How Price Range Affects How Quickly Homes Sell
If you'll be selling your home soon, your home's price range may significantly impact how quickly it goes under contract. Taking a look at home sales over the past six…
Actual Age Versus Effective Age in Real Estate
We can easily look up when a house was built... but that only tells us the actual age. What about the effective age? By that, I mean... the how old it feels based on its…
How Merck Growth Could Impact Our Local Housing Market
Last fall brought a significant economic development announcement for our region that will impact our economy and housing market for years to come. In October 2025, the…
What If The Market Says Your Home Is Worth Less Than You Thought?
As a counterpoint to yesterday's article about what to do if the market indicates your home is worth MORE than you thought... let's give some thought to how to proceed if…
Harrisonburg Housing Market Stabilizes as Inventory Rises and Prices Hold Steady
Happy February Friday, Friends! I hope you are enjoying this slightly warmer week of winter weather. I was reflecting back today on when the snow first started falling…
Stable Prices Despite Fewer Home Sales in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in 2025
Happy New Year! I hope you had a delightful holiday season and enjoyed ringing in the New Year. Happy 2026! I celebrated with a few hundred of my closest friends (ok…
Price Your Home Right if You Want a Speedy Sale
Sometimes a fast home sale becomes the priority -- and for good reason. Maybe you've already moved out and would rather not keep making a mortgage payment on a home you…
Sales Prices Steady Despite Fewer Home Sales in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
Happy Thursday afternoon! It's been a busy day, with two beautiful new listings (an upscale duplex at The Glen at Cross Keys, plus a five bedroom brick home in…
Why Starting Too High Can Keep Buyers From Making Offers
If you're preparing to sell your home, it might be tempting to list it a bit high -- say, $10K, $15K or even $25K above what similar homes are selling for -- with the…
Further Market Insights for November 2025
Luke published his monthly analysis of the local housing market earlier this week and had some good thoughts and insights for buyers, sellers and homeowners. You can…
Slightly Fewer Home Sales, Flat Prices, But an Uptick in Contract Activity
Happy October, Friends! It's my favorite time of year! Cool and crisp mornings and evenings, but warm afternoons. The beautify of trees changing colors - viewed from near…
How Price Impacts Buyer Interest, Even in the Same Neighborhood
A recent sale in your neighborhood might have caught your attention -- a 2,000 square foot home that was listed for $385,000 and had 15 showings and 10 offers in just a…