Thinking About Home Buying By Examining Past Sales
You might be thinking about home buying by zeroing in on a neighborhood that you find interesting... -- I really think I'd like to live in ____ neighborhood. I love the…
My Predictions for the 2022 Real Estate Market in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
Keep in mind as you read this that I was horrendously off target with my 2021 predictions for our local housing market. :-) But, that being said, here's what I'm…
Moving to Harrisonburg, From Out of Town, and Buying A House Can Be....
Many people move to Harrisonburg, Virginia (or the surrounding area) each year and in 2021 many of those individuals and families have found it challenging to find a home…
Kid Heads To College In Harrisonburg, Graduates, Stays, Parents Relocate Too
It's my story. It's my wife's story. It seems to be an ever more frequent story these days. I left Maryland back in 1996 to attend JMU. I graduated in 2000 and again in…
The New Flow Of Home Buying Decisions
Inventory levels are so low right now -- it must be hard for a home buyer, because they have so few choices, right? Not exactly... 1,213 homes sold in the first ten…
More Homes Are Selling, Faster, At Ever Higher Prices
Happy, Chilly November morning, Friends! This month's market report is brought to you by... turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, carrot souffle…
The Challenge Of Suggesting You Stay In Your Home And Improve It Instead Of Selling It And Buying A New One
Plenty of homeowners are *delighted* to see the price for which they could likely sell their home in this fast moving local housing market. :-) Most of those homeowners…
Most, But Not All, Home Sellers Optimize For Price
What are you optimizing for? price? time? convenience? As a home seller, you are always optimizing for something. PRICE - Maybe you are willing to wait as long as it…
The Three Main (Usual) Hurdles To Getting To Closing
While every home sale is different -- with unique contingencies based on the needs and situations of the buyer and seller -- there are three main hurdles that most buyers…
How Much Will Your Housing Costs Increase When You Sell Your Home And Buy A New One?
If you will be selling your home to buy another, there are a lot of numbers floating around.... what you'll sell for your closing costs when selling your mortgage payoff…
Yes, A Realtor Can Represent You As A Buyer
Home buyers are well served to have a Realtor represent them in their home purchase. So, before you call the listing agent to see a home listed for sale, you should…
How Much Are You Really Paying For That House?
A first time buyer looking to buy a detached home (not a townhouse or duplex) under $275K might find themselves considering mostly homes that are at least 50 years old…