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.

Bridgewater Mini Golf & Summer Activities Coming Soon!

Bridgewater, Virginia, has worked hard over the past few years to provide a variety of fun activities for folks of all ages -- both for residents and visitors alike. The Town of Bridgewater recently published their fiscal year budget for 2017, announcing a new mini golf course and exciting summer events to start up very soon! If you are searching for more fun things to do in our beautiful pocket of the Valley, become a fan of Bridgewater. There's no shortage of excitement!

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JMU’s Lifelong Learning Institute Celebrates 20 Years

Have you always enjoyed learning new things, taking special field trips, reading up on new topics, meeting new friends, and creating things with your own two hands? James Madison University's Outreach & Engagement department has been providing all of the above to local adults for the past 20 years. If you fall into this category, you may want to check out JMU's Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI)!

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Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report [INFOGRAPHIC]: March 2016

The Harrisonburg and Rockingham County residential real estate market is experiencing truly positive movement this year. The spring market is in full swing, and our team can attest to its busyness... in a great way! Read our March 2016 Market Report for all the positive trends and what to watch for in the coming months.

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14 Fabulous Takeout Restaurants in the Harrisonburg Area

It's dinner time and your stomach is basically yelling at you, but you have no desire or energy after a long day to create a spectacular (or sometimes not) meal for yourself or your family. Pick up your phone and dial up or order online from one of these 14 Fabulous Takeout Restaurants in Harrisonburg (plus a few in Bridgewater and McGaheysville!).

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Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report [INFOGRAPHIC]: February 2016

February wasn't the best month ever. Compared to last February, we saw the same amount of listings hit the market, fewer sales close, and fewer contracts written. However, when we look at the longer term, things don't look so glum. In that regard, we've seen more sales, more contracts written, and shorter time on the market. See the stats in our February Market Report!

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Exploring Harrisonburg’s Suburbs: Broadway and Timberville

Welcome to the Broadway and Timberville area of northern Rockingham County in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley! Nestled along the banks of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, Broadway/Timberville boasts amazing views, rolling countryside, exciting events, fun things to do, and locally owned shops and restaurants within a quaint, friendly environment.

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