Happy 100th Birthday JMU!
As a proud (two-time) JMU alumni, I'm excited to wish JMU a Happy 100th Birthday! More details on the festivities are here . . . Click the image above for a printable…
Evaluating Investment Properties . . .
Over the past few years, an increasing percentage of my buyer clients have been investors, who are purchasing income generating properties in Harrisonburg and Rockingham…
Rent To Own --- Balancing the Risks and Benefits . . .
Housing supply in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is high in many price ranges, and has been for many months now. As a result, some sellers are anxious to sell their…
Foreclosure: 1530 Apple Ridge Court, Harrisonburg
Property Characteristics Finished SF 2,493 Circa 1997 Bedrooms4 Bathrooms2.5 Lot Size0.288 acres Pricing Original Amount of Deed of Trust $222,400 (7/29/05) Assessment…
Harrisonburg Planning Commission -- Public Hearing
Don't miss the Harrisonburg Planning Commission public hearing meeting on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 409 South Main Street. As…
Foreclosure: 247 Rayann Lane, Broadway
Property Characteristics Finished SF 1,344 Circa 2003 Bedrooms3Bathrooms2 Lot Size0.287 acres Pricing Original Amount of Deed of Trust $231,000 (4/27/06) Assessment: Land…
One Year Builder's Warranty on New Construction
As you consider buying a newly constructed home, it is important to be aware of what is often referred to as a one-year builder warranty. Technically, what we are…
The Best of Lenders, The Worst of Lenders
After (just about) five years in real estate, and many transactions with many lenders, I have finally discovered that with the best of lenders, and with the worst of…
100% Financing (and then some) From A Local Lender
A few weeks ago I was lamenting the fact that 100% finance seemed to be sailing out to sea --- never to be available again for first-time buyers (or otherwise). However…
Buy Now, Save Big (sometimes)
In two out of my most recent three closings, my buyer clients bought at a fantastic price --- below appraised value. Scenario #1 --- buyers offered a quick closing, with…
Harrisonburg / Rockingham Home Sales Report (3/7/2008)
See below the report for commentary . . . Some interesting trends this month include: Prices keep climbing --- while the number of home sales decreased in February, by…
Foreclosure: Mt. Hope Lane, Keezletown
Property Characteristics Structure 1,320 SF log home Bedrooms 3 Lot Size91.075 acres Trustee Sale Details Date/Time March 28, 2008 at 4:00PM Location Rockingham County…