Sellers believe the local housing market is recovering
The graph above examines the trend in the number of homes for sale in Harrisonburg and Rockingham over the past seven years. After three years of declining inventory…
Puzzling start to 2014 for local housing market
Featured Property: 1103 Dices Spring Road, Weyers Cave, VA I just published my monthly report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market and thus far…
Buyers are signing lots of contracts thus far in May 2014
Contracts are being signed quickly in May 2014 (40 contracts in 8 days) --- which shows a solid upwards trend for the first five months of the year if we extrapolate to a…
Understanding Radon
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause cancer -- in fact, it is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking! Radon quickly disperses in…
Beautiful Water Filled Quarry in Harrisonburg
Tucked away over on Linda Lane (and Smithland Road) is this beautiful body of water. Who knows, maybe there will eventually be a mixed use development around it!?
History of the Street Names in Highland Park Subdivision
What do these street names have in common? What is their connection? Traveler Lucy Long Brown Roan Ajax Richmond They were all names of General Robert E. Lee's horses! A…
Understanding Lead Based Paint
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains high levels of lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious…
Long Term Mortgage Interest Rates Seem QUITE Stable
Mortgage interest rates seem to be QUITE stable between 4% and 4.5%. Let's keep them there! This continues to be a great time to buy relative to locking in your housing…
Go back in time with Google Street View
You can now go back in time with Google Street View, exploring how Harrisonburg's streetscape has changed over the years. Above, you will note the changes on Grace…
Homes in Old Town Harrisonburg
Many buyers consider living in Old Town Harrisonburg, to be within walking distance of all that downtown Harrisonburg offers. This "Old Town" neighborhood is generally…
Inventory Up 17% Over the Past Two Months
Finally, the weather is warming up, and homeowners are putting their houses on the market. Inventory levels are starting to increase in the typical spring surge. Good for…
9.5% Increase In City Real Estate Tax Rate?
The City of Harrisonburg may increase its tax rate from $0.63 (per $100 of assessed value) to $0.69. This would be a 9.5% increase in real estate taxes for property…