Why Are There So Few Homes For Sale?

Why Are There So Few Homes For Sale?

Why Are There So Few Homes For Sale? The National Housing Shortage Looking through Realtor.com and Zillow.com for homes for sale but ending up frustrated with the results? The national housing shortage, along with shortages in our local markets of Lynchburg, Forest,...
Does Curb Appeal Increase One’s Home Value?

Does Curb Appeal Increase One’s Home Value?

Does Curb Appeal Increase One’s Home Value? Does curb appeal increase one’s home value? We’ve all heard that improving your home’s curb appeal by adding or improving landscaping, trimming bushes, weeding flower beds, and pressure washing...
RISING INTEREST RATES

RISING INTEREST RATES

WILL RISING INTEREST RATES COOL THE HOT MARKET?   For the first time in years, the housing market appears to be showing signs of cooling. Agents in our community are discussing fewer bidding wars, decreased showing activity, and even some price reductions. So...
2022 Housing Market Update

2022 Housing Market Update

2022 Housing Market Update As the new year begins, I wanted to provide an update on the available housing inventory levels in our area, comparing the previous 2 years we well. Lynchburg City, All price ranges, all zip codes: In Jan. of 2020 there were 159 homes for...
2022 Goals – Write them Down!

2022 Goals – Write them Down!

2022 Goals – Write them Down!        The start of a new year is always a popular time to make resolutions or goals for things we’d like to accomplish. 45% of Americans usually make new year’s resolutions, and yet only 8% are successful in accomplishing them. ...
Are Home Prices Finally Leveling Off?

Are Home Prices Finally Leveling Off?

Are Home Prices Finally Leveling Off? Home values have accelerated at break-neck speed over the past several years, leaving many people wondering “How long will this continue?!” In an August 10th article on Forbes.com, all signs point to a leveling off of...