How Much Should You Update Before You Sell
So, you've lived in your home for 20 years, and now you're getting ready to sell. But... you haven't made many cosmetic updates over those 20 years. So, as we walk…
Multiple Homes For Sale on One Street Is Usually Coincidence
Oh my! That is the third house that has been listed for sale on this street in the past month!?! What's happening? Is there some reason that everyone is leaving the…
Selling This Fall? We Should Meet Soon.
Thinking about selling your home this fall? Let's meet sooner rather than later. We're in mid/late August now... and the next month (now through mid-September) has a way…
Staying in Your School District Might Limit Your Options
If you have a specific school district you need to stay in, or that you want to move into, that can shrink your buying options fast... especially if you're talking about…
Indoor Rock Climbing and Pickleball Could Be Coming to Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg could be getting an indoor rock climbing gym and a pickleball facility... plus more storage units. The Harrisonburg Planning Commission reviewed a special…
220 Affordable Apartments Planned for Neff Avenue
Harrisonburg's City Council voted earlier this month to give an 8 acre tract of city-owned land on Neff Avenue to a developer that intends to build affordable housing on…
What Makes Buyers Excited and What Makes Them Pause
When we sit down to talk about pricing your home, we won't just be looking at and talking about what is wonderful about your house... we'll be looking at the full picture…
Every Escalation Clause Has to End Somewhere
You find a home you love, priced at $375K, and you know it will appeal to a lot of buyers. So, we prepare an offer... with an escalation clause. Now comes the hard…
Are There Any Key Features This House Is Missing?
Before you fall in love with a house, ask yourself... is anything missing? And if so, does it actually matter to you? Maybe it's an outdoor patio or deck. Maybe it's a…
What Portion of the Market Will Consider Your Home?
The price of your home will be one of the key factors in determining how many buyers will consider it. Over the past year in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, 96% of…
More Home Sales, Stable Home Prices in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
Happy Monday morning, friends! It's not quite mid-August, but summer is starting to feel like it is coming to a close for many... with students, and parents, and teachers…
How Slower Price Growth Might Impact Your Timeline
If you're a first time buyer who purchased with a small down payment in the last couple of years, you might need to stay in that home for a few more years before you can…