How Quickly Are Homes Going Under Contract?
How quickly are homes going under contract? It seems to vary quite a bit! I took a look at the 217 resale homes in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County that have sold thus…
Contracts to buy and sell off to a slower start in 2025
We're now about 117 days into the year and markedly fewer home sales are coming together this year than last. The graph above shows us that thus far this April buyers and…
Selling your home this Spring? Start here.
Selling a home is a significant decision that involves many moving parts. My goal is to guide you through the process with clarity and confidence, ensuring each step is…
Willingly, knowingly, slightly, overpaying for a house
You have been looking at houses for a while now... and some have come close to what you're looking for... but none have been quite right. Until this one. A new listing…
The relief of knowing you waited for the right house!
Sometimes we will go see houses that feel almost right for you... but not completely right... just almost right. Maybe the house has everything you said was on your list…
Why do most home sellers prefer cash offers?
A buyer client asked me a very reasonable question recently... Doesn't a seller get paid the same amount of money at closing regardless of whether a buyer paid cash or if…
Will mortgage rates drop faster than home prices will rise?
Some would-be home buyers are holding off on a home purchase right now because of how current mortgage interest rates are impacting their potential monthly payment. But…
Sometimes your offer will not win because of something you cannot or will not do
It's still a relatively strong seller's market in many segments of the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County market, though not all. More on that another day. But, back to…
Common buyer objections shrink the buyer pool and your potential sales price
Nearly every home has features that might give some buyers pause. Here are just a few examples of things that can trigger hesitation: The home sits on a busy road The…
How many homes in your price range will be listed for sale in the next 60 days?
Let's take a specific look at what you might expect if you're hoping to buy a home soon - and you're working with a deadline. Meet Bobby the Buyer. He's hoping to…
A Slow Start But Signs of Strength in the Early 2025 Housing Market
Happy Tax Day! (Is that a thing?) Hopefully your taxes are done, filed, and maybe even bringing a refund your way. Before we dive into the data, a quick personal…
The appraisal came in low. Now what?
A home seller is thrilled - an offer is in hand, negotiations are complete, and the contract is signed at $500,000. Maybe it was even a multiple-offer scenario…