The crisp air of fall has arrived and so have the latest real estate trends in our area! New listings hitting the market are up by 4% over the past 12 months. Buyer urgency, with homes closing in less than 30 days, is down 4% from 2023—but up a whopping 8% from July! Home sales have increased by 9% from last month as well. And the median sales price has climbed to $339,000, marking a 6% rise from last year. Want to learn more? Check out the full market report here! >>>
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Posh Fairy Floss: City Lights, Spun Delights
Posh Fairy Floss is a gourmet cotton candy company dreamed up, owned and operated by Monica Heffner. You may already know Posh Fairy Floss for their crowd pleasing treats at festivals and markets throughout the Valley, but now you can get your cotton candy fix anytime with the opening of their first storefront location, downtown!
Discover the History of Glen's Fair Price: Explore and Own a Piece of Legacy!
Did you know? Glen's Fair Price Store, a prime Main Street gem, is up for sale! We chatted with owner Gary Stiteler to get the inside scoop. Discover the rich history and some fun facts about Glen's. Click here to learn more! >>>
Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: June 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Valley housing market continues to thrive! Despite a 9% decrease in total sales over the past year, pending sales are up 9%, and new listings have increased by 10% from 2023. Homes are closing faster, with a 5.5% rise from last month. The median sales price is up 7% from last June, though down 1% from last month. These market variations present great opportunities for both buyers and sellers! Want to learn more? Check out the full market report here! >>>
Now that the school year is wrapping up and summer is upon us there are tons of opportunities to get outside and enjoy all the Valley has to offer. From festivals, fairs, breweries, hiking trails, water holes and more there is plenty to do to enjoy some fun in the sun. One of the great opportunities to take advantage of are all of the local community lawn parties. With great food, music, entertainment and more, these parties are a great way to enjoy the summer and explore all these local towns have to offer here in the Shenandoah Valley.
Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: May 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC]
The housing market is still flourishing here in the Valley! New listings are up 12% YTD, and up 3% from last month. Buyer urgency, with homes closing in less than 30 days, has also increased 3% from last month. Total sales are up 8% from May 2023 and the average price per square foot is up 11% from last May; however it has decreased 1% from last month—a win for buyers! These market conditions present great opportunities for both buyers and sellers, making it an excellent time to enter the real estate market! Check out the full market report here >>>