Home Sales Are Rising, But Are Prices?
Happy Friday, Friends! What a wild week of weather this has been... yesterday (Thursday) the temperature started at 70 degrees at 1AM and fell to 30 degrees by late…
The Home That Makes You Move Sooner
If you're like most buyers, you probably have an ideal timeline in mind. Maybe you are planning to move to the area in six months. Maybe you want to wait until you are…
Actual Age Versus Effective Age in Real Estate
We can easily look up when a house was built... but that only tells us the actual age. What about the effective age? By that, I mean... the how old it feels based on its…
What Types of Houses Can You Buy for $300K?
The median sales price in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has risen to $345,000... but plenty of buyers are still buying homes for less than $300K. What does $300K get…
Harrisonburg Housing Market Stabilizes as Inventory Rises and Prices Hold Steady
Happy February Friday, Friends! I hope you are enjoying this slightly warmer week of winter weather. I was reflecting back today on when the snow first started falling…
Making Stronger Offers Over Time
When you are buying a home under $400K, there is a good chance you will have competition from other buyers. If so, you might then wonder whether you should add an…
How Many Buyers Are Likely To Consider Your Home
When you are selling your home, it can be helpful to understand how many buyers are likely to be considering your home. Past sales data isn't entirely predictive of…
How to Budget for Future Upgrades in Your Home Purchase
Perhaps you are planning to buy a home priced at $400K. If we go see a house listed at $400K that has a newer roof, updated HVAC, and no major needed upgrades on the…
What to Do First When You Are Ready to Buy a Home
If you're feeling ready to buy a home, what should your first step be? Should we set up a time to meet to talk? Or should we go look at a house together? Well... it…
Will Selling Your Home Be Necessary Before Buying The Next One?
In our current market, homes are still moving quickly. That's good news for sellers -- but it can make it a bit challenging for you if you're looking to buy and need to…
Yes You Can Ask But They May Say No
If you're buying a home, you may find yourself wondering...Would it be OK to ask the seller to pay for your closing costs? Could you ask if you can move in a few weeks…
Stable Prices Despite Fewer Home Sales in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in 2025
Happy New Year! I hope you had a delightful holiday season and enjoyed ringing in the New Year. Happy 2026! I celebrated with a few hundred of my closest friends (ok…