Innovative Space Heating - With A Ceiling Fan!
Are you trying to avoid the potential danger of a space heater? Are you trying to heat a room or garage more efficiently than with a space heater? Have you considered a…
No interior photos? No need to visit that house!
No interior photos? No need to visit that house! Some sellers find it absurd that a buyer would have this mentality as they decide which homes to visit --- they assume…
If you are looking for more details on a property --- don't hesitate to ask --- it's quite simple to send you the detailed MLS datasheet
These days, most real estate web sites allow you to view properties listed by any agent or company in the area. My web site works this way --- when you are searching for…
The heated debate of residential fire sprinklers!
Yesterday, I wrote an article that talked about the costs and challenges of residential fire sprinklers, given that they may soon be required on all new single family…
Notice to Purchasers... due diligence... sexual offenders...
As I work with buyers to prepare contracts to purchase, we spend some time reviewing the 30 paragraphs of the standard Virginia purchase contract. If you will be buying a…
Slower Market Gives Buyers Time To Evaluate
My column from the May issue of the Shenandoah Valley Business Journal... Between 2003 and 2006, buyers were stumbling over themselves to buy real estate – it was a fast…
The Wisdom of Neighbors
Are you considering purchasing a home? Do you have questions about the neighborhood? Ask the neighbors! I showed a property this afternoon in a neighborhood where I had…
Searching For A Home Online --- Which Web Site To Use!?!
In a comment on a recent blog post, Josh stated: "So when I was searching for my place, I rarely used realtor's websites.I stuck to hrar and realtor.com. Do most of your…
NEW --- Search for Harrisonburg Homes Using Keywords!
Have you checked out the power search on this web site? You can quickly and easily search for homes based on: - single family vs. detached - list price - bedrooms…
Don't Miss The 2008 SVBA Home & Garden Show
Be sure to stop by JMU's Convocation Center this coming weekend for the SVBA's 2008 Home & Garden Show. The show hours include: Friday, April 4, 4p-9p Saturday, April 5…
Going Green, With Fine Earth!
It shouldn't be a surprise that a landscaping company would be a good source of information about living green --- but despite that, I was delighted to find some good…
Where Is That Rockingham County School?
Thanks to Justin, we easily figure that out (see the map below)! I found this great map on the "Schools" page of the Rockingham County Public Schools web site. You'll…