Stop by our office (home of the Wilson Downtown Gallery) during November-January and you'll get to see the lovely watercolor paintings of the talented Kelli Hertzler. On display will be paintings of scenery from this gorgeous part of the country we call home. You may even recognize some Downtown Harrisonburg scenes!
Archives: 2015
Guide to Rainy Day Fun with Kids in Harrisonburg… Indoor Playtime!
Harrisonburg boasts a fairly mild climate overall, but did you know that our Friendly City experiences 118 days of precipitation per year? This would account for both snow and rain, with averages of 21" and 36", respectively. That leaves parents and childcare providers with a conundrum for nearly 4 months out of the year. Splash around outside in the mud and get soaked and filthy, or stay indoors while trying to wrangle entertain the littles all day? Relax! With this Guide to Rainy Day Fun with Kids, you'll have just that... FUN on rainy (and snowy) days. Gone are the hours of whining and boredom. Harrisonburg offers plenty of indoor fun for kids of all ages -- with plenty of puddles to splash in, too.
2015 Farm-to-Table Breakfast: Celebrate Our Local Food
October 24th is Food Day -- a day set apart nationally that "inspires Americans to change their diets and our food policies [while working] toward a greener diet." Get involved in this celebration by eating a delicious, locally sourced Farm-to-Table Breakfast on October 23rd (the eve of food day) at Clementine Cafe in Harrisonburg. Now, that sounds like a pretty good way to celebrate!
Growth Spurt! An Inside Peek at 8 Major Downtown Projects
As always, the downtown scene is thriving here in Harrisonburg. In fact, it's so vibrant that there's need to expand and continue growing. I had the privilege of sitting in on a Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Advisory Board meeting to get the scoop on what's happening around town. Here's a quick snapshot of eight projects HDR and others are working on to continue to uphold Harrisonburg's reputation as a great place to live.
Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: September 2015
The September Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market didn't fare nearly as well as the previous few months, but that is to be expected. Our area typically sees a dip in market activity as the summer months finish up, but looking at the big picture, we still saw positive trends continue to build. Check out this month's stats!
Solid Advice: What You Need to Know Before Building a Home
You've seen it before -- the oft-used, enticing headline on land for sale -- "Build Your Dream Home!" Have you ever actually pondered what it might be like to not only build, but also live in your dream home? What features would you most definitely include? What would you exclude? What would your yard look like? Your kitchen? Your master suite? The possibilities are endless when it comes to choosing finishes, paint colors, and floor plans. In fact, it can get downright overwhelming. To ease the stress, we gathered some valuable tips on the home construction process.