Harrisonburg Housing Market Stabilizes as Inventory Rises and Prices Hold Steady
Happy February Friday, Friends! I hope you are enjoying this slightly warmer week of winter weather. I was reflecting back today on when the snow first started falling…
Do Not Overlook Homes That Have Been on the Market
It wasn't all that long ago that nearly every house listed for sale in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County was under contract within 48 hours. Multiple offers, escalation…
Stable Prices Despite Fewer Home Sales in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in 2025
Happy New Year! I hope you had a delightful holiday season and enjoyed ringing in the New Year. Happy 2026! I celebrated with a few hundred of my closest friends (ok…
Mortgage Interest Rates Have Been Falling for Six Months
Over the past six months, mortgage interest rates have been steadily trending downward. After rising above 7% earlier in 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate…
My 2026 Predictions for the Harrisonburg Housing Market
Were my predictions for 2025 accurate? Well, not exactly. But... nonetheless... I'll go ahead and throw some predictions out there for 2026. Let's start with how many…
Price Your Home Right if You Want a Speedy Sale
Sometimes a fast home sale becomes the priority -- and for good reason. Maybe you've already moved out and would rather not keep making a mortgage payment on a home you…
Could Home Buying Become Slightly More Affordable In 2026?
Home buyers over the past few years would likely describe their home purchase as anything but affordable. Home prices and mortgage interest rates were both rising…
Private Mortgage Insurance Explained Simply
If you are buying a home with less than 20 percent down, you will likely run into something called private mortgage insurance, or PMI. PMI is insurance that protects the…
Home Sales Per Year, Over 20 Years
Lots to observe here, though please note that the 2025 total home sales figure (1,321) is an estimate, as I added theoretical December 2025 home sales by averaging the…
Sales Prices Steady Despite Fewer Home Sales in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
Happy Thursday afternoon! It's been a busy day, with two beautiful new listings (an upscale duplex at The Glen at Cross Keys, plus a five bedroom brick home in…
Is Housing Affordable in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County?
Today, Luke takes a deep dive into what the data actually shows when it comes to housing affordability in our community... Affordable housing is a frequent topic of…
How Have Inventory Levels Changed Over the Past 14 Years?
Inventory levels (the number of homes for sale) have been rising over the past year. End of November 2024 = 160 homes for sale End of November 2025 = 215 homes for sale…