VAR: CNN doesn't understand the concept of a bubble
From the fine folks at the Virginia Association of Realtors.... “Home prices may not return to peak until 2023,” is the CNN Money headline. The story is that housing…
The email flow of buying and selling a house
This is a pretty interesting infographic on the process of buying and selling a house.
Looking for a good primer on the home buying process?
I am happy to help you learn all about the home buying process --- so feel free to e-mail me and we can set up a time to meet. And....hopefully the variety of information…
Approved 160-Acre Mixed Use Development in Harrisonburg, VA For Sale Priced at $8M
This mixed use development located between Country Club Road, Linda Lane and Smithland Road is one of the only large developments left be built out in Harrisonburg. This…
Not interested in granite or corian? How about volcanic rock?
Check out this fascinating product from Pyrolave --- countertops created from rock extracted from a volcano crater! Read more about the process here. Do you know anyone…
More residential development on Port Republic Road
There is a lot planned for Port Republic Road --- likely related to the relocation of Rockingham Memorial Hospital, and the widening of Port Republic Road. We recently…
Are all (price) segments of the local housing market recovering equally? Maybe not.
The under $200K segment of our local housing market has recovered nicely over the past 15 months --- improving from an average of 36 buyers per month up to 42 per month…
When to make a price adjustment?
As I mentioned last month, after we have your house on the market for a month or two, if we aren't having many showings (or we're not satisfied with the feedback from…
A glimpse into a rezoning request, via Aspen Heights
Aspen Heights is a planned college student housing community on Port Republic Road. Or, as described by the Aspen Heights marketing team.... A neighborhood of craftsman…
Harrisonburg townhouse market may finally be stabilizing!
The townhouse market has been hit especially hard in recent years: The pace of sales dropped 77% (!!!) between 2005 and 2011. The median sales price dropped 14% between…
Despite mixed signals in September, local housing market continues to show signs of strength and stability
I just published my monthly Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Real Estate Market Report. Download the full PDF here, or read on for some highlights. Despite some confusing…
Site Plan for Aspen Heights, Stone Spring Courtyard, Campus View Condos
It has become a part of my routine to take a look through the City of Harrisonburg Planning Commission board packets, as these are available for public consumption, and…