Location, Setting and Context Matter


Location, Setting and Context Matter
By Scott Rogers • May 3, 2017
Many houses are WONDERFUL -- but the location, setting and context of those homes is not just a small additional detail to note -- it is often central to a purchasing decision. Some examples.... If you're looking for a 4500 SF home, built in the past five years, on an acre, with five bedrooms and upscale features -- you're going to care whether the average size of the ten closest homes is 4500 SF or 1500 SF. A restored circa 1900 home in Old Town Harrisonburg is going to be more sought after than the identical home in downtown Elkton. A new, low maintenance, one-level home home might be perfect for a retiree if it is within a neighborhood of similar homes -- and less so if it is directly on a busy road and surrounded by commercial uses. My wife's parents and sister both live in our neighborhood, and both of my sisters and my dad are within a short drive. Thus, our home is perfectly situated for the family relationships that we value -- and we wouldn't really ever consider moving across town. So, as we consider houses you might purchase -- let's think about what location, setting or context will be the most meaningful and desirable for you, both in the short and long term. P.S. The home pictured above, on a large, private lot, is somehow still just moments from Sentara RMH Medical Center and everything Harrisonburg has to offer. This property will be hitting the market this week! Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 22, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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