Keep the House, Keep the Low Rate
If you're moving out of the area -- or you've simply outgrown your current home -- you might assume the next step is to sell your home. But if you've got a super low…
Few Recent Comparable Sales? That Might Mean More Buyers, Not Fewer
When preparing to sell your home, one of the first things we typically do is to look for comparable sales -- recent sales of similar homes in your neighborhood or school…
Fewer Homes Are Selling in 2025, But Prices Continue a Modest Climb
Happy Monday morning.. and Happy belated Father's Day to all the dads! We're nearly halfway through 2025 now, and below I'll give you an update on the latest data and…
Mortgage Rates in Perspective and 5% to 7% as a Potential New Normal
The average 30 year mortgage interest rate has been above 6% for the past three years (2022-2025) and sometimes we think of that in the context of mortgage interest rates…
How Many Homes Are Selling Over The Asking Price These Days?
I ran the numbers on this a few months ago but it's worth another look... and this time I stretched back even further to build a broader context. Before Covid, before…
The Strongest Offers Usually Come in the First Week on the Market
When we're getting ready to list your home for sale, you might to start wondering how quickly it will sell - and for how much. One of the most important things to keep in…
Have You Considered Keeping Your Home as a Rental Property?
If you are getting ready to move, you might be focused on preparing to sell your current home - but there's another option worth considering... keeping it as a rental…
Will It Be More Affordable to Buy a Home in Harrisonburg in 1, 3, or 5 Years?
The cost of buying a home has increased quite a bit over the past five years due to several main factors... 1. Higher home prices. :-) 2. Higher mortgage interest rates…
Why Some Homeowners Are Selling - and Others Are Staying Put
As referenced earlier this week, fewer homeowners are selling these days. Jan - Apr existing (resale) home sales in 2024 = 290 Jan - Apr existing (resale) home sales in…
The Perfect House for You Is Likely the Perfect House for Others
You're early in the home search process so while we have started looking at houses, you haven't secured a pre-approval letter yet. We have looked at 10 houses thus far…
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…
Buying Your First Home, Now or Later?
I have met with multiple first time buyers in recent weeks who are trying to sort through if they should buy a home now... or if they should keep renting for now. Perhaps…