Paying bills is a drag. But it's also necessary. Would you enjoy saving a little money with little to no effort? Perhaps use those extra dollars for coffee with a friend? A new book? Your savings account? Forget doling out your hard-earned cash to your city office, and take matters into your own hands. Here are 15 practical tips and ideas for saving precious coin on your water bill.
Author Archives: Lisa Oates
The Real World of Real Estate: Video Tips, Advice, and Answers with a Hilarious Host
Zach Koops is a creative, smart, funny agent on our team. He joined back in 2013 and has added so much zest and infectious passion for real estate (and customer service!) ever since. As a way to educate clients, Zach has taken his knowledge and melded it with creativity to produce a series of videos called, "The Real World of Real Estate."
Celebrate Spring at the 6th Annual Dayton Redbud Festival
Springtime in the Shenandoah Valley delivers unmatched beauty with Eastern Redbuds, Tulips, Daffodils, and lush green foliage popping out after a long, harsh winter. One of the first celebrations of this welcome season is the Dayton Redbud Festival. If you’ve never been, you simply must go. The whole family will enjoy...
The First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Harrisonburg
We're partial to Harrisonburg. We live here. We play here. We work here. We've built our lives here, and we love the community. For those of you who have never visited, we welcome you to come, enjoy our Friendly City and the vibrant culture that surrounds it! Here's a guide to make it easy for you to explore what interests you.
Cathi Beighe: Realtor, Designer, and Staging Extraordinaire
We like to call Cathi our "secret weapon," because she can transform any home into a remarkably photogenic listing. Every home she touches turns into this beautiful, sparkling piece of art that our professional photographers and videographer enjoy capturing from every angle. Cathi's eye for showing off the house as a home is impeccable.
How Does a Real Estate Agent Get Paid?
A real estate market couldn't survive without property, right? So here's how it works. A homeowner (or landowner) wants to sell. The property gets put on the real estate market at a specified price, with an agreement to pay any real estate agents involved in the transaction a percentage of the final sales price.