When do the buyers start buying? March? April?
At least last year, they start jumping into the market in good number starting in February! If you are planning to sell this Spring, let's start talking now about…
Should Harrisonburg allow Urban Farming?
Sam Frere and Dan Warren are running what would seem to be a small farm (Collicello Gardens) at their property on Collicello Street in Harrisonburg. Their landlord is…
The annual cost to own a $250K home has dropped $780 since January thanks to low interest rates.
Another new record low -- average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates are now hovering at 3.34%, a level never seen before! If you bought a $250K house in the first…
Consider buying a Home Warranty when purchasing your next home
If you are buying a home, you should consider (based on the age and condition of the house) buying a home warranty as well. The relatively low cost of the warranty can be…
City of Harrisonburg starts buying up Reservoir Street properties
The first of the Reservoir Street acquisitions started showing up in the Property Transfers this week..... 2320 Reservoir Street - purchased for $250,160 - assessed for…
Reservoir Street Improvements
Reservoir Street is being improved / expanded in the near future, between University Boulevard and the eastern City limits. The improved road will feature: four lanes for…
The email flow of buying and selling a house
This is a pretty interesting infographic on the process of buying and selling a house.
Looking for a good primer on the home buying process?
I am happy to help you learn all about the home buying process --- so feel free to e-mail me and we can set up a time to meet. And....hopefully the variety of information…
You had better lock in that mortgage interest rate, because they are headed up, oh wait, nevermind!
After some increase in the average mortgage interest rate between late July and late August, it looked like we were finally going to see mortgage interest rates start to…
How to find a great deal on an investment property
During the real estate boom, many people were trying to “get rich quick” by investing in real estate – and many people succeeded. Now that the market has cooled back…
Should I buy a home if I am only going to be there for two years?
It depends on the price range, how much of a down payment you are making, whether you are willing to keep the property as a rental property after you move out, and many…
Harrisonburg home sales surge ahead 16% in August 2012
Exciting things are happening in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County housing market. Click here to download my monthly market report (28 page PDF), or read on for some…