Author Archives: Claire Wayman

About Claire Wayman

Claire manages details of real estate contracts, coordinates social media and the Wilson Downtown Gallery, and keeps the team organized on a day-to-day basis. In her free time, she enjoys playing flute in various area groups and participating in local community theater.

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Urgie’s Cheesesteaks

Urgie's Bar has officially opened their doors in the Carriage House at 245 E. Water Street! It's tucked back behind Urban Exchange, but is just a stone's throw to downtown. The interior is cozy and inviting, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Founded and owned by two brothers from Philadelphia, Tommy and Steven Urglavitch had a dream to open a neighborhood bar that offered a comfortable and inviting vibe for everyone to come hangout, get a drink, and enjoy some authentic Philly cheesesteaks.

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Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: January 2019 [INFOGRAPHIC]

In January we saw new listings, sales, and under contract properties dip slightly as compared to last January. However, the last 12 months of the same categories have risen slightly. Also, the average days on market continue to drop (down 19%) and our prices have risen ($210,500 as compared to $199,894 in 2018)! Houses are hitting the market and going under contract quickly. Average days on market continue to drop, down 14% from last January! Learn more about the market report >>>

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Coming Up: Rocktown Beer & Music Festival

The Rocktown Beer & Music Festival is coming up in April! Tim Brady, Founder and General Manager of Pale Fire Brewing, is a guest on the blog to share more about the event and offer a special discount to Harrisonblog readers! Learn more about the festival and artists >>>

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Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: December 2018 [INFOGRAPHIC]

We’ve wrapped up another year in Real Estate! This year we’ve seen low inventory, our average days on market have dropped drastically (down 29%) and our prices have risen ($212,000 as compared to $198,250 in 2017)! Houses are hitting the market, going under contract quickly, and for more money (up 6% from last year, averaging $123 for the price per square foot)! Learn more about our Market Report! >>>

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Fun for the Family: Valley Jump Trampoline Park

Valley Jump Trampoline Park has just opened off of Route 33 in Penn Laird. Jump into the new year with 7,000 square feet of trampolines in their brand new space! They also offer a foam pits with climbing apparatuses. They are a family owned and operated company and live in the community. For more information check out their website and follow them on Social media (both on Facebook and Instagram).

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