Urban Exchange condo sales prices now available
Condo sales prices are now available for the West Tower of Urban Exchange, in downtown Harrisonburg. As you know, apartments in the East Tower will be leased, and condos…
Making sense of turbulent economic times
It can be terrifying to watch the business news these days… Bear Stearns hedge fund collapses. Countrywide is acquired by Bank of America just prior to collapse. The U.S…
Choosing a Realtor as a First-Time Buyer
If you're buying a home as well as selling a home, many people select the Realtor that they will work with based on how each Realtor will market their home for sale. If…
Virginia 3rd Quarter Home Sales -- Mixed Results
Comparing 3rd Quarter 2008 sales stats with 3rd Quarter 2007 sales stats results in some interesting market variations across Virginia... Number of Home Sales…
Buying at Preston Lake?
Are you considering buying at Preston Lake? Some of my clients are exploring the possibility of building a single family home at Preston Lake, and it's been an…
Yes, mortgages are still available
In talking to people in Harrisonburg and around the state lately, I have heard several people comment about how it is now near impossible to obtain a mortgage to buy a…
Mortgage rates are down --- if you're buying, lock in now!
If you have been holding off to lock in an interest rate on your purchase or re-finance, now may be the time! In a report released by Freddie Mac last Friday (9/12/2008)…
Price Points: estimating housing payments...
I often have conversations with people considering their first home purchase who want to first get an idea of how much they would have to pay for housing on a monthly…
Our perspective on real estate re-framed
During these hot days of summer, swimming or relaxing at the pool is a delightfully fun treat. But have you been to a water park?? Your fun is certain to be amplified…
The tables have turned --- SELLERS are now making offers!
Here's an interesting phenomenon --- in most real estate transactions, the buyer makes the first move, by submitting an offer to purchase a house. In stark contrast to…
Housing supply remains steady in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (except those high-priced homes!)
This past week, I overheard someone at the grocery story telling their friend "Can you believe how many homes are coming on the market? I don't know when they'll all…
Looking to buy a Taylor Spring townhome? This foreclosure sale could afford you $62,900 of savings!
2991 Taylor Spring Lane is a three-level townhome in Taylor Spring subdivision with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a half bathroom. In addition to the 1400…