ResalesVirginia"s Shenandoah Valley
With gorgeous, serene mountain views, the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia offers small-town charm with access to major cities and cultural amenities.
"The Northern Shenandoah Valley is glorious in spring, humid in summer, wildly colorful in autumn, and decidedly middle-of-the-road in winter," say Realtors Bob and Jan Couperthwaite. "From our perspective, the housing market in the northern Shenandoah Valley is continuing to be very active. The interest in the local area real estate market is fueled by new home construction and development of new subdivisions in and around Winchester/Frederick County."
Advise the Couperthwaites, "In our opinion, the continued demand for homeownership in the Shenandoah Valley is due to historically low interest rates, rising rents, and lower home prices as compared to surrounding areas. Although this can pose problems for first-time homebuyers of entry-level homes. The upside of this market is that many folks are getting the opportunity to purchase the home of their dreams at interest rates not seen in over 40 years."
Waynesboro
"Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Waynesboro is a small town," explain the Couperthwaites.
"Quiet, serene and gorgeous mountain views, Waynesboro is easily accessible to major cities via I-81 and I-64. Colleges and universities abound and contribute to cultural opportunities. We have been discovered so come here and discover yourself."
They continue, "Interest rates are down and may go lower. Our inventory is adequate but the best listings move quickly. Average priced three-bedroom home runs around $100,000. Homes on acreage run higher. On average, homes sell within 97 percent of listing price."
New Market
"The town of New Market and surrounding Southern Shenandoah County has beautiful mountain and valley views with golf courses, antique shops, caverns, and so much more, all with the country charm of a small town atmosphere," says Realtor Trish Snyder.
Snyder suggests, "In this strong sellers" market, it is important for serious buyers to make sure they have their "ducks in a row" by getting preapproved prior to starting their home search process. This way, when you find your perfect home, you can move quickly and confidently knowing that there will less of a chance for financing "glitches" along the way. The sellers will take your offer more seriously, too."
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