We are halfway through 2018 already! We are seeing a significant rise in listings (29%) as compared to May 2017, as well as a slight increase from year-to-date (7%). However, sales have dropped by 19% from last May. We are seeing contracts climb by quite a bit - 27% to be exact! days on market continue to drop across the board and the average price per square foot is on a consistent upswing. The median sales price has shot up to $205,950 - 7% from 2017!
Archives: 2018
Harrisonblog’s Summer Preview
It's time to start planning for your summer! With the warmer weather, we're dreaming of summer festivals and time by the water. We've scouted out some of the best summer activities in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham area to keep you entertained all summer long! Read on for just a taste of some of our favorite area summer events and music festivals! Mark you calendars and buy your tickets now - these events tend to fill up quickly!
Wilson Downtown Gallery: Allen Litten
We are excited to host some of Allen Litten's favorite images in the Wilson Downtown Gallery in June and July! Allen Litten worked as a photojournalist for almost 54 years at the Daily News-Record and currently works as a freelance photographer for the Heritage Museum in Dayton and the Auxiliary Unit of the Harrisonburg Homes Team. Join us for our First Fridays Artist Reception June 1st from 5-8pm.
Summer Fun: Mini-Golf and Disc-Golf
It's almost summer, folks! Lounging by the pool, vacation, and time with friends and family...we can hardly wait! Another great way to celebrate the nice weather with friends? Mini-golfing and disc-golfing! We've compiled a list of area courses to go mini and disc golfing - so grab the kids, your favorite visor, and head outside! Let us know what your favorite course is in the comments!
Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: April 2018 [INFOGRAPHIC]
It feels like 2018 is flying by...how is it May already? In our current market report, new listings are up by 23% as compared to last April. When a home hits the market, it doesn't stay there for long. The average days on market has continued to drop drastically in 2018—25%—from 98 to 83. The median sales price has shot up to $203,000—7% from 2017! Read on to find out more...
New in Town: Friendly City Pedicab
Need a fun and quick way to get around downtown? Well - you're in luck. The Friendly City Pedicab has just started pedaling around the Burg specializing in short trip transportation. Matt Hassman is your tour and pedaling extraordinaire and has made Harrisonburg his adopted home. Read on to learn more and see a short video of our ride!