September home sales continue recent positive trends
Thus far, September is looking good, with 38% more home sales than last year! Re-read last month's report if you missed it, and know that we have more positive data in…
Finding a rental property in or near Harrisonburg, VA
While you can find any property listed for sale (via the MLS) all in one place, it's not quite as easy to find rental properties. Here are some web sites to be checking…
Motivated, eh? Really?
Please bear in mind, this is not related to the price of any homes currently on the market. It is, however, a reminder that if you are motivated as a seller that it is…
When do you search for homes?
Apparently a lot of people go to bed at 11PM.... Click on the image above for a fun, interactive infographic from Trulia exploring when people are online searching for…
Three things you (think you) need in your next home
The following three features or attributes of a home are wonderful to have in a house, but I believe there is a disconnect between how much buyers want these things, and…
First Time Buyers Beware! You might accidentally set yourself up for long term financial success!?!
Frank is renting a townhome in Avalon Woods, and is paying $875 per month for the privilege to do so. He has thought about buying a home, but assumes he'd have to pay…
Printable map of townhouse communities in and around Harrisonburg, Virginia
Sometimes it can be helpful to see how all of the Harrisonburg townhouse communities are arranged relative to each other and relative to other points of interest such as…
Buyers, keep a context for price in mind when making your super-low offer!
Perhaps it doesn't always happen with such extreme price variations, but certainly you have had a seller who priced their home very competitively and then was shocked by…
Mortgage interest rates drop...again...soon banks will be paying you to take their money!
How low can they go? Mortgage interest rates (on 30-year fixed rate mortgages) dropped again yesterday per Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. The national…
August 2011 shows continued improvements in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County housing market
After five years of a declining pace of home sales in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County it appears that the local housing market may finally be stabilizing. The latest…
You'll get a great deal on a Founders Way condo right now, with over $10,000 of builder incentives!
Buyers at Founders Way will currently receive these great promos from the builder: $3,500 seller paid closing cost credit $3,000 towards upgrades or closing costs free…
Is it wise to put my house on the market in Sept? Oct?
Everyone knows, the summer is the busiest sales season -- but how does the rest of the year compare? And is it reasonable to list a home for sale now (in the Fall) or…