Home Sales and Prices Rising, Time on Market Falling
Find out about this newly listed custom-built home with amazing views: 973SmithAvenue.com. I just published my most recent monthly market report, and as usual, you can…
Buying vs Building A $400K+ Home
Most buyers looking to spend over $400K (or certainly those looking over $500K) will also be considering building a new home. Typically, the tension between buying vs…
If My City Home Is Not Under Contract In 18 Days Is The Price Too High?
In the past 12 months -- properties in the City of Harrisonburg have sold with a median "days on market" of 18 days!?! That is fast!! Perhaps faster than the speeding…
The Layout of a Home Often Trumps Nearly Everything Else!
If a buyer is buying over $400K, or even over $300K, the layout of the home becomes very important to them. That is not to say that it is unimportant for a $200K buyer…
Local Real Estate Market Starts to Pop in February 2018
Find out about this newly listed (today!) City home at 1173PortlandDrive.com. I just published my most recent monthly market report, and as usual, you can read on for an…
As Home Price Increases, So Does Pickiness
Here's one thing I have found to be true of most buyers.... As the price of a home increases, so does a buyer's desire for that home to be a wonderful fit for their needs…
The Rights Of A Home Buyer In Negotiations
Have you heard that homes are selling rather quickly? Especially in the City of Harrisonburg? During the first two months of 2017, homes went under contract in around…
Local Home Sales Off To Slightly Slow Start In 2018
Find out more about this newly built home in Lakewood Estates at 1644CumberlandDrive.com. I just published my most recent monthly market report, and as usual, you can…
Selling Your Home Will Likely Require Clearing These Three Hurdles
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…
Understanding 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…
How to Buy a Foreclosure in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
With some regularity, I am asked by potential purchasers how they would go about buying a foreclosure. First, here is a list of upcoming foreclosure sales, but more…
When Will Home Buying Activity Start in Earnest?
It is no surprise that buying activity (signing contracts, not closings) slows down over the Winter. As shown above -- an average of 72 buyers sign contracts in January…