November Is Nearly Here, Act Now to Sell in 2026
We're days away from November... so... If you want to sell your home (have it on the market and under contract) in 2026, then we should be meeting, chatting, planning and…
House Is Great, List Price Seems Fair, Monthly Payment Is Painful
These days, common feedback after showings flows something like this... 1. The house is great! 2. The list price seems fair! 3. The monthly payment is painful! When we're…
Price at the Last Sale or Price to Sell
Let's say we're getting ready to get your house on the market for sale. We're looking around the market at recent sales... and here's what we find... The last home that…
Homes Under $300K Moving Faster Than Homes Over $600K
Under $300K There are 34 homes on the market right now priced under $300K. Half of them were listed in the past 30 days, and only 6 have been for sale for more than three…
The Market Is Cooling as Pending Sales Fall and Inventory Rises
Happy Monday Morning! There is plenty to discuss this month related to our local housing market. Per the headline - the market is certainly cooling in some ways, based on…
How Flexible Will You Be If You Need to Sell and Buy?
You own a home. You want to sell it, and buy another home. As you may realize, that's not always straightforward. Many people would like to... 1. See a home they would…
Well Maintained Is Not the Same as Updated
Let's say you've lived in your home for 30 years, and you've taken wonderful care of it. The roof and HVAC system have been replaced, the gutters are clean, the deck is…
Would You Pay More Than Comps Support For A House You Love?
The price you are willing to pay for a house might sometimes just come down to the facts, figures and logic of the market. Similar houses sold for $420K, $425K and $430K?…
Act Now to Sell This Year
We're rolling into the second half of September... which means... if you want your home to sell this year (2026) then you should be taking action soon. If your home is…
Aspirational Pricing, No More
If you've been watching homes hit the market in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County over the past few months, you might have noticed that some (but not all) pricing is…
The Right Price Depends on Your Timeline
Your pricing strategy should be related to your desired timetable for your sale. Let's play out what this might mean for you... Do you need to sell yesterday? Are you…
Sometimes The List Price Is Just Half The Story
Hey... check out that new listing... the price is great! Homes in that neighborhood have been selling for $550K... but that new listing is only $450K!?! But... oh…