Your floors - they cover a vast majority of your house and arguably receive more abuse than any other part of your home. It's therefore, important that when possible you choose flooring that will be both functional and aesthetically pleasing (let's be honest - your floors can be quite the design statement). Whether you're considering a renovation, building a home, or just thinking about some small updates, check out the tips below from our design pro, Cathi Beighe.
Stay Afloat: Flood Plains, Flood Insurance, & Homeowner Tips
The Shenandoah Valley -- and many spots in Rockingham County, in particular -- has seen its fair share of flooding. Since the devastation that took place because of excess rainwater in a massive flood back in the 1990's, better irrigation drainage systems have been put in place, dikes have been constructed, and countless other measures have been accounted for since then in our beautiful piece of the Valley. So, with all those safeguards in place, do you really need to care about what flooding could do to your property? If your home is in the flood zone, YES.
When We Were Rookies: Remembering Our Very First Real Estate Transactions
No one day in the real estate business is like any other. Any given day can encompass showings, negotiations, client meetings, follow-ups, lead management, training and continuing education, listing presentations, networking, and closings. And every Realtor has a first for each and every one of those daily happenings. So, I asked our agents, "What is something you remember about your first real estate transaction?"
Favorite Birthday Destinations in (and around) Harrisonburg
We think Harrisonburg is a fantastic place. We also think birthdays are pretty fantastic things to celebrate. So clearly, Harrisonburg and birthdays go together perfectly. We've compiled a list of some of our Team's favorite places for birthday celebrations in (and around) Harrisonburg.
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Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report [INFOGRAPHIC]: January 2017
2016 as a whole was a year to remember in our local real estate market. We were floored at the results! Rolling into January can sometimes bring a bit of a slowdown in the market, and although we did see a decline in sales and contracts last month, the long-term year-over-year stats reveal an uptick in those areas. Take a look at our January 2017 Real Estate Market Report!
The Design Corner: How to Create Your Perfect Command Center in Six Steps
The Command Center - the nucleus of the home where you keep your entire existence organized... or at least the place where you try to keep everything organized. A well thought-out and designed command center will help you reach this goal of ultimate organization. Let us help you think through how to create (or re-invent) a command center with our steps below.