Very Few New Homes Are Custom Built Homes These Days
When speaking of single family homes (not townhouses or duplexes) currently being built in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County -- most of them are not custom built homes…
If You Are Renting A House Now But Hope To Buy Soon, Start Looking At Homes Six Months Before Your Lease Ends
So, you are renting a home in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County now... but you hope to buy a home within the next year? I recommend that you start looking at homes for…
Neighborhoods With 10 Or More Sales In The Past 12 Months
Over the past 12 months we have seen 1,251 home sales in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County as reported in the HRAR MLS. Where have all of these home sales been located?…
When Multiple Offers Exist, Home Buyers Should Go Ahead And Make Their Strongest Offer
If a house has been on the market for a few days without an offer, a home buyer may be inclined to attempt to negotiate somewhat on price and add contingencies related to…
Are Homes Staying On The Market Longer These Days?
Some homes certainly are staying on the market longer these days than they have been over the past few years. We haven't seen a noticeable shift in the "median days on…
Home Sellers AND Buyers Are Both Trying To Get Used To Home Inspection Contingencies Again
For much of the past five years, in many price ranges, in many locations, we were seeing multiple offers, escalation clauses, and buyers willing to remove any and all…
Home Improvements Only Offer A Partial Return On Investment But That Is Only Part Of The Story
Given that so many homeowners have fixed mortgage interest rates below 4% (or below 3%) there are plenty of homeowners who are likely to stay in their homes for MANY…
If You Are The First Or Only Buyer To Make An Offer, Go Ahead And Include Those Contingencies
Egads! The market is crazy right now -- would be home buyers have to include escalation clauses and they certainly couldn't include an inspection contingency or an…
Mortgage Interest Rates Declining Steadily Through Start Of Summer
Outdoor temperatures may have been HIGH during the first few weeks of summer... but mortgage interest rates have been falling! Over the past years, the average 30 year…
I Just Contracted To Buy A House But An Even More Exciting House Was Just Listed For Sale!?!
Thankfully, this doesn't happen too often, but I have had a few clients over the years who have been in this predicament. They finally, excitedly, ratify a contract on a…
Four Story Building Of Storage Units Proposed On Stone Spring Road
A developer is proposing to build a four story building of storage units in the location shown below -- on Stone Spring Road, not too far from its intersection with Port…
16 Apartments (Plus An Industrial Building) Proposed On Baxter Drive
A light industrial building and 16 apartments have been proposed on Baxter Court as shown above. Here's the potential site plan... Learn more about the proposal here.