Think About These Questions Before You Go See A House You Want To Buy
The market is still moving quickly in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. As such, once we walk inside of a house, and you decide you like it enough to make an offer, the…
Homes Still Selling Quickly, At Record High Prices, Despite Decline In Total Home Sales
Happy Monday morning, friends! They say summer doesn't start until June 21st, but the 85 degree temps yesterday certainly felt like summer. Regardless of the formal start…
It Can Be Frustrating To Try To Buy A Home Right Now, But Keep At It!
Surely, homeownership isn't for everyone... [1] You might only know that you'll be living in the Harrisonburg area for a year or two, and thus it might not make sense to…
NERD Apartments LLC Proposes 20 Apartments In Five Story Building On Evelyn Byrd Avenue
We may soon see the development of 20 apartments on Evelyn Byrd Avenue between Harrisonburg Crossing, Texas Roadhouse, Regal Cinema and Forbes Crossing. The developer is…
An Early Look At May 2023 Home Sales In Harrisonburg And Rockingham County
May is over! Gasp! It's June. Already! Here's a quick look at a few early indicators of trends in our local housing market in May 2023... May 2020 = 112 home sales May…
What Might The Rest Of 2023 Look Like In The Local Housing Market?
Let's take some wild guesses here. Between June and December of 2023, what trends do I expect to see in the following areas... [1] Home Sales = no change (similar pace as…
Improving Your Home Might Make More Sense Than Selling And Buying
Let's say your current home doesn't work quite as well for you now as it has in the past. Perhaps you need more room, or a room on the main level, or perhaps you'd like a…
Buying A Home In Harrisonburg When You Do Not Yet Live Here Is Particularly Difficult Right Now
TUESDAY: Nice! A pretty sweet new listing just hit the market. I will definitely plan to make the (four hour) drive to Harrisonburg this weekend to see that house!…
An Absence Of Competing Listings In A Broad Price Range Does Not Mean You Can (Or Should) Round Your List Price Up To The Top Of That Range
Most (all?) home sellers want to sell their homes for as high of a price as is possible. Makes sense. Why wouldn't you want the best possible price for your home? Pricing…
The First Buyer To Make An Offer Will Likely Not Include An Escalation Clause, At Least Not At First
Yes indeed, we're still in a market where we often see multiple offers on new listings... and when there are multiple offers, we are likely to see some escalation…
Home Buyers Seem To Be Drawing The Line In A More Rational Place Now When Making Offers
In 2021 and most of 2022, it wouldn't be surprising to see these type of offers... [1] price escalates $50K above asking price [2] no home inspection [3] no appraisal…
Buy A House For Yourself, Not The Next Owner
What are you focused on as a buyer when you walk through a home you might purchase? [1] Does this home work well for my needs? [2] Will this home be easy for me to sell…