The Local Housing Market Is Not Like An Outdoor Hose Spigot
Generally speaking, folks don't use their outdoor hose spigots in the winter. I suppose you might use it from time to time, but it's just not as fun to wash your car in…
Starting vs Finishing With A Price When Analyzing The Market Value Of Your Home
It is always my recommendation that we finish with a price when we conduct a market analysis of your home -- but sometimes it can be helpful to work the other way around…
The Smallest House In The Neighborhood
How much should you be willing to pay for the smallest house in a neighborhood? Especially if it is a good bit smaller than all the other houses in the neighborhood?…
Buying Decisions Are Not (Usually) Made in Garages, Closets or Unfinished Basements
Most of the time -- buyers are not making their decision about whether to buy your house while they are standing in the garage, staring into a closet or hanging out in…
Can You Be Out Of Your House in 35 Days?
When will a buyer kick you out of your house? Probably in 35 to 90 days if you're in a popular-ish location and price range, and depending on the time of year. Here's…
Is Overbuilding Occurring In Harrisonburg That Will Affect Buyers Of Investment Properties
I am working with several real estate investors who are considering the purchase of townhouses in the $140K - $170K price range that they would intend to rent to young…
Local Housing Market Cools, Slightly, in August 2018
First, learn more about this new listing in Lakewood Estates by visiting 1285CumberlandDrive.com. Now, on to our local real estate market -- I just published my most…
Home Construction Nearing Completion The Glen at Cross Keys
The Glen at Cross Keys is a new home development just East of Harrisonburg -- on Cross Keys Road with 78 duplexes and paired homes. The final nine homes in the…
What To Do When A Home Buyer Behaves Irrationally
The purpose of a home inspection contingency is to allow a buyer to learn more about the property they have contracted to purchase -- and then to request repairs to the…
Fall Is Not The Worst (Nor The Best) Season For Selling Your Home
As is likely no surprise -- the busiest time for home sales (contracts) is SPRING -- followed by SUMMER. Fall, though, is the third best -- ok, also the second worst…
Fewer and Fewer Homes For Sale in the City of Harrisonburg
Home buyers looking to purchase in the City of Harrisonburg are finding fewer, and fewer, and fewer options at any given time. As shown above, inventory levels have been…
Local Home Sales and Prices Surge in July
First, learn more about this fantastic home (my dad's house), via a 3D Walk Through and more by visiting 3120PrestonLakeBoulevard.com. Now, back to our local real estate…