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County? 1. Some investors buy college student housing, which often has higher rental rates compared…
Are most homes selling well over asking price?
It's a reasonable question -- in a market where homes are often going under contract very quickly, one might assume that all homes are selling for well over asking price!…
Just 12 Townhomes Remain In Congers Creek, Phase 3
Construction is moving right along at Congers Creek, an upscale townhome community located off Boyers Road, just minutes from Sentara RMH Medical Center, in the Cub Run…
Inventory levels remain low in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
We'll see what March brings, but thus far, inventory levels are stay rather low in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. With just 136 homes on the market right now, this…
About that other Realtor in Harrisonburg named Rogers
As some of you may have noticed, there seems to be another Realtor in town named Rogers... yes, that would be my son, Luke. :-) Luke is off to a fast start, learning a…