Another look at median home sales price trends
I recently posted a six year trend graph of median home prices, measured each quarter, and concluded that median home sales price analysis is not wildly significant…
Where have all the buyers gone?
Each month I post a graphical representation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County home sales within the context of the prior five years. (2003-2008) My monthly home…
The heated debate of residential fire sprinklers!
Yesterday, I wrote an article that talked about the costs and challenges of residential fire sprinklers, given that they may soon be required on all new single family…
Buy Fresh, Buy Local!
For those interested in buying fresh, locally grown or produced food, make sure to check out the new Buy Fresh Buy Local Food Directory, posted by Thanh over over at…
The Psychology of Home Buying in Today's Market
For those of you who regularly read articles on my blog, it is likely apparent that I thoroughly enjoy data, number crunching, analysis, etc. But sometimes my counseling…
Have real estate questions? Get answers!
You can certainly e-mail me (scott@cbfunkhouser.com), or call me (540-578-0102), but now you can also chat with me from my blog. Just look for my chat "widget" in the…
Fire Safety vs. Building Cost
In its September meeting, the International Code Council will be considering a change to the International Residential Code which would mandate the installation of…
Sellers, here's an old trick --- that never grows old!
I was showing a house last evening and as I pulled up, the homeowner was hurrying out of the house to let us view his home. His departure immediately upon our arrival…
Median Home Sales Price Analysis Is Not Wildly Significant
In my June 2008 home sales report, I noted that the median sales price of single family homes and townhomes in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County had declined by 3.13%…
We have been trying to sell our home FOREVER!!!
A lot of people feel this way right now --- that they have been trying to sell their home for many months (or longer) without success. This situation is mainly a numbers…
June 2008 Harrisonburg Area Home Sales Report
A few interesting stats to take note of in this month's home sale report. The pace of home sales (closings) is increasing. Year to date, the closings are down 23.21%…
Harrisonburg (area) Foreclosure: 2979 Diamond Spring Ln ($29K)
Click here to view a similar property. Property CharacteristicsFinished SF1,428 Circa2006 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms2.5 Lot Size0.053 acres PricingAssessment$189,300Original…