Home Buyers Were Busy In March 2019
I'll publish my full monthly market report later this week, but wow, home buyers were busy in March! After the usual slow start to the year with 84 contracts in January…
There Are PLENTY Of Buyers In Our Local Market, Ready To Buy
On one of my recent listings we received three offers within the first week. On another, we -- again -- received three offers within the first week. And on a third, we…
Your Ability To Buy Your Dream Home May Have More To Do With Others Than Yourself
Imagine that you *finally* find your dream home this Spring or Summer. I hope you do! But then, imagine that, despite your best efforts, you are not able to buy it - you…
Assigning Blame for the Slow Winter Housing Market
So -- who's to blame for the slow real estate market in the Winter? This year? And every year? Ever!? It's the Buyers!!!! Sellers would list their homes for sale if…
The Two Things We Might Mean By Affordable Housing
"We need more affordable housing in our area." I hear it regularly, and perhaps you do as well. But I think it's worth pointing out that when people say this they might…
When Will We Start To See a Surge of Spring Buyers?
When will we see buyers? A short answer -- now, or very, very soon! The graph above shows the average number of buyers per month over the past five years. As you can see…
Needing vs Wanting A Home Sale Contingency
If you're looking to buy a house this Spring or Summer -- but -- you own your current home -- this morning's ramblings are for you... Selling (for some houses, in some…
If Only We Had Two Or Three Of These Houses!
Sometimes, these days, sellers are seeing more than one offer coming in at the same time on their home. Not always, mind you, just sometimes. All people in Harrisonburg…
Home Sales Slow In February But Contract Activity Increasing
Happy Spring! Yesterday's warm sunny afternoon was a welcome reprieve from our recent frigid temperatures - and it looks like we'll have continued warm-ish (or at least…
How To Think About Home Inspection Negotiations
A buyer agrees to pay a price for a house based on what they know about the house at that time. The home inspection process allows them to learn more about the house to…
When A Realtor Represents a Home Buyer Do They Just Unlock Doors?
It's a bit more involved than that -- we unlock doors AND turn on lights! :-) Just kidding, of course. There's more to representing a buyer than just unlocking doors and…
Three Main Obstacles Between Contract and Closing
While every home sale is different -- with unique contingencies based on the needs and situations of the buyer and seller -- there are three main hurdles that most buyers…