One of my favorite Saturday activities over the last year or two is shopping for fresh produce at the Farmers’ Market in downtown Harrisonburg. I have a lot of friends who frequent the market, so it is also a great way to connect (somewhat randomly) more often. But in years...
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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...
Not All Homes Are Right for a Video Tour
Realtors are increasingly using video to market their listings. Not all homes are well-suited to this medium, though. See this spoof.
Don’t try this at The Valley Mall…
Here’s an amazing (and pretty funny) article in Salon about a couple who actually moved into a new shopping mall that was built next to their neighborhood. They created a small apartment in some dead space at the mall, and lived there for months before getting caught. This piece is...
The Unbelievably Bad Real Estate Photos Hall of Fame
If I had to pick the most important factor in selling a home, it would be photography — hands down. (In this slow market, 2nd would be pricing.) 21st-century home buyers shop primarily on the internet, and the photos they see are what they use to rule a property in...