How much SHOULD you spend on your next home?
There are LOTS of ways to answer this question, usually within the context of a monthly payment.... I'll buy based on the amount that will allow me to keep the same…
Harrisonburg is GROWING, quickly
Per NerdWallet, Harrisonburg is Virginia's fastest growing City. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwestern Virginia, Harrisonburg’s 32.1% income growth, plus growth…
Growth in City of Harrisonburg Elementary Schools
Enrollment grew over 15% in elementary schools in the City of Harrisonburg over the past five years. Read more at Old South High and read about some of the potential…
No change proposed for real estate tax rates in Rockingham County
Per the proposed budget published in the Daily News Record on 04/14/2014, Rockingham County is not proposing an increase in the real estate tax rate. If the budget is…
Changes in Number of Homes For Sale, By Price Range
Above you can see the changes in inventory levels over the past year in four price ranges.... Under $200K (-1%) no significant change $200K - $300K (-15%) buyers have…
Home Sales Still Soft at Start of Spring Selling Season
Featured Property: 310 Victoria Drive, Bridgewater, VA 22812 I just published my monthly report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market -- click here…
$1.55 Million Purchase by JMU on South Mason Street
JMU (the James Madison University Board of Visitors) recently closed on the purchase of a property on the corner of South Mason Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. This…
New Townhouses at The Townes at Bluestone
Exciting news! Townhouses are now for sale in Section 2 at The Townes at Bluestone, starting at $184,900. You can see the location of the first two buildings, as well as…
SVBA Home and Garden Show 2014 to take place on April 12, 13 at Rockingham County Fairgrounds
Mark your calendars, and plan to come out to the 2014 Home & Garden Show at the Rockingham County fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday: Saturday, April 12: 9:00 AM - 6:00…
Average Number of Contracts in March 2014
Many people I talked to during March said it seemed as if LOTS AND LOTS of properties were going under contract during March. As it turns out (shown above) there were…
New Listings in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
(Some) new listings are selling FAST! For all of you out there who are trying to keep up with new listings coming on the market, you can bookmark this website…
Inventory Levels Down Year Over Year
Much to some home sellers' dismay, my post yesterday was merely an April Fools Day joke. So, where do we really stand as far as current inventory levels? There are more…