Author Archives: Lisa Oates

About Lisa Oates

Lisa is the creative mind behind The Harrisonburg Homes Team, providing streamlined content management, quality authorship, and graphic design for Harrisonblog. She's passionate about blogging, enjoying life, and a good cup of coffee.

Harrisonburg Area Real Estate Market Report: June 2013

We’ve been thrilled to be able to publish such positive trends occurring in the Harrisonburg real estate market so far this year, and June is no exception. 2013 continues to show us steadily positive results with increases in sales and sales prices, and a decrease in days on market compared...

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Exploring Harrisonburg: White Oak Lavender Farm

White Oak Lavender Farm, located just east of Harrisonburg near the corner of Port Republic Road and Cross Keys Road, is a fun place to visit for all ages… especially during the summer months when the lavender is in full bloom! White Oak Lavender Farm also offers classes, lectures, tours,...

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Harrisonburg Receives $500,000 Industrial Revitalization Grant

In September 2012, the City of Harrisonburg applied for a grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development with the hopes of gaining funds to revitalize the Cassco Ice House Complex in downtown Harrisonburg. The City received $500,000 for this project, which is the largest grant allotment of...

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Massanetta Springs Hotel Undergoes Restoration Project

Back in 2011, we wrote a blog post about the Massanetta Springs neighborhood on the outskirts of Harrisonburg, yet amongst a gorgeous setting in the woods, surrounded by glamorous subdivisions, a beautiful retirement community, and Lakeview Golf Course. Massanetta Springs is truly unique, featuring a relaxing retreat that is literally...

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Rockingham County’s Research & Tech Park Launches New Website

One of the coolest things going for Rockingham County is the relatively new Technology Park just north of Harrisonburg on Route 11. It’s called Innovation Village @ Rockingham, and is a master planned village that will consist of offices, laboratories, light manufacturing space, multi-use buildings, pedestrian walkways, picnic areas, and...

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Harrisonburg Street Views and Neighborhood Video Tours

Our real estate team has been helping folks move into the Harrisonburg area for several years. We understand that moving to a new place can be a little scary, especially when you don’t know the area well, if at all. Technology is here to help! Harrisonburg is now officially on...

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