I did not grow up in Harrisonburg *gasp*. I grew up in Washington State. My family still lives there. And they are coming to visit this week! It got me thinking about how folks can arrive in Harrisonburg. I did a bit of research, and here are your transportation options....
Author Archives: Lisa Oates
Who’s Buying Real Estate… and Who’s Not
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys home buyers and sellers on an annual basis, and they have published their findings for 2008. Here is a glimpse at the type of folks buying: Married Couples: 61% Single Women: 20% Single Men: 10% Unmarried Couples: 7% Other: 2% Compared to the...
With Such Low Interest Rates, Should You Refinance Your Home Mortgage?
Interest rates are low right now… really low. So, is now a good time to refinance your home mortgage? Here are some things you’ll need in order to qualify. Note: To know for certain, talk to your mortgage broker. He or she can give you the facts about your specific...
6 Good Reasons to Escape Harrisonburg for the Weekend
Although Harrisonburg is a great place to live, it is always a good idea to get away for a weekend here and there throughout the year. Harrisonburg is within driving distance of many fabulous get-aways, so pack your bag, hop in the car, and drive a couple of hours to...
Is There a Positive Outlook for This Negative Economy?
Let’s just state the obvious: the economy is in (or close to) a depression. So, how can we stay positive — especially about the real estate market — in this negative economic climate? It seems too unstable to be really confident in buying or selling, but things aren’t always what...
Market Report: November 2008
As promised, here is a report with statistics on the local real estate market for November. (Source: Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.) Harrisonburg: Total New Listings: 33 Median Sales Price: $170,806 Average Sales Price: $184,997 Average Days on Market: 133 Rockingham County: Total New Listings: 55 Median Sales...