What Happens If My Neighbor Is Foreclosed Upon?
Thankfully, the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market is not greatly affected by foreclosures and short sales. Many people ask why we haven't seen an…
Selling For A Profit All Depends On When You Bought!
Thankfully, the value of homes in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County hasn't taken a nose dive like has happened in many other markets. As you can see below, modest…
The Value Of Property Oddities Has Greatly Increased -- But That's Bad News!
While every home is unique, there are some properties that have peculiarities that can detract from their value. Some of these oddities include: steep driveway hilly…
Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Home Sales Soar in November 2009!
Take a look at this graph and see if you notice anything . . . I notice a few things that are quite exciting: November 2009 home sales were 95% higher than a year ago…
Want To Buy? Have To Sell? Perhaps We Can Help!
It seems that there are quite a few people in our current market who want to buy a house --- but they're at a standstill, because they have to sell their current home…
Don't Sell! If You Can Keep Your First Home As A Rental Property, Do It!
If you own your first home now, and are looking to move up to your next home --- I urge you to carefully examine the potential benefits (and risks) of keeping your…
Did Our Area's Median Sales Price Increase Because Bigger Homes Were Being Built And Sold?
This is another great question about the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County market! The graph below shows how the median sales price has increased over the past 10 years…
We're Seeing The Effects Of The $8,000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit In Harrisonburg, Rockingham County!
I rarely make real estate sales predictions --- mainly because in the rare occasion that I do, I'm usually wrong. More on this in a few days. That being said, I believe…
October 2009 Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Real Estate Market Report - Sales Steady, Prices Inch Lower
I just published my monthly market report on Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Read on for a summary, or jump right into the report by reading it online or downloading…
A Typical Short Sale Time Table In Virginia
Earlier this week I attended an educational session put on by the Virginia Association of Realtors in regards to Short Sales which was very informative! I am currently…
Price Right From The Start, Unless You Find Great Joy In Waiting
As referenced yesterday, we're seeing quite a few price changes --- nearly 700 so far in 2009 --- so let's examine why they are happening, and whether they are necessary…
Do I Need A Building Permit To Finish My Basement?
If you are making any additions, improvements or repairs to your home you must pull a building permit, and if it involves electrical or plumbing work you'll also need to…