When I first moved to Harrisonburg almost 5 years ago, it was confusing! I had moved from the West Coast and was used to roads being laid out like grids, I hadn’t lived in a college town as a “townie,” and I was still on the job hunt. It was...
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What You Get In Harrisonburg for $250,000
Our previous post about “What You Get In Harrisonburg for $500,000” was quite popular, so I thought I’d let you know what you can get for your quarter-million. Seems like a lot of money, but around here, you get a good amount of home and property for your hard earned...
Visiting Harrisonburg? Find a Place to Stay!
Our real estate team has put in hours of work to provide you with a Relocation Guide full of valuable information for those moving to the Harrisonburg area. So to highlight our Lodging section, here is a list of some great places to stay in Harrisonburg during your next visit:...
Amazing Facts About Today’s Real Estate Market
New home construction was up 22% in February compared to January of this year. It is the first time housing starts have increased since June 2008, when they rose 11%. (source: US Commerce Department) Nearly one-quarter of first-time buyers are single females who purchased their first home on a median...
Comparing Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Schools
If you are considering relocating to the Harrisonburg area, and if you have children that are or will be attending public school, it is important to get the facts straight about our local schools. Here are some basic statistics and enrollment figures for our local high schools: Want to see...
Is It Time For Spring Planting Yet?
One of the first things I learned about the Harrisonburg area when I moved here in 2004 was that early Spring planting will likely turn out to be a waste of time and money. It is very important to wait for the last frost before planting your new Spring plants....