HERA, TILA and HOEPA: Making Sense of These Acronyms

Do you ever find yourself having conversations in acronyms and abbreviations? I guess it makes sense to shorten phrases, especially when using those terms frequently in conversation, but not everyone knows what they are all the time. So to increase your list of known acronyms, I provide you with information...

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A Brief On The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC)

If you keep up with real estate news, you’ve surely heard about the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). If you don’t keep up with that stuff, you’re in the right place! Here is a brief summary on what this is, what it means to you, and how things are...

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Things To Do in Harrisonburg With Kids

Specializing in relocation gives us an opportunity to show newcomers what Harrisonburg has to offer. There are many times that folks want to know what there is to do in our area in terms of entertainment, especially with regards to kids. So I’ve come up with a list of things...

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Virginia Homeowners Alliance Redesign

You may remember our previous post introducing the Virginia Homeowners Alliance program (January 2009). This program has only grown in popularity since its inception, and because of the increasing demand for quality content regarding real estate, and helpful tips for home buyers and sellers, the site has undergone an exciting...

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Cost of Living in The Shenandoah Valley

Moving to a new area can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to figure out how your new lifestyle will compare to your old one, especially in terms of cost of living. To help, I’ve put together a little chart comparing different areas within the Shenandoah Valley. This will assist...

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What is Curb Appeal, and How Do I Get It?

Curb appeal is the degree to which your home looks beautiful from the street. Does your home look clean? Is your landscaping ship-shape? Are your walkways swept? Is your carport uncluttered? It is essential to have great curb appeal when listing your home (and it is nice to have when...

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