The Daily News Record reported today that a real estate developer out of Charlottesville, Virginia, will be going in front of the Harrisonburg City Council this evening to propose a 66-apartment project on 2 acres to be developed in Downtown Harrisonburg. A developer will seek City Council’s help tonight to...
Archives: 2009
Fuzzy Math on Average Home Price? Or Not?
As I wrote in a post a couple of days ago, home prices in the Harrisonburg area did not drop significantly in 2008. When I ask friends and clients how much they think prices have dropped, on average, from 2007 to 2008, the answer is reliably between 10% and 25%....
Shout It from the Rooftops — Home Values Have Not Dropped (Significantly)
There’s no glossing over the fact that 2008 was a difficult year to get a home sold. The demand for homes decreased due to tightening loan requirements (which is largely a good thing) and a rather poignant feeling of caution among buyers. The sharply receding economy has produced those fears,...
Get The Most Value From Your Home Improvements
Sellers — or homeowners looking to receive top dollar when you’re ready to sell — is your home improvement to-do list overwhelming? Now you can prioritize your to-do list! HomeGain has a helpful calculator on their web site to assist you in determining which home improvement projects to work on...
A “Massive” New Real Estate Project in Harrisonburg
A new 160-acre real estate development is proposed to be built on the Harrisonburg City / Rockingham County border by the Post Office on the South end of town. This project is awaiting zoning approval, but is likely to get the “OK.” The complex will include 384 residences in the...
Save Your Money, Improve Your Credit Score
It is important to have a good credit score and to save money in order to purchase a home — or even just to live comfortably! Here is a fantastic article published by the Washington Post that gives some great tips on how to save money easily this year, and...