Where Do Buyers Find The Home They Buy?
This certainly has some implications as to where we should and should not be focusing our marketing efforts!
Don’t Be a Bashful Buyer
My article below was published in the Shenandoah Valley Business Journal yesterday. Apparently, it was somewhat controversial, as I received some very passionate…
Is Redcoat Solutions the first spin-off company from SRI International's Shenandoah Valley research facility?
Back when SRI International opened a research facility in Harrisonburg (Rockingham County) in 2009 the hope was that this research facility would be a catalyst for new…
Major shift seen in local real estate market over past two years
Comparing today to where we were two years ago in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.... There are 21% more buyers in the market. There are 25% fewer sellers in the…
Cool Aerials from Google Maps: Massanutten
Check out the actual shape (topography) of Massanutten. It looks a bit different from above than when driving by on Route 33. Previous Cool Aerials from Google Maps…
Working with a Realtor when pursuing a "For Sale By Owner" property in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
Some times, when I am working with a buyer, they or I will become aware of a "for sale by owner" property of interest to them. They almost always have the same question…
Use this Proximity Search tool to find a home close to any address or point of interest
Use the Proximity Search tool on my web site to search for homes within a certain distance of your employer, favorite restaurant, etc.
Mixed emotions about low inventory levels.
As shown above, we are currently experiencing the lowest inventory levels we have seen anytime in the past six years. The results? Some buyers are frustrated that they…
Are Home Sales At Normal Levels In Harrisonburg, Rockingham County?
I believe there are still a lower than normal number of people buying in our housing market. Take a look at the graph above which tracks population growth over the past…
I do not believe we will see any further (overall) price declines in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
As shown in the graph above, the median sales price for homes in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has been stable (between $173K and $177K) for 23 months now. Each of…
Local Home Sales Increase 43% in February 2013
My most recent Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Real Estate Market Report has just been published (download it as a PDF here), and there is plenty of good news to be…
Downtown Harrisonburg Has Seen Significant Growth Over the Past Eight Years
Downtown Harrisonburg has seen significant growth over the past eight years, and much of it has been a result of the enormous energy and contributions of Harrisonburg…