A Casual Examination of Foreclosures in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
For almost a year now, I have been posting information about scheduled foreclosures (Trustee Sales) in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County to HarrisonburgForeclosures.com…
Architectural Foresight: An Urban Exchange Flashback
The architectural design of Urban Exchange is exciting, provocative and has received a lot of very positive feedback. Two key features (among many others) that seem to be…
Size Distribution of Rockingham County Land Parcels
Rockingham County, Virginia (not including the City of Harrisonburg) is comprised of (approximately) 46,600 parcels of real estate. Some of these lots or tracts are very…
If You're Buying A Big Or Expensive Home, Will It Be In The City of Harrisonburg, or Rockingham County?
Every five years (or so) the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority conducts a detailed analysis of City housing. In 2005, S. Patz & Associates, Inc conducted…
The Home Pricing Conundrum: Increasing Traffic At The Expense Of Reasonable Offers
As a seller, which would you rather have? Steady traffic (people looking at your home), with several offers to purchase, but very little room to negotiate. Intermittent…
Updated Urban Exchange Photos -- We Are Nearing Completion!
Click here to view updated construction photos, showcasing the nearly-complete Urban Exchange! Both buildings (East and West) are now open, as of this pats Thursday. Gym…
Buying Real Estate in Harrisonburg As A JMU Student Or Parent To Qualify For In-State Tuition
PLEASE NOTE: This post has been updated since it was originally published to reflect my now more thorough understanding of this issue based on additional input from some…
Future Development in and of Downtown Harrisonburg
As the construction of Urban Exchange nears completion, I am again reminded of the "vision book" entitled "urban values and vision for downtown harrisonburg." This work…
Understanding the High-End Home Market in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
In a conversation a week or so ago with a potential client, we were discussing in generalities the "high-end" home market in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. I say we…
July 2009 Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Real Estate Market Report
Embedded below is my full report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market as of July 2009. Click the link below to read the report, and please use the…
I'm Living in Downtown Harrisonburg!
Well, actually, I'm not --- but as each week passes, the number of people who can make that statement is growing as Urban Exchange residents move in. More on that in a…
Pricing Competitively, But With Room To Negotiate
Here's an interesting conundrum for a home seller... In today's market, it is imperative to price your home competitively. Over-pricing will often lead to significantly…