How to making an existing home GREEN
Over the past few months I have been educating myself about green building techniques (for example: What Is An Earthcraft House?), but I have also been picking up some…
New Urban Exchange Photos, Office Hours
Click on the photo above to view updated Urban Exchange construction photos, showing the dramatic progress that is taking place just one block from Court Square. Also, if…
Rent vs Own in Harrisonburg
A common question I am asked is how costs compare in buying versus renting a "starter townhouse" in Harrisonburg. This changes over time, but here's how the costs compare…
Building energy-efficient homes at Preston Lake
Yesterday, I accompanied my clients on a framing meeting at the home (pictured above) that is being built for them at Preston Lake. One of the impressive aspects of…
How to "Build Green" - lots to learn!
I recently attended an EarthCraft certification course to learn about the EarthCraft program --- a green building certification program that has been endorsed by our…
Foreclosures in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
Thankfully, the foreclosure rate for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is much lower than in other parts of the country. However, we do have foreclosures in this area…
Don't forget about the $7,500 tax credit
In talking to one of my clients today, he commented that he thinks a lot of potential buyers have forgotten all about the $7,500 tax credit. I agree! Here is a quick…
Looking even closer at home values over time
The Daily News Record ran an interesting article yesterday which reinforces what I have been stating in my monthly home sales reports for quite some time now --- sales…
Understanding long term home sales trends
Below is one of the graphs I generate each month in my monthly market report. This graph shows an overall trend for residential sales in Harrisonburg and Rockingham…
Home value trends in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
Question everything! Below is an excerpt from an e-mail that I received from one of my clients about a month ago. She asks a fantastic question, and one that I believe is…
Attention Inauguration Travelers!
The top-notch newshounds at Crocktown must have been out early this morning to see the results of my new partnership with VDOT, as they already broke the story!
However unreasonable, I expect perfection from lenders!
Buying a home is a big deal, and a huge part of the process is finding and securing financing for that purchase. Thus, it is essential that your lender does their job…