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.

Brewing Community—Broad Porch Coffee Co.

Broad Porch Coffee Co has opened a new storefront location on Court Square! Chic, modern and completely renovated; you will want to see their new space! Even more exciting—they now have a full kitchen and menu too! Click here to get all the details! >>>

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Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: March 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Put your finger on the pulse of the real estate scene, where the winds of change are blowing! While 2023 saw a dip in new listings, sales, and contracts, 2024 is gearing up for a shift. The latest data reveals a remarkable 17% surge in new listings hitting the market from last month! While sales are down 3% from last March, they are up a whooping 12% YTD from 2023. Buyer urgency is on the rise in this spring market; with a 7% increase in homes closing within 30 days from last month. There has also been an 8% increase in homes sold over asking price from last month. And here's the cherry on top; we've seen average interest rates decrease slightly and remain balanced YTD compared to the rollercoaster of last year. These fluctuations bring a symphony of opportunities for both buyers and sellers, making it a prime time to make moves in the housing market! Check out the full market report here >>>

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Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: January 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC]

As we delve into the current real estate landscape, it's evident that shifts are underway! While new listings, sales, and contracts showed a steadily declining trend in 2023, change is on the horizon for 2024. The number of listings hitting the market has increased—at last—this past month (by a whopping 34% no less)! Also positive is that both interest rates and the median number of days properties remain on the market has stabilized compared to last year. We're also seeing an uptick in homes closing within 30 days from last month. These fluctuations offer opportunities for both buyers and sellers alike, and it is still a great time to buy or sell a home! Check out the full market report here >>>

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