Home Sales Still Soft at Start of Spring Selling Season
Featured Property: 310 Victoria Drive, Bridgewater, VA 22812 I just published my monthly report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market -- click here…
New Listings in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
(Some) new listings are selling FAST! For all of you out there who are trying to keep up with new listings coming on the market, you can bookmark this website…
Sellers negotiating less and less, on average
In another sign of further stability in our local real estate market, sellers are negotiating less, on average, than they have in the past several years. The average…
Mixed Signals in March 2014 Housing Market Report
Featured Property: 4320 Wiltshire Street, Harrisonburg VA I just published my monthly report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market -- click here to…
If you have large trees in front of your house, and will be selling this Spring or Summer, we should take photos NOW!
Significantly less of this house would be visible after the leaves come out. If you're thinking of selling this Spring or Summer, and you have trees (especially large…
The Financial Benefits of Keeping Your First Home
Many people who bought their first home when home prices peaked between 2005 and 2008 have had difficulty selling their homes without taking a financial hit. It was…
At least 60 buyers will sign a contract to buy a house next month. How do we make them pick your house?
Last March, 67 buyers signed contracts to buy homes in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, and I expect about the same number to commit to properties this March. With 556…
Homes Sales Increase 9% in January 2014
Featured Property: 3050 Baybrook Drive, Harrisonburg, VA I just published my monthly report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market -- and home sales…
Your Home May Be Your Largest Financial Asset
Most people consider their home as a place to live, where families grow, and make memories together. But beyond simply serving as a shelter, your home may also be your…
2013 Year in Review shows 17% Increase in Home Sales, 1% Increase in Sales Prices
Wow! What a year! 2013 has now drawn to a close, and we witnessed some exciting milestones in our local real estate market..... 1000+ home sales for the first time since…
Understanding Real Estate Assessments
As recently published in the Shenandoah Valley Business Journal.... It’s that time of year again, when homeowners (at least in the City of Harrisonburg) are receiving…
Top 13 Stories of 2013
Thanks for reading HarrisonburgHousingToday.com in 2013, and for your many thoughts, ideas, questions and comments -- both online and offline. To give you a glimpse into…