Am I incented to try to get you to pay more for your home?
One of my buyer clients recently asked an excellent question -- whether I am really trying to get the purchase price as low as possible when I am representing a buyer in…
Want a bit more house? Move closer to work!
Sometimes a house closer to your workplace might cost more, but, there can be significant cost savings in buying a house closer to work. Click on the graphic below for…
LOTS of buyers signed contracts in October 2011
Despite starting to see some colder weather (and the first snowfall of the year) October 2011 was a strong month of contracts for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County…
Your first showing will be online
Now more than ever, buyers are starting their home search online. Research (by the National Association of Realtors, and locally) shows that the top three ways that…
Should I list my home in November?
Not to flood the market with new listings, but sure, let's do it! November's not so bad after all....
Why is it so important to get the price right on Day 1?
How important is it to get the pricing right on your house from Day 1? It is essential for a timely, successful sale, and here's why.... We can't call "do over" if we…
Tailwinds and Headwinds of Today's Housing Market
As we conclude 2011 and head into 2012, Virginia’s housing market will likely be strengthened by low interest rates, rising residential rental rates, pent-up demand, and…
Why it's important to focus on utility costs
Let's start here, with a passionate narrative from a friend and blog reader (thanks Tony!) who recently bought a home here in Harrisonburg.... Boy do I regret not asking…
Recovery underway in overall Virginia real estate market?
The Virginia Association of Realtors released their 3rd Quarter real estate market report, and one trend that stands out to me is a potential indicator that the overall…
Should I buy or should I rent?
Yesterday's Daily News Record had a thorough look at buying vs. renting from a variety of perspectives. Here are a few (long-ish) excerpts.... HARRISONBURG — Chris and…
Looking for a recent aerial maps? Go with Bing!
I typically use Google Maps for compiling mapping data for my clients or for giving the some context for a home or neighborhood. But Bing certainly has much more updated…
Will homes prices decline another 10% locally?
Someone mentioned last week that they expect local home prices to drop another 10% or so before they stabilize. I don't think that I agree, but let's try to put it in…