City vs County Home Sales Trends
Now, for the annual showdown between the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, though first noting that: City of Harrisonburg = 17.41 square miles (around 13K…
How does a Kickout Clause work in real estate?
Buying and selling at the same time can be tricky -- and a common question is whether you should go ahead and make an offer on a house if you do not yet have your house…
The Two Phases of Looking For a Home
Looking and waiting. Exciting and frustrating. Fun and boring. Whatever we call them, there are usually two phases of looking for a home to purchase once you have…
Local Home Values Rise in 2017
Find out more about this stellar home just outside Bridgewater at 1215MtCrawfordAvenue.com. I just published my most recent monthly market report, and as usual, you can…
Septic Tanks Can Crack
If you are buying a home in the County, I strongly suggest that you have the septic system (tank, distribution box, etc.) inspected by a qualified company. Just because…
Local Home Sales Slow, As Inventory Declines, But Prices Are Rising!
Find out more about this Mountaintop Retreat on 46 acres with a cabin, hiking trails, canyon and river here. I just published my most recent monthly market report, and as…
Understanding the Process of Buying a Home
Purchasing a home can be fun, exciting, thrilling, and fulfilling....but that very same process can also have its moments of being hard, frustrating, disappointing and…
Local Home Prices Rise Despite Slightly Slower Sales Pace
Find out more about this new listing in Lakewood Estates shown above by clicking here. I just published my most recent monthly market report, and as usual, you can read…
Housing Inventory In Short Supply Under $200K, $300K
No new news here -- I've been saying it for some time -- fewer and fewer options exist for buying a home in our city/county for less than $200K, and even under $300K. But…
Will housing inventory levels improve next year?
Short Answer = I don't think so. Several buyers who I have been chatting with lately have expressed dismay at the low inventory levels, which results in very few options…
Is it a good time to buy an investment property in Harrisonburg?
I had an interesting conversation with a real estate investor who is considering the purchase of a rental property (or properties) in the City of Harrisonburg, and they…
Can New Homes Be Built That Buyers Will Want and Can Afford?
OK -- lots of great thoughts from folks over on Facebook yesterday, and in person as I talked to people around town yesterday, after I suggested that our market needs…