Do National Housing Headlines Tell Our Local Story?
If you've been reading the national news lately, you might have seen headlines like: "Housing Inventory Surges in Many Markets" "Home Prices Begin to Dip After Years of…
City Townhouse Inventory Bump? More Like a Blip.
Just a few weeks ago, I was pointing out that city townhouse inventory finally seemed to be rising - twelve resale townhouses (built between 2000 and 2020) were on the…
In a Low Inventory Market, Close Enough Might Be Worth a Look
If you're buying a home in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County right now, you've probably noticed - there just aren't that many homes on the market. When inventory is low…
Inventory Levels Tick Up in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, but Not Dramatically
Inventory levels (the number of homes for sale) have risen over the past several months in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County... December 2024 = 138 January 2025 = 140…
It's Great to Look at Houses Before You're Totally Ready to Buy
If your lease doesn't end for another six months, you might think it's too soon to start looking at homes. In many cases, however, starting your search early can actually…
Home Sales Slow in Early 2025 But Prices Rise Modestly and April Sees Uptick in Contract Activity
Happy Tuesday morning, friends! We're mid-way through May and today I bring you a personal update, a fun reader giveaway, and an in-depth look at the latest trends in our…
New Construction Homes Boosting Inventory Levels
Over the past 30 days we have seen quite a few new construction homes (28 of them) hitting the market for sale in Harrisonburg & Rockingham County If you're in the market…
Contracts to buy and sell off to a slower start in 2025
We're now about 117 days into the year and markedly fewer home sales are coming together this year than last. The graph above shows us that thus far this April buyers and…
How many homes in your price range will be listed for sale in the next 60 days?
Let's take a specific look at what you might expect if you're hoping to buy a home soon - and you're working with a deadline. Meet Bobby the Buyer. He's hoping to…
A Slow Start But Signs of Strength in the Early 2025 Housing Market
Happy Tax Day! (Is that a thing?) Hopefully your taxes are done, filed, and maybe even bringing a refund your way. Before we dive into the data, a quick personal…
If you really like that new listing, you should go see it really quickly
It's finally spring... and we are starting to see more new listings hitting the market in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Some of those new listings will be houses…
At this time of year, the right house might hit the market any day!
Inventory levels are still relatively low in many price ranges and areas in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Thus, as a new buyer, it can be a bit discouraging at…