Looking for investment properties in Harrisonburg?
Some investors wonder whether there are any good opportunities anymore in buying investment properties. You will find good investment opportunities if... you are willing…
Would it be alright if we go see the house again?
I sometimes have buyer clients who after seeing many homes, feel the need to re-visit one or some to further lock-in their priorities and decision. Sometimes these buyers…
Does it take longer to sell a house if it doesn't have public water and sewer?
I received this question by e-mail a few days ago, and I had never really considered this before. Are buyers less excited about well/cistern/septic, or are buyers…
Virginia maintains strong credit rating!
Amidst turbulent economic times across the country, Virginia is a bright spot! Governor Kaine announced yesterday that all three credit rating agencies (Moody's, Fitch…
EnergyStar Testing at the Cottages at Stone Spring
Have you ever heard of a blower door test? EnergyStar (and EarthCraft) homes are built to higher energy efficiency standards than your typical new construction home…
Harrisonburg considers use of eminent domain
For the last several years, the City of Harrisonburg has been working on plans to connect Erickson Avenue and Stone Spring Road. Doing so, however, involves acquiring…
Lot Sales Slowing Faster Than Home Sales
1,507 homes sold in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in 2004, compared to a projected 983 this year (2008). That shows a decline of 35% when comparing 2004 and 2008. In…
Hurry! Eat at Dave's Downtown Taverna this week!
If you like eating at Dave's Downtown Taverna, you'll want to eat there this week! (or maybe next week) Dave's is getting very close to serving their one millionth…
October 2008 Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Real Estate Market Update
The October 2008 Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Real Estate Market Report is now available. Click here for a printable PDF of this report. Sales continue to be slow…
Flyers: Good or Evil?
For almost all of my listings, I have flyer boxes in front of the home to provide interested buyers (or neighbors) with instant information on the home. Sometimes I…
Virginia Homeowners Alliance
Consider joining the Virginia Homeowners Alliance...a web site focused on giving helpful information about issues affecting Virginia homeowners and homebuyers at the…
How to decide whether to refinance
Reproduced with the permission of Mortgage-X.com It's anyone's guess what interest rates might do in the next 3, 6 or 12 months, but rates continue to be historically…