The real estate market in the Shenandoah Valley is strong as we enter December!  There is still time to purchase a new home for holidays and take advantage of the historic low interest rates. 

This week we take a deeper look at the cost of housing this year vs last year.  Home prices across the Valley have increased between 10% and 14%. Does this mean you will be paying that much more?  No.  Interest rates are nearly 1% less than last year, creating potential savings and more affordable housing.  We looked at the median price in each market calculated the difference year over year.

Another week with an historic low interest rate!  Market indicators across the Shenandoah Valley are strong as we head toward the end of 2020.  Home prices are up between 9% and 14% and home sales are up in nearly all markets!  

It is not too late to find your next home before the New Year!  Call one of our real estate professionals today and we will guide you through the move!

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Interest rates reached a new historic low today!  At 2.78%, there is great opportunity to lock into long-term savings for buyers.  As we head toward the end of 2020, closing year to date are far outpacing last year in most areas.  We expect to have a strong real estate market as we head into the new year!

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Another week brings historical low interest rates!  Now at 2.8%, buyers are taking advantage of locking into long-term savings in their home purchase.  

Now is the time to find the right home to make a move before the end of this year!  Contact a professional at Funkhouser Real Estate Group to guide you through your next move.

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Interest Rates dropped to another historic low at 2.81%!  Even though inventory remains low, this is a great opportunity for purchaser's to lock into greater affordability.  

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As we begin the fourth quarter of 2020, interest rates remain low and the real estate market across the Shenandoah Valley is strong.  All markets are outpacing last year with the exception of Augusta County where closings lag behind last year by 7%.  The Harrisonburg-Rockingham market continues to make gains over last year at 2% and Shenandoah County is up more than 11%.  Page County will most likely end the year with the largest gains over last year with closings up 17%.

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October is here and many people are beginning to think about the upcoming holidays.  While some are deciding what decorations to display, perhaps others should be thinking about planting a For Sale sign in their front yard!  The lack of housing inventory continues to frustrate buyers and hold back the Shenandoah Valley housing market.  

The inventory numbers above are very low for all areas of the Shenandoah Valley.  Basic principles of supply and demand tell us that prices will continue to increase with low inventory as demand for housing stays strong into the fall.  In fact, the National Association of REALTORS indicates a balanced housing market has six months of supply.  Unfortunately, our market is currently experiencing supply less than one month in one area and up to two months in others.

If you are thinking about selling your home to upsize, downsize, or just need a change of scenery; now may be a great opportunity to make a move.  Give one of our real estate professionals a call to learn about the market conditions in your neighborhood and what your home is worth in today's market.

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Summer 2020 ended with strong numbers in most areas of the Shenandoah Valley.  Contracts year to date are well ahead of last year (9% to 17%) with the exception of Augusta County where the market has slowed by 6%.  We expect a strong fall market this year as interest rates continue to stay below 3% and purchase mortgage applications ticked up again this week.  

While home prices continue to increase by 9% to 12% across the markets, low interest rates make this higher prices more affordable.  This remains a good time to lock in historically low financing options.

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The Harrisonburg-Rockingham County dashboard has now turned all green!  Closings within that market surpassed last year and contracts are now 9% higher than this time last year.  We expect all markets in the Shenandoah Valley to finish strong this year with the number of closings outpacing last year with the exception of the Augusta County market.

While the supply of homes still lag, historically low interest rates are enticing buyers into multiple-offer situations in median price ranges.  Give one of our real estate professionals a call today and learn how to better position yourself as a buyer or seller in today's market.

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