As real estate agents, we deal with many different types of businesses at different times throughout the process of working with clients to (1) find them their dream home and write a contract on it, or (2) sell their home for the best price we can get them. Because we...
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Relocating to the ‘Burg?
If you (or someone you know) is thinking about moving to the Harrisonburg area, we have just the information you need! Our team has worked hard to put together a comprehensive Relocation Guide for Harrisonburg and the surrounding areas. The information is at your fingertips at www.HarrisonburgHomes.com/relocation and we are...
The Next Great Depression?
While the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been plummeting each day this week, I have found myself wondering if we are on the verge of of the next Great Depression. And I’ve heard the question increasingly asked by friends and colleagues. This article in today’s Wall Street Journal (“As Dire...
Don’t try this at The Valley Mall…
Here’s an amazing (and pretty funny) article in Salon about a couple who actually moved into a new shopping mall that was built next to their neighborhood. They created a small apartment in some dead space at the mall, and lived there for months before getting caught. This piece is...
Charted Territory
Remember Ross Perot from the 1992 presidential race? — he ended up getting more than 18% of the popular vote, which made him the most successful third-party candidate since Teddy Roosevelt in 1912. My recollections of him are fuzzy, but one thing I do remember is that the guy LOVED...
NOW is the time to buy!
The real estate industry in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County isn’t as bleak as the economy may suggest! Check out a recent story from WHSV regarding this very subject. Many sellers are still lowering prices on their homes to get them sold, and often are willing to negotiate with buyers. Home...