City Housing Inventory Levels Stabilizing, At Extraordinarily Low Levels
Perhaps inventory levels (number of houses for sale) can only go so low in the City of Harrisonburg. As shown above, inventory levels are "stabilizing" around 100 homes…
Do Solar Panels Add Value To Homes in the Harrisonburg Area?
So, you're thinking of adding solar panels to your house? You might wonder if this will increase the value of your home -- or make it easier for your house to sell -- or…
Higher End Harrisonburg Area Homes Selling Well in 2018
We're only 10.75 months through the year and it has already been a record setting year for higher end home sales in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. As shown above…
When Making A Low Offer, Accentuate Your Other Offer Terms
If you are making a low offer, you can increase the appeal of your offer by strengthening your other offering terms.... DEPOSITS Make the largest deposit you are…
The Median Sales Price of Single Family Homes Has Risen 2 Percent in 2018
The housing market is hot, right? Home values are rising quickly, right? Well, sort of, but maybe it's not exactly like that. As shown above -- over the past three years…
Housing Inventory Levels Likely To Fall Even Further
If last year is any indication, get ready to see inventory levels falling over the next few months as the weather gets colder. Inventory levels have fallen 18% over the…
Are Local Home Sales Prices Actually 8 Percent Higher This Year Than Last?
I'm going to say yes, but no, and mostly no. Keep reading -- this is important, as it can give us an indication of whether our local housing market is heating up too…
Home Sales Slow Slightly in September But Prices Still On The Rise
Before we dive into this month's market report, check out this featured home in Stone Spring Village by visiting 1520AppleRidgeCourt.com. Now, on to our local real estate…
Just Because Major Home Renovations Are Possible Does Not Mean They Are Advisable
Sometimes you'll see a house that doesn't really work for you -- BUT -- it COULD -- with some major renovations. Maybe that's building an addition, adding a garage…
A Middle Aged Roof Will Cause You The Least Stress When Selling Your Home
And conversely -- selling a home with an old or a young roof can be frustrating! OLD ROOF -- If your home is 25 years old (circa 1993) and still has the original roof, it…
Local Housing Market Cools, Slightly, in August 2018
First, learn more about this new listing in Lakewood Estates by visiting 1285CumberlandDrive.com. Now, on to our local real estate market -- I just published my most…
Single Family Homes under $100K in the City are Going, Going Gone!
It remains difficult to buy a single family home in the City of Harrisonburg for less than $100K. While the 2018 data point (above) is based only on the first eight…