Low Inventory Will Not Make Buyers Ignore The Comparables
If you've been watching the local housing market lately, you've probably noticed that inventory is tight in many price ranges right now in Harrisonburg and Rockingham…
What Does Buyer Beware Mean in Virginia
If you are buying a home in Virginia, you will soon get to know some Latin... Caveat Emptor That translates to "buyer beware" - and it means that in Virginia sellers are…
Why Great Deals Are Rare Right Now
Are there great deals in the current market? The answer sort of depends on what a "good deal" means to you. Here's an example. Say buyers just paid $375K, $380K, and…
Summer Real Estate in Harrisonburg Is Active but Unpredictable
Summer is one of the busiest times of year for real estate. It's also one of the most unpredictable. That might sound contradictory... but if you've bought or sold a home…
What Harrisonburg Multifamily Properties Are Selling For Right Now
If you're thinking about buying or selling a multifamily property (or other investment property) in the Harrisonburg area, there's a number worth knowing: 13.2. That's…
Sometimes the Right Move Is Letting Someone Else Buy the House
Let's say we've been looking for homes for a while, you have made some offers, but have missed out on several houses in multiple offer scenarios. Then, you find a house…
How Many Homes Will You Have to Choose From?
One of the first things we will start to explore together, when you are ready to consider a home purchase, is how many homes are on the market now - or might be soon…
Buyers Are Active, Inventory Stays Tight, So Why Are Prices Flat?
Happy Monday Morning, Friends! It's just a few days until Red Wing Roots, a family-friendly music festival in Mt Solon, VA... will you be there? It's a wonderful weekend…
Accurate Pricing From the Start Is Your Strongest Strategy as a Seller
A common theory among sellers getting ready to list their home is... "If I price it a little higher than where I hope to sell, buyers who are interested will just make an…
49 Townhomes Proposed On Betts Road
The owners of a 6.6 acre parcel of land on Betts Road are proposing that it be rezoned from R-1 to R-8C to allow for the construction of up to 49 townhomes in a layout…
Are You Making Offer Decisions Based on What Other Buyers Are Doing?
A popular new listing hits the market in Harrisonburg. It's priced well, shows beautifully, and the first weekend brings 10 or 15 showings. Lots of interest. And then…
One Sale Does Not Change What Every Other Seller Will Accept
Homes in a neighborhood have been selling for $400K. Then, one seller -- for whatever reason -- accepts $380K. Maybe they needed to move fast. Maybe they were tired of…