Preston Heights is an upscale neighborhood located in the heart of Harrisonburg, near Old Town, James Madison University, and just a short distance from Downtown. This area is full of grand and graceful homes built from the 1960’s through the 2000’s. The dominant style featured in Preston Heights is colonial,...
Archives: 2010
A Closer Look at Average Sales Prices in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
Last November, we reported on median sales prices by town in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. That is helpful for buyers who are deciding where to live in the local community, and sellers who might want a quick snap shot of the value of their home in the particular town in...
Harrisonburg Dentist Flies Hot Air Balloon in Seat Strapped to Propane Tank
If you think you know how to have a good time, think again! A local Harrisonburg dentist made news in Florida at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In by participating in a hot air balloon flying contest. This dentist, Bob Detrich, flew his ultra-light balloon while belted to a seat (rather...
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorized
Last week we wrote about the National Flood Insurance Program expiring at the end of March. Good news! Congress took action yesterday to reauthorize the program. The program reauthorization was made retroactive to March 28, 2010 so all transactions keyed during the program suspension period will be completed as requested....
Harrisonburg Crossing in Foreclosure
Today’s edition of the Daily News Record included a notice that a large portion of the Harrisonburg Crossing Shopping Center is in foreclosure proceedings. With more than 500,000 square feet, the popular retail site is home to Barnes & Noble, Staples, Wal-Mart, and many other stores and restaurants. (In June...
Harrisonburg Area Real Estate Market Report: March 2010
We’ve already completed the first quarter of 2010! Spring is fully underway with the local real estate market picking up a plethora of new listings every day, but lets take a look at how our market has fared over the duration of March and the first quarter. This is not...