Just like any product on the shelves at your local store, a home has features and benefits, pluses and minuses, and there are other products to compete with on that same shelf. To gain an edge in your marketplace, your home must be priced right and look better than the competition. How do you accomplish that?
Archives: 2015
The Adventurer’s Guide to Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are home to a wealth of outdoor adventures -- bicycling, hiking, annual events that get your heart pumping, boating, golfing, camping, and much more. Our local area has received many accolades for boasting a convenient location to several thrilling attractions and get-aways in the Shenandoah Valley. Here's a guide to get you started on your own outdoor adventures... go on, get outside!
Beer + Music + Food = A Genius Combination at the Rocktown Beer & Musical Festival
We’ve mentioned before that Harrisonburg is known for food, beer, and biking, but the ‘Burg is also home to a wealth of really awesome local bands, from rock and alternative to blue grass and swing. And why not combine the beer, the food, and the music into one fantastic event...
Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: February 2015
Last month, we introduced you to our new and improved market reports, and reported on interesting statistics in our local Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market, including rolling 12-month averages for several different data points. Year-to-date, though, January had shown nearly 10% less sales than last year. Add in February when buyers made it to the closing table, and we're now at 11.7% more than last year. The first quarter of the year is usually "moody" and year-to-date stats only incorporate a small data set -- which is why we like to look at rolling 12-month averages.
15 Practical Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill
Paying bills is a drag. But it's also necessary. Would you enjoy saving a little money with little to no effort? Perhaps use those extra dollars for coffee with a friend? A new book? Your savings account? Forget doling out your hard-earned cash to your city office, and take matters into your own hands. Here are 15 practical tips and ideas for saving precious coin on your water bill.
The Real World of Real Estate: Video Tips, Advice, and Answers with a Hilarious Host
Zach Koops is a creative, smart, funny agent on our team. He joined back in 2013 and has added so much zest and infectious passion for real estate (and customer service!) ever since. As a way to educate clients, Zach has taken his knowledge and melded it with creativity to produce a series of videos called, "The Real World of Real Estate."