Mortgage Interest Rates Have Been Falling for Six Months
Over the past six months, mortgage interest rates have been steadily trending downward. After rising above 7% earlier in 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate…
Selling Your Home to a Buyer Who Has a Home to Sell
Would you be comfortable with a contract that only says this... "This contract is contingent on the sale of 123 Main Street." What if that one sentence is all that your…
Price Your Home Right if You Want a Speedy Sale
Sometimes a fast home sale becomes the priority -- and for good reason. Maybe you've already moved out and would rather not keep making a mortgage payment on a home you…
Sales Prices Steady Despite Fewer Home Sales in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
Happy Thursday afternoon! It's been a busy day, with two beautiful new listings (an upscale duplex at The Glen at Cross Keys, plus a five bedroom brick home in…
City to Sell Land Below Market Value for Affordable Townhome Project
The City of Harrisonburg is attempting to take another step toward increasing the supply of affordable housing in our community. At the December 9 City Council meeting…
Why Starting Too High Can Keep Buyers From Making Offers
If you're preparing to sell your home, it might be tempting to list it a bit high -- say, $10K, $15K or even $25K above what similar homes are selling for -- with the…
Further Market Insights for November 2025
Luke published his monthly analysis of the local housing market earlier this week and had some good thoughts and insights for buyers, sellers and homeowners. You can…
Home Sales and Prices Holding Steady in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
Happy Wednesday, Friends! The year is flying along... only 49 days until 2026!?! I hope you are enjoying your Fall in the Shenandoah Valley! It's been a fun time in my…
How Home Choices, and Competition, Vary by Price Range in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
The number of options of homes you might buy will vary based on the price range in which you are shopping. As shown above, you'll have the most options between $300K and…
The Mortgage Rate Lock Is Starting to Soften
Lots of people bought a home or refinanced their mortgage when mortgage interest rates were quite low! Three years ago (in mid 2022) over 60% of mortgage holders had…
When Is the Best Time to Sell a Rental Property?
If you own a rental property and are thinking about selling it, you might wonder whether the timing of selling it matters. Can we sell it anytime, or are some times…
When (and How) to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit
More from Luke this week... on home equity lines! Enjoy! If you've owned your home for a while, you've probably built up some equity. That's the portion of your home you…