I enjoy home decorating and making our house feel more like a home, and with that, making every dollar count! There are many things you can do to update your home on the cheap, while making it look like you spent a lot of money. Here are just a few...
Archives: 2009
New Restaurant in Harrisonburg: Chop House & Grill
There is a new restaurant in Downtown Harrisonburg, further creating buzz around downtown by adding a delicious menu and great atmosphere to the area. HburgNews.com posted a thorough review of the restaurant, so head on over and check it out! …the shining star here is Chef Ryan Zale’s food. Zale...
One Year Anniversary of Harrisonblog!
A while back — September 24th, actually — Harrisonblog celebrated its one year anniversary! Our blog has been up and running for a whole year, plus a couple weeks, and we have enjoyed every minute of it. This blog has seen steady growth from the beginning, so we’d like to...
What You Need To Know About Traditional Mortgages
Traditional mortgages are fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), refinance loans, second mortgages, and home equity lines of credit. When looking to buy a home, it is important that you meet with a mortgage broker or bank to determine the best option for your particular needs and desires in a home...
What Appraisers Look For in Determining Home Values
Appraisers play an important role in the real estate industry. Once a contract is in place on a home, an appraiser — usually sent by the lender due to loan requirements — goes to the home, walks through and around it, and makes notes on the property to determine the...
The Difference Between a Foreclosure and a Short Sale
Lets face it, the economy is cold, bad, not fun right now. When the economy goes sour, so does the financial welfare of most of us. For the housing market, this means that many folks need to sell their homes, foreclose, or do a short sale. What is the difference...