Author Archives: Celeste Baker

About Celeste Baker

Celeste graduated from the University of Virginia in 2011 with a bachelors degree in Sociology before starting her career in Real Estate Administration. Celeste assists the team of agents with transaction processing and marketing. Celeste Baker is a native of Woodbridge, VA. She moved to Harrisonburg in 2020 with her husband, Calvin, and their two children, after Calvin accepted a job with JMU. Go Dukes! Outside of the office, Celeste enjoys traveling with her family. She is a lover of books, as well as an amateur chef and gardener.

Creativity in Store for 2024!

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 01/15/2024

Got the post-holiday blues? We’ve got a solution for you—Get your creative juices flowing again with a fun project! And even better, we know where you can get inspired and get started—Valley Creative Reuse. Valley Creative Reuse is an arts & crafts thrift store helping to preserve our environment and enrich our community. Click to read more about this local gem! >>>

Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: December 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 01/12/2024

While we are still seeing a decreasing trend in new listings, sales, and contracts compared to last year, the real estate market is changing. Interest rates have (at last) dropped this past month and the Federal Reserve has indicated there will be additional rate decreases coming in 2024. The median number of days properties remain on the market has evened out with last year’s numbers and the number of homes that closed within 30 days is up from last month. Additionally, while both the median sales price and the average price per square foot have continuously increased throughout 2023, both numbers are down compared with December 2022. These changes can be positive for both buyers and sellers, and it is still a great time to buy or sell a home! Check out the full market report here >>>

Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: November 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 12/13/2023

We are still seeing a decreasing trend in new listings, sales, and contracts compared to last year. In correlation, the median number of days properties are remaining on the market has decreased. Additionally, both the median sales price and the average price per square foot have increased year to date—positive factors for sellers! View more of the market report here >>>

Local Favorite Alert! Have You Tried Just Fries?

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 11/29/2023

We love fries, yes we do! We love fries, how about you?! You know what else we love? Supporting local businesses, helping others and being part of good causes. Lucky for us – the delight that is Just Fries feels the same way. Click to read more about this local favorite! >>>

Liberty Street Mercantile: Now Open!

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 11/21/2023

Liberty Street Mercantile is open! While some shops are still moving in and some spaces are still available to rent, the first several businesses are up and running! Read on to learn more about this new downtown hot-spot and the shops inside! >>>

Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: October 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 11/15/2023

While we are still experiencing a decreasing trend in new listings, sales, and contracts compared to the previous year, we are also seeing increases in these areas over the past month. The median sales price is on the rise, and the average price per square foot has also seen a slight increase year-to-date. The real estate market is dynamic and it is still a great time to sell a home! View more of the market report here >>>

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