Slightly Fewer Home Sales, Flat Prices, But an Uptick in Contract Activity
Happy October, Friends! It's my favorite time of year! Cool and crisp mornings and evenings, but warm afternoons. The beautify of trees changing colors - viewed from near…
Rates Are Lower… Does That Mean I Should Refinance?
Enjoy more from Luke this week… on changing mortgage interest rates and what they might mean for you! Mortgage rates have dropped quite a bit from where they were a few…
How Price Impacts Buyer Interest, Even in the Same Neighborhood
A recent sale in your neighborhood might have caught your attention -- a 2,000 square foot home that was listed for $385,000 and had 15 showings and 10 offers in just a…
How to Time Your Home Purchase with the End of Your Lease
If you're a first-time buyer currently renting, one of the biggest questions you may be asking is: "When would I have to start making mortgage payments if I buy a home?"…
Your Rental Strategy Starts With Zoning
Luke is working with a client who is exploring an investment property purchase so he (Luke) took a detailed look at the zoning ordinance. Enjoy the insights below!…
Mortgage Interest Rates Have, Thankfully, Declined Quite A Bit In 2025
Mortgage interest rates peaked in mid January (first red circle above) at an average of 7.04% for a 30 year mortgage. Since then, they have mostly declined. Last week…
Attached Homes Gaining Ground in Harrisonburg and Rockingham
This is a guest post by my son, Luke Rogers, who is also a Realtor with Funkhouser Real Estate Group. You'll start to hear from Luke from time to time here on…
Will Mortgage Rates Drop Significantly in 2025?
A question I am often asked is whether we will see a meaningful drop in mortgage interest rates in 2025. A few thoughts leading up to the Fed's meeting tomorrow... 1…
Home Sales Down and Prices Flat, Yet August Brings Signs of Activity
Good Monday morning, friends! Only one week until Fall begins... my favorite season of the year... with cooler temperatures, the beauty of the changing leaves, and good…
Fewer Home Sales, Rising Inventory, Yet Home Prices Show Resilience
Happy Thursday morning, friends! Despite only being halfway through August, summer is winding down and many local students and teachers are getting ready for a new school…
Buy First or Sell First? Choose the Path That Makes You Less Uncomfortable
If you're planning to buy a new home and also need to sell your current one, you're almost guaranteed to face some less-than-ideal logistics. Sorry to the bearer of this…
Home Sales, Prices, and Contracts Are on the Rise... But Inventory Levels Are Rising Rapidly Too
Happy Monday Morning, friends! We're nearly mid-way through July... and this summer has been a whirlwind! It was great to see sooo many of you at Red Wing Roots in Mount…