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.

A New Gluten-Free Bakery is Coming to Downtown

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 11/14/2023

The BMC Bakes storefront is coming to downtown Harrisonburg! That's right - founder of BMC Bakes, Sarah Baker McEvilly, is opening a storefront location on N Main street. Known for her delicious, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergen friendly confections, Sarah has a passion for the sweet things in life! Read on to learn more about this new treat downtown! >>>

Now Open: Crist Farm Walking Trails

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 10/25/2023

The new Crist Farm Walking Trails at the Bridgewater Retirement Community (BRC) campus are now open! The plans for a new outdoor space to serve those living in the area were drawn up about three years ago and have been made possible through the generosity of those in our community. Read on to learn more about this new outdoor destination that you'll want to visit! >>>

Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: September 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 10/11/2023

We're seeing a decrease in new listings, sales, and contracts across the board from last year. However, the median price sales price continues to rise. We're also seeing a slight increase in the average price per square foot. View more of the market report >>>

Coming Soon: Harrisonburg Innovation Hub

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 09/29/2023

The Innovation Hub is coming to Harrisonburg! After the tremendous success of Staunton Innovation Hub, they are expanding with the launch of a second location in Downtown Harrisonburg and completely renovating the old Wetsel Seed Co. building in the process. Read on to learn more about this awesome new addition to our community. >>>

Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: August 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 09/15/2023

Now Downtown: Drifters Cafe

Posted by Celeste Baker Date 09/08/2023

Co-owners and husband and wife team Lexy and Lukas Shifflett have always shared a love of coffee. After moving from Florida to West Virginia in 2021, Lukas had the idea to turn their pop-up camper into a mobile café. And thus, Drifters Café was born! Learn more about this new downtown eatery >>>

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