A Slow Start But Signs of Strength in the Early 2025 Housing Market
Happy Tax Day! (Is that a thing?) Hopefully your taxes are done, filed, and maybe even bringing a refund your way. Before we dive into the data, a quick personal…
Reasonably pricing your house can lead to offers over asking price
Let's say our market analysis shows your house is worth $350K... and you'd be happy to sell your house for $350K... but you'd be THRILLED to sell your house for $360K…
Being realistic about home improvements most buyers would want to make
If you are selling a home that needs a kitchen remodel, it's fine to NOT remodel the kitchen, but your pricing of the home should account for knowing that most buyers…
So, You Are Selling Your Home, And You Would Prefer The Buyer NOT Inspect Your Home?
You have finally made it to the finish line -- wait, no -- the starting line. You are ready to get your house on the market for sale. Indeed, it can sometimes take a…
Make Sure To Note Houses That Have Not Sold Yet Or That Did Not Sell When Pricing Your Home
Most homes sell these days, and most homes sell quickly. But not all homes. Thus, there are three categories of homes we need to consider when determining an appropriate…
What To Do When Comparable Sales Tell Two Very Different Stories
When we are preparing to get your house on the market for sale we will looking together at a market analysis of your home to determine a pricing strategy. I will start by…
Pricing Your Home With A Very Old Roof
So... you are getting ready to list your home for sale... and your roof is 32 years old. Woah! Most architectural shingles have an average lifespan of 25 to 30 years. If…
November Home Sales Surge with 12% Year Over Year Growth and 5% Increase in Median Price
Happy Friday morning, friends! It's hard to believe there are only 19 days remaining in 2024! This year has flown by, and we'll soon be ringing in the New Year! Speaking…
Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing
For much of the past few years, being optimistic and being realistic about pricing your home were one and the same. The last similar home sold for $450K? Let's price your…
How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings?
Most home sellers would assign some amount of value to not having to prepare your home for the market. This might allow you to skip... 1. Touch up paint 2. Final…
Home Sellers And Buyers Will Often Disagree About Needed Updates
A homeowner selling their home, especially if they have lived in it for a while, is often likely to only see small updates that might be needed in the home - and would…
Contract Activity Increasing, Inventory Levels Decreasing, In Harrisonburg And Rockingham County
Happy Crisp, Cool, October Wednesday To You! This is a fantastic time of year... one of my favorite times of the year... we'll often have both pleasantly cool and…