Taylor Spring townhome foreclosure offers a possibility of $29,300 of equity
The townhome located at 2979 Diamond Spring Lane (pictured to the right) may soon be sold at a trustee sale. The property was originally purchased for $200,345 on July…
If you know what you're going to buy --- buy now!
Some would say that as a Realtor, I am a salesman. In fact, when I am representing a Seller, I am working diligently to sell their house. But when I am representing a…
Understand current market value before making an offer!
It would seem that many buyers in the market today are hesitating before making an offer because they are unsure of the current and future value of the home they think…
Where have all the buyers gone?
Each month I post a graphical representation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County home sales within the context of the prior five years. (2003-2008) My monthly home…
Buy Fresh, Buy Local!
For those interested in buying fresh, locally grown or produced food, make sure to check out the new Buy Fresh Buy Local Food Directory, posted by Thanh over over at…
The Psychology of Home Buying in Today's Market
For those of you who regularly read articles on my blog, it is likely apparent that I thoroughly enjoy data, number crunching, analysis, etc. But sometimes my counseling…
Have real estate questions? Get answers!
You can certainly e-mail me (scott@cbfunkhouser.com), or call me (540-578-0102), but now you can also chat with me from my blog. Just look for my chat "widget" in the…
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…
Buying A Foreclosure Property Before The Sale
Can it be done? YES! Is it easy and fun? NO! Properties in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County that are being foreclosed on are almost always advertised in the Daily News…
Stalking Is NOT Acceptable, But In Real Estate . . .
I have many clients who are very knowledgeable about free resources for finding information about houses for sale. In conversation with one such client this past week…