Waiving the Inspection? Only If You Have To!
Given the current competitive housing market (in most price ranges) in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, you might find yourself in a situation where your offer is…
New Starbucks Nearing Completion at Stoneport
A new Starbucks location is preparing to open at Stoneport... more specifically, at the intersection of Stone Port Boulevard and Stone Spring Road... across Stone Spring…
Should You Upgrade Before You Sell? Let Your Neighbors Be Your Guide
So, you're planning to stay in your home for another year or two... but then you know you will almost certainly sell your home... and you're wondering if you should…
Fewer Homes Are Selling in 2025, But Prices Continue a Modest Climb
Happy Monday morning.. and Happy belated Father's Day to all the dads! We're nearly halfway through 2025 now, and below I'll give you an update on the latest data and…
Is One Room Holding Back The Value of Your Home?
When preparing to sell your home, especially in the year or two leading up to putting it on the market, it's worth stepping back and asking whether there is one part of…
Do National Housing Headlines Tell Our Local Story?
If you've been reading the national news lately, you might have seen headlines like: "Housing Inventory Surges in Many Markets" "Home Prices Begin to Dip After Years of…
Thinking About Selling After the Kids Have Moved Out?
The kids have moved out, and suddenly the house feels larger than you need -- or more than you want to maintain. Whether it's the yard, the stairs, or just extra space…
City Townhouse Inventory Bump? More Like a Blip.
Just a few weeks ago, I was pointing out that city townhouse inventory finally seemed to be rising - twelve resale townhouses (built between 2000 and 2020) were on the…
All Square Footage Is Not Created Equal
When it comes time to buy or sell a home, one of the first numbers people often focus on is the square footage. But not all square footage carries the same weight…
Top Three Reasons To List Your Home at the Beginning of the Week
If you're thinking about listing your home for sale, you might be tempted to wait until Thursday or Friday - just in time for the weekend traffic, right? Not so fast…
In a Low Inventory Market, Close Enough Might Be Worth a Look
If you're buying a home in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County right now, you've probably noticed - there just aren't that many homes on the market. When inventory is low…
When Great Offers Still Get a No
Sometimes a seller receives multiple GREAT offers on a house - but in the end they can only accept one of them. It can be frustrating for qualified buyers who make strong…